Simon Gotch

Professional wrestler and tag team champion

Simon Gotch - Professional wrestler and tag team champion
Born

October 18th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional wrestler emerged in the early 2000s, gaining prominence in American wrestling promotions. Competed in various independent circuits and became well-known as part of the tag team known as The Vaudevillains. Achieved success in WWE's developmental territory, NXT, where the team captured the NXT Tag Team Championship. Known for a distinctive wrestling style that incorporated vintage elements, achieving recognition within the wrestling community.

Won the NXT Tag Team Championship with Aiden English

Competed in WWE and various independent promotions

Formed the tag team The Vaudevillains

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