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| name = Ricochet
 
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| birthname = Trevor Mann
 
| birthname = Trevor Mann
| names = Cameron Locke<br />Helios<br />King Ricochet<br />Prince Puma<br />'''Ricochet'''
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| names = Cameron Locke<br />Helios<br />King Ricochet<br />Prince Puma<br />Ricochet
 
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'''Trevor Mann'''<ref name="Slam">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/04/01/21572746.html|title=Ricochet bounces into New Orleans for big weekend|last=Oliver|first=Greg|date=2014-04-01|accessdate=2014-11-13|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> (born October 11, 1988)<ref name="cage" /> is an American professional wrestler best known by the ring name '''Ricochet'''.
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'''Trevor Mann'''<ref name="Slam">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/04/01/21572746.html|title=Ricochet bounces into New Orleans for big weekend|last=Oliver|first=Greg|date=2014-04-01|accessdate=2014-11-13|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> (born October 11, 1988)<ref name="cage">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827 | title=Ricochet Profile at cagematch.de|accessdate=2008-07-16|publisher=cagematch.de}}</ref> is an American professional wrestler best known by the ring name '''Ricochet'''. He wrestled for [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]], where he is a former three-times [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship|IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion]], three-time [[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship|NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion]] and the winner of the [[Best of the Super Juniors#2014|2014 Best of the Super Juniors]] and [[Super Jr. Tag Tournament#2015|2015 Super Jr. Tag Tournaments]].
He is currently wrestle as a freelancer. He wrestled for Lucha Underground as '''Prince Puma''', where he was the inaugural Lucha Underground Champion and for [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]], where he is a former three-times [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship|IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion]], three-time [[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship|NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion]] and the winner of the [[Best of the Super Juniors#2014|2014 Best of the Super Juniors]] and [[Super Jr. Tag Tournament#2015|2015 Super Jr. Tag Tournaments]].
 
   
Ricochet also wrestled for [[Dragon Gate]] and its American branch [[Dragon Gate USA]], where he is a former [[Open The Freedom Gate Championship|Open The Freedom Gate Champion]], [[Open The Dream Gate Championship|Open The Dream Gate]], [[Open The Brave Gate Championship|Open The Brave Gate]], [[Open The Twin Gate Championship|Open The Twin Gate]], [[Open The Triangle Gate Championship|Open The Triangle Gate]] and [[Open The United Gate Championship|Open The United Gate champion]], and the American promotion Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), where he won the 2014 Battle of Los Angeles. He has previously wrestled for Chikara, where he mainly worked under a mask as '''Helios'''.
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Ricochet also wrestled for [[Dragon Gate]] and its American branch [[Dragon Gate USA]], where he is a former [[Open The Freedom Gate Championship|Open The Freedom Gate Champion]], [[Open The Dream Gate Championship|Open The Dream Gate]], [[Open The Brave Gate Championship|Open The Brave Gate]], [[Open The Twin Gate Championship|Open The Twin Gate]], [[Open The Triangle Gate Championship|Open The Triangle Gate]] and [[Open The United Gate Championship|Open The United Gate champion]].
   
 
==Professional wrestling career==
 
==Professional wrestling career==
 
Trevor Mann started out in Chaos Pro Wrestling where he had the ring name Cameron Locke, then in 2003 under the ring name Ricochet, he began competing on the independent circuit until he made his first major outing on February 6, 2006 at Insanity Pro Wrestling's Sacrifice event, where he took part in a five-man elimination match involving future long-time rival Chuck Taylor, DieHard, Tony Galloway and Ty Blade.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=101#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2006|date=February 6, 2006|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> Ricochet was the final wrestler eliminated as Taylor pinned him to win the match. A few weeks later on February 18, Ricochet took part in his first major championship match as he, Chuck Taylor, Jeff Jameson, Brian Sterling and Cabana Man Dan took part in another five-man elimination match at Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South's Xtreme Warfare event for the vacant Deep South Heavyweight Championship, which Cabana Man Dan won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=101#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2006|date=February 18, 2006|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> A few months later at IWA Mid-South's event We're No Joke! on April 1, Ricochet took part in a nine-man Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match to determine the one contender for the IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight Championship, also involving his rival Chuck Taylor.<ref name="Helios' matches in 2006">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=101#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2006|date=April 1, 2006|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> Although he lost the match to Darin Corbin, he was involved in an infamous spot in which he performed his finishing move, a double rotation moonsault, off of a ladder to the outside of the ring and onto the other eight competitors. On that same day, Ricochet also competed at Insanity Pro Wrestling's event Mischief, Mayhem and Revenge, where he lost to Taylor for the promotion's Junior Heavyweight Championship.<ref name="Helios' matches in 2006" />
 
Trevor Mann started out in Chaos Pro Wrestling where he had the ring name Cameron Locke, then in 2003 under the ring name Ricochet, he began competing on the independent circuit until he made his first major outing on February 6, 2006 at Insanity Pro Wrestling's Sacrifice event, where he took part in a five-man elimination match involving future long-time rival Chuck Taylor, DieHard, Tony Galloway and Ty Blade.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=101#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2006|date=February 6, 2006|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> Ricochet was the final wrestler eliminated as Taylor pinned him to win the match. A few weeks later on February 18, Ricochet took part in his first major championship match as he, Chuck Taylor, Jeff Jameson, Brian Sterling and Cabana Man Dan took part in another five-man elimination match at Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South's Xtreme Warfare event for the vacant Deep South Heavyweight Championship, which Cabana Man Dan won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=101#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2006|date=February 18, 2006|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> A few months later at IWA Mid-South's event We're No Joke! on April 1, Ricochet took part in a nine-man Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match to determine the one contender for the IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight Championship, also involving his rival Chuck Taylor.<ref name="Helios' matches in 2006">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=101#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2006|date=April 1, 2006|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> Although he lost the match to Darin Corbin, he was involved in an infamous spot in which he performed his finishing move, a double rotation moonsault, off of a ladder to the outside of the ring and onto the other eight competitors. On that same day, Ricochet also competed at Insanity Pro Wrestling's event Mischief, Mayhem and Revenge, where he lost to Taylor for the promotion's Junior Heavyweight Championship.<ref name="Helios' matches in 2006" />
   
 
===Evolve and Dragon Gate USA (2010–2017)===
===Chikara===
 
 
====Early career (2006–2008)====
 
On June 24, Ricochet made his Chikara debut as he lost in the first round of the fourth Young Lions Cup tournament against Chuck Taylor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=101#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2006|date=June 24, 2006|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> The following day, he teamed with Player Uno in a losing effort to Taylor and Cloudy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=101#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2006|date=June 25, 2006|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> A few months later on November 17 at the event Brick, Ricochet picked up his first win as a member of the Chikara roster after he, Cloudy and Mike Quackenbush defeated Cheech, Retail Dragon and Shane Storm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=101#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2006|date=November 17, 2006|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> The following day, Ricochet again lost to Taylor at the event Talent Borrows; Genius Steals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=101#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2006|date=November 18, 2006|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref>
 
 
On February 16, 2007 at the King of Trios event, Ricochet made his first challenge for the Young Lions Cup, but was unable to defeat Max Boyer for the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=51#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2007|date=February 16, 2007|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> Two days later, he lost to Claudio Castagnoli.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=51#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2007|date=February 18, 2007|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> On April 22, Ricochet took part in the semi-finals of the first-ever Rey de Voladores tournament, where he lost in a fatal four-way elimination match involving Retail Dragon, Pac and long-time rival Chuck Taylor, the latter of whom would go on to win the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=51#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2007|date=April 22, 2007|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> On June 23, Ricochet won his first round match of the fifth Young Lions Cup tournament after he defeated Chrisjen Hayme.<ref name="Helios' matches in 2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=51#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2007|date=June 23, 2007|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> Later on in the day, Ricochet won a six-way elimination match in the semi-finals to advance to the finals.<ref name="Helios' matches in 2007" /> The next day, Ricochet lost to Chuck Taylor for the vacant Young Lions Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=51#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2007|date=June 24, 2007|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> On August 18 at the event Here Come The International Invaders, Ricochet faced and lost to Taylor in a Young Lions Cup vs. Career match, resulting in Ricochet being forced to leave Chikara.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=51#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2007|date=August 18, 2007|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref>
 
 
On October 27 at New Star Navigation, Ricochet, sporting a new haircut, new attire and a wrestling mask, returned to Chikara under the ring name Helios, where he finally defeated Taylor for the Young Lions Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=51#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2007|date=October 27, 2007|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> However, Taylor disputed Helios' win by claiming that Helios was actually Ricochet in disguise.<ref name="chikfan">{{cite web|url=http://chikarafans.com/?page_id=1044|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100103174914/http://chikarafans.com/?page_id=1044|title=Helios Profile at chikarafans.com|archivedate=2010-01-03|accessdate=2008-07-16|publisher=chikarafans.com}}</ref> Despite Taylor's claims, Helios' win was still ruled as valid and was thus still the official new champion. On November 16 at Battle Of Who Could Care Less, Helios retained his Young Lions Cup title after defeating Hydra.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=51#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2007|date=November 16, 2007|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> The following day at The Sordid Perils Of Everyday Existence, Helios again retained his title, this time against Fire Ant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=51#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2007|date=November 17, 2007|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref>
 
 
====The Future is Now (2008–2010)====
 
On February 29, 2008, Helios teamed with Incoherence (Hallowicked and Delirious) and the three became "The Golden Trio" in order to participate in the 2008 King of Trios tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chikarafans.com/?page_id=784 |title="King of Trios 2008: Night 3" – 3/2/2008 |accessdate=2009-12-20 |publisher=Chikara Fans |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100103225815/http://chikarafans.com/?page_id=784 |archivedate=January 3, 2010 }}</ref><ref name="Helios' matches in 2008">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008|date=February 29, 2008|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> After receiving a bye in the first round, The Golden Trio defeated Team IPW:UK (Martin Stone, Terry Frazier and Sha Samuels) and The Fabulous Three (Larry Sweeney, Mitch Ryder and Shayne Hawke) in the second and quarterfinal rounds, respectively, before losing to The BLKOUT in the semi-finals.<ref name="Helios' matches in 2008" /> On April 19 at Deuces Wild, Helios successfully retained the Young Lions Cup against Lince Dorado.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008|date=April 19, 2008|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> At Grit And Glory on May 15, Helios advanced to the finals of the Rey de Voladores tournament but ultimately lost to Incognito.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008|date=May 15, 2008|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> On June 15, Helios lost his Young Lions Cup after Fire Ant defeated Vin Gerard in the finals of the sixth Young Lions Cup tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008|date=June 15, 2008|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> On September 6, Helios teamed up with Tim Donst to take part in the first-ever La Lotería Letal tournament, where they lost to Icarus and Ultimo Breakfast in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008|date=September 6, 2008|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> On November 11 at Cibernetico Begins, Helios was a part of Team Equinox (Equinox, Ant, Soldier Ant, Worker Ant, Hydra, Tim Donst and Mike Quackenbush) as they defeated Team Vin Gerard (Gerard, STIGMA, Lince Dorado, UltraMantis Black, Crossbones, Amasis, Ophidian and Eddie Kingston) in a 16-man elimination tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008|date=November 11, 2008|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> At Face With A View on December 12, Helios formed The Future is Now with Equinox and Lince Dorado and they defeated The UnStable (Vin Gerard, Colin Delaney and STIGMA).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008|date=December 12, 2008|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref>
 
 
On January 1, 2009, The Future is Now (Helios and Dorado) lost their first match together against Team F.I.S.T. (Icarus, Gran Akuma).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008-2009|date=January 1, 2009|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> At the 2009 King of Trios tournament, The Future is Now defeated Team [[Dramatic Dream Team|DDT]] ([[Kota Ibushi]], [[Kudo]] and Michael Nakazawa)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008-2009|date=March 27, 2009|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> and The Osirian Portal (Amasis, Ophidian and Escorpion Egipcio)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008-2009|date=March 28, 2009|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> in the first and quarterfinal rounds, respectively, before losing to Team F.I.S.T. (Icarus, Gran Akuma and Chuck Taylor)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008-2009|date=March 29, 2009|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> in the semi-finals. Following the tournament, The Future is Now then began a feud with The Osirian Portal, resulting in Helios defeating Escorpion Egipcio in a singles match at Behind The 8 Ball on April 25<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008-2009|date=April 25, 2009|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> and The Future is Now defeating The Osirian Portal at The Bobliographon event the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&Start=1#matches|title=Helios' matches in 2008-2009|date=April 26, 2009|publisher=www.cagematch.de}}</ref> On the first show of 2010, Lince Dorado turned on Equinox and left the Future is Now to join the new heel stable Bruderschaft des Kreuzes (BDK).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/129175/The-CHIKARA-Special-2.07.10:-The-Cat%5C%5Cs-Out-Of-The-Bag.htm|title=The CHIKARA Special 2.07.10: The Cat's Out Of The Bag|last=Ford|first=Kevin|date=2010-02-07|accessdate=2010-06-27|work=411Mania}}</ref> In May 2010, during the ''Aniversario'' weekend, Helios and Equinox first defeated Dorado and his BDK team mate Tim Donst in a tag team match and then won a four-team elimination match to earn the three points needed in order to challenge for the Campeonatos de Parejas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/DVDs_-_VGames_-_Books_25/article_43128.shtml|title=Radican's Chikara DVD review series: "Anniversario Zehn" - Pink Ant-Fire Ant, 8 Man Tag main event|last=Radican|first=Sean|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=2010-08-15|accessdate=2010-08-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/142719|title=100 Percent Fordified: CHIKARA Aniversario Elf|last=Ford|first=Kevin|work=411Mania|date=2010-06-20|accessdate=2010-06-27}}</ref> Helios and Equinox received their title shot on June 27 at ''Faded Scars and Lines'', but were defeated by the defending champions BDK (Ares and Claudio Castagnoli) in two straight falls, after a pre–match assault.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_42217.shtml|title=6/27 CHIKARA results in Cleveland: Bryan Danielson's second return match, Danielson mentions TNA|last=Greer|first=Paul|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=2010-06-28|accessdate=2010-06-28}}</ref> The Future is Now came to its end on September 19, 2010, when Olsen left the stable to re–form his old tag team with Colin Delaney.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/153829/CHIKARA-Report-9.19.10:-Brooklyn,-New-York.htm|title=CHIKARA Report 9.19.10: Brooklyn, New York|last=Csonka|first=Larry|date=2010-09-19|accessdate=2010-09-20|work=411Mania}}</ref> This event also marked Helios' final appearance for Chikara as he began working regularly for both [[Dragon Gate]] and Dragon Gate USA.
 
