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'''Albert C. Hardie Jr.'''<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web | url = http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/a/ach/ | title = ACH | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> (born December 7, 1987),<ref name="CZW">{{cite web | url = http://www.czwrestling.com/news.php/tale_of_the_tape__ach.html | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20131214180448/http://www.czwrestling.com/news.php/tale_of_the_tape__ach.html | title = Tale of the Tape: ACH | archivedate=December 14, 2013 | date=March 22, 2012 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=[[Combat Zone Wrestling]]}}</ref><ref name="ACW">{{cite web | url = http://anarchyroster.blogspot.com/2012/03/ach.html | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20131220203251/http://anarchyroster.blogspot.com/2012/03/ach.html | title = ACH | archivedate=December 20, 2013 | date=March 30, 2012 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Anarchy Championship Wrestling | publisher=[[Blogger (service)|Blogger]]}}</ref><ref name="BW">{{cite web | url = http://lookmanofans.com/bio-ach/ | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20120322142826/http://lookmanofans.com/bio-ach/ | title = Bio – ACH | archivedate=March 22, 2012 | date=December 13, 2011 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Beyond Wrestling}}</ref><ref name="AAW">{{cite web | url = http://aawrestling.com/ach.html | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20130808214516/http://www.aawrestling.com/ach.html | title = ACH | archivedate=August 8, 2013 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=All American Wrestling}}</ref> is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name '''ACH'''. He is currently signed to Ring of Honor (ROH) and has also worked for promotions such as All American Wrestling (AAW), Chikara, Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), [[Dragon Gate USA]] (DGUSA) and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG).
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'''Albert C. Hardie Jr.'''<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web | url = http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/a/ach/ | title = ACH | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> (born December 7, 1987),<ref name="CZW">{{cite web | url = http://www.czwrestling.com/news.php/tale_of_the_tape__ach.html | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20131214180448/http://www.czwrestling.com/news.php/tale_of_the_tape__ach.html | title = Tale of the Tape: ACH | archivedate=December 14, 2013 | date=March 22, 2012 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=[[Combat Zone Wrestling]]}}</ref><ref name="ACW">{{cite web | url = http://anarchyroster.blogspot.com/2012/03/ach.html | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20131220203251/http://anarchyroster.blogspot.com/2012/03/ach.html | title = ACH | archivedate=December 20, 2013 | date=March 30, 2012 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Anarchy Championship Wrestling | publisher=[[Blogger (service)|Blogger]]}}</ref><ref name="BW">{{cite web | url = http://lookmanofans.com/bio-ach/ | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20120322142826/http://lookmanofans.com/bio-ach/ | title = Bio – ACH | archivedate=March 22, 2012 | date=December 13, 2011 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Beyond Wrestling}}</ref><ref name="AAW">{{cite web | url = http://aawrestling.com/ach.html | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20130808214516/http://www.aawrestling.com/ach.html | title = ACH | archivedate=August 8, 2013 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=All American Wrestling}}</ref> is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name '''ACH'''. He is known for his time in Ring of Honor (ROH) and has also worked for promotions such as All American Wrestling (AAW), Chikara, Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), [[Dragon Gate USA]] (DGUSA) and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG).
   
 
==Professional wrestling career==
  
==Professional wrestling career==
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In July 2016, ACH checked off one his initial goals in professional wrestling,<ref name="MissionforGold">{{cite web | url = http://rohwrestling.com/news/ach-mission-gold-japan | title = ACH on a mission for gold in Japan | date=August 9, 2016 | accessdate=August 9, 2016 | work=[[Ring of Honor]]}}</ref> when he made his Japanese debut by entering [[Pro Wrestling Noah]]'s [[NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League#2016|2016 NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League]], alongside [[Taiji Ishimori]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://noah.co.jp/league20160716.php | title = Jr.Heavy Tag League | accessdate=July 16, 2016 | work=[[Pro Wrestling Noah]] | language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.daily.co.jp/ring/2016/07/17/0009291969.shtml | script-title=ja:驚異の空中戦士ＡＣＨが白星発進　米ＲＯＨから初来日 | date=July 17, 2016 | accessdate=July 17, 2016 | work=Daily Sports Online | publisher=[[Kobe Shimbun]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> After a record of four wins and one loss, ACH and Ishimori advanced to the finals of the tournament, where, on July 30, they defeated [[Atsushi Kotoge]] and [[Daisuke Harada]] to win the 2016 NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League.<ref name="Noah073016">{{cite web | url = http://noah.co.jp/result.php?tour_id=1626 | script-title=ja:日テレG+ presents「第10回日テレG+杯争奪ジュニアヘビー級タッグリーグ戦」 | accessdate=July 30, 2016 | work=[[Pro Wrestling Noah]] | language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/30/noah-jr-tag-league-standings-c-h-leads-night-2-july-23/ | title = Noah Jr. Tag League – A.C.H.’s team wins 2016 tournament, plus new GHC Hvt. champion | date=July 30, 2016 | accessdate=July 30, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Because of their win, ACH and Ishimori received a shot at Kotoge and Harada's [[GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]]. The match took place at the 2th day of the [[Super J-Cup#2016|2016 Super J-Cup]] on August 21, but they lost to the champions
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Hardie was trained by Jerry Reyes and Scot Summers and made his professional wrestling debut in February 2007.<ref name="CZW" /><ref name="ACW" /><ref name="BW" /> After two years of working for small promotions on the independent circuit under the ring name ACH, Hardie began considering retiring from professional wrestling, before getting an offer to work for Anarchy Championship Wrestling (ACW), based in his hometown of Austin, Texas.<ref name="CZW" /><ref name="ACW" />
  
