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James McMathaus (born October 6, 1993) is an Australian professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Robbie Eagles, where he currently works for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in which he is a member of CHAOS.

MccMathus began his professional wrestling career in the Australian independent scene working fr prmotions such as Professional Wrestling Alliance, Melbourne City Wrestling and World Series Wrestling. After gaining recognition in Australia, Eagles began working on the international independent circuit as a freelancer appearing for promotions such as Progress Wrestling in the United Kingdom and Chikara and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla in the United States, before signing with New Japan Pro-Wrestling in 2019.

Professional wrestling career

Pro Wrestling Zero1 (2012)

In 2012, McMathaus made his Pro Wrestling Zero1 debut under the ringname Robby Eagle. In his debut, Eagles and Marcus Bean defeated Craig Classic and Yoshikazu Yokoyama.[2] In June, Eagle and Ikuto Hidaka defeated Bean and Classic. On July 1st, Eagle, now again named Robbie Eagles and Hidaka defeated Jonathan Gresham and Classic.[3] On July 20, Eagles, Gresham and Hikada defeated Mineo Fujita, Takuya Sugawara and Jonny Vandal.[4]

Melbourne City Wrestling (2010–2014, 2016–present)

In 2010, Eagles made his Melbourne City Wrestling debut as part of PWA Invades MCW, where he represented PWA.[5] In Eagles second MCW he defeated Ryan Rollins.[6] Eagles and Adam Brooks defeated TMDK in the quarter final round of the MCW Tag Team Title Tournament in 2012 before being eliminated by Hard Way Inc.[7][8]

New Japan Pro Wrestling (2018–Present)

Bullet Club (2018–2019)

In February 2018, Eagles made his debut in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the Fallout Down Under tour in Australia. Eagles made his in-ring debut for the promotion on February 17, teaming with Mick Moretti in a losing effort against TMDK (Damian Slater and Marcius Pitt). He finished the tour with the promotion on February 19, taking part of a three-way match against Cody and Will Ospreay in a losing effort. On October 8, Eagles was announced as the newest member of the Bullet Club OG and it was also announced that he would be teaming with Taiji Ishimori in the 2018 Super Jr. Tag League. Eagles and Ishimori finished the tournament with a record of three wins and four losses, failing to advance to the finals of the tournament. From May to June 3, 2019, Eagles took part in the 2019 Best of the Super Juniors, finishing the tournament with a record of six wins and three losses, failing to advance to the finals of the tournament. During the tournament, Eagles began feuding with newest Bullet Club member El Phantasmo, after he helped him to defeat Will Ospreay, despite Eagles didn't needed it and also challenging with Ishimori for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, despite Eagles being Ishimori's partner. He grew increasingly more distant from the stable as Phantasmo's behavior clashed with Eagles sense of sportsmanship. In June, Ospreay nominated Eagles to be his first challenger for his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. on August 11 at a Pro Wrestling Australia event, where Eagles defeated Ospreay. The two faced each other for the first time on August 11 at a Pro Wrestling Australia event, where Eagles defeated Ospreay. After the match, Opsreay offered him to work at Japan. Leading to the match Ospreay proclaimed that he wanted Eagles to return to his old self. On June 29 in the first night of the Southern Showdown, Eagles unsuccessfully challenged Ospreay for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. Afterwards, Phantasmo entered the ring to show him support, leading Eagles to attack him and shake hands with Ospreay. The following day, Eagles defected from the Bullet Club and joined CHAOS, after he refused to attack Will Ospreay.

CHAOS (2019–Present)

On August 22, Eagles, representing CHAOS, entered the 2019 Super J-Cup, losing to El Phntasmp in his first round match, after he cheated to win the match. On August 31 at Royal Quest, Eagles and Ospreay formed a team named "Birds of Prey" and the two defeated Phantasmo and Ishimori in a non-title match. Afterwards, Eagles and Ospreay held the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships and challenged them to a rematch for their titles. On September 15 at Destruction in Kagoshima, Eagles and Ospreay unsuccessfully challenged Phatasmo and Ishimori for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. From October 16 until November 1, 2019, Eagles and Ospreay took part in the 2019 Super Jr. Tag League, finishing the tournament with a record of four wins and three losses, failing to advance to the finals of the tournament. Eagles and Ospreay entered their final match with a chance to reach the finals, but BUSHI who had previously challenged Ospreay to match for his title, cost them their final match against Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru).

In wrestling

  • Finishing moves
    • Ace Crusher (Cutter)[9][1]
    • Pulse Drop (Shiranui)[1][10]
    • Ron Miller Special (Back Stunner hold transitioned into a sit out Cravate Iconoclasm)
  • Signature moves
    • Ace Crusher
    • Michinoku Driver
    • Missle Dropkick
    • Pelé Kick (Overhead Kick)
    • Pulse Drop (Shiranui)[1][10]
    • Warp 4.5 (450° splash)[1][10]
    • Turbo Backpack
  • Nicknames
    • "Above Average"
    • "Sniper of the Skies"
  • Entrance themes
    • "Afterglow" by In Hearts Wake[11]
    • "Creature" by SETMEONFIRE

Championships and accomplishments

  • Blue Mountains Pro Wrestling
    • BMPW Heritage Championship (1 time, inaugural)[12]
    • BMPW World Heritage Series (1 time)[13]
  • Melbourne City Wrestling
    • MCW Intercommonwealth Championship (1 time)[14]
  • Newcastle Pro Wrestling
    • Kings Of The Castle winner (1 time) – with Mat Diamond[15]
    • Newy Pro Middleweight Championship (3 times, inaugural)[14][10]
  • Professional Wrestling Alliance/Pro Wrestling Australia
    • A1GP Championship[10][12]
    • King Of The New School 2010 Tag Team Tournament winner (1 time) – Mat Diamond[15]
    • PWA Heavyweight Championship (3 times)[14]
    • PWA Tag Team Championship (1 time, inaugural) – with Mat Diamond[14][10]
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated
    • Ranked No. 347 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2013.[16]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Cagematch
  2. https://www.cagematch.net//?id=2&nr=11463&page=4&year=2012&promotion=13
  3. ZERO1 BEACH PRO-WRESTLING ~ CHAPTER 5 . Cagematch. Retrieved on 2018-06-21.
  4. ZERO1 Midsummer Festival ~ Fire Festival 2012 - Tag 1 . Retrieved on 2018-06-21.
  5. PWA Invades MCW Worlds Collide . Cagematch. Retrieved on 2018-06-21.
  6. MCW New Horizons 2011 . Cagematch. Retrieved on 2018-06-21.
  7. MCW Westend Riot . Cagematch. Retrieved on 2018-06-21.
  8. https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=112461
  9. Robbie Eagles . WrestlingData. Retrieved on 2018-06-21.
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named AUS
  11. Robbie Eagles . Cagematch. Retrieved on 2018-06-21.
  12. 12.0 12.1 Robbie Eagles . WRESTLINGDATA. Retrieved on 2018-06-21.
  13. https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=turniere&turnier=4431
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Robbie Eagles . Cagematch. Retrieved on 2018-06-21.
  15. 15.0 15.1 Robbie Eagles . Cagematch. Retrieved on 2018-06-21.
  16. https://www.cagematch.net//?id=2&nr=11463&page=12
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