 
===Evolve and Dragon Gate USA (2010–2015)===
 
 
On January 16, 2010, Ricochet would make his debut for Evolve at the company's debut show ''Evolve 1: Ibushi vs Richards'' in a winning effort against Arik Cannon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/127171/EVOLVE-1---Ibushi-vs.-Richards-Results-1.16.10:-Tommy-Dreamer-Appears.htm|title=Evolve 1 - Ibushi vs. Richards Results 1.16.10: Tommy Dreamer Appears|last=Csonka|first=Larry|date=2010-01-17|publisher=411Mania|accessdate=2010-06-27}}</ref> However Ricochet would lose at the next event on March 13, 210 at ''Evolve 2: Hero vs Hidaka'' to Chuck Taylor and again via countout on May 1, 2010 at ''Evolve 3: Rise Or Fall'' to [[Johnny Gargano]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/132749/EVOLVE-2-Results-From-New-Jersey.htm|title=Evolve 2 Results From New Jersey|last=Csonka|first=Larry|work=411Mania|date=2010-03-15|accessdate=2010-06-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/DVDs_-_VGames_-_Books_25/article_45279.shtml|title=Radican's Evolve DVD review series: "Evolve 3: Rise or Fall" 5/1 - Castagnoli vs. Taylor, Fish vs. Hero|last=Radican|first=Sean|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=2010-11-15|accessdate=2010-11-16}}</ref> After being defeated by Drake Younger in a four-way match on July 23, Ricochet ended his losing streak on September 11, by defeating [[Kyle O'Reilly]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/14200/|title=Evolve report 7-23 Union City, NJ, Danielson vs. Fish|last=Risotto|first=J.D.|work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=2010-07-24|accessdate=2010-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.evolvewrestling.com/news/133.htm |title=Evolve 5 Results - Spoilers |date=2010-09-13 |accessdate=2010-09-16 |work=[[Evolve (professional wrestling)|Evolve]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110717202537/http://www.evolvewrestling.com/news/133.htm |archivedate=July 17, 2011 }}</ref>
 
On January 16, 2010, Ricochet would make his debut for Evolve at the company's debut show ''Evolve 1: Ibushi vs Richards'' in a winning effort against Arik Cannon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/127171/EVOLVE-1---Ibushi-vs.-Richards-Results-1.16.10:-Tommy-Dreamer-Appears.htm|title=Evolve 1 - Ibushi vs. Richards Results 1.16.10: Tommy Dreamer Appears|last=Csonka|first=Larry|date=2010-01-17|publisher=411Mania|accessdate=2010-06-27}}</ref> However Ricochet would lose at the next event on March 13, 210 at ''Evolve 2: Hero vs Hidaka'' to Chuck Taylor and again via countout on May 1, 2010 at ''Evolve 3: Rise Or Fall'' to [[Johnny Gargano]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/132749/EVOLVE-2-Results-From-New-Jersey.htm|title=Evolve 2 Results From New Jersey|last=Csonka|first=Larry|work=411Mania|date=2010-03-15|accessdate=2010-06-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/DVDs_-_VGames_-_Books_25/article_45279.shtml|title=Radican's Evolve DVD review series: "Evolve 3: Rise or Fall" 5/1 - Castagnoli vs. Taylor, Fish vs. Hero|last=Radican|first=Sean|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=2010-11-15|accessdate=2010-11-16}}</ref> After being defeated by Drake Younger in a four-way match on July 23, Ricochet ended his losing streak on September 11, by defeating [[Kyle O'Reilly]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/14200/|title=Evolve report 7-23 Union City, NJ, Danielson vs. Fish|last=Risotto|first=J.D.|work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=2010-07-24|accessdate=2010-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.evolvewrestling.com/news/133.htm |title=Evolve 5 Results - Spoilers |date=2010-09-13 |accessdate=2010-09-16 |work=[[Evolve (professional wrestling)|Evolve]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110717202537/http://www.evolvewrestling.com/news/133.htm |archivedate=July 17, 2011 }}</ref>
   
 
On July 24, 2010, Ricochet made his debut for Dragon Gate USA at Enter the Dragon 2010, being defeated by Chuck Taylor in a four–way match, which also included Arik Cannon and [[Adam Cole]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_43586.shtml|title=Radican's 9/10 DGUSA "Enter the Dragon 2010" PPV review - Insane 4 Way, Chikara-Kamikaze USA 8 Man Tag, Hulk-Mochizuki|last=Radican|first=Sean|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=2010-09-06|accessdate=2010-09-26}}</ref> At the following event on September 25, Ricochet teamed with [[CIMA]] to defeat Speed Muscle ([[Masato Yoshino]] and [[Naruki Doi]]) in a tag team match. After the match Cima gave Ricochet a spot in his Warriors International stable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/154823/Dragon-Gate-USA-PPV-Taping-Report.htm|title=Dragon Gate USA PPV Taping Report|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|work=411Mania|date=2010-09-26|accessdate=2010-09-26}}</ref> The following day Ricochet defeated Gran Akuma in a singles match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_44065.shtml|title=9/26 DGUSA results in Milwaukee: Second detailed report on Bryan Danielson's final indep. match & post-match promo, Ricochet continues 2010 rise, traditional Dragon Gate six-man tag|last=Fleeman Martinez|first=Luke|date=2010-09-26|accessdate=2010-09-27|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On October 29 at Dragon Gate USA's first live pay-per-view, Bushido: Code of the Warrior, Ricochet wrestled in a four–way match, which was won by Chuck Taylor and also included Arik Cannon and Johnny Gargano.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_44907.shtml|title=Dragon Gate USA Internet PPV results 10/29: Radican & Caldwell's live coverage of DGUSA Internet PPV debut|last=Caldwell|first=James|author2=Radican, Sean |date=2010-10-29|accessdate=2010-10-29|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At the following day's tapings of Freedom Fight 2010, Ricochet teamed with his Warriors International stable mate [[Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee|Genki Horiguchi]] and [[Austin Aries]] in a six-man tag team match, where they were defeated by Ronin (Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano and [[Rich Swann]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_46490.shtml|title=Radican's DGUSA "Open the Freedom Gate 2010" PPV review: Ronin vs. Warriors International, Yoshino vs. Yamato|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2011-01-03|accessdate=2011-01-03|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> When Dragon Gate USA returned on January 29, 2011, Ricochet now represented heel stable Blood Warriors and teamed with new stable mate Naruki Doi in the tournament to determine the first ever Open the United Gate Champions. In their first tournament match, Ricochet and Doi were defeated by Ronin representatives Chuck Taylor and Johnny Gargano.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_47161.shtml|title=Eaton's DGUSA "United: New York" 1/28 - Hulk vs. Yamato, round robin tag team tournament|date=2011-01-28|last=Eaton|first=Jimmy|accessdate=2011-01-30|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The following day Ricochet and Doi were defeated in the main event of the evening by the World–1 team of Masato Yoshino and Pac.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_47212.shtml|title=Eaton's DGUSA internet PPV report 1/29: Alt. perspective report on "United: Philly" - Yoshino & Pac vs. Doi & Ricochet stellar main event|date=2011-01-29|last=Eaton|first=Jimmy|accessdate=2011-01-30|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On April 2 at Mercury Rising 2011, Ricochet, Cima and Naruki Doi defeated Ronin (Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano and Rich Swann) in the main event six man tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_48979.shtml|title=DGUSA Internet PPV report 4/2: Radican's "ongoing" real-time coverage of Dragon Gate USA PPV from Atlanta|date=2011-04-02|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=2011-04-02|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> During the match Ricochet suffered an ankle injury, which forced him out of the following day's match for the Open the United Gate Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_48991.shtml|title=DGUSA News: Sunday show preview - injury forces change to main event, new DGUSA Tag Title match, Aries's "farewell match"|date=2011-04-03|last=Caldwell|first=James|accessdate=2011-04-03|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On September 11 at Way of the Ronin 2011, Ricochet and Cima defeated Masato Yoshino and Pac to win the Open the United Gate Championship in a match, where Ricochet's and Cima's [[Open The Twin Gate Championship]] was also on the line.<ref name="WayoftheRonin2011">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_53180.shtml|title=Radican's DGUSA Internet PPV report 9/11: Ongoing coverage of DGUSA show from Milwaukee|date=2011-09-11|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=2011-09-11|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> After the merger of Evolve and Dragon Gate USA, Ricochet took part in the final official professional wrestling match in the Asylum Arena, when he unsuccessfully challenged Johnny Gargano for the Open the Freedom Gate Championship at an Evolve event on January 14, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1326632232|title=Evolve 1/14 ECW Arena results: the last wrestling show at the ECW Arena|date=2012-01-15|last=Magee|first=Bob|accessdate=2012-01-15|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On March 30, Ricochet and Cima were forced to vacate the Open the United Gate Championship, after Cima was sidelined with a neck injury. In the main event of the evening, Ricochet teamed with Masato Yoshino to defeat Chuck Taylor and Ricochet and regain the Open the United Gate Championship.<ref name="Ultimate2012">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_59738.shtml|title=Radican's DGUSA "Open the Ultimate Gate 2012" iPPV Report 3/30 - Yoshino & Ricochet vs. Gargano & Taylor, Pac vs. Low Ki|date=2012-03-30|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=2012-03-31|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On June 21, Ricochet and Yoshino were stripped of the title due to Yoshino being unable to appear at the following month's Dragon Gate USA events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_62666.shtml|title=DGUSA tag champs stripped of titles|date=2012-06-21|last=Caldwell|first=James|accessdate=2012-06-21|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On July 29, Ricochet teamed with Rich Swann in a match to determine the new Open the United Gate Champions. They were, however, defeated in the match by Cima and AR Fox.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_63797.shtml|title=Radican's DGUSA "Enter the Dragon 2012" internet PPV report - Live coverage of DGUSA anniversary celebration from Chicago|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2012-07-29|accessdate=2012-11-03|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On November 2 at Fearless 2012, Ricochet was defeated by Fox in a Respect match and, as a result, was forced to tell his opponent that he respected him.<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=2012-11-02|accessdate=2012-11-03|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Two days later at Freedom Fight 2012, Ricochet unsuccessfully challenged Johnny Gargano for the Open the Freedom Gate Championship in a four-way elimination match, which also included [[Akira Tozawa]] and AR Fox.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_66403.shtml|title=Radican's DGUSA "Freedom Fight 2012" iPPV report: Virtual-time coverage of Gargano's near-five-star title defense|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2012-11-04|accessdate=2012-11-05|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On April 4, 2014, Ricochet defeated Gargano to win the Open the Freedom Gate Championship.<ref name="OtUG2014">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_77487.shtml|title=iPPV results - 4/4 DGUSA in New Orleans, La.: Radican's Report on historic main event result, Hero vs. Tanaka, more|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2014-04-05|accessdate=2014-04-05|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On November 16, 2014, during Dragon Gate USA's parent company WWNLive's tour of China, Ricochet lost the title back to Gargano.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/89609/two-title-changes-on-final-show-of-wwnlivecom-tour-of-china.html?p=1|title=Two title changes on final show of WWNLive.com tour of China|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=2014-11-16|accessdate=2014-11-16|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>
 
