Alex Silva (wrestler)
Encyclopedia
Alex Silva is an Canadian professional wrestler
, who is currently signed by Ohio Valley Wrestling
(OVW).
.
On August 1, Silva was defeated by Brodus Clay
in a dark match at WWE
's Raw
. On August 2, Silva used the name Pat Silva in a match for WWE Superstars
again in a losing effort to Brodus Clay
.
On November 15, Silva wrestled a dark match for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
(TNA), losing to the current TNA X Division Champion – Austin Aries
.
on November 17, at the OVW TV Tapings in a lossing effort to Cliff Compton
. On November 24, Silva defeated Omar Akbar. On December 1, Silva teamed up with Ryan Nemeth in a lossing effort to Adam Revolver and Ted McNaler (The Elite). On December 11, at OVW's Saturday Night Special, Alex Silva defeated Mohamad Ali Vaez and won the OVW Television Championship
, even becoming the youngest champion in history, as he was only 19. Silva made his first title defense against Vaez on December 15, at the OVW TV Tapings winning via disqualification.
Alex Silva then defeated Mike Mondo, in a house show
, and Jimbo Onno at the OVW TV Tapings. He lost the OVW Television Championship back to Mohamed Ali Vaez on January 26, at OVW's Saturday Night Special. On February 9, and February 16, he was defeated by James Thomas and Mike Mondo. Since then Silva took some time of off OVW. He made his return on July 6, at the OVW TV Tapings, with a victory over Randy Terrez. On July 13, he defeated Lennox Noris; on July 27, Chase King; on August 24, Mysterie.
In September, Silva started a feud with James Onno (formerly known as Jimbo), after he turned on him during a tag team match. This led to a match between the two at OVW's Saturday Night Special on September 11, in which Silva won. On October 12, at the OVW TV Tapings, he defeated Lennox Noris; on October 19, Raul LaMotta; on November 2, Ace Hawkins.
On November 9, at the OVW TV Tapings, Alex Silva defeated Rocco Belagio to win the OVW Television Championship
for second time, becoming the first OVW Television Champion since OVW became the developmental territory to TNA Wrestling. He successfully defended the belt over Belagio at OVW's Saturday Night Special on November 12. On November 16, at the OVW TV Tapings, Alex Silva dropped the OVW Television Championship to Adam Revolver, ending his reign at 7 days.
promotion at the Ring of Honor TV tapings
in a lossing effort to Michael Elgin. On December 10, he teamed up with Chrisjen Hayme in a lossing effort to Michael Elgin and Roderick Strong
.
On October 1, 2011, he lost to Tommaso Ciampa
. On November 5, he was in a lossing effor to Mike Mondo.
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
, who is currently signed by Ohio Valley Wrestling
Ohio Valley Wrestling
Ohio Valley Wrestling is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. OVW is run by owner Danny Davis and was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance from 1997 until 2000...
(OVW).
(2011)
Silva made his debut for the Awesome Wrestling Entertainment promotion on February 5, in a lossing effort to Jimmy Wang Yang. He returned to the promotion on October 15, at the Night of Legends pay per-view, defeating Dave FinlayDave Finlay
David John "Fit" Finlay Jr. is a Northern Irish professional wrestler and road agent. He is perhaps best known for his time in World Championship Wrestling and WWE as an active wrestler and later as a road agent...
.
On August 1, Silva was defeated by Brodus Clay
Brodus Clay
George Murdoch is an American professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name, Brodus Clay. He is signed to WWE, where he wrestles on its Raw brand and its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling...
in a dark match at WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
's Raw
WWE RAW
WWE Raw ) is a sports entertainment television program for WWE that currently airs on the USA Network in the United States...
. On August 2, Silva used the name Pat Silva in a match for WWE Superstars
WWE Superstars
WWE Superstars is a professional wrestling television program produced by World Wrestling Entertainment that originally aired on WGN America in the United States. It debuted on April 16, 2009 and ended its domestic broadcasting on April 7, 2011...
again in a losing effort to Brodus Clay
Brodus Clay
George Murdoch is an American professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name, Brodus Clay. He is signed to WWE, where he wrestles on its Raw brand and its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling...
.
On November 15, Silva wrestled a dark match for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling is a privately held professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Jarrett. The company broadcasts its events on television and the Internet fifty two weeks a year with over a million weekly viewers on its primary television program, Impact...
(TNA), losing to the current TNA X Division Champion – Austin Aries
Austin Aries
Daniel Healy "Dan" Solwold, Jr. better known by his ring name Austin Aries, is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , where he is the current X Division Champion...
.
Ohio Valley Wrestling (2010–present)
Silva made his debut in Ohio Valley WrestlingOhio Valley Wrestling
Ohio Valley Wrestling is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. OVW is run by owner Danny Davis and was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance from 1997 until 2000...
on November 17, at the OVW TV Tapings in a lossing effort to Cliff Compton
Cliff Compton
Clifford "Cliff" Compton is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Domino. He is signed with Ohio Valley Wrestling , where he is a former two–time OVW Heavyweight Champion...