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Atsushi Kotoge and Daisuke Harada.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1176 | title = Super J-Cup 2016 | accessdate=August 21, 2016 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/30/noah-jr-tag-league-standings-c-h-leads-night-2-july-23/ | title = Noah Jr. Tag League – A.C.H.’s team wins 2016 tournament, plus new GHC Hvt. champion | date=July 30, 2016 | accessdate=July 30, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The match took place at a [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] (NJPW) show on August 21 and saw the champions retain their title.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1176 | title = Super J-Cup 2016 | accessdate=August 21, 2016 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> ACH returned to NJPW on October 21, when he and Ishimori entered the [[Super Jr. Tag Tournament#2016|2016 Super Jr. Tag Tournament]], defeating the reigning [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship|IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions]] [[The Young Bucks]] (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) in their first round match.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/article/105517/1021-njpw-road-to-power-struggle-report.html?p=1 | title = 10/21 NJPW Road to Power Struggle report | last=Macklin | first=Matthew | date=October 21, 2016 | accessdate=October 21, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On October 30, ACH and Ishimori defeated [[David Finlay]] and [[Ricochet]] to advance to the finals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-hell-cell-sasha-banks-vs-charlotte-njpw-tag-tournament-223626 | title = Daily Update: Hell in a Cell, Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte, NJPW tag tournament | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | authorlink=Dave Meltzer | date=October 30, 2016 | accessdate=October 30, 2016 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On November 5 at [[Power Struggle (2016)|Power Struggle]], ACH and Ishimori were defeated in the finals of the tournament by [[Roppongi Vice]] ([[Beretta]] and [[Rocky Romero]]).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-power-struggle-live-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-jay-lethal-224011 | title = NJPW Power Struggle live results: Tetsuya Naito vs. Jay Lethal | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=November 4, 2016 | accessdate=November 5, 2016 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
   
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<ref name="AAW123016">{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/12/31/1230-aaw-unstoppable-results-hero-vs-pentagon-jr-lovelace-vs-lee-aaw-farewell-callihan-vs-fenix-main-event/ | title = 12/30 AAW Unstoppable results – Hero vs. Pentagon Jr. , Lovelace vs. Lee AAW farewell, Callihan vs. Fenix main event | last=Zaman | first=Qumar | date=December 31, 2016 | accessdate=December 31, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On January 4, 2017, ACH returned to NJPW at [[Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome]]. Working under a mask as "Tiger the Dark" from the ''Tiger Mask W'' anime series, he was defeated by [[Kota Ibushi|Tiger Mask W]] in the opening match.<ref name="WrestleKingdom11PWI">{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/article/106885/omega-vs-okada-classic-tanahashi-vs-nairo-lots-of-title-changes-more-complete-new-japan-wrestle-kingdom-11-coverage-.html?p=1 | title = Omega vs. Okada classic, Tanahashi vs. Naito, lots of title changes & more: complete New Japan Wrestle Kingdom 11 coverage | last=Johnson | first=Mike | date=January 4, 2017 | accessdate=January 4, 2017 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>
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===Anarchy Championship Wrestling (2009–2012)===
  
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ACH made his debut for Anarchy Championship Wrestling on August 23, 2009, starting a storyline rivalry with Robert Evans.<ref name="ACW" /> He won his first title in the promotion on August 22, 2010, when he defeated Evans for the ACW U-30 Young Gun Championship.<ref name="ACW" /> He lost the title to [[Akira Tozawa]] on May 15, 2011.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/tx/san_antonio/acw/acw-u30.html | title = Anarchy Championship Wrestling U-30 Young Gun Title | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Puroresu Dojo}}</ref> On November 12, ACH first defeated Bolt Brady and [[Colt Cabana]] in the first round, then Gary Jay in the semifinals and finally JT LaMotta in the finals to win the 2011 Lone Star Classic and become the ACW Heavyweight Champion.<ref name="ACW" /> ACH held the title until July 22, 2012, when he was defeated by Jaykus Plisken.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/tx/san_antonio/acw/acw-h.html | title = Anarchy Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Title | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Puroresu Dojo}}</ref>
  
