Konnor
Professional wrestler from the USA
Active in professional wrestling since the late 1990s. Competed in various promotions, including WWE. Achieved recognition as part of the tag team The Ascension, alongside Viktor. The team garnered significant attention during their tenure in NXT, winning the NXT Tag Team Championship. Participated in multiple WrestleMania events and confronted notable wrestling teams throughout the career.
Wrestled in WWE and NXT
Won NXT Tag Team Championship
Part of The Ascension tag team
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1985 41 years ago — 87 years old
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