. On November 24, Silva defeated Omar Akbar. On December 1, Silva teamed up with Ryan Nemeth in a lossing effort to Adam Revolver and Ted McNaler (The Elite). On December 11, at OVW's Saturday Night Special, Alex Silva defeated Mohamad Ali Vaez and won the OVW Television Championship
OVW Television Championship
The OVW Television Championship is the secondary championship of Ohio Valley Wrestling started on January 5, 2005. When the title was originally conceived, the champion defended against randomly selected opponents, with the winner receiving a check for $1000...
, even becoming the youngest champion in history, as he was only 19. Silva made his first title defense against Vaez on December 15, at the OVW TV Tapings winning via disqualification.
Alex Silva then defeated Mike Mondo, in a house show
House show
A house show is a professional wrestling show run by a major promotion that is not televised, though they can be recorded. Promotions use house shows mainly to cash in on the exposure that they and their wrestlers receive during televised events, as well as test reactions to matches, wrestlers, and...
, and Jimbo Onno at the OVW TV Tapings. He lost the OVW Television Championship back to Mohamed Ali Vaez on January 26, at OVW's Saturday Night Special. On February 9, and February 16, he was defeated by James Thomas and Mike Mondo. Since then Silva took some time of off OVW. He made his return on July 6, at the OVW TV Tapings, with a victory over Randy Terrez. On July 13, he defeated Lennox Noris; on July 27, Chase King; on August 24, Mysterie.
In September, Silva started a feud with James Onno (formerly known as Jimbo), after he turned on him during a tag team match. This led to a match between the two at OVW's Saturday Night Special on September 11, in which Silva won. On October 12, at the OVW TV Tapings, he defeated Lennox Noris; on October 19, Raul LaMotta; on November 2, Ace Hawkins.
On November 9, at the OVW TV Tapings, Alex Silva defeated Rocco Belagio to win the OVW Television Championship
OVW Television Championship
The OVW Television Championship is the secondary championship of Ohio Valley Wrestling started on January 5, 2005. When the title was originally conceived, the champion defended against randomly selected opponents, with the winner receiving a check for $1000...
for second time, becoming the first OVW Television Champion since OVW became the developmental territory to TNA Wrestling. He successfully defended the belt over Belagio at OVW's Saturday Night Special on November 12. On November 16, at the OVW TV Tapings, Alex Silva dropped the OVW Television Championship to Adam Revolver, ending his reign at 7 days.
Ring of Honor (2010–present)
On December 9, 2010, Alex Silva made his debut for the Ring of HonorRing of Honor
Ring of Honor ' is an American professional wrestling promotion, founded in 2002 by Rob Feinstein and Gabe Sapolsky. From 2004 to 2011, the promotion was under the ownership of Cary Silkin before being sold to the Sinclair Broadcast Group in May 2011...
promotion at the Ring of Honor TV tapings
Ring of Honor
Ring of Honor ' is an American professional wrestling promotion, founded in 2002 by Rob Feinstein and Gabe Sapolsky. From 2004 to 2011, the promotion was under the ownership of Cary Silkin before being sold to the Sinclair Broadcast Group in May 2011...
in a lossing effort to Michael Elgin. On December 10, he teamed up with Chrisjen Hayme in a lossing effort to Michael Elgin and Roderick Strong
Roderick Strong
Chris Lindsey is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Roderick Strong. Strong currently competes in several independent promotions, most notably Ring of Honor , Full Impact Pro , and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla .He initially debuted as The Jester on the Floridian...
.
On October 1, 2011, he lost to Tommaso Ciampa
Tommaso Ciampa
Tommasso Whitney is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Tommaso Ciampa. He is currently signed to Ring of Honor, while also competing for several independent promotions, including Chaotic Wrestling, Top Rope Promotions, East Coast Wrestling Association and Northeast...
. On November 5, he was in a lossing effor to Mike Mondo.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Silva Surfer (Running knee smash)
- Entrance themesMusic in professional wrestlingMusic in professional wrestling serves a variety of purposes. The most common uses of music in professional wrestling is that of the entrance theme, a song or piece of instrumental music which plays as a performer approaches the ring...
- "Sound of Madness" by ShinedownShinedownShinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith , Brad Stewart , Jasin Todd , and Barry Kerch . A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original...
- "Sound of Madness" by Shinedown
Championships and accomplishments
- Ohio Valley Wrestling
- OVW Television ChampionshipOVW Television ChampionshipThe OVW Television Championship is the secondary championship of Ohio Valley Wrestling started on January 5, 2005. When the title was originally conceived, the champion defended against randomly selected opponents, with the winner receiving a check for $1000...
(2 times)
- OVW Television Championship
- Pro Wrestling IllustratedPro Wrestling IllustratedPro Wrestling Illustrated is a professional wrestling magazine. PWI is currently based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and published by Kappa Publishing Group.-History:The first issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated was released in 1979...
- PWI ranked him #388 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2011