On July 24, 2010, Ricochet made his debut for Dragon Gate USA at Enter the Dragon 2010, being defeated by Chuck Taylor in a four–way match, which also included Arik Cannon and [[Adam Cole]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_43586.shtml|title=Radican's 9/10 DGUSA "Enter the Dragon 2010" PPV review - Insane 4 Way, Chikara-Kamikaze USA 8 Man Tag, Hulk-Mochizuki|last=Radican|first=Sean|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=2010-09-06|accessdate=2010-09-26}}</ref> At the following event on September 25, Ricochet teamed with [[CIMA]] to defeat Speed Muscle ([[Masato Yoshino]] and [[Naruki Doi]]) in a tag team match. After the match Cima gave Ricochet a spot in his Warriors International stable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/154823/Dragon-Gate-USA-PPV-Taping-Report.htm|title=Dragon Gate USA PPV Taping Report|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|work=411Mania|date=2010-09-26|accessdate=2010-09-26}}</ref> The following day Ricochet defeated Gran Akuma in a singles match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_44065.shtml|title=9/26 DGUSA results in Milwaukee: Second detailed report on Bryan Danielson's final indep. match & post-match promo, Ricochet continues 2010 rise, traditional Dragon Gate six-man tag|last=Fleeman Martinez|first=Luke|date=2010-09-26|accessdate=2010-09-27|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On October 29 at Dragon Gate USA's first live pay-per-view, Bushido: Code of the Warrior, Ricochet wrestled in a four–way match, which was won by Chuck Taylor and also included Arik Cannon and Johnny Gargano.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_44907.shtml|title=Dragon Gate USA Internet PPV results 10/29: Radican & Caldwell's live coverage of DGUSA Internet PPV debut|last=Caldwell|first=James|author2=Radican, Sean |date=2010-10-29|accessdate=2010-10-29|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At the following day's tapings of Freedom Fight 2010, Ricochet teamed with his Warriors International stable mate [[Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee|Genki Horiguchi]] and [[Austin Aries]] in a six-man tag team match, where they were defeated by Ronin (Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano and [[Rich Swann]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_46490.shtml|title=Radican's DGUSA "Open the Freedom Gate 2010" PPV review: Ronin vs. Warriors International, Yoshino vs. Yamato|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2011-01-03|accessdate=2011-01-03|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> When Dragon Gate USA returned on January 29, 2011, Ricochet now represented heel stable Blood Warriors and teamed with new stable mate Naruki Doi in the tournament to determine the first ever Open the United Gate Champions. In their first tournament match, Ricochet and Doi were defeated by Ronin representatives Chuck Taylor and Johnny Gargano.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_47161.shtml|title=Eaton's DGUSA "United: New York" 1/28 - Hulk vs. Yamato, round robin tag team tournament|date=2011-01-28|last=Eaton|first=Jimmy|accessdate=2011-01-30|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The following day Ricochet and Doi were defeated in the main event of the evening by the World–1 team of Masato Yoshino and Pac.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_47212.shtml|title=Eaton's DGUSA internet PPV report 1/29: Alt. perspective report on "United: Philly" - Yoshino & Pac vs. Doi & Ricochet stellar main event|date=2011-01-29|last=Eaton|first=Jimmy|accessdate=2011-01-30|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On April 2 at Mercury Rising 2011, Ricochet, Cima and Naruki Doi defeated Ronin (Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano and Rich Swann) in the main event six man tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_48979.shtml|title=DGUSA Internet PPV report 4/2: Radican's "ongoing" real-time coverage of Dragon Gate USA PPV from Atlanta|date=2011-04-02|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=2011-04-02|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> During the match Ricochet suffered an ankle injury, which forced him out of the following day's match for the Open the United Gate Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_48991.shtml|title=DGUSA News: Sunday show preview - injury forces change to main event, new DGUSA Tag Title match, Aries's "farewell match"|date=2011-04-03|last=Caldwell|first=James|accessdate=2011-04-03|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On September 11 at Way of the Ronin 2011, Ricochet and Cima defeated Masato Yoshino and Pac to win the Open the United Gate Championship in a match, where Ricochet's and Cima's [[Open The Twin Gate Championship]] was also on the line.<ref name="WayoftheRonin2011">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_53180.shtml|title=Radican's DGUSA Internet PPV report 9/11: Ongoing coverage of DGUSA show from Milwaukee|date=2011-09-11|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=2011-09-11|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> After the merger of Evolve and Dragon Gate USA, Ricochet took part in the final official professional wrestling match in the Asylum Arena, when he unsuccessfully challenged Johnny Gargano for the Open the Freedom Gate Championship at an Evolve event on January 14, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1326632232|title=Evolve 1/14 ECW Arena results: the last wrestling show at the ECW Arena|date=2012-01-15|last=Magee|first=Bob|accessdate=2012-01-15|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On March 30, Ricochet and Cima were forced to vacate the Open the United Gate Championship, after Cima was sidelined with a neck injury. In the main event of the evening, Ricochet teamed with Masato Yoshino to defeat Chuck Taylor and Ricochet and regain the Open the United Gate Championship.<ref name="Ultimate2012">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_59738.shtml|title=Radican's DGUSA "Open the Ultimate Gate 2012" iPPV Report 3/30 - Yoshino & Ricochet vs. Gargano & Taylor, Pac vs. Low Ki|date=2012-03-30|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=2012-03-31|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On June 21, Ricochet and Yoshino were stripped of the title due to Yoshino being unable to appear at the following month's Dragon Gate USA events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_62666.shtml|title=DGUSA tag champs stripped of titles|date=2012-06-21|last=Caldwell|first=James|accessdate=2012-06-21|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On July 29, Ricochet teamed with Rich Swann in a match to determine the new Open the United Gate Champions. They were, however, defeated in the match by Cima and AR Fox.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_63797.shtml|title=Radican's DGUSA "Enter the Dragon 2012" internet PPV report - Live coverage of DGUSA anniversary celebration from Chicago|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2012-07-29|accessdate=2012-11-03|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On November 2 at Fearless 2012, Ricochet was defeated by Fox in a Respect match and, as a result, was forced to tell his opponent that he respected him.<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=2012-11-02|accessdate=2012-11-03|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Two days later at Freedom Fight 2012, Ricochet unsuccessfully challenged Johnny Gargano for the Open the Freedom Gate Championship in a four-way elimination match, which also included [[Akira Tozawa]] and AR Fox.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_66403.shtml|title=Radican's DGUSA "Freedom Fight 2012" iPPV report: Virtual-time coverage of Gargano's near-five-star title defense|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2012-11-04|accessdate=2012-11-05|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On April 4, 2014, Ricochet defeated Gargano to win the Open the Freedom Gate Championship.<ref name="OtUG2014">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_77487.shtml|title=iPPV results - 4/4 DGUSA in New Orleans, La.: Radican's Report on historic main event result, Hero vs. Tanaka, more|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2014-04-05|accessdate=2014-04-05|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On November 16, 2014, during Dragon Gate USA's parent company WWNLive's tour of China, Ricochet lost the title back to Gargano.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/89609/two-title-changes-on-final-show-of-wwnlivecom-tour-of-china.html?p=1|title=Two title changes on final show of WWNLive.com tour of China|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=2014-11-16|accessdate=2014-11-16|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>
 
===Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2010–present)===
 
On September 5, 2010, Ricochet made his debut for Southern California promotion Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, losing to Claudio Castagnoli in the first round of the 2010 Battle of Los Angeles, in what was called a "star making performance".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17411/|title=PWG Battle of LA Night One report|last=Alvarez|first=Bryan|authorlink=Bryan Alvarez|date=2010-09-05|accessdate=2010-10-13|work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
 
 
The following day Ricochet participated in a six-man tag team match, where he, Johnny Goodtime and [[Rocky Romero]] were defeated by Brian Cage, Chuck Taylor and Ryan Taylor, when Ricochet was pinned by his old rival, Chuck Taylor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17421/|title=Battle of Los Angeles Night II report with one of the best matches of the year|last=Alvarez|first=Bryan|authorlink=Bryan Alvarez|date=2010-09-06|accessdate=2010-10-13|work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
 
 
At the following event on October 9, Ricochet picked up a major victory over PWG World Tag Team Champion [[El Generico]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0117.html|title=The Curse of Guerrilla Island|accessdate=2010-10-13|work=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]}}</ref>
 
 
Ricochet returned to PWG on April 9, 2011, when he filled in for Paul London, who was unable to appear at the event, and teamed with El Generico in a match, where they lost their PWG World Tag Team Championship to [[The Young Bucks]] (Matt and Nick Jackson).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2011/show0121.html|title=Winning|accessdate=2011-04-10|work=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]}}</ref> Even though El Generico blamed Ricochet for the loss, the two teamed up once again on May 27, during the first night of ''All Star Weekend 8'', when they were defeated by the Nightmare Violence Connection (Akira Tozawa and Kevin Steen).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_50410.shtml|title=5/27 PWG All-Star Weekend Night 1 results: Hero vs. Claudio main event, ROH champ vs. Shelley, GenMe, GenNext|date=2011-05-28|accessdate=2011-05-28|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Ricochet returned to PWG on January 29, 2012, teaming with Cima in a match, where they were defeated by the RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime and Johnny Yuma).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_57565.shtml|title=1/29 PWG results Los Angeles, Calif.: Dream six-man tag main event, Richards & Smith, Dragon Gate stars|last=Settles|first=Pat|date=2012-01-30|accessdate=2012-01-30|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
 
 
Ricochet made another return to PWG on May 25, losing to El Generico in a grudge match main event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_61808.shtml|title=5/25 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: New PWG tag champs, Steen PWG Title defense, Elgin debut, Joey Ryan post-Gut Check|date=2012-05-26|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=2012-05-26}}</ref>
 
 
On September 1, Ricochet entered the 2012 Battle of Los Angeles, defeating PWG World Champion Kevin Steen in his first round match, following a distraction from his rival Brian Cage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_64787.shtml|title=9/1 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: BOLA First Round features Steen, Richards vs. Elgin MOTYC re-match, Gut Check'er|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=2012-09-02|accessdate=2012-09-02|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The following day, Ricochet defeated [[Roderick Strong]] in the quarter finals, before being eliminated by [[Michael Elgin]] in the semifinals of the tournament.<ref name="PWG090212">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_64806.shtml|title=9/2 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: Complete results from BOLA Night 2 with finals of tourney|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=2012-09-02|accessdate=2012-09-02|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On October 27, Ricochet unsuccessfully challenged Kevin Steen for the PWG World Championship in a three-way match, which also included Michael Elgin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_66238.shtml|title=Show Results: 10/27 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: Steen defends PWG Title, Kenny Omega returns, Callihan vs. Richards|last=Settles|first=Patrick|date=2012-10-28|accessdate=2012-10-28|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
 
 
On January 12, 2013, Ricochet teamed up with Rich Swann for the 2013 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament. The team, dubbed "The Inner City Machine Guns", was eliminated in their first round match by The Young Bucks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_67840.shtml|title=Show Results - 1/12 PWG DDT4 tournament in Reseda, Calif.: Complete coverage of new PWG tag champs, Generico's farewell, more|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=2013-01-13|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=2013-01-13}}</ref>
 
 
On August 9 at PWG's tenth anniversary event, the Inner City Machine Guns unsuccessfully challenged The Young Bucks for the PWG World Tag Team Championship in a three-way ladder match, which also included the DojoBros ([[Eddie Edwards]] and Roderick Strong).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_72577.shtml | title = Show results - 8/9 PWG "Ten" in Reseda, Calif.: Young Bucks defend PWG Tag Titles, Cole defends PWG Title, top champions from TNA, independents, more | last=Gee Schoon Tong | first=Chris | date=2013-08-10 | accessdate=2013-08-10 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
 
 
On January 31, 2014, the Inner City Machine Guns made it to the finals of the 2014 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament, before losing to the Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent?).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_76076.shtml|title=Show results - 1/31 PWG DDT4 tournament: One-night tournament features Cole, Steen, Elgin, Trent, more, plus Chris Hero in #1 contender match (w/Roe's in-person tweets)|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|date=2014-02-01|accessdate=2014-02-01|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
 
 
On August 31, Ricochet defeated Johnny Gargano and Roderick Strong in the finals to win the 2014 Battle of Los Angeles.<ref name="BOLA2014N3">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80512.shtml|title=Show results - 8/31 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 3: The Finals of huge tournament with Styles, former WWE stars, PWG champ, ROH champ, mega-tag match, Willie Mack says good-bye|date=2014-08-31|accessdate=2014-09-01|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> As a result, Ricochet was granted a shot at the PWG World Championship, but was defeated by the defending champion, Kyle O'Reilly, on December 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_81445.shtml|title=Show results - 12/12 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: O'Reilly retains, but loses top title in impromptu Guerrilla Warfare match, plus Cole, Joey & Candice vs. Daniels & Kaz, Sabin & Sydal vs. Bucks, more|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=2014-12-13|accessdate=2014-12-13|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
 
 
On September 3, 2017, Ricochet defeated Jeff Cobb and Keith Lee in the finals to win the 2017 Battle of Los Angeles, becoming the first two-time winner of the tournament. On October 21, Ricochet defeated Chuck Taylor to win the PWG World Championship for the first time.
 