   
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On May 3, 2017, NJPW announced ACH as a participant in the [[Best of the Super Juniors#2017|2017 Best of the Super Juniors]] tournament.<ref name="BOSJAnnouncement" /> He finished the tournament with a record of three wins and four losses, failing to advance to the finals.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/86370?showResult=1 | script-title=ja:鉄拳7 Presents Best of the Super Jr.24 | accessdate=June 1, 2017 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> ACH returned to NJPW in October and joined the [[Taguchi Japan]] stable, when he and [[Ryusuke Taguchi]] entered the [[Super Jr. Tag Tournament#2017|2017 Super Jr. Tag Tournament]] as Super 69. After wins over the [[Suzuki-gun]] teams of [[Taichi]] and [[Taka Michinoku]]; and [[El Desperado]] and [[Yoshinobu Kanemaru]], the two made it to the finals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/812239/ | script-title=ja:【新日本】田口ジャパンが「スーパー６９」で鈴木軍撃破 | date=October 30, 2017 | accessdate=October 30, 2017 | work=[[Tokyo Sports]] | language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/104650?showResult=1 | title = Road to Power Struggle | accessdate=October 30, 2017 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> On November 5 at [[Power Struggle (2017)|Power Struggle]], Super 69 were defeated in the finals of the tournament by the reigning IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions, [[Roppongi 3K]] ([[Sho]] and [[Yoh]]).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-power-struggle-live-results-hiroshi-tanahashi-vs-kota-ibushi-245736 | title = NJPW Power Struggle live results: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kota Ibushi | last=Currier | first=Joseph | date=November 5, 2017 | accessdate=November 5, 2017 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On May 7, he was announced as a participant in the [[Best of the Super Juniors|2018 Best of the Super Juniors]] tournament. He finished the tournament with a record of three wins and four losses, failing to advance to the finals. In October, ACH and Ryusuke Taguchi took part of the [[Super Jr. Tag League]], finishing the tournament with a record of three wins and four losses, failling to advance to the finals of the tournament.
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On July 29, 2012, ACH made his debut for the Chikara promotion, entering the Young Lions Cup X tournament and defeating Aaron Epic, J.T. Dunn and Vinny Marseglia in his first round four-way match.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_63804.shtml | title = 7/29 Chikara results Everett, Mass.: Second detailed report on Bucks vs. Throwbacks main event, Jannetty misses show, Del Rey vs. Icarus (w/Photo Gallery) | last=Zimmerman | first=Zack | date=July 29, 2012 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> He followed that up by defeating Jakob Hammermeier in the semifinals on August 17.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.profightdb.com/cards/chikara/shoot-a-crooked-arrow-16187.html | title = Chikara Shoot a Crooked Arrow | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref> The finals of the tournament took place the following day and saw ACH lose to Mark Angelosetti.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1345385962 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120820213905/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1345385962 | title = 8/18 Chikara Results: Indianapolis, Indiana | last=Namako | first=Jason | archivedate=August 20, 2012 | date=August 19, 2012 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Wrestleview}}</ref> ACH returned to the promotion on December 2 at the Under the Hood pay-per-view, where he unsuccessfully challenged Angelosetti for the Young Lions Cup.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_66964.shtml | title = Show Results - 12/2 Chikara Season Finale in Philadelphia, Pa.: Kingston defends top title, 1-2-3 Kid & Jannetty, Homecoming Dance leads to big reveal | last=Davidson | first=Chris | date=December 3, 2012 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
  
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===Ring of Honor (2012–2016)===
  
