Bill Martel
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Daniel Lewis[1] is an American
professional wrestler, better known by his ring name
Bill Martel. He is best known for his time in Juggalo Championship Wrestling(JCW). He primarily wrestles for several Midwest independent promotions, including JCW.
and Carlito during the fall months of 2011.
scouted Lewis at a BCWA show. They recruited and signed him to be apart of the growing JCW roster. He made his debut on March 12, against Sal The Man of 1000 Gimmicks at Hardcore Hell. Two weeks later he found a partner to take on JCW Tag Team Champions Necro Butcher
and Mad Man Pondo. Martel and his partner Trainwreck took their talent to Milwaukee coming up short against the Ring Rydas at Hatchet Attacks
.After these events Martel was becoming upset at the antics he saw in the company. Martel called himself a "serious professional" and the "Superstar" would become upset with foul language and graphic obscenities. He is looking to clean up JCW's act for iPPV's and bring a PG feel to the company. Since then Martel has become a mainstay in the company wrestling Sal The Man of 1000 Gimmicks at the annual Gathering of the Juggalos
.
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professional wrestler, better known by his ring name
Ring name
A ring name is a stage name used by a professional wrestler, martial artist, or boxer. While some ring names may have a fictitious first name and surname, others may simply be a nickname, such as The Undertaker.-Wrestling:...
Bill Martel. He is best known for his time in Juggalo Championship Wrestling(JCW). He primarily wrestles for several Midwest independent promotions, including JCW.
Blue Collar Wrestling Alliance (2007–2011)
Lewis first became involved in the wrestling business in 2007. He started wrestling for the Blue Collar Wrestling Alliance out of Detroit, MI. At this point he started working with Mathew Priest in a faction called Ascendency. Together they teamed up and called themselves Super Team. The two learned from one another with Priest in the mentor role initially. Priest and Martel would later both be assistant trainers to Breyer Wellington in his wrestling school. After a couple months in the business, Lewis won his first championship, the BCWA Midwest Championship which he later renamed the National Championship. From there he was able to win the companies Heavyweight Championship a record 7 times over the next 4 years. His last match with the company took place on July 24, 2011 where he was defeated in a Fatal Fourway defending the Heavyweight Championship against Cyrus Parker, The Darkstar Logan, and Tony Banks. Over the 4 years and near 200 shows with the company he became a decorated wrestler by having Match of the Year, Feud of the Year, and Wrestler of the Year awards. He worked several other promotions throughout Michigan during this time as well, but his primary home was in BCWA.Main-Event Championship Wrestling (2010-Present)
Lewis took his talents to MCW in Alliance, OH in the summer of 2010. After several months of hard work he caught the eye of Minka Murder who recruited him to team with Big Hurt in the inaugural MCW Tag Team Championship Tournament. Murder Inc, lost in the semifinals of the tournament but have become quite the force in MCW. As Murder Inc, has dominated MCW and started a rivalry with former member Christian Vaughn. Martel has challenged Tommy DreamerTommy Dreamer
Thomas James "Tom" Laughlin is an American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Tommy Dreamer. He is currently working for various promotions on the independent circuit. He is best known for his time spent with Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment...
and Carlito during the fall months of 2011.
Juggalo Championship Wrestling (2011-Present)
In March 2011, Corporal Robinson, Violent J, and 2 Tuff Tony2 Tuff Tony
Tony Borcherding , better known by his ring name 2 Tuff Tony, is an American professional wrestler best known for his hardcore wrestling style...
scouted Lewis at a BCWA show. They recruited and signed him to be apart of the growing JCW roster. He made his debut on March 12, against Sal The Man of 1000 Gimmicks at Hardcore Hell. Two weeks later he found a partner to take on JCW Tag Team Champions Necro Butcher
Necro Butcher
Dylan Keith Summers is an American professional wrestler best known by his ring name Necro Butcher. Throughout the years he has worked for various promotions, including Beyond Wrestling, Firestormpro, Ring of Honor, Full Impact Pro, IWA-Mid South, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Big Japan Pro Wrestling,...
and Mad Man Pondo. Martel and his partner Trainwreck took their talent to Milwaukee coming up short against the Ring Rydas at Hatchet Attacks
Hatchet Attacks (2011)
Hatchet Attacks was a professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by Juggalo Championship Wrestling , which was only available online. It took place on March 26, 2011 at The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Professional wrestling is a type of sports entertainment in which theatrical events are...
.After these events Martel was becoming upset at the antics he saw in the company. Martel called himself a "serious professional" and the "Superstar" would become upset with foul language and graphic obscenities. He is looking to clean up JCW's act for iPPV's and bring a PG feel to the company. Since then Martel has become a mainstay in the company wrestling Sal The Man of 1000 Gimmicks at the annual Gathering of the Juggalos
Gathering of the Juggalos
The Gathering of the Juggalos is an annual festival put on by Psychopathic Records, featuring performances by the entire label as well as numerous well-known musical groups and underground artists. It was founded by Robert Bruce, Insane Clown Posse , and their label in 2000...
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In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Forward Russian legsweep
- SharpshooterSharpshooter (professional wrestling)The Sharpshooter, originally named Sasori-gatame, Scorpion Hold in English, is a professional wrestling submission hold. The move is also known by several other names: cloverleaf leg-lace Boston crab, standing reverse figure-four leglock, and, the most commonly known alternative, Scorpion Deathlock...
- Signature moves
- Black Tooth Grin (Spinning Lariat)
- Knee Smash (Running high knee strike to a downed opponent
- Middle Rope Elbow Drop
- Slingshot suplex
- Figure Four Leglock
- Superplex
- Various pin attempts
- Crossface chickenwing
- Enzuigiri
- Elvis Presley Karate
- With (Mathew Priest)
- Spike piledriver
- Sharp Grin Shooter (Elevated Spinning Lariat into a Sharpshooter)
- With (Big Hurt)
- Doomsday Device
- Hart Attack
- ManagersManager (professional wrestling)In professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler for a variety of reasons. The manager is often either a non-wrestler, an occasional wrestler, an older wrestler who has retired or is nearing retirement or, in some cases, a new wrestler who is breaking into the...
- Timothy Cox Jr
- Mathew Priest
- Minka Murder
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- JCW - Black StarBlack Star-In astronomy:*Dark star , a theoretical star that has a surface escape velocity that equals or exceeds the speed of light*Dark star , a theoretical star heated by dark matter annihilation in the early universe...
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(instrumental) with Murder Inc
- Broken Sunday by Saliva
Championships and accomplishments
- Blue Collar Wrestling Alliance
- BCWA Heavyweight Championship (7 Times)
- BCWA National Championship (1 Time)
- Wrestler of the Year (1 Time) 2009
- Match of the Year (3 Time) 2008 with Mathew Priest, 2009 with Zane Silver and Cyrus Parker, 2010 with Major Money
- Feud of the Year (1 Time)
- Golden Tongue Award
- Most Devastating Move
- Outlaw Pro Wrestling
- OPW Tag Team Championship (1 Time) with Aiden Hallows