Ethan Carter III and Tyrus
| Ethan Carter III and Tyrus | |
|---|---|
| Tag team | |
| Members |
Ethan Carter III Tyrus |
| Name(s) | Ethan Carter III and Tyrus |
| Heights |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) – Carter 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) – Tyrus |
| Combined weight | 645 lb (293 kg) |
| Debut | September 16, 2014 |
| Disbanded | January 19, 2016 |
| Years active | 2014–2016 |
| Promotions | TNA |
Ethan Carter III and Tyrus were a professional wrestling tag team who worked in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
History
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2014–2016)
On the October 15, 2014 episode of Impact Wrestling, Carter introduced his new bodyguard Tyrus. Together they entered the TNA World Tag Team Championship number one contenders tournament defeating Eric Young and Rockstar Spud in the quarterfinals only to lose to the The Hardys on the October 29 episode of Impact Wrestling in the semifinals, when Tyrus was pinned by Matt Hardy.[1] Carter defeated Kurt Angle on June 25, 2015 to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship for the first time in his career the match aired on the July 1, 2015 episode of Impact Wrestling.[2] On June 28, 2015, at Slammiversary XIII, Carter and Tyrus defeated Mr. Anderson and Lashley in the co-main event.[3]
On October 4, 2015, at Bound For Glory, Tyrus won a gauntlet match to become the number one contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.[4] Also in the main event, Carter lost the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in a three-way match to Matt Hardy which also included Drew Galloway. On the January 5, 2016 episode of Impact Wrestling, Carter won the TNA World Title Series after defeating Hardy in the finals, winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. On the January 19, 2016 episode of Impact Wrestling, Hardy and Carter had a match for the title. However, Tyrus turned on Carter and joined Hardy, costing Carter the title.
In wrestling
- Carter's Finishing moves
- One Percenter[5] (Headlock driver)
- Tyrus Finishing moves
- Tongan death grip transitioned into a chokeslam
- Entrance themes
- "Trouble" by Dale Oliver
Championships and accomplishments
- Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
- TNA World Heavyweight Championship (2 times) – Ethan Carter III
- Bound for Gold (2015) – Tyrus[6]
- TNA World Title Series (2015) – Ethan Carter III
References
- ↑ "TNA IMPACT RESULTS 10/29: Lashley vs. Roode for the TNA Title, tournament continues, KO heel turn, more".
- ↑ "Major Spoiler from Tonight's TNA Impact Wrestling Tapings". Lords of Pain. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- ↑ "Slammiversary XIII 2015 results".
- ↑ "TNA Bound For Glory Results (10/4) – New #1 Contender 'Bound For Gold', EY vs Angle, New World Champion!".
- ↑ "Impact Coverage: Jeff Hardy vs. Chris Sabin, Pacman Jones, the State of The Main Event Mafia". Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
The blue-chipper from Dixieland hit his patented One Percenter for yet another pinfall victory.
- ↑ "TNA Bound For Glory Results (10/4) – New #1 Contender 'Bound For Gold', EY vs Angle, New World Champion!".