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On September 15, 2012, ACH made his debut for Ring of Honor (ROH), facing Kyle O'Reilly in a losing effort at the Death Before Dishonor X: State of Emergency internet pay-per-view.<ref name="OWOW" /><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_65227.shtml | title = 9/15 ROH iPPV results Chicago: Steen defends ROH Title in main event, new ROH tag champs determined, Matt Hardy confronts TV champ | last=Gee Schoon Tong | first=Chris | date=September 16, 2012 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> He returned to the promotion on January 5, 2013, losing to [[Matt Taven]] in the first round of the Top Prospect Tournament.<ref name="OWOW" /><ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_67676.shtml | title = Show results - 1/5 ROH TV tapings in Baltimore, Md.: Two title matches, tourney begins, next ROH Title feud?, more | last=Gee Schoon Tong | first=Chris | date=January 6, 2013 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On February 21, ROH announced that the promotion had signed ACH to a long-term contract.<ref name="ROH" /><ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_68819.shtml | title = Quick news: ROH updates, Lawler appearance, Hogan restaurant review, Rock talks Snitch, wrestlers protesting, Corgan, more | date=February 21, 2013 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> This was followed by ACH picking up his first win in ROH on March 2 at the 11th Anniversary Show, where he defeated Adam Page, Mike Sydal, Q.T. Marshall, Silas Young and TaDarius Thomas in a six-way match.<ref name="OWOW" /><ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_69118.shtml | title = Radican's ROH "11th Anniversary Show" iPPV report 3/2 - Steen-Lethal, Briscoes-RedDRagon, Cole-Taven | last=Radican | first=Sean | date=March 5, 2013 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Afterwards, ACH began teaming regularly with TaDarius Thomas,<ref name="OWOW" /><ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_69796.shtml | title = Show results - 4/5 ROH "Supercard of Honor" in NYC: Live Report on Briscoe's ROH Title victory, crowd reactions, more | last=Zimmerman | first=Zack | date=April 6, 2013 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_71155.shtml | title = Show results - 6/8 ROH in Columbus, Ohio: Detailed Report on Briscoe's latest ROH Title defense, Steen, Hardy, Warfare match announced for TV taping, more | last=Gee Schoon Tong | first=Chris |author2=Judy, J.R. | date=June 8, 2013 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref name="ROHSinclair031613" /> with the two forming a tag team named "Adrenaline Rush".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/42011-ring-of-honor-newswire-for-june-12-2013 | title = Ring of Honor Newswire for June 12, 2013 | last=Namako | first=Jason | date=June 12, 2013 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Wrestleview}}</ref> On July 27, ACH entered a tournament to determine the new ROH World Champion, but was eliminated in his first round match by [[Karl Anderson]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_72302.shtml | title = ROH News: New ROH tag champions, Results from Night 1 of ROH Title tournament | last=Caldwell | first=James | date=July 28, 2013 | accessdate=July 28, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On February 8, 2014, Adrenaline Rush earned a future shot at the ROH World Tag Team Championship by defeating the reigning champions, [[reDRagon]] ([[Bobby Fish]] and Kyle O'Reilly), in a non-title Proving Ground match.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_76224.shtml | title = Show results - 2/8 ROH in San Antonio, Tex.: Briscoe retains his version of the ROH Title, new #1 contender, tag champs lose, Bennett uses Punk's finisher, more | last=Gee Schoon Tong | first=Chris | date=February 9, 2014 | accessdate=February 9, 2014 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Adrenaline Rush received their title shot on February 21 at the 12th Anniversary Show, but were defeated by reDRagon.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=83732&p=2 | title = Complete Ring of Honor 12th Anniversary coverage | last=Johnson | first=Mike | date=February 21, 2014 | accessdate=February 22, 2014 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> Adrenaline Rush broke up two months later with TaDarius Thomas joining The Decade.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ringofhonor/article_78191.shtml | title = Metzger's ROH TV results 5/3: Elgin vs. Romero main event, Ciampa vs. Strong, hype for "War of the Worlds" iPPV | last=Metzger | first=Mike | date=May 5, 2014 | accessdate=May 17, 2014 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On June 6, ACH received his first shot at the ROH World Championship, after winning a six-way match, but was defeated by the defending champion, [[Adam Cole]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_78878.shtml | title = Show results - 6/6 ROH in Carbondale, Ill.: Cole defends ROH Title, Open Challenge for TV Title, more | date=June 7, 2014 | accessdate=June 7, 2014 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On June 22 at Best in the World 2014, ACH won another six-way match to earn a shot at the ROH World Television Championship.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_79177.shtml | title = Caldwell's ROH "Best in the World" PPV results 6/22: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live cable PPV debut | last=Caldwell | first=James | date=June 22, 2014 | accessdate=June 23, 2014 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> ACH received his title shot at the August 9 ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'' tapings, but his match with [[Jay Lethal]] ended in a thirty-minute time limit draw.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/104-ring-of-honor/38393-roh-tv-tapings-8-9-philadelphia | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140814191443/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/104-ring-of-honor/38393-roh-tv-tapings-8-9-philadelphia | title = ROH TV tapings 8-9 Philadelphia | last=Gee Schoon Tong | first=Chris | archivedate=August 14, 2014 | date=August 9, 2014 | accessdate=August 10, 2014 | work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On November 15 at Glory By Honor XIII, ACH received a shot at the ROH World Championship in his home state of Texas, but was defeated by [[Jay Briscoe]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_81809.shtml | title = Show results - 11/15 ROH Glory by Honor in San Antonio, Tex.: All ROH titles defended, Elgin run-in, Ray Rowe appears, more | last=Caldwell | first=James | date=November 16, 2014 | accessdate=November 16, 2014 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On March 12, 2016, ACH unsuccessfully challenged [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]'s [[KUSHIDA]] for the [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=100486&p=2 | title = Sydal gets his ROH title shot and more: complete Ring of Honor in Philadelphia coverage | last=Johnson | first=Mike | date=March 12, 2016 | accessdate=March 13, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On October 8, ACH made comments at an AAW event talking about his "wife" who did not appreciate him and about how he was planning on getting a divorce. The comments were interpreted as ACH talking about his situation with ROH.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/10/09/108-aaw-berwyn-ill-chris-hero-vs-zack-sabre-jr-pentagon-jr-rey-fenix-vs-jake-crist-sami-callahan/ | title = 10/8 AAW in Berwyn, Ill.: Chris Hero vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix vs. Jake Crist & Sami Callahan | last=Blanton | first=Michael | date=October 9, 2016 | accessdate=November 2, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwinsider.com/article/105332/interesting-achroh-situation-glory-by-honor-this-weekend-.html | title = Interesting ACH-ROH situation, Glory by Honor this weekend | last=Johnson | first=Mike | date=October 12, 2016 | accessdate=November 2, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On November 1, ''Pro Wrestling Insider'' reported that it had confirmed from multiple sources that ACH was finishing up with ROH.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/article/105711/roh-star-finishing-up-with-company-updated.html?p=1 | title = ROH star finishing up with company [updated] | last=Johnson | first=Mike | date=November 1, 2016 | accessdate=November 2, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On November 8, it was reported that ACH had started taking independent bookings, seemingly indicating his departure from ROH.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/article/105856/decade-of-excellence-tournament-to-headline-roh-return-to-philly-ach-update-cabana-and-more.html?p=1 | title = Decade of Excellence tournament to headline ROH return to Philly, ACH update, Cabana and more | last=Johnson | first=Mike | date=November 8, 2016 | accessdate=November 8, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>
  
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===Other promotions===
  
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On June 10, 2011, ACH defeated Bolt Brady to win the NWA Lone Star Junior Heavyweight Championship.<ref name="NWAHoustonChampionshipHistory">{{cite web | url = http://www.nwahouston.com/7785/32501.html | title = NWA Houston Championship History | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=NWA Houston}}</ref> However, just a month later he was stripped of the title.<ref name="NWAHoustonChampionshipHistory" /> On April 14, 2012, ACH made his debut for Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), entering the Best of the Best 11 tournament and losing to AR Fox in a three-way first round match, which also included Lince Dorado.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.czwrestling.com/archives/2012/BestOfTheBest11.php | title = 'Best Of The Best 11' | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=[[Combat Zone Wrestling]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/radicanstake/article_61968.shtml | title = Radican's CZW "Best of the Best 11" iPPV Review 4/14 - overview of entire tourney featuring Callihan, Gargano, Taylor, Fox | last=Radican | first=Sean | date=May 31, 2012 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On June 2, ACH defeated Dan Walsh and Neil Diamond Cutter in the finals of an eight-man tournament held by Metro Pro Wrestling (MPW) to become the new NWA Central States Heavyweight Champion.<ref name="NWACentralStatesHW">{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/centralstates/nwa/cs-h.html | title = NWA Central States Heavyweight Title | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Puroresu Dojo}}</ref> He was stripped of the title on November 1, when MPW withdrew from the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), however, the promotion recognized him as the first MPW Central States Champion.<ref name="NWACentralStatesHW" /> On November 2, ACH made his debut for [[Dragon Gate USA]] (DGUSA), teaming with [[CIMA]] and [[Rich Swann]] in a six-man captain's fall tag team match, where they defeated the Gentleman's Club (Chuck Taylor, Drew Gulak and Orange Cassidy).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_66375.shtml | title = Radican's DGUSA "Fearless 2012" iPPV report 11/2 - virtual time results from Everett, Mass. | last=Radican | first=Sean | date=November 2, 2012 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
  
