Started in the sport at the age of 14 and competed until the age of 25 when he left the sport for 20+ years. He returned after competing in the Illinois State in 2024 when he pinned Pavlo and not knowing who he was. Due to public interest he returned to the sport and has since then beaten many popular names including some on the top 20 list. Often under estimated until he walks away with the wins leaving people asking "Who is this guy?"