Kongo Kong

Kongo Kong
Kong (left) with Scott D'Amore in May 2015
Birth name Steven Wilson
Born (1979-08-10) August 10, 1979
Grand Rapids, Michigan[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Congo Kong
Kongo Kong
Osyris
Billed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Billed weight 376 lb (171 kg)
Billed from Hell, Michigan
Parts unknown
Deepest, darkest jungle
Trained by Joe Ortega[2]
Debut October 1998

Steven Wilson (born August 10, 1979)[3] is an American professional wrestler who wrestles under the ring name Kongo Kong. He is currently signed with Impact Wrestling.

Early career

Wilson went to Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan, where he played football. While there, Wilson saw an advertisement for a wrestling school where he trained under Joe Ortega.[2]

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (1998-present)

Wilson made his professional wrestling debut in October 1998, where he competed under the ring name, Osyris a character that Wilson modeled after Big Van Vader and Hulk Hogan.[2] Wilson would go on to continue using this name through most of his independent run. In 2010, Wilson made his Juggalo Championship Wrestling debut now donning face-paint under the new name, Kongo Kong, a non-talking monster heel. The Kongo Kong gimmick was created by JCW co-founder, Violent J.[4][2]

Global Force Wrestling (2015–2017)

Kong made his Global Force Wrestling (GFW) debut on June 13, 2015 as part of the GFW Grand Slam Tour losing to ROH star Moose.[5] On July 10, 2015, Kong faced Nick Aldis as part of the GFW Grand Slam Tour in Erie, Pennsylvania making this their first of three matches during the tour which saw him losing on all three occasions.[6] The following night, Kong defeated Aldis in a rematch.[7]

On July 24, 2015, Kong entered into a tournament to crown the inaugural GFW Global Champion, losing to Nick Aldis in the quarterfinals of the tournament.[8]

On October 23, 2015, Kongo defeated Brian Myers and Kevin Kross in a three way number one contenders match for the GFW Global Championship.[9]

On July 1, 2016, during a GFW Live event in Marion, Illinois, Kong defeated Danny Duggan and Joey Avalon and Mike Outlaw in a four-way match.[10]

Impact Wrestling (2017–present)

On the April 13, 2017 edition of Impact wrestling, he debuted attacking Braxton Sutter as Sienna's surprise.[11] The following week on April 20, Kong made his in-ring debut, defeating Chris Silvio.[12] On April 27, he defeated Matt Sigmon.[13]

On the May 25, 2017, episode of Impact Wrestling Kong teamed with KM defeating Braxton Sutter and Mahabali Shera after both teams began a feud with each other.[14] On June 15, 2017, episode of Impact Wrestling that occurred in Mumbai, India, Kong competed in a Gauntlet match for the inaugural Sony SIX Invitational Trophy, which was won by Mahabali Shera.[15]

On July 2, 2017, during the Pre Show of Slammiversary XV, Kong teamed with KM and Laurel Van Ness losing to Mahabali Shera, Braxton Sutter and Allie in a Six-person tag team match.[16]

On the August 24 episode of GFW Impact!, Kong Competed in a 20-man gauntlet match, for a shot to win the vacant Impact World Championship, which was won by Eli Drake.[17]

Championships and accomplishments

Kongo Kong post match with the BCW Can-Am Heavyweight Championship on March 25, 2017

References

  1. ↑ "Kongo Kong profile".
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Kongo Kong inspires awe". Slam Sports. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Kongo Kong Pro Fight profile".
  4. ↑ "JCW Vilent Night". Cagematch. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Global Force Wrestling Live Event Results From Knoxville, TN (6/14): Bullet Club, Moose, More".
  6. ↑ "SHOW RESULTS - 7/10 GFW in Erie, Pa.: Bullet Club headlines Global Force event, plus Jarrett-EY title feud continues, Magnus, more stars".
  7. ↑ "GFW Grand Slam Tour: Lake County, Ohio".
  8. ↑ "GFW First "Amped" TV Taping Results (7/24): Nex*Gen Tournament, Current and Former TNA Stars, Karen and Jeff Jarrett, and More".
  9. ↑ "GFW Amped-Taping: October 23, 2015 - Results".
  10. ↑ "GFW Live: Marion, IL".
  11. ↑ Scerbo, Vince (13 April 2017). "Kongo Kong debuts and assaults Braxton Sutter". wrestlinginc. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  12. ↑ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "IMPACT Wrestling #666 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH". Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  13. ↑ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "IMPACT Wrestling #667 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH". Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  14. ↑ "IMPACT Wrestling #671".
  15. ↑ "IMPACT Wrestling #674".
  16. ↑ "Slammiversary XV Results (7/2): Alberto El Patron Vs. Lashley, Multiple Titles Unified".
  17. ↑ Martin, Adam. "SPOILERS: 8/17 GFW Impact TV taping results from Orlando, Florida". WrestleView. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  18. ↑ "APWA Quardruple Crown Championship history".
  19. ↑ "BCW Can-Am Heavyweight Championship".
  20. ↑ "Border Town Pro Wrestling - Fort Erie - Pro Wrestling". Border Town Pro Wrestling - Fort Erie - Pro Wrestling.
  21. ↑ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "CW Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  22. ↑ "EWF Heavyweight Championship history".
  23. ↑ "EWF Midwestern Championship history".
  24. ↑ "EWF Tag Team Championship history".
  25. ↑ "IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship". Cagematch. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  26. ↑ "12/11 IWA Mid-South – Ted Petty tournament winner & new IWA champion". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  27. ↑ "IPW World Championship history".
  28. ↑ "JCW Heavyweight Championship history".
  29. ↑ "Mid-Ohio Heavyweight Championship history".
  30. ↑ "POGW Tag Team Championship history".
  31. ↑ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2018". cagematch.net. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  32. ↑ "ZERO1 USA Northern States Championship history".
  33. ↑ "SSW Heavyweight Championship history".
  34. ↑ "Proving Ground - XICW Detroit". XICW Detroit.
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