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On January 25, 2013, ACH entered Berwyn, Illinois based All American Wrestling's AAW Heritage Championship tournament, defeating Prince Mustafa Ali in his first round match.<ref name="OWOW" /> On February 10, ACH defeated Mat Fitchett in the quarterfinals of the tournament.<ref name="OWOW" /> On March 1, he first defeated Juntai Miller in the semifinals and then Samuray del Sol in the finals to win the tournament and become the new AAW Heritage Champion.<ref name="AAWHeritageTournament">{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/radicanstake/article_74388.shtml | title = Radican's AAW Review Series: "Path of Redemption 2013" 3/1 - Hollister-Callihan, Heritage Title Tournament concludes, Jerry Lynn's Chicago farewell | last=Radican | first=Sean | date=November 6, 2013 | accessdate=June 20, 2015 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://aawrestling.com/titlehistory.html | title = Title History | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=All American Wrestling}}</ref> On February 2, 2013, ACH took part in the National Pro Wrestling Day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, entering the Rey de Voladores tournament. After defeating Bolt Brady, Lukas Sharp and Mitch Thompson in his first round match during the afternoon show,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=75164&p=4 | title = Complete National Pro Wrestling Day afternoon coverage | last=Johnson | first=Mike | date=February 2, 2013 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> ACH was defeated in the finals of the tournament by [[2 Cold Scorpio]] during the evening show.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwinsider.com/article/75172/former-ecw-arena-to-reopen.html?p=1 | title = Former ECW Arena to reopen | last=Johnson | first=Mike | date=February 2, 2013 | accessdate=June 19, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On August 30, ACH made his debut for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), when he entered the 2013 Battle of Los Angeles and defeated [[Tony Nese|Anthony Nese]] in his first round match.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_73059.shtml | title = Show results - 8/30 PWG BOLA Night 1: Winners of eight First Round matches, plus big six-man tag main event | last=Gee Schoon Tong | first=Chris | date=August 31, 2013 | accessdate=August 31, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The following day, ACH was eliminated from the tournament in the second round by eventual tournament winner Kyle O'Reilly.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_73060.shtml | title = Show results - 8/31 PWG BOLA Night 2: WWE wrestler/scout attends, who won the Battle of Los Angeles tourney? | last=Gee Schoon Tong | first=Chris | date=September 1, 2013 | accessdate=September 1, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> In March 2014, it was reported that ACH would be taking part in a WWE tryout camp later in the month.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/47223-another-roh-talent-scheduled-for-upcoming-wwe-tryout | title = Another ROH talent scheduled for upcoming WWE tryout | last=Martin | first=Adam | date=March 8, 2014 | accessdate=March 9, 2014 | work=Wrestleview}}</ref> At the conclusion of the camp, he was not offered a contract.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/54056-ach-on-nxt-tryout-samoa-joe-favorite-matches | title = ACH on NXT tryout, Samoa Joe, favorite matches | last=Namako | first=Jason | date=April 16, 2015 | accessdate=April 16, 2015 | work=Wrestleview}}</ref>
  
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On May 24, 2015, ACH made his debut for Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA), when he formed a trio with Brian Cage and Moose for the Lucha Libre World Cup in Mexico City. After defeating Team AAA (El Hijo del Fantasma, Psycho Clown and El Texano Jr.) in their opening match, they were defeated in the semifinals by the Dream Team (Myzteziz, El Patrón Alberto and Rey Mysterio Jr.).<ref name="LuchaWorldCupWV">{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/misc-news/54563-aaa-lucha-libre-world-cup-results-5-24-15-live-ippv-results | title = AAA Lucha Libre World Cup Results - 5/24/15 (Live results) | last=Boutwell | first=Josh | date=May 24, 2015 | accessdate=May 24, 2015 | work=Wrestleview}}</ref> They later claimed third place in the tournament over Team MexLeyendas (Blue Demon Jr., Dr. Wagner Jr. and El Solar).<ref name="LuchaWorldCupWV" /> In July 2016, ACH checked off one his initial goals in professional wrestling,<ref name="MissionforGold" /> when he made his Japanese debut by entering [[Pro Wrestling Noah]]'s [[NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League#2016|2016 NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League]], alongside [[Taiji Ishimori]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://noah.co.jp/league20160716.php | title = Jr.Heavy Tag League | accessdate=July 16, 2016 | work=[[Pro Wrestling Noah]] | language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.daily.co.jp/ring/2016/07/17/0009291969.shtml | script-title=ja:驚異の空中戦士ＡＣＨが白星発進　米ＲＯＨから初来日 | date=July 17, 2016 | accessdate=July 17, 2016 | work=Daily Sports Online | publisher=[[Kobe Shimbun]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> After a record of four wins and one loss, ACH and Ishimori advanced to the finals of the tournament, where, on July 30, they defeated [[Atsushi Kotoge]] and [[Daisuke Harada]] to win the 2016 NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League.<ref name="Noah073016">{{cite web | url = http://noah.co.jp/result.php?tour_id=1626 | script-title=ja:日テレG+ presents「第10回日テレG+杯争奪ジュニアヘビー級タッグリーグ戦」 | accessdate=July 30, 2016 | work=[[Pro Wrestling Noah]] | language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/30/noah-jr-tag-league-standings-c-h-leads-night-2-july-23/ | title = Noah Jr. Tag League – A.C.H.’s team wins 2016 tournament, plus new GHC Hvt. champion | date=July 30, 2016 | accessdate=July 30, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Because of their win, ACH and Ishimori received a shot at Kotoge and Harada's [[GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]]. The match took place at the 2th day of the [[Super J-Cup#2016|2016 Super J-Cup]] on August 21, but they lost to the champions
 
