Simon Gotch
Professional wrestler and tag team champion
Born
October 18th, 1982
43 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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