   
 
===Dragon Gate (2010–2015, 2017)===
 
===Dragon Gate (2010–2015, 2017)===
 
Through his work in Dragon Gate USA, Ricochet got to make his first tour of Japan with its parent promotion Dragon Gate, making his debut on December 10, 2010, in Toyama where he teamed with his Warriors stable mate Cima and [[Masaaki Mochizuki]] in a six tag team match, where they defeated [[Gamma]], [[Kzy]] and Naruki Doi.<ref name="DG2010">{{cite web|url=http://www.purolove.com/dragongate/results/results10.php|title=2010 Dragon Gate results|accessdate=2010-12-27|work=Purolove}}</ref> Ricochet's first tour of Japan ended on December 26, when he, Cima and [[Dragon Kid]] defeated [[Naoki Tanizaki]], [[Takuya Sugawara]] and [[Jimmy Kanda|Yasushi Kanda]] in Fukuoka at ''Final Gate 2010'' to win the [[Dragon Gate]] [[Open The Triangle Gate Championship]].<ref name="VivaLaRaza123110">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1293823225 |title=Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly |last=Boutwell |first=Josh |date=2010-12-31 |work=WrestleView |accessdate=2011-01-01 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110118064756/http://www.wrestleview.com:80/viewnews.php?id=1293823225 |archivedate=January 18, 2011 }}</ref> Ricochet turned heel on January 14, 2011, along with the rest of Warriors, attacking Masato Yoshino and World–1, and joining forces with Naruki Doi's group.<ref name="VivaLaRaza20110121">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1295648558 |title=Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly |last=Boutwell |first=Josh |date=2011-01-21 |accessdate=2011-01-22 |work=WrestleView |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110410054824/http://www.wrestleview.com:80/viewnews.php?id=1295648558 |archivedate=April 10, 2011 }}</ref> On January 18 the new group was named Blood Warriors.<ref name="VivaLaRaza20110121" /> On February 10 Cima, Naruki Doi and Gamma defeated World–1 representatives Masato Yoshino, [[BxB Hulk]] and [[Jimmy Susumu|Susumu Yokosuka]] in a six-man tag team match and as a result, Pac was forced to leave World–1 and join Blood Warriors. However, Ricochet blocked the move as he felt that he, not Pac, was the top high flyer in the world and instead challenged him to a match for his [[Open The Brave Gate Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1298061214|title=Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=2011-02-18|accessdate=2011-03-02|work=WrestleView}}</ref> The title match between Pac and Ricochet took place on March 1 and ended with Pac retaining his title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1299276419|title=Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=2011-03-04|work=WrestleView|accessdate=2011-03-05}}</ref> On May 15, the rest of Blood Warriors turned on Dragon Kid and kicked him out of the group, despite the fact that he still held the Open the Triangle Gate Championship with Ricochet and Cima. As a result, the title was declared vacant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1305452382&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=5/15 King of Gate - 15 May 2011|date=2011-05-15|accessdate=2011-05-16|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> On July 17, Ricochet and Cima defeated Dragon Kid and Pac of rival group Junction Three to win the [[Open The Twin Gate Championship]].<ref name="DGJuly172011">{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1310915275&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=7/17 Dragon Gate Pro Wrestling Festival in Kobe 2011 - 17 Jul 2011|date=2011-07-17|accessdate=2011-07-17|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> On November 19, Ricochet defeated Pac for the Open the Brave Gate Championship.<ref name="DGNovember192011">{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1321694998&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=11/19 Crown Gate - 19 Nov 2011|date=2011-11-19|accessdate=2011-11-19|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> After their third successful defense of the Open the Twin Gate Championship on November 30, Ricochet and Cima vacated the title in order for Ricochet to concentrate on defending the Open the Brave Gate Championship and Cima to concentrate on chasing the [[Open The Dream Gate Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1322651092&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=11/30 Blood Warriors Independent Performance - 1st Blood. - 30 Nov 2011|date=2011-11-30|accessdate=2011-11-30|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> On January 19, 2012, Akira Tozawa took over the leadership of Blood Warriors, kicking Cima out of the group. After Ricochet continued to team with CIMA in Dragon Gate USA, it was announced on February 9, that he was also kicked out of Blood Warriors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1328780215&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=2/9 Truth Gate, Blood Warriors vs. Junction Three Finale - 09 Feb 2012|date=2012-02-09|accessdate=2012-02-10|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> On March 4, Ricochet and Cima decided to mutually split up, with Ricochet joining Masato Yoshino's and Naruki Doi's new World-1 International stable and Cima reviving the Veteran-gun.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1330842276&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=3/4 Champion Gate in Osaka - 03 Mar 2012|date=2012-03-04|accessdate=2012-03-04|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> On May 6, Ricochet lost the Open the Brave Gate Championship to Dragon Kid in his fourth defense.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1336287214&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=5/6 Dead or Alive 2012 - 05 May 2012|date=2012-05-06|accessdate=2012-05-06|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> On May 25, 2013, Ricochet defeated [[Shingo Takagi]] in the finals to win the [[King of Gate#2013|2013 King of Gate]] tournament.<ref name="KoG2013">{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1369474439&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=5/25 King of Gate Finale - 25 May 2013|date=2013-05-25|accessdate=2013-05-26|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> As a result, Ricochet earned a shot at the Open the Dream Gate Championship, but was defeated in the title match on June 16 by Cima.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaora.co.jp/dragongate/data/result/2013/0616.html|title=Champion Gate in Hakata|accessdate=2013-06-16|work=[[Dragon Gate]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On July 21, Ricochet and Naruki Doi defeated Akira Tozawa and BxB Hulk for the Open the Twin Gate Championship.<ref name="DG072113">{{cite web |url=http://www.gaora.co.jp/dragongate/data/result/2013/0721.html|title=ドラゴンゲートKobe プロレスフェスティバル 2013 |accessdate=2013-07-22 |work=[[Dragon Gate]] | language=Japanese }}</ref> They lost the title to Dragon Kid and [[K-ness]] on August 30.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gaora.co.jp/dragongate/data/result/2013/0830.html|title=The Gate of Generation|accessdate=2013-09-02|work=[[Dragon Gate]] | language=Japanese }}</ref> On September 12, Doi turned on Masato Yoshino, signaling the end of World-1 International. Ricochet quickly found a new alliance, forming Monster Express with Yoshino, Akira Tozawa, Shachihoko Boy, Shingo Takagi and [[Uhaa Nation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/battle/2013/09/001955.php|title=意地を見せた斎了を下したYamatoに、土井から裏切られた吉野が挑戦表明!ジミーズを下したミレニアルズはベテラン軍を指名!|date=2013-09-13|accessdate=2013-09-13|work=Battle News|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/sports/fight/all/2013/columndtl/201310070010-spnavi|script-title=ja:吉野、鷹木、戸澤らの新ユニット本格始動 トライアングルゲート戦はMBに苦杯|date=2013-10-07|accessdate=2013-10-07|work=Sports Navi|publisher=[[Yahoo!]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On March 2, 2014, Ricochet defeated Monster Express stablemate Masato Yoshino for the Open the Dream Gate Championship, becoming the first ''gaijin'' to hold the title.<ref name="Slam" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/102-japan/35709-shocking-title-change-in-japan|title=Shocking title change in Japan|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2014-03-02|accessdate=2014-03-02|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> Ricochet made his first successful title defense just four days later against another stablemate, Uhaa Nation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaora.co.jp/dragongate/data/result/2014/0306.html|title=Glorious Gate 2014|accessdate=2014-03-07|work=[[Dragon Gate]]|publisher=Gaora|language=Japanese}}</ref> After a two-month reign, Ricochet lost the Open the Dream Gate Championship to [[YAMATO]] in his second defense on May 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaora.co.jp/dragongate/data/result/2014/0505.html|title=Dead or Alive 2014|accessdate=2014-05-05|work=[[Dragon Gate]]|publisher=Gaora|language=Japanese}}</ref>
 
Through his work in Dragon Gate USA, Ricochet got to make his first tour of Japan with its parent promotion Dragon Gate, making his debut on December 10, 2010, in Toyama where he teamed with his Warriors stable mate Cima and [[Masaaki Mochizuki]] in a six tag team match, where they defeated [[Gamma]], [[Kzy]] and Naruki Doi.<ref name="DG2010">{{cite web|url=http://www.purolove.com/dragongate/results/results10.php|title=2010 Dragon Gate results|accessdate=2010-12-27|work=Purolove}}</ref> Ricochet's first tour of Japan ended on December 26, when he, Cima and [[Dragon Kid]] defeated [[Naoki Tanizaki]], [[Takuya Sugawara]] and [[Jimmy Kanda|Yasushi Kanda]] in Fukuoka at ''Final Gate 2010'' to win the [[Dragon Gate]] [[Open The Triangle Gate Championship]].<ref name="VivaLaRaza123110">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1293823225 |title=Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly |last=Boutwell |first=Josh |date=2010-12-31 |work=WrestleView |accessdate=2011-01-01 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110118064756/http://www.wrestleview.com:80/viewnews.php?id=1293823225 |archivedate=January 18, 2011 }}</ref> Ricochet turned heel on January 14, 2011, along with the rest of Warriors, attacking Masato Yoshino and World–1, and joining forces with Naruki Doi's group.<ref name="VivaLaRaza20110121">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1295648558 |title=Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly |last=Boutwell |first=Josh |date=2011-01-21 |accessdate=2011-01-22 |work=WrestleView |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110410054824/http://www.wrestleview.com:80/viewnews.php?id=1295648558 |archivedate=April 10, 2011 }}</ref> On January 18 the new group was named Blood Warriors.<ref name="VivaLaRaza20110121" /> On February 10 Cima, Naruki Doi and Gamma defeated World–1 representatives Masato Yoshino, [[BxB Hulk]] and [[Jimmy Susumu|Susumu Yokosuka]] in a six-man tag team match and as a result, Pac was forced to leave World–1 and join Blood Warriors. However, Ricochet blocked the move as he felt that he, not Pac, was the top high flyer in the world and instead challenged him to a match for his [[Open The Brave Gate Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1298061214|title=Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=2011-02-18|accessdate=2011-03-02|work=WrestleView}}</ref> The title match between Pac and Ricochet took place on March 1 and ended with Pac retaining his title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1299276419|title=Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=2011-03-04|work=WrestleView|accessdate=2011-03-05}}</ref> On May 15, the rest of Blood Warriors turned on Dragon Kid and kicked him out of the group, despite the fact that he still held the Open the Triangle Gate Championship with Ricochet and Cima. As a result, the title was declared vacant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1305452382&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=5/15 King of Gate - 15 May 2011|date=2011-05-15|accessdate=2011-05-16|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> On July 17, Ricochet and Cima defeated Dragon Kid and Pac of rival group Junction Three to win the [[Open The Twin Gate Championship]].<ref name="DGJuly172011">{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1310915275&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=7/17 Dragon Gate Pro Wrestling Festival in Kobe 2011 - 17 Jul 2011|date=2011-07-17|accessdate=2011-07-17|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> On November 19, Ricochet defeated Pac for the Open the Brave Gate Championship.<ref name="DGNovember192011">{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1321694998&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=11/19 Crown Gate - 19 Nov 2011|date=2011-11-19|accessdate=2011-11-19|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> After their third successful defense of the Open the Twin Gate Championship on November 30, Ricochet and Cima vacated the title in order for Ricochet to concentrate on defending the Open the Brave Gate Championship and Cima to concentrate on chasing the [[Open The Dream Gate Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1322651092&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=11/30 Blood Warriors Independent Performance - 1st Blood. - 30 Nov 2011|date=2011-11-30|accessdate=2011-11-30|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> On January 19, 2012, Akira Tozawa took over the leadership of Blood Warriors, kicking Cima out of the group. After Ricochet continued to team with CIMA in Dragon Gate USA, it was announced on February 9, that he was also kicked out of Blood Warriors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1328780215&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=2/9 Truth Gate, Blood Warriors vs. Junction Three Finale - 09 Feb 2012|date=2012-02-09|accessdate=2012-02-10|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> On March 4, Ricochet and Cima decided to mutually split up, with Ricochet joining Masato Yoshino's and Naruki Doi's new World-1 International stable and Cima reviving the Veteran-gun.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1330842276&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=3/4 Champion Gate in Osaka - 03 Mar 2012|date=2012-03-04|accessdate=2012-03-04|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> On May 6, Ricochet lost the Open the Brave Gate Championship to Dragon Kid in his fourth defense.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1336287214&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=5/6 Dead or Alive 2012 - 05 May 2012|date=2012-05-06|accessdate=2012-05-06|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> On May 25, 2013, Ricochet defeated [[Shingo Takagi]] in the finals to win the [[King of Gate#2013|2013 King of Gate]] tournament.<ref name="KoG2013">{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1369474439&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&|title=5/25 King of Gate Finale - 25 May 2013|date=2013-05-25|accessdate=2013-05-26|work=iHeartDG}}</ref> As a result, Ricochet earned a shot at the Open the Dream Gate Championship, but was defeated in the title match on June 16 by Cima.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaora.co.jp/dragongate/data/result/2013/0616.html|title=Champion Gate in Hakata|accessdate=2013-06-16|work=[[Dragon Gate]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On July 21, Ricochet and Naruki Doi defeated Akira Tozawa and BxB Hulk for the Open the Twin Gate Championship.<ref name="DG072113">{{cite web |url=http://www.gaora.co.jp/dragongate/data/result/2013/0721.html|title=ドラゴンゲートKobe プロレスフェスティバル 2013 |accessdate=2013-07-22 |work=[[Dragon Gate]] | language=Japanese }}</ref> They lost the title to Dragon Kid and [[K-ness]] on August 30.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gaora.co.jp/dragongate/data/result/2013/0830.html|title=The Gate of Generation|accessdate=2013-09-02|work=[[Dragon Gate]] | language=Japanese }}</ref> On September 12, Doi turned on Masato Yoshino, signaling the end of World-1 International. Ricochet quickly found a new alliance, forming Monster Express with Yoshino, Akira Tozawa, Shachihoko Boy, Shingo Takagi and [[Uhaa Nation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/battle/2013/09/001955.php|title=意地を見せた斎了を下したYamatoに、土井から裏切られた吉野が挑戦表明!ジミーズを下したミレニアルズはベテラン軍を指名!|date=2013-09-13|accessdate=2013-09-13|work=Battle News|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/sports/fight/all/2013/columndtl/201310070010-spnavi|script-title=ja:吉野、鷹木、戸澤らの新ユニット本格始動 トライアングルゲート戦はMBに苦杯|date=2013-10-07|accessdate=2013-10-07|work=Sports Navi|publisher=[[Yahoo!]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On March 2, 2014, Ricochet defeated Monster Express stablemate Masato Yoshino for the Open the Dream Gate Championship, becoming the first ''gaijin'' to hold the title.<ref name="Slam" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/102-japan/35709-shocking-title-change-in-japan|title=Shocking title change in Japan|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2014-03-02|accessdate=2014-03-02|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> Ricochet made his first successful title defense just four days later against another stablemate, Uhaa Nation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaora.co.jp/dragongate/data/result/2014/0306.html|title=Glorious Gate 2014|accessdate=2014-03-07|work=[[Dragon Gate]]|publisher=Gaora|language=Japanese}}</ref> After a two-month reign, Ricochet lost the Open the Dream Gate Championship to [[YAMATO]] in his second defense on May 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaora.co.jp/dragongate/data/result/2014/0505.html|title=Dead or Alive 2014|accessdate=2014-05-05|work=[[Dragon Gate]]|publisher=Gaora|language=Japanese}}</ref>
   
<nowiki> </nowiki>Ricochet returned to Dragon Gate during the summer of 2015. On July 20, he and [[Matt Sydal]] unsuccessfully challenged Naruki Doi and Yamato for the Open the Twin Gate Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/424107/| script-title=ja:土井&Yamato組が難敵下しV1|date=July 21, 2015|accessdate=May 25, 2016|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On October 29, 2017 it was announced that Ricochet would return to Dragon Gate facing [[Eita]] at the [[Gate of Destiny (2017)|Gate of Destiny]] which he won. He wrestled his last match on Dragon Gate teaming with CIMA defeating YAMATO and Kzy ater the match was given ceremony.
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<nowiki> </nowiki>Ricochet returned to Dragon Gate during the summer of 2015. On July 20, he and [[Matt Sydal]] unsuccessfully challenged Naruki Doi and Yamato for the Open the Twin Gate Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/424107/| script-title=ja:土井&Yamato組が難敵下しV1|date=July 21, 2015|accessdate=May 25, 2016|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On October 29, 2017 it was announced that Ricochet would return to Dragon Gate facing [[Eita]] at the [[Gate of Destiny (2017)|Gate of Destiny]] which he won. He wrestled his last match on Dragon Gate on November 8 teaming with CIMA defeating YAMATO and Kzy.
   
 
===New Japan Pro Wrestling (2013–2017)===
 
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Ricochet then formed a new tag team named "Funky Future" with Ryusuke Taguchi under the banner of Taguchi Japan. On August 13, the two defeated The Young Bucks to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. They lost the titles to [[Roppongi 3K]] ([[Sho]] and [[Yoh]]) on October 9 at [[King of Pro-Wrestling (2017)|King of Pro-Wrestling]]. Following the match, Ricochet took responsibility for the loss and thanked both NJPW and Taguchi Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/115658|title=King of Pro-Wrestling|accessdate=2017-10-11|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> His mannerisms were interpreted as meaning he had wrestled his final NJPW match.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/11/radicans-109-njpw-king-pro-wrestling-ppv-report-ospreay-kushida-naito-ishii-okada-evil/ | title = Radican's 10/9 NJPW "King of Pro Wrestling" PPV report – Ospreay-Kushida, Naito-Ishii, Okada-Evil | last=Radican | first=Sean | date=2017-10-11 | accessdate=2017-10-11 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
 
Ricochet then formed a new tag team named "Funky Future" with Ryusuke Taguchi under the banner of Taguchi Japan. On August 13, the two defeated The Young Bucks to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. They lost the titles to [[Roppongi 3K]] ([[Sho]] and [[Yoh]]) on October 9 at [[King of Pro-Wrestling (2017)|King of Pro-Wrestling]]. Following the match, Ricochet took responsibility for the loss and thanked both NJPW and Taguchi Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/115658|title=King of Pro-Wrestling|accessdate=2017-10-11|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> His mannerisms were interpreted as meaning he had wrestled his final NJPW match.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/11/radicans-109-njpw-king-pro-wrestling-ppv-report-ospreay-kushida-naito-ishii-okada-evil/ | title = Radican's 10/9 NJPW "King of Pro Wrestling" PPV report – Ospreay-Kushida, Naito-Ishii, Okada-Evil | last=Radican | first=Sean | date=2017-10-11 | accessdate=2017-10-11 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
 
===Lucha Underground (2014–2016)===
 
In September 2014, it was reported that Mann had signed with the El Rey network's new television series, ''Lucha Underground''. He assumed a masked character by the ring name of Prince Puma. He was given a fictional Latino background and managed by Konnan, with him doing most of the talking on his behalf. Puma wrestled in the main event of the debut episode of ''Lucha Underground'' on October 29, losing to Johnny Mundo. On the January 7, 2015, episode (taped October 5, 2014), Puma defeated 19 other wrestlers to win the Aztec Warfare battle royal and become the inaugural Lucha Underground Champion. Puma made his first televised defense of the Lucha Underground Championship on the January 14, 2015, episode of ''Lucha Underground'' against Fénix. Puma then entered a rivalry with Cage, which led to a title match between the two on the March 25 episode, where Puma retained his title. On April 19 at ''Ultima Lucha'', Lucha Underground's season one finale, Puma lost the Lucha Underground Championship to Mil Muertes. After failing to regain the title, he formed a team with El Dragon Azteca Jr. and Rey Mysterio Jr. and entered a tournament for the Trios championship. After defeating the team which consisted of Taya and two of Puma's old adversaries Cage, and Johnny Mundo, in a qualifying match, they captured the titles last eliminating Fenix, PJ Black, and Jack Evans in the finals.
 
 
Mann had originally signed a contract with Lucha Underground, which gave him an out following the conclusion of the program's third season. With WWE reportedly looking to sign him, Lucha Underground offered Mann a new contract, which would have allowed him to continue working NJPW and the indies and would have made him "one of the highest paid non-WWE talents in the business". On June 26, 2016, at the third season concluding ''Ultima Lucha Tres'', Prince Puma challenged Johnny Mundo for the Lucha Underground Championship in a match, where he put his Lucha Underground career on the line. Though Puma won the match and the title, he was immediately afterwards challenged by Gift of the Gods Champion Pentagón Dark, with Dario Cueto stating that the loser of the match would be forced to retire. Pentagón won the match and the Lucha Underground Championship with help from Vampiro, ending Prince Puma's Lucha Underground career. Though Mann's Lucha Underground contract had expired, he could not appear on television for another promotion until season three had been aired in its entirety. Mann later commented on his status, stating that an "underground fighting company holding [him] back" was the reason he had not yet been signed by a "major promotion".
 
   
 
==Personal life==
 
==Personal life==
Mann is in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Tessa Blanchard. The two live together with Sesugh Uhaa, the former Uhaa Nation (currently WWE's [[Apollo Crews]]), in Orlando, Florida.<ref name="WON041116">{{cite journal | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | authorlink = Dave Meltzer | date = April 11, 2016 | title = April 11, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: A look at a historic Wrestlemania weekend, NXT Takeover | journal = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | page=74}}</ref> Mann also has a son, Cameron.
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Mann is in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Tessa Blanchard. The two live together with Sesugh Uhaa, the former [[Uhaa Nation]], in Orlando, Florida.<ref name="WON041116">{{cite journal | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | authorlink = Dave Meltzer | date = April 11, 2016 | title = April 11, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: A look at a historic Wrestlemania weekend, NXT Takeover | journal = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | page=74}}</ref> Mann also has a son, Cameron.
   
 
==In wrestling==
 
==In wrestling==
 
*'''Finishing moves'''
 
*'''Finishing moves'''
 
**630° senton<ref name="Evolve">{{cite web|url=http://www.evolvewrestling.com/roster/ricochet.htm| title=Evolve profile|accessdate=2010-06-27|work=[[Evolve (professional wrestling)|Evolve]]}}</ref><ref name="DGUSA">{{cite web|url=http://www.dgusa.tv/roster/ricochet.htm| title=Dragon Gate USA profile|accessdate=2010-10-13|work=[[Dragon Gate USA]]}}</ref>
**'''As Prince Puma'''
 
  +
**''Cradle Shock ''(Cross-legged Samoan driver)
***630° senton<ref name="LUChamp" /><ref name="PumavsFenix" /><ref name="PumavsCage" />
 
***''Vertigo'' (Inverted facelock lifted and dropped into a sitout scoop slam piledriver)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twitter.com/KingRicochet/status/687002498280878080|title=I can it "Vertigo!"}}</ref>
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**''Benadryller'' (Fireman's carry dropped into a roundhouse kick)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=844&c=6340|title=Best of the Super Jr.XXI|accessdate=2014-06-06|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>
 
**''Benadryller 2point'' (Fireman's carry dropped into an overhead kick)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=1042&c=7960|title=Road to Power Struggle|accessdate=2015-10-28|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>
**'''As Ricochet'''
 
 
**Double rotation moonsault<ref name="cage" /><ref name="DGUSA" />
***630° senton<ref name="Evolve">{{cite web|url=http://www.evolvewrestling.com/roster/ricochet.htm| title=Evolve profile|accessdate=2010-06-27|work=[[Evolve (professional wrestling)|Evolve]]}}</ref><ref name="DGUSA">{{cite web|url=http://www.dgusa.tv/roster/ricochet.htm| title=Dragon Gate USA profile|accessdate=2010-10-13|work=[[Dragon Gate USA]]}}</ref>
 
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**''King's Landing ''(High-angle lifting reverse STO)
***''Benadryller'' (Fireman's carry dropped into a roundhouse kick)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=844&c=6340|title=Best of the Super Jr.XXI|accessdate=2014-06-06|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> – 2014–present
 
 
**Shooting star press<ref name="PWG090212">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_64806.shtml|title=9/2 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: Complete results from BOLA Night 2 with finals of tourney|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=2012-09-02|accessdate=2012-09-02|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_64987.shtml|title=Radican's Evolve 17 iPPV report - Virtual time coverage from Voorhees, N.J.|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2012-09-08|accessdate=2012-09-08|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
***''Benadryller 2point'' (Fireman's carry dropped into an overhead kick)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=1042&c=7960|title=Road to Power Struggle|accessdate=2015-10-28|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> – 2015–present
 
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**''Vertigo'' (Spin-out inverted fisherman driver)
***Double rotation moonsault<ref name="cage" /><ref name="DGUSA" />
 
***First Class Flight/Super High Angle Shooting star press (Shooting star press)<ref name="PWG090212" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_64987.shtml|title=Radican's Evolve 17 iPPV report - Virtual time coverage from Voorhees, N.J.|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2012-09-08|accessdate=2012-09-08|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
 
**'''As Helios'''
 
***630° senton<ref name="chikfan" />
 
***''Heliocentricity'' (Standing or a running shooting star press)<ref name="cage">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827 | title=Ricochet Profile at cagematch.de|accessdate=2008-07-16|publisher=cagematch.de}}</ref><ref name="chikfan" />
 
***''The Sky is Falling'' (Diving double knee drop to a standing opponent)<ref name="cage" /><ref name="chikfan" />
 
 
*'''Signature moves'''
 
*'''Signature moves'''
 
**Backflip kick<ref name="Evolve" /><ref name="DGUSA" />
**'''As Ricochet'''
 
 
**''Burning Screwdriver ''(Cobra clutch backbreaker followed by a spin-out cobra clutch mat slam)
***Backflip kick<ref name="Evolve" /><ref name="DGUSA" />
 
***''Chocolate Rain'' (Diving double knee drop to a standing opponent)<ref name="cage" /><ref name="chikfan" />
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**''Chocolate Rain'' (Diving double knee drop to a standing opponent)<ref name="cage" /><ref name="chikfan">{{cite web|url=http://chikarafans.com/?page_id=1044|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100103174914/http://chikarafans.com/?page_id=1044|title=Helios Profile at chikarafans.com|archivedate=2010-01-03|accessdate=2008-07-16|publisher=chikarafans.com}}</ref>
***Corkscrew 450° splash, sometimes from the second rope<ref name="DGUSA" />
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**Corkscrew 450° splash, sometimes from the second rope<ref name="DGUSA" />
***Horizontal Gory special<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=73091&p=2|title=COMPLETE DGUSA UPRISING 2012 iPPV REPORT: EL GENERICO AND SAMI CALLIHAN GO AT IT IN A HARD FOUGHT 2 OUT OF 3 FALLS MATCH, JON DAVIS SQUASHES THE OPEN THE FREEDOM GATE CHAMPION IN UNDER A MINUTE, CIMA & AR FOX DEFEND THE OPEN THE UNITED GATE TITLE AGAINST RYO SAITO & GENKI HORIGUCHI, AND MORE|date=November 3, 2012|accessdate=November 3, 2012|publisher=Stuart Carapola|work=PWInsider.com}}</ref>
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**Horizontal Gory special<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=73091&p=2|title=COMPLETE DGUSA UPRISING 2012 iPPV REPORT: EL GENERICO AND SAMI CALLIHAN GO AT IT IN A HARD FOUGHT 2 OUT OF 3 FALLS MATCH, JON DAVIS SQUASHES THE OPEN THE FREEDOM GATE CHAMPION IN UNDER A MINUTE, CIMA & AR FOX DEFEND THE OPEN THE UNITED GATE TITLE AGAINST RYO SAITO & GENKI HORIGUCHI, AND MORE|date=November 3, 2012|accessdate=November 3, 2012|publisher=Stuart Carapola|work=PWInsider.com}}</ref>
***Jumping reverse bulldog<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=64979&p=3|title=COMPLETE EVOLVE 10 - TRIBUTE TO THE ARENA COVERAGE: LOW KI RETURNS, JOHNNY GARGANO DEFENDS THE DGUSA TITLE AGAINST RICOCHET, AND AN EXTREME TRIBUTE TO CLOSE THIS LEGENDARY VENUE By Stuart Carapola}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=73119&p=4|title=COMPLETE DGUSA FREEDOM FIGHT 2012 COVERAGE: THE OPEN THE FREEDOM GATE TITLE IS DEFENDED IN POSSIBLY THE BEST MATCH IN DGUSA HISTORY, RICH SWANN AND CHUCK TAYLOR SETTLE MATTERS ONCE AND FOR ALL, JON DAVIS' PATH OF DESTRUCTION CONTINUES, SAMI CALLIHAN AND CIMA FACE OFF FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND MUCH MORE By Stuart Carapola}}</ref>
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**Jumping reverse bulldog<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=64979&p=3|title=COMPLETE EVOLVE 10 - TRIBUTE TO THE ARENA COVERAGE: LOW KI RETURNS, JOHNNY GARGANO DEFENDS THE DGUSA TITLE AGAINST RICOCHET, AND AN EXTREME TRIBUTE TO CLOSE THIS LEGENDARY VENUE By Stuart Carapola}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=73119&p=4|title=COMPLETE DGUSA FREEDOM FIGHT 2012 COVERAGE: THE OPEN THE FREEDOM GATE TITLE IS DEFENDED IN POSSIBLY THE BEST MATCH IN DGUSA HISTORY, RICH SWANN AND CHUCK TAYLOR SETTLE MATTERS ONCE AND FOR ALL, JON DAVIS' PATH OF DESTRUCTION CONTINUES, SAMI CALLIHAN AND CIMA FACE OFF FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND MUCH MORE By Stuart Carapola}}</ref>
***Northern Lights suplex followed by a deadlift vertical suplex<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=84783&p=3|title=COMPLETE DRAGON GATE USA - MERCURY RISING 2014 iPPV COVERAGE: LOW KI TAKES ON JOHNNY GARGANO, A SIX MAN TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT, THE SHINE TITLE IS DEFENDED, AND MORE|date=April 5, 2014|accessdate=April 5, 2014|publisher=Stuart Carapola|work=PWInsider.com}}</ref>
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**Northern Lights suplex followed by a deadlift vertical suplex<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=84783&p=3|title=COMPLETE DRAGON GATE USA - MERCURY RISING 2014 iPPV COVERAGE: LOW KI TAKES ON JOHNNY GARGANO, A SIX MAN TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT, THE SHINE TITLE IS DEFENDED, AND MORE|date=April 5, 2014|accessdate=April 5, 2014|publisher=Stuart Carapola|work=PWInsider.com}}</ref>
***Rolling Thunder into a jumping DDT<ref name="Evolve" /><ref name="DGUSA" />
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**Rolling Thunder into a jumping DDT<ref name="Evolve" /><ref name="DGUSA" />
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**Single knee facebreaker
***Springboard clothesline<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_79026.shtml#.VFYkap-inBo|title=RADICAN'S NJPW "Best of the Super Juniors: Final" iPPV report 6/8 - Bullet Club in big tag action, Ricochet-KUSHIDA MOTYC|date=June 8, 2014|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=June 14, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/from-the-shelf-brian-kendricks-king-of-flight|title=From The Shelf- Brian Kendrick's King of Flight|date=March 24, 2013|last=Diot|first=Dylan|accessdate=June 1, 2014|publisher=411MANIA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwponderings.com/2011/11/30/dragon-gate-infinity-236|title=Dragon Gate Infinity 236|date=October 2, 2011|last=Garoon|first=Brad|accessdate=November 30, 2011|publisher=PWPonderings.com}}</ref>
 
***Superman punch<ref>{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/views-from-the-hawkes-nest-dragon-gate-dead-or-alive-2014|title=Views from the Hawke's Nest: Dragon Gate Dead or Alive 2014|last=Hawke|first=TJ|date=May 5, 2014|accessdate=September 10, 2014|publisher=411mania.com: Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_79026.shtml|title=RADICAN'S NJPW iPPV REPORT "BEST OF THE SUPER JUNIORS XXI: FINAL"|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=June 8, 2014|accessdate=June 14, 2014|publisher=PWTorch.com}}</ref>
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**Springboard clothesline<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_79026.shtml#.VFYkap-inBo|title=RADICAN'S NJPW "Best of the Super Juniors: Final" iPPV report 6/8 - Bullet Club in big tag action, Ricochet-KUSHIDA MOTYC|date=June 8, 2014|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=June 14, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/from-the-shelf-brian-kendricks-king-of-flight|title=From The Shelf- Brian Kendrick's King of Flight|date=March 24, 2013|last=Diot|first=Dylan|accessdate=June 1, 2014|publisher=411MANIA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwponderings.com/2011/11/30/dragon-gate-infinity-236|title=Dragon Gate Infinity 236|date=October 2, 2011|last=Garoon|first=Brad|accessdate=November 30, 2011|publisher=PWPonderings.com}}</ref>
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**Springboard European uppercut
***Tornado DDT<ref name="cage" />
 
  +
**Superman punch<ref>{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/views-from-the-hawkes-nest-dragon-gate-dead-or-alive-2014|title=Views from the Hawke's Nest: Dragon Gate Dead or Alive 2014|last=Hawke|first=TJ|date=May 5, 2014|accessdate=September 10, 2014|publisher=411mania.com: Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_79026.shtml|title=RADICAN'S NJPW iPPV REPORT "BEST OF THE SUPER JUNIORS XXI: FINAL"|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=June 8, 2014|accessdate=June 14, 2014|publisher=PWTorch.com}}</ref>
**'''As Helios'''
 
 
**Tornado DDT<ref name="cage" />
***''Burning Screwdriver'' (Cobra clutch backbreaker followed by a spin-out cobra clutch slam)<ref name="chikfan" />
 
***''Backslide Driver'' (Jumping backslide transitioned into a piledriver)<ref name="chikfan" />
 
***Cannonball<ref name="chikfan" />
 
***Corkscrew 450° splash, sometimes from the second rope<ref name="DGUSA" />
 
***Corner backflip kick<ref name="Evolve" /><ref name="chikfan" /><ref name="DGUSA" />
 
***Over the top rope no-handed corkscrew moonsault plancha<ref name="chikfan" />
 
***Spinning heel kick<ref name="chikfan" />
 
***Springboard moonsault<ref name="chikfan" />
 
***Tornado DDT<ref name="cage" /><ref name="chikfan" />
 
*'''Managers'''
 
**Konnan<ref name="PumavsCage" />
 
 
*'''Nicknames'''
 
*'''Nicknames'''
**"'''The Future of Flight'''''<ref name="chikfan" />''
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**"The Future of Flight"<ref name="chikfan" />
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**"Mr. High Fly"
**"Mr. High Fly"<ref name="iHeartDG">{{cite web|url=http://iheartdg.com/ricochet.html|title=Ricochet profile|publisher=iHeartDG.com}}</ref>
 
 
*'''Entrance themes'''
 
*'''Entrance themes'''
 
**"White Ghetto" by Teenage Rehab
**"Bricks" by Rise Against<ref name="Themes">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3827&view=themes#themes| title=Theme history|accessdate=2010-10-13|work=Cagematch}}</ref>
 
**"F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X." by The Fall of Troy<ref name="Themes" />
 
**"Mouth for War" by Pantera<ref name="Themes" />
 
**"Ready to Fall" by Rise Against<ref name="Themes" />
 
**"Wave of Mutilation" by Pixies<ref name="Themes" />
 
**"Boom Boom" by Chayanne<ref name="Themes" />
 
**'''"White Ghetto"''' by Teenage Rehab<ref name="iHeartDG" />
 
 
**"The Future of Flight" by Yonosuke Kitamura
 
**"The Future of Flight" by Yonosuke Kitamura
   
 
==Championships and accomplishments==
 
==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''Chikara'''
 
**Young Lions Cup V (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chikarapro.com/titlesYLC.shtml|title=Chikara: Young Lions Cup|work=[[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]]|accessdate=2010-10-13}}</ref>
 
 
*'''[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]'''
 
*'''[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]'''
 
**[[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] ([[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])
 
**[[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] ([[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])
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**[[Open The Twin Gate Championship]] ([[Open The Twin Gate Championship#Title history|2 times]]) – with CIMA (1)<ref name="DGJuly172011" /> and [[Naruki Doi]] (1)<ref name="DG072113" />
 
**[[Open The Twin Gate Championship]] ([[Open The Twin Gate Championship#Title history|2 times]]) – with CIMA (1)<ref name="DGJuly172011" /> and [[Naruki Doi]] (1)<ref name="DG072113" />
 
**[[King of Gate]] ([[King of Gate#2013|2013]])<ref name="KoG2013" />
 
**[[King of Gate]] ([[King of Gate#2013|2013]])<ref name="KoG2013" />
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**Fourth Grand Slam Champion
 
*'''[[Dragon Gate USA]]'''
 
*'''[[Dragon Gate USA]]'''
 
**[[Open The Freedom Gate Championship]] ([[Open The Freedom Gate Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name="OtUG2014" />
 
**[[Open The Freedom Gate Championship]] ([[Open The Freedom Gate Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name="OtUG2014" />
 
**[[Open The United Gate Championship]] ([[Open The United Gate Championship#Title history|2 times]]) – with [[CIMA]] (1) and [[Masato Yoshino]] (1)<ref name="WayoftheRonin2011" /><ref name="Ultimate2012" />
 
**[[Open The United Gate Championship]] ([[Open The United Gate Championship#Title history|2 times]]) – with [[CIMA]] (1) and [[Masato Yoshino]] (1)<ref name="WayoftheRonin2011" /><ref name="Ultimate2012" />
*'''House of Glory'''
 
**HOG World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>http://houseofgloryonline.com/championship-history/</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2315|title=HOG Heavyweight Championship history}}</ref>
 
**HOG World Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=3034|title=HOG Heavyweight Championship Tournament}}</ref>
 
*'''Insanity Pro Wrestling'''
 
**IPW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insanityprowrestling.com/2011.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=November 25, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319185943/http://www.insanityprowrestling.com/2011.html |archivedate=March 19, 2011 }}</ref>
 
**IPW Super Junior Heavyweight Tournament (2010)
 
*'''Lucha Underground'''
 
**Lucha Underground Championship (2 times)<ref name="LUChamp" /><ref name="WON070416" />
 
**Lucha Underground Trios Championship (1 time) – with Dragon Azteca Jr. and Rey Mysterio<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/99036/110-lucha-underground-tv-taping-spoilers.html?p=1|title=1/10 Lucha Underground TV taping spoilers|accessdate=2016-01-15|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>
 
**Aztec Warfare I<ref name="LUChamp" />
 
 
*'''[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]'''
 
*'''[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]'''
 
**[[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions|3 times]]) – with [[Matt Sydal]]<ref name="BeginningOsaka2016" /> (2) and Ryusuke Taguchi (1)
 
**[[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions|3 times]]) – with [[Matt Sydal]]<ref name="BeginningOsaka2016" /> (2) and Ryusuke Taguchi (1)
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**[[Best of the Super Juniors]] ([[Best of the Super Juniors#2014|2014]])<ref name="BOSJ2014" />
 
**[[Best of the Super Juniors]] ([[Best of the Super Juniors#2014|2014]])<ref name="BOSJ2014" />
 
**[[Super Jr. Tag Tournament]] ([[Super Jr. Tag Tournament#2015|2015]]) – with Matt Sydal<ref name="PowerStruggle2015" />
 
**[[Super Jr. Tag Tournament]] ([[Super Jr. Tag Tournament#2015|2015]]) – with Matt Sydal<ref name="PowerStruggle2015" />
*'''Pro Wrestling Guerrilla'''
 
**PWG World Championship (1 time, current)
 
**Battle of Los Angeles (2014,2017)<ref name="BOLA2014N3" />
 
*'''''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'''''
 
**PWI ranked him #'''16''' 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=2015-10-05|work=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
 
**PWI ranked him #'''15''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2016
 
**PWI ranked him #'''46 '''of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2017
 
*'''Revolution Pro Wrestling'''
 
**Undisputed British Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with [[Rich Swann]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_77041.shtml|title=Show results - 3/15 RPW in London: Sting makes appearance before main event, Cabana defends top title, Young Bucks, Lethal, Dutt, Inner City Machine Guns, more|last=Green|first=Dave|date=2014-03-16|accessdate=2014-03-16|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.revolutionprowrestling.com/title-history/undisputed-british-tag-team-champions | title = Undisputed British Tag Team Champions History | accessdate=2016-04-11 | work=[[Revolution Pro Wrestling]]}}</ref>
 
*'''''SoCal Uncensored'''''
 
**Match of the Year (2013) <small>with Rich Swann vs. DojoBros ([[Eddie Edwards]] and [[Roderick Strong]]) and [[The Young Bucks]] (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) on August 9</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://socaluncensored.com/2014/05/30/2013-socal-year-end-awards/|title=2013 SoCal Year End Awards|date=2014-05-30|accessdate=2015-08-07|work=SoCal Uncensored}}</ref>
 
**Wrestler of the Year (2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://socaluncensored.com/2015/06/19/2014-socal-year-end-awards/|title=2014 SoCal Year End Awards|date=2015-06-19|accessdate=2015-08-07|work=SoCal Uncensored}}</ref>
 
*'''What Culture Pro Wrestling'''
 
** Pro Wrestling World Cup: USA Tournament (2017) – with [[Jay Lethal]]
 
 
*'''''Wrestling Observer Newsletter'''''
 
*'''''Wrestling Observer Newsletter'''''
 
**Best Flying Wrestler (2011, 2014, 2015)<ref name="WON11">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 30, 2012|title=Jan 30 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Gigantic year-end awards issue, best and worst in all categories plus UFC on FX 1, death of Savannah Jack, ratings, tons and tons of news|journal=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=Campbell, CA|issn=1083-9593}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2015|title=Jan. 26, 2015 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2014 awards issue w/ results & Dave's commentary, Conor McGregor, and much more|journal=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|page=14|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/40865-jan-26-2015-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2014-awards-issue-w-results-a-daves-commentary-conor-mcgregor-and-much-more}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal| last = Meltzer | first = Dave | authorlink = Dave Meltzer | date = January 25, 2016 | title = January 25, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2015 Observer Awards Issue | journal = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | page=20}}</ref>
 
**Best Flying Wrestler (2011, 2014, 2015)<ref name="WON11">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 30, 2012|title=Jan 30 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Gigantic year-end awards issue, best and worst in all categories plus UFC on FX 1, death of Savannah Jack, ratings, tons and tons of news|journal=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=Campbell, CA|issn=1083-9593}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2015|title=Jan. 26, 2015 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2014 awards issue w/ results & Dave's commentary, Conor McGregor, and much more|journal=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|page=14|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/40865-jan-26-2015-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2014-awards-issue-w-results-a-daves-commentary-conor-mcgregor-and-much-more}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal| last = Meltzer | first = Dave | authorlink = Dave Meltzer | date = January 25, 2016 | title = January 25, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2015 Observer Awards Issue | journal = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | page=20}}</ref>
 
**Best Wrestling Maneuver (2010, 2011) <small>''Double rotation moonsault''</small><ref name="WON11" /><ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2011|title=Biggest issue of the year: The 2011 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Issue|periodical=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|publication-place=Campbell, CA|pages=1–40|issn=1083-9593}}</ref>
 
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<gallery columns="3" spacing="small" widths="200" captionalign="center" bordersize="medium" bordercolor="black" captionsize="small">
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RookieRicochet.jpg|Ricochet as a rookie in 2010
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BWo1.jpg|Ricochet as one of the Metal Warriors, founding Blood Warrirors
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RicochetTriangle.jpg|Ricochet as one of the Open the Triangle Gate Champions in 2011
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Ricochettwinbrave.jpg|Ricochet as the Open the Brave Gate and one half of the Open the Twin Gate Champions
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kobe 2011.jpg|Ricochet at Kobe World 2011
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RicochetUnafiliated2012.jpg|Ricochet as an unafiliated in 2012
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W-1INTERNATIONALfounding.jpg|Ricochet with Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, PAC and Rich Swann founding WORLD-1 INTERNATIONAL
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RicochetW-1Iearly2012.jpg|Ricochet as member of WORLD-1 INTERNATIONAL in early 2012
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kobe 2012.jpg|Ricochet at the Kobe World 2012
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RicochetBOTSJ.jpg|Ricochet at the 2013 Best of the Super Juniors
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kobe 2013.jpg|Ricochet alongside Naruki Doi at the Kobe World 2013
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RicochetKobeWorld2013.jpg|Ricohet at Kobe World 2013 after winning the Open the Twin Gate Champions
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ME1.jpg|Ricochet forming MONSTER EXPRESS with Masato Yoshino, Akira Tozawa, Shingo Takagi, Uhaa Nation
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ricochetme14.jpg|Ricochet in early 2014
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RicochetDream1.jpg|Ricochet after winning the Open the Dream Gate Championship
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MEwricochet.jpg|Ricochet celebrating with his MONSTER EXPRESS stablemtes after becoming the first ''Gaijin'' to win the Open the Dream Gate Champion
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ricochetfreedomdream.jpg|Ricochet as the Open the Dream Gate and Freedom Gate Champion
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RicochetKobe14.jpg|Ricochet at Kobe World 2014
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ricochetsydalcima.jpg|Ricochet with Matt Sydal in his return to Dragon Gate in 2015
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RicochetKobe15.jpg|Ricochet at Kobe World 2015
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RicochetSydalKobe15.jpg|Ricochet and Matt Sydal at Kobe World 2015
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RicochetMay2017.jpg|Ricochet in May 2017
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RicochetNEVER6Man.jpg|Ricochet as one of the NEVER Opentweight Six Man Tag Team Champions
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TaguchiJapan4.jpg|Ricochet with his Taguchi Japan stablemates
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RicochetNJPWFarewell.jpg|Ricochet after his last match in NJPW
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Ricochet.jpg|Ricochet in his return to Dragon Gate in 2017
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RicochetMMM.jpg|Ricochet with MaxiMuM
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Ricochetgraduation.jpg|Ricochet in his Dragon Gate's graduation ceremony
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Pacricobrave.jpg|PAC vs. Ricochet - March 1, 2011
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Mbw-1international.jpeg|Naruki Doi and Ricochet vs. Akira Tozawa and BxB Hulk - June 21, 2013
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Dknessvw-1i.jpg|Dragon Kid and K-ness vs. Naruki Doi and Ricochet - August 30, 2013
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Ricochetyoshi.jpg|Ricochet vs Masato Yoshino - March 2, 2014
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Ricochetuhaa.jpg|Ricochet vs. Uhaa Nation - March 6, 2014
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Yamadoiricochetsydaltwin.jpeg|Ricochet and Matt Sydal vs. Naruki Doi and YAMATO - June 20, 2015
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WarriorsRicochet.jpg|Ricochet as member of WARRIORS
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BWRicochet.jpg|Ricochet as member of Blood Warriors
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W1internationalricochet.jpg|Ricochet as member of WORLD-1 INTERNATIONAL
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MERicochet.jpg|Ricochet as member of MONSTER EXPRESS
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RicochetJ.jpg|Ricochet as member of Taguchi Japan
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Bernadriller.jpg|Ricochet preforming the ''Bernadriller'' on KUSHIDA
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DRM.jpg|Ricochet preforming the ''Double Rotation Moonsault'' on Beretta
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KingsLading.jpg|Ricochet preforming the ''King's Landing'' on BUSHI
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R360.jpg|Ricochet preforming a ''630° Senton'' on KUSHIDA
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Cimakidriochetwarriors.jpg|Ricochet as the Open the Triangle Gate Champions with CIMA and Dragon Kid during their time in WARRIORS
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Cimakidricochetriangle.jpg|Ricochet as the Open the Triangle Gate Champions with CIMA and Dragon Kid during their time in Blood Warriors
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SpikedMohicanstwin.jpg|Ricochet with CIMA as Open the Twin Gate Champions
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Ricocimaunited.jpg|Ricochet with CIMA as Open the Freedom Gate Champions
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Ricochetbrave.jpg|Ricochet as Open The Brave Gate Champion during his Blood WARRIORS time
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RicochetBravew1international2.jpg|Ricochet as Open The Brave Gate Champion during his WORLD-1 INTERNATIONAL time
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Ricochetkg.jpg|Ricochet as the winner of 2013 King of Gate
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Doiricochet.jpg|Ricochet with Naruki Doi as Open the Twin Gate Champions
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Ricochetfreedom.jpg|Ricochet as the Open The Freedom Gate Champion
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Ricochetdream.jpg|Ricochet as the Open The Dream Gate Champion
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Ricochetsuperjr.jpg|Ricochet as the winner of the 2014 Best of the Super Juniors
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Sydalricochetsjt.jpg|Ricochet with Matt Sydal as the winners of the 2015 Super Junior Tag Tournament
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Sydalricochet.jpg|Ricochet with Matt Sydal as the IWGP Junior Tag Team Champions
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Trt.png|Ricochet as the NEVER Six Man Tag Team Champions with Matt Sydal and Satoshi Kojima
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Krf.jpg|Ricochet as the NEVER Six Man Tag Team Champions with David Finlay and Satoshi Kojima
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Taguchijapan2.jpg|Ricochet as the NEVER Six Man Tag Team Champions with Ryusuke Taguchi and Hiroshi Tanahashi
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Funkyfutureiwgp.jpg|Ricochet with Ryusuke Taguchi as the IWGP Junior Tag Team Champions
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==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 18:23, 26 February 2020


Trevor Mann[1] (born October 11, 1988)[2] is an American professional wrestler best known by the ring name Ricochet. He wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is a former three-times IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, three-time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion and the winner of the 2014 Best of the Super Juniors and 2015 Super Jr. Tag Tournaments.

Ricochet also wrestled for Dragon Gate and its American branch Dragon Gate USA, where he is a former Open The Freedom Gate Champion, Open The Dream Gate, Open The Brave Gate, Open The Twin Gate, Open The Triangle Gate and Open The United Gate champion.

Professional wrestling career

Trevor Mann started out in Chaos Pro Wrestling where he had the ring name Cameron Locke, then in 2003 under the ring name Ricochet, he began competing on the independent circuit until he made his first major outing on February 6, 2006 at Insanity Pro Wrestling's Sacrifice event, where he took part in a five-man elimination match involving future long-time rival Chuck Taylor, DieHard, Tony Galloway and Ty Blade.[3] Ricochet was the final wrestler eliminated as Taylor pinned him to win the match. A few weeks later on February 18, Ricochet took part in his first major championship match as he, Chuck Taylor, Jeff Jameson, Brian Sterling and Cabana Man Dan took part in another five-man elimination match at Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South's Xtreme Warfare event for the vacant Deep South Heavyweight Championship, which Cabana Man Dan won.[4] A few months later at IWA Mid-South's event We're No Joke! on April 1, Ricochet took part in a nine-man Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match to determine the one contender for the IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight Championship, also involving his rival Chuck Taylor.[5] Although he lost the match to Darin Corbin, he was involved in an infamous spot in which he performed his finishing move, a double rotation moonsault, off of a ladder to the outside of the ring and onto the other eight competitors. On that same day, Ricochet also competed at Insanity Pro Wrestling's event Mischief, Mayhem and Revenge, where he lost to Taylor for the promotion's Junior Heavyweight Championship.[5]

Evolve and Dragon Gate USA (2010–2017)

On January 16, 2010, Ricochet would make his debut for Evolve at the company's debut show Evolve 1: Ibushi vs Richards in a winning effort against Arik Cannon.[6] However Ricochet would lose at the next event on March 13, 210 at Evolve 2: Hero vs Hidaka to Chuck Taylor and again via countout on May 1, 2010 at Evolve 3: Rise Or Fall to Johnny Gargano.[7][8] After being defeated by Drake Younger in a four-way match on July 23, Ricochet ended his losing streak on September 11, by defeating Kyle O'Reilly.[9][10]

On July 24, 2010, Ricochet made his debut for Dragon Gate USA at Enter the Dragon 2010, being defeated by Chuck Taylor in a four–way match, which also included Arik Cannon and Adam Cole.[11] At the following event on September 25, Ricochet teamed with CIMA to defeat Speed Muscle (Masato Yoshino and Naruki Doi) in a tag team match. After the match Cima gave Ricochet a spot in his Warriors International stable.[12] The following day Ricochet defeated Gran Akuma in a singles match.[13] On October 29 at Dragon Gate USA's first live pay-per-view, Bushido: Code of the Warrior, Ricochet wrestled in a four–way match, which was won by Chuck Taylor and also included Arik Cannon and Johnny Gargano.[14] At the following day's tapings of Freedom Fight 2010, Ricochet teamed with his Warriors International stable mate Genki Horiguchi and Austin Aries in a six-man tag team match, where they were defeated by Ronin (Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano and Rich Swann).[15] When Dragon Gate USA returned on January 29, 2011, Ricochet now represented heel stable Blood Warriors and teamed with new stable mate Naruki Doi in the tournament to determine the first ever Open the United Gate Champions. In their first tournament match, Ricochet and Doi were defeated by Ronin representatives Chuck Taylor and Johnny Gargano.[16] The following day Ricochet and Doi were defeated in the main event of the evening by the World–1 team of Masato Yoshino and Pac.[17] On April 2 at Mercury Rising 2011, Ricochet, Cima and Naruki Doi defeated Ronin (Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano and Rich Swann) in the main event six man tag team match.[18] During the match Ricochet suffered an ankle injury, which forced him out of the following day's match for the Open the United Gate Championship.[19] On September 11 at Way of the Ronin 2011, Ricochet and Cima defeated Masato Yoshino and Pac to win the Open the United Gate Championship in a match, where Ricochet's and Cima's Open The Twin Gate Championship was also on the line.[20] After the merger of Evolve and Dragon Gate USA, Ricochet took part in the final official professional wrestling match in the Asylum Arena, when he unsuccessfully challenged Johnny Gargano for the Open the Freedom Gate Championship at an Evolve event on January 14, 2012.[21] On March 30, Ricochet and Cima were forced to vacate the Open the United Gate Championship, after Cima was sidelined with a neck injury. In the main event of the evening, Ricochet teamed with Masato Yoshino to defeat Chuck Taylor and Ricochet and regain the Open the United Gate Championship.[22] On June 21, Ricochet and Yoshino were stripped of the title due to Yoshino being unable to appear at the following month's Dragon Gate USA events.[23] On July 29, Ricochet teamed with Rich Swann in a match to determine the new Open the United Gate Champions. They were, however, defeated in the match by Cima and AR Fox.[24] On November 2 at Fearless 2012, Ricochet was defeated by Fox in a Respect match and, as a result, was forced to tell his opponent that he respected him.[25] Two days later at Freedom Fight 2012, Ricochet unsuccessfully challenged Johnny Gargano for the Open the Freedom Gate Championship in a four-way elimination match, which also included Akira Tozawa and AR Fox.[26] On April 4, 2014, Ricochet defeated Gargano to win the Open the Freedom Gate Championship.[27] On November 16, 2014, during Dragon Gate USA's parent company WWNLive's tour of China, Ricochet lost the title back to Gargano.[28]

Dragon Gate (2010–2015, 2017)

Through his work in Dragon Gate USA, Ricochet got to make his first tour of Japan with its parent promotion Dragon Gate, making his debut on December 10, 2010, in Toyama where he teamed with his Warriors stable mate Cima and Masaaki Mochizuki in a six tag team match, where they defeated Gamma, Kzy and Naruki Doi.[29] Ricochet's first tour of Japan ended on December 26, when he, Cima and Dragon Kid defeated Naoki Tanizaki, Takuya Sugawara and Yasushi Kanda in Fukuoka at Final Gate 2010 to win the Dragon Gate Open The Triangle Gate Championship.[30] Ricochet turned heel on January 14, 2011, along with the rest of Warriors, attacking Masato Yoshino and World–1, and joining forces with Naruki Doi's group.[31] On January 18 the new group was named Blood Warriors.[31] On February 10 Cima, Naruki Doi and Gamma defeated World–1 representatives Masato Yoshino, BxB Hulk and Susumu Yokosuka in a six-man tag team match and as a result, Pac was forced to leave World–1 and join Blood Warriors. However, Ricochet blocked the move as he felt that he, not Pac, was the top high flyer in the world and instead challenged him to a match for his Open The Brave Gate Championship.[32] The title match between Pac and Ricochet took place on March 1 and ended with Pac retaining his title.[33] On May 15, the rest of Blood Warriors turned on Dragon Kid and kicked him out of the group, despite the fact that he still held the Open the Triangle Gate Championship with Ricochet and Cima. As a result, the title was declared vacant.[34] On July 17, Ricochet and Cima defeated Dragon Kid and Pac of rival group Junction Three to win the Open The Twin Gate Championship.[35] On November 19, Ricochet defeated Pac for the Open the Brave Gate Championship.[36] After their third successful defense of the Open the Twin Gate Championship on November 30, Ricochet and Cima vacated the title in order for Ricochet to concentrate on defending the Open the Brave Gate Championship and Cima to concentrate on chasing the Open The Dream Gate Championship.[37] On January 19, 2012, Akira Tozawa took over the leadership of Blood Warriors, kicking Cima out of the group. After Ricochet continued to team with CIMA in Dragon Gate USA, it was announced on February 9, that he was also kicked out of Blood Warriors.[38] On March 4, Ricochet and Cima decided to mutually split up, with Ricochet joining Masato Yoshino's and Naruki Doi's new World-1 International stable and Cima reviving the Veteran-gun.[39] On May 6, Ricochet lost the Open the Brave Gate Championship to Dragon Kid in his fourth defense.[40] On May 25, 2013, Ricochet defeated Shingo Takagi in the finals to win the 2013 King of Gate tournament.[41] As a result, Ricochet earned a shot at the Open the Dream Gate Championship, but was defeated in the title match on June 16 by Cima.[42] On July 21, Ricochet and Naruki Doi defeated Akira Tozawa and BxB Hulk for the Open the Twin Gate Championship.[43] They lost the title to Dragon Kid and K-ness on August 30.[44] On September 12, Doi turned on Masato Yoshino, signaling the end of World-1 International. Ricochet quickly found a new alliance, forming Monster Express with Yoshino, Akira Tozawa, Shachihoko Boy, Shingo Takagi and Uhaa Nation.[45][46] On March 2, 2014, Ricochet defeated Monster Express stablemate Masato Yoshino for the Open the Dream Gate Championship, becoming the first gaijin to hold the title.[1][47] Ricochet made his first successful title defense just four days later against another stablemate, Uhaa Nation.[48] After a two-month reign, Ricochet lost the Open the Dream Gate Championship to YAMATO in his second defense on May 5.[49]

Ricochet returned to Dragon Gate during the summer of 2015. On July 20, he and Matt Sydal unsuccessfully challenged Naruki Doi and Yamato for the Open the Twin Gate Championship.[50] On October 29, 2017 it was announced that Ricochet would return to Dragon Gate facing Eita at the Gate of Destiny which he won. He wrestled his last match on Dragon Gate on November 8 teaming with CIMA defeating YAMATO and Kzy.

New Japan Pro Wrestling (2013–2017)

On May 3, 2013, New Japan Pro Wrestling announced Ricochet as a participant in the 2013 Best of the Super Juniors tournament. He made his debut for the promotion on May 22, teaming with Kenny Omega in a tag team match, where they defeated Suzuki-gun (Taichi and Taka Michinoku). In the round-robin portion of the tournament, which ran from May 24 to June 6, Ricochet managed to win five out of his eight matches with a loss against Alex Shelley on June 6, costing him a spot in the semifinals.

Ricochet returned to take part in the 2014 Best of the Super Juniors tournament on May 30, this time advancing to the semifinals, after finishing second in his block with a record of five wins and two losses. On June 8, Ricochet first defeated Ryusuke Taguchi in the semifinals and then KUSHIDA in the finals to win the 2014 Best of the Super Juniors and become the number one contender to the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. With his win, Ricochet became the youngest person to win the tournament and the second American to do so. On June 21 at Dominion 6.21, Ricochet unsuccessfully challenged Kota Ibushi for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.

On July 3, 2015, Ricochet made a surprise return to NJPW, challenging the winner of the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship match between Kenny Omega and Kushida, set to take place two days later, to a title match. Ricochet received his title match on August 16, but was defeated by Kushida. Ricochet returned to NJPW on October 24, when he and Matt Sydal entered the 2015 Super Jr. Tag Tournament, defeating Time Splitters (Alex Shelley and Kushida) in their first round match. On November 1, Ricochet and Sydal defeated The Young Bucks to advance to the finals of the tournament. On November 7 at Power Struggle, Ricochet and Sydal defeated Roppongi Vice (Beretta and Rocky Romero) in the finals to win the 2015 Super Jr. Tag Tournament. On January 4, 2016, at Wrestle Kingdom 10 in Tokyo Dome, Ricochet and Sydal took part in a four-way match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, but were defeated by The Young Bucks. On February 11 at The New Beginning in Osaka, Ricochet and Sydal defeated The Young Bucks and reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) in a three-way match to become the new IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions. They lost the title to Roppongi Vice on April 10 at Invasion Attack 2016 before regaining the title on May 3 at Wrestling Dontaku 2016. Later in the month, Ricochet entered the 2016 Best of the Super Juniors tournament. On May 27, Ricochet faced Will Ospreay in the tournament in a match, which received widespread attention in the professional wrestling world. While some like William Regal praised the two, others criticized the match with the most notable criticism coming from Vader, who compared the match to a "gymnastics routine". Ricochet finished the tournament with a record of four wins and three losses, failing to advance to the finals due to losing to Chase Owens in his final round-robin match.

On July 3, Ricochet and Sydal teamed up with Satoshi Kojima to defeat Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks for the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship. They were stripped of the title on September 25 due to Sydal failing to make a scheduled title defense at Destruction in Kobe because of travel issues. That same day, Ricochet and Kojima, now teaming with David Finlay, defeated Adam Cole and The Young Bucks to regain the vacant title. This led to a match on October 10 at King of Pro-Wrestling, where Ricochet and Finlay unsuccessfully challenged The Young Bucks for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship.[51] Ricochet, Finlay and Kojima lost the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship to Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, EVIL and Sanada) in a four-team gauntlet match at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome on January 4, 2017.[52] Afterwards, Ricochet joined the Taguchi Japan stable as part of which he, Ryusuke Taguchi and Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated Los Ingobernables de Japon on April 4 to win the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship. On April 29, Ricochet unsuccessfully challenged Hiromu Takahashi for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.[53] On May 3 at Wrestling Dontaku 2017, Ricochet, Tanahashi and Taguchi lost the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship back to L.I.J.[54]

Ricochet then formed a new tag team named "Funky Future" with Ryusuke Taguchi under the banner of Taguchi Japan. On August 13, the two defeated The Young Bucks to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. They lost the titles to Roppongi 3K (Sho and Yoh) on October 9 at King of Pro-Wrestling. Following the match, Ricochet took responsibility for the loss and thanked both NJPW and Taguchi Japan.[55] His mannerisms were interpreted as meaning he had wrestled his final NJPW match.[56]

Personal life

Mann is in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Tessa Blanchard. The two live together with Sesugh Uhaa, the former Uhaa Nation, in Orlando, Florida.[57] Mann also has a son, Cameron.

In wrestling

  • Finishing moves
    • 630° senton[58][59]
    • Cradle Shock (Cross-legged Samoan driver)
    • Benadryller (Fireman's carry dropped into a roundhouse kick)[60]
    • Benadryller 2point (Fireman's carry dropped into an overhead kick)[61]
    • Double rotation moonsault[2][59]
    • King's Landing (High-angle lifting reverse STO)
    • Shooting star press[62][63]
    • Vertigo (Spin-out inverted fisherman driver)
  • Signature moves
    • Backflip kick[58][59]
    • Burning Screwdriver (Cobra clutch backbreaker followed by a spin-out cobra clutch mat slam)
    • Chocolate Rain (Diving double knee drop to a standing opponent)[2][64]
    • Corkscrew 450° splash, sometimes from the second rope[59]
    • Horizontal Gory special[65]
    • Jumping reverse bulldog[66][67]
    • Northern Lights suplex followed by a deadlift vertical suplex[68]
    • Rolling Thunder into a jumping DDT[58][59]
    • Single knee facebreaker
    • Springboard clothesline[69][70][71]
    • Springboard European uppercut
    • Superman punch[72][73]
    • Tornado DDT[2]
  • Nicknames
    • "The Future of Flight"[64]
    • "Mr. High Fly"
  • Entrance themes
    • "White Ghetto" by Teenage Rehab
    • "The Future of Flight" by Yonosuke Kitamura

Championships and accomplishments

Gallery

<gallery columns="3" spacing="small" widths="200" captionalign="center" bordersize="medium" bordercolor="black" captionsize="small"> Bernadriller.jpg|Ricochet preforming the Bernadriller on KUSHIDA DRM.jpg|Ricochet preforming the Double Rotation Moonsault on Beretta KingsLading.jpg|Ricochet preforming the King's Landing on BUSHI

R360.jpg|Ricochet preforming a 630° Senton on KUSHIDA

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