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|name=Paul London |
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|names='''Paul London'''<ref name="wwe"/><br>[[El Gran Luchadore]]<ref name=wss96>{{cite book|title=Wrestling's Sinking Ship: What Happens To An Industry Without Competition|last=Hamilton|first=Ian|year=2006|publisher=Lulu.com|isbn=1411612108|pages=pp. 96}}</ref><ref name="oww">{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/p/paul-london.html|title=Paul London Profile|accessdate=2007-07-04|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> |
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|height={{height|ft=5|in=10}}<ref name="wwe">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/paullondon/bio/|title=WWE Bio|accessdate=2007-07-04|publisher=WWE}}</ref> |
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|weight={{convert|205|lb|kg|lk=on|abbr=on}}<ref name="wwe"/> |
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|mf=yes|1980|4|16}}<ref name="slam"/> |
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|birth_place=[[Austin, Texas]]<ref name="bio"/> |
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|resides=Austin, Texas<ref name="slam">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/london-paul.html|title=Paul London|last=Xamin|first=Mark|accessdate=2008-05-16|publisher=Slam! Sports}}</ref> |
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|billed=Austin, Texas<ref name="wwe"/> |
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|trainer=[[Texas Wrestling Academy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.texaswrestlingacademy.com/TWAgraduates.htm|title=TWA Graduates|accessdate=2007-07-04|publisher=texaswrestlingacademy.com}}</ref><br />[[Dory Funk, Jr.]]<ref name="slam"/><br />[[Ivan Putski]]<ref name="oww"/> |
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|debut=April 7, 2000<ref name="bio"/> |
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'''Paul Sanchez-Garcia London'''<ref name="acclaim"/> (born April 16, 1980) is an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He is currently signed to [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE) performing on its [[WWE Raw|Raw]] [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]]. |
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After being trained at the [[Texas Wrestling Academy]], London began competing for [[Ring of Honor]], where although he never won a title, began popular amongst the fans due to his high risk offensive moves. He later competed for [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]], [[Pro Wrestling ZERO1-MAX|Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE]], and various [[independent circuit|independent]] [[professional wrestling promotion|promotions]], winning numerous championships and won the [[ECWA Super 8 Tournament]] in 2003. |
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London made his debut in WWE in late 2003, and immediately began teaming with fellow cruiserweight [[Brian Kendrick|Spanky]], (Brian Kendrick). After Kendrick briefly left WWE, London formed a [[tag team]] with [[Billy Kidman]], and together they won the [[WWE Tag Team Championship]]. After their split, London began competing in the [[Cruiserweight (professional wrestling)|cruiserweight division]], and won the [[WWE Cruiserweight Championship]]. In late 2006, Kendrick returned, and the two reformed as a team. [[Paul London and Brian Kendrick|London and Kendrick]] were previously managed by former [[WWE Diva]], [[Ashley Massaro]], who London has previously dated. The team split when Kendrick was [[2008 WWE Draft|drafted]] to the [[WWE Friday Night SmackDown|SmackDown]] brand in June 2008. |
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In WWE, London is a former [[WWE Cruiserweight Championship|WWE Cruiserweight Champion]], [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|World Tag Team Champion]], and two-time [[WWE Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Champion]]. During his second reign as WWE Tag Team champion, London and his partner, [[Brian Kendrick]], became the [[List of WWE Tag Team Championship reigns by length|longest reigning WWE Tag Team Champions]] since the title's creation.<ref name="wwe"/> |
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==Career== |
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===Early career=== |
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London was born in Austin, Texas where he attended [[Westlake High School (Texas)|Westlake High School]].<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.usenet.com/newsgroups/rec.sport.pro-wrestling.info/msg00177.html|title=Hard work pays off for Paul London|accessdate=2007-07-05|publisher=Usenet.com|date=2003-11-06|author=Phil Speer}}</ref> While there, he helped create the school's first-ever wrestling team where he was the captain, first [[varsity letter]]man and still holds the record for the fastest [[Pin (wrestling)|pinfall]] time of 7.4 seconds.<ref name="bio" /> After graduating, London trained at several [[Professional wrestling school|wrestling school]]s in [[West Memphis, Arkansas]] and a school run by Ivan Putski in North [[Austin, Texas]].<ref name="bio" /> He made his debut in the independent circuit on April 7, 2000, after his debut, he competed in promotions throughout Texas. It was there that he met the head trainer of the [[Texas Wrestling Academy]], Rudy Gonzales, and enrolled in his school for further training. In August 2000, London attended [[Texas State University–San Marcos|Southwest Texas State University]] where he studied theater. |
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===Ring of Honor and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling=== |
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London competed in numerous promotions, including [[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA Southwest]] and Extreme Texas Wrestling, before he made his debut in [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) on March 30, 2002 in a match against Chris Marvel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/pastresults/|title=ROH - Past Results|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=ROHWrestling.com}}</ref> He began a lengthy [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with [[Matt Bentley|Michael Shane]] during a [[tag team]] match for ROH contracts on July 27, 2002. During the bout, both Shane and London made simultaneous pinfalls on their opponent's partners. The referee only counted for Shane, giving his team the victory, which led to London and Shane brawling.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/roh/020727.html|title=Ring of Honor results - July 27, 2002|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> The two continued to feud over the next several months in matches such as [[Professional wrestling match types#Hardcore-based variations|Street Fights]] (where the crowd chanted "please don't die" due to London's [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques|high risk offense]]), a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|Triple Threat match]] and a [[Professional wrestling match types#Gauntlet match|Gauntlet match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/roh/021005.html |title=Ring of Honor results - October 5, 2002|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/roh/021109.html|title=Ring of Honor results - November 9, 2002|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/roh/021116.html|title=Ring of Honor results - November 16, 2002|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> |