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Atsushi Kotoge and Daisuke Harada.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1176 | title = Super J-Cup 2016 | accessdate=August 21, 2016 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref>><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/30/noah-jr-tag-league-standings-c-h-leads-night-2-july-23/ | title = Noah Jr. Tag League – A.C.H.’s team wins 2016 tournament, plus new GHC Hvt. champion | date=July 30, 2016 | accessdate=July 30, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The match took place at a [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] (NJPW) show on August 21 and saw the champions retain their title.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1176 | title = Super J-Cup 2016 | accessdate=August 21, 2016 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> ACH returned to NJPW on October 21, when he and Ishimori entered the [[2016 Super Jr. Tag Tournament]], defeating the reigning [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions]] [[The Young Bucks]] (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) in their first round match.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/article/105517/1021-njpw-road-to-power-struggle-report.html?p=1 | title = 10/21 NJPW Road to Power Struggle report | last=Macklin | first=Matthew | date=October 21, 2016 | accessdate=October 21, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On October 30, ACH and Ishimori defeated [[David Finlay]] and [[Ricochet]] to advance to the finals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-hell-cell-sasha-banks-vs-charlotte-njpw-tag-tournament-223626 | title = Daily Update: Hell in a Cell, Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte, NJPW tag tournament | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | authorlink=Dave Meltzer | date=October 30, 2016 | accessdate=October 30, 2016 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On November 5 at [[Power Struggle (2016)|Power Struggle]], ACH and Ishimori were defeated in the finals of the tournament by [[Roppongi Vice]] ([[Beretta]] and [[Rocky Romero]]).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-power-struggle-live-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-jay-lethal-224011 | title = NJPW Power Struggle live results: Tetsuya Naito vs. Jay Lethal | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=November 4, 2016 | accessdate=November 5, 2016 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
  
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On December 30, 2016, ACH defeated AR Fox to win the AAW Heritage Championship for the second time.<ref name="AAW123016">{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/12/31/1230-aaw-unstoppable-results-hero-vs-pentagon-jr-lovelace-vs-lee-aaw-farewell-callihan-vs-fenix-main-event/ | title = 12/30 AAW Unstoppable results – Hero vs. Pentagon Jr. , Lovelace vs. Lee AAW farewell, Callihan vs. Fenix main event | last=Zaman | first=Qumar | date=December 31, 2016 | accessdate=December 31, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On January 4, 2017, ACH returned to NJPW at [[Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome]]. Working under a mask as "Tiger the Dark" from the ''Tiger Mask W'' anime series, he was defeated by [[Kota Ibushi|Tiger Mask W]] in the opening match.<ref name="WrestleKingdom11PWI">{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/article/106885/omega-vs-okada-classic-tanahashi-vs-nairo-lots-of-title-changes-more-complete-new-japan-wrestle-kingdom-11-coverage-.html?p=1 | title = Omega vs. Okada classic, Tanahashi vs. Naito, lots of title changes & more: complete New Japan Wrestle Kingdom 11 coverage | last=Johnson | first=Mike | date=January 4, 2017 | accessdate=January 4, 2017 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>
  
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On January 27, 2017, ACH made his debut for Evolve, losing to Matt Riddle.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/evolve-76-recap-chris-heros-farewell-weekend-begins-229146 | title = Evolve 76 recap: Chris Hero's farewell weekend begins | last=Currier | first=Joseph | date=January 27, 2017 | accessdate=January 28, 2017 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
  
   
 
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**"Any Cool Name I Can Think Of"<ref name="ACW" />
  
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**"The Glow of Texas"<ref name="OWOW" /><ref name="CZW" /><ref name="ACW" /><ref name="BW" />
  
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**"Human Video Game Highlight"<ref name="OWOW" /><ref name="BW" />
  
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**"The Last Hero"<ref name="ACW" />
  
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**"Super ACH"<ref name="MissionforGold">{{cite web | url = http://rohwrestling.com/news/ach-mission-gold-japan | title = ACH on a mission for gold in Japan | date=August 9, 2016 | accessdate=August 9, 2016 | work=[[Ring of Honor]]}}</ref>
  
   
 
==Championships and accomplishments==
  
==Championships and accomplishments==
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*'''All American Wrestling'''
  
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**AAW Heritage Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW" /><ref name="AAWHeritageTournament" />
  
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**AAW Heritage Championship Tournament (2013)<ref name="AAWHeritageTournament" />
  
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**ACW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW" /><ref name="CZW" /><ref name="ACW" /><ref name="BW" />
  
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**ACW U-30 Young Gun Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW" /><ref name="ACW" /><ref name="BW" />
  
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**Lone Star Classic (2011)<ref name="CZW" /><ref name="ACW" /><ref name="BW" />
  
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**HRW High Risk Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/846934 | title = High Risk Wrestling Presents "Here Come's The Pain" | accessdate=December 29, 2014 | work=High Risk Wrestling | publisher=Brown Paper Tickets}}</ref>
  
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*'''Metro Pro Wrestling'''
  
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**NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW" />
  
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**MPW Central States Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW" />
  
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**NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2012)<ref name="NWACentralStatesHW" />
  
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*'''New School Federation'''
  
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**NSF Central Texas Championship (1 time)<ref name="CZW" />
  
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**NSF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="CZW" />
  
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**NWA Lone Star Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="NWAHoustonChampionshipHistory" />
  
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*'''Pro Wrestling Epic'''
  
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**Epic 8 Tournament (2013)<ref>{{cite web | url = http://superluchas.com/2014/03/05/ach-una-cuarta-estrella-de-roh-anadida-los-tryouts-de-wwe/ | title = ACH, una cuarta estrella de ROH añadida a los Tryouts de WWE | last=Faradios | first=Janes | date=March 5, 2014 | accessdate=June 20, 2015 | work=Superluchas | language=Spanish}}</ref>
  
 
*'''''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'''''
  
*'''''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'''''
 
**PWI ranked him #'''58''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2015<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2015.html | title = Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2015 | accessdate=October 5, 2015 | work=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
  
**PWI ranked him #'''58''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2015<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2015.html | title = Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2015 | accessdate=October 5, 2015 | work=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
 
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Noah]]'''
  
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Noah]]'''
 
**[[NTV G+ Junior Heavyweight Tag League|NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League]] ([[NTV G+ Junior Heavyweight Tag League#2016|2016]]) – with [[Taiji Ishimori]]<ref name="Noah073016" />
  
**[[NTV G+ Junior Heavyweight Tag League|NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League]] ([[NTV G+ Junior Heavyweight Tag League#2016|2016]]) – with [[Taiji Ishimori]]<ref name="Noah073016" />
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**VIP Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.prowrestlingdallas.com | archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/6XRCUjWLm | title = Upcoming Events & News | archivedate=March 31, 2015 | accessdate=March 31, 2015 | work=VIP Wrestling}}</ref>
  
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**WoW Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="CZW" />
  
   
 
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Albert C. Hardie Jr.[10] (born December 7, 1987),[3][4][5][6] is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name ACH. He is known for his time in Ring of Honor (ROH) and has also worked for promotions such as All American Wrestling (AAW), Chikara, Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), Dragon Gate USA (DGUSA) and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG).

Professional wrestling career

In July 2016, ACH checked off one his initial goals in professional wrestling,[11] when he made his Japanese debut by entering Pro Wrestling Noah's 2016 NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League, alongside Taiji Ishimori.[12][13] After a record of four wins and one loss, ACH and Ishimori advanced to the finals of the tournament, where, on July 30, they defeated Atsushi Kotoge and Daisuke Harada to win the 2016 NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League.[14][15] Because of their win, ACH and Ishimori received a shot at Kotoge and Harada's GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. The match took place at the 2th day of the 2016 Super J-Cup on August 21, but they lost to the champions Atsushi Kotoge and Daisuke Harada.[16][17] The match took place at a New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) show on August 21 and saw the champions retain their title.[18] ACH returned to NJPW on October 21, when he and Ishimori entered the 2016 Super Jr. Tag Tournament, defeating the reigning IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) in their first round match.[19] On October 30, ACH and Ishimori defeated David Finlay and Ricochet to advance to the finals of the tournament.[20] On November 5 at Power Struggle, ACH and Ishimori were defeated in the finals of the tournament by Roppongi Vice (Beretta and Rocky Romero).[21]

[22] On January 4, 2017, ACH returned to NJPW at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome. Working under a mask as "Tiger the Dark" from the Tiger Mask W anime series, he was defeated by Tiger Mask W in the opening match.[2]

On May 3, 2017, NJPW announced ACH as a participant in the 2017 Best of the Super Juniors tournament.[23] He finished the tournament with a record of three wins and four losses, failing to advance to the finals.[24] ACH returned to NJPW in October and joined the Taguchi Japan stable, when he and Ryusuke Taguchi entered the 2017 Super Jr. Tag Tournament as Super 69. After wins over the Suzuki-gun teams of Taichi and Taka Michinoku; and El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru, the two made it to the finals of the tournament.[25][26] On November 5 at Power Struggle, Super 69 were defeated in the finals of the tournament by the reigning IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions, Roppongi 3K (Sho and Yoh).[27] On May 7, he was announced as a participant in the 2018 Best of the Super Juniors tournament. He finished the tournament with a record of three wins and four losses, failing to advance to the finals. In October, ACH and Ryusuke Taguchi took part of the Super Jr. Tag League, finishing the tournament with a record of three wins and four losses, failling to advance to the finals of the tournament.

In wrestling

  • Finishing moves
    • ACH's Big Bang Attack (Cradle DDT)
    • The Best 450 Ever (Second rope 450° splash)[3][4]
    • Dragon-Fly (Frog splash)[10][3][4][5]
    • Hero's Grip (Bridging German suplex)[7]
    • Midnight Star (450° splash)[28][29][30][31]
  • Signature moves
    • Air Jordan / Michael Jordan[7] (Springboard suicide dive)[32][33][34][35]
    • Booker T (Scissors kick from the apron to a rope-hung opponent)[4]
    • Crane kick[10][3]
    • Dragon Ball Z (Three elbow smashes to a cornered opponent followed by a running turnbuckle thrust)[3][4]
    • Fatality (Rope-hung rolling cutter)[4][5]
    • Free Bird Crossbody (Diving crossbody)[5]
    • Kamehameha Wave (Kick to the opponent's chest followed by a double palm thrust to the opponent's chest)[3][4][5]
    • M.J. Elbow (Leaping bionic elbow to a cornered opponent)[3][4][5]
    • Ready or Not Here I Come (Sliding corner clothesline to a seated opponent)[10][3][4][5][36]
    • Shelton Benjamin Approved T-Bone (Exploder suplex lifted and dropped into a modified scoop powerslam)[5]
    • Sonic Boom (Running one-armed swinging neckbreaker)[5]
  • Nicknames
    • "Midnight Cannonball"

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Slam
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Johnson, Mike 2017-01-04. Omega vs. Okada classic, Tanahashi vs. Naito, lots of title changes & more: complete New Japan Wrestle Kingdom 11 coverage . Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved on 2017-01-04.
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 Tale of the Tape: ACH . Combat Zone Wrestling (2012-03-22). Archived from the original on 2013-12-14. Retrieved on 2013-06-19.
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 ACH . Anarchy Championship Wrestling. Blogger (2012-03-30). Archived from the original on 2013-12-20. Retrieved on 2013-06-19.
  5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 Bio – ACH . Beyond Wrestling (2011-12-13). Archived from the original on 2012-03-22. Retrieved on 2013-06-19.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 ACH . All American Wrestling. Archived from the original on 2013-08-08. Retrieved on 2013-06-19.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Roster . Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. Retrieved on 2015-02-07.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 ACH . Ring of Honor (2011-12-13). Archived from the original on 2016-04-13. Retrieved on 2013-06-19.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named IWDB
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 ACH . Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2013-06-19.
  11. ↑ ACH on a mission for gold in Japan . Ring of Honor (2016-08-09). Retrieved on 2016-08-09.
  12. ↑ Jr.Heavy Tag League (in Japanese). Pro Wrestling Noah. Retrieved on 2016-07-16.
  13. ↑ ja:驚異の空中戦士ＡＣＨが白星発進　米ＲＯＨから初来日 (in Japanese). Daily Sports Online. Kobe Shimbun (2016-07-17). Retrieved on 2016-07-17.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 ja:日テレG+ presents「第10回日テレG+杯争奪ジュニアヘビー級タッグリーグ戦」 (in Japanese). Pro Wrestling Noah. Retrieved on 2016-07-30.
  15. ↑ Noah Jr. Tag League – A.C.H.’s team wins 2016 tournament, plus new GHC Hvt. champion . Pro Wrestling Torch (2016-07-30). Retrieved on 2016-07-30.
  16. ↑ Super J-Cup 2016 (in Japanese). New Japan Pro Wrestling. Retrieved on 2016-08-21.
  17. ↑ Noah Jr. Tag League – A.C.H.’s team wins 2016 tournament, plus new GHC Hvt. champion . Pro Wrestling Torch (2016-07-30). Retrieved on 2016-07-30.
  18. ↑ Super J-Cup 2016 (in Japanese). New Japan Pro Wrestling. Retrieved on 2016-08-21.
  19. ↑ Macklin, Matthew 2016-10-21. 10/21 NJPW Road to Power Struggle report . Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved on 2016-10-21.
  20. ↑ Meltzer, Dave 2016-10-30. Daily Update: Hell in a Cell, Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte, NJPW tag tournament . Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2016-10-30.
  21. ↑ Rose, Bryan 2016-11-04. NJPW Power Struggle live results: Tetsuya Naito vs. Jay Lethal . Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2016-11-05.
  22. ↑ Zaman, Qumar 2016-12-31. 12/30 AAW Unstoppable results – Hero vs. Pentagon Jr. , Lovelace vs. Lee AAW farewell, Callihan vs. Fenix main event . Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved on 2016-12-31.
  23. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named BOSJAnnouncement
  24. ↑ ja:鉄拳7 Presents Best of the Super Jr.24 (in Japanese). New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Retrieved on 2017-06-01.
  25. ↑ ja:【新日本】田口ジャパンが「スーパー６９」で鈴木軍撃破 (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports (2017-10-30). Retrieved on 2017-10-30.
  26. ↑ Road to Power Struggle (in Japanese). New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Retrieved on 2017-10-30.
  27. ↑ Currier, Joseph 2017-11-05. NJPW Power Struggle live results: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kota Ibushi . Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2017-11-05.
  28. ↑ Metzger, Mike 2015-08-12. Metzger's ROH TV report 8/9 & 8/12: The Kingdom vs. ReDragon tag main event, Nigel McGuinness makes key booking decisions, more; Overall Reax . Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved on 2016-04-22.
  29. ↑ Caldwell, James 2015-09-18. Caldwell's ROH ASE PPV report 9/18: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of All-Star Extravaganza - Jay Lethal defends two titles, ANX, more . Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved on 2016-04-22.
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