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On December 7, 2002, London won a tournament to capture the ROH Number One Contender's Trophy, guaranteeing a match for the [[ROH World Championship|ROH Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/roh/021207.html|title=Ring of Honor results - December 7, 2002|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> He lost the match three weeks later to then-champion [[John Jirus|Xavier]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/roh/021228.html|title=Ring of Honor results - December 28, 2002|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> On February 8, 2003, London competed in a Triple Threat match for the Number One Contender's Trophy, pinning [[A.J. Styles]] for the win.<ref name="feb8-03">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/roh/030208.html|title=Ring of Honor results - February 8, 2003|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=onlineworldofwrestling.com}}</ref> After the match, Xavier informed London that he would compete for the title immediately.<ref name="feb8-03"/> London again lost to the champion.<ref name="feb8-03"/> London's final match in ROH was for the title against [[Samoa Joe]] on July 19, 2003, in which he lost.<ref name="slam"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/roh/030719.html |title=Ring of Honor results - July 19, 2003|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> |
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During his time in ROH, London made brief appearances in Japanese promotion [[Pro Wrestling ZERO1-MAX|Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE]] (ZERO1) and [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA). London competed in ZERO1 for several months on a match-by-match basis, beginning in January 2003, before turning down a contract.<ref name="bio"/> London was contacted by TNA after ROH's 1 year anniversary show, and told that they were interested in him doing some matches on a try-out basis.<ref name="411interview">{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/20221/Interview-Highlights-With-Paul-London.htm|title=Interview Highlights With Paul London|date=2003-08-04|accessdate=2008-07-03|publisher=411mania.com}}</ref> On February 12, 2003 he made his TNA debut in a Gauntlet match against [[Jerry Lynn]], which he lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2003/articles/1045324691.php|title=NWA:TNA Notes: Hennig, Sandman/Corino, Jarrett, More|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=LordsofPain.net|date=2003-02-15|quote=Paul London and Jerry Lynn had a fantastic back and fourth (sic) battle this past Wednesday night[...] London was reportedly quite nervous about his TNA debut[...]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tna/030212.html|title=TNA results - February 12, 2003|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> London competed mainly in the company's [[X Division]], even earning shots at the [[TNA X Division Championship|NWA TNA X Division Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tna/030219.html|title=TNA results - February 19, 2003|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> His last appearance in TNA was on June 18, 2003 at the TNA Anniversary show.<ref name="TNAJun18-03">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tna/030618.html|title=TNA First Anniversary results - June 18, 2003|date=2003-06-18|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> He wrestled X Division Champion [[Chris Sabin]] for the title, only to lose due to interference from [[CM Punk]].<ref name="TNAJun18-03"/> London has said that he viewed his time in TNA as a "stepping stone", but knew that he didn't want to be there long-term.<ref name="411interview"/> |
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===World Wrestling Entertainment=== |
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====SmackDown (2003–2007)==== |
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[[Image:Paul London - CW Champion.jpg|210px|thumb|left|London in 2005 as [[WWE Cruiserweight Champion]]]] |
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London signed with [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE) in mid–2003, working a few [[List of professional wrestling slang#D|dark match]]es before being sent to the company's developmental territory, [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]], on August 30.<ref name="oww" /> London made his official WWE television debut on the [[WWE Friday Night SmackDown|SmackDown!]] [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]], losing to [[Brock Lesnar]] on October 9.<ref name="slam"/> After the match, Lesnar continued to attack London until fellow [[Cruiserweight (professional wrestling)|cruiserweight]] [[Brian Kendrick|Spanky (Brian Kendrick)]] made the save.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/031009.html|title=SmackDown! results - October 9, 2003|accessdate=2007-07-05|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> The two competed as a [[tag team]] on ''SmackDown!'''s sister show ''[[WWE Velocity|Velocity]]'' until Spanky left the company in January 2004.<ref name="oww"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2004/articles/1074104172.php|title= Brian "Spanky" Kendrick hands in notice to the WWE|accessdate=2007-07-08|publisher=LordsofPain.net|date=January 14, 2004}}</ref> |
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London then began a tag team with [[Billy Kidman]] on January 29, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/040129.html|title=SmackDown! results - January 29, 2004|accessdate=2007-07-08|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> On the July 8 episode of ''SmackDown!'', the duo won the [[WWE Tag Team Championship]] from the [[Dudley Boyz]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/040708.html|title=SmackDown! results - July 8, 2004|accessdate=2007-07-08|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> They defended the title against the Dudleys on several occasions before losing the championship to [[René Goguen|René Duprée]] and [[Kenzo Suzuki]] on September 9, due to Kidman leaving London to fight by himself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/040729.html|title=SmackDown! results - July 29, 2004|accessdate=2007-07-08|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/040805.html|title=SmackDown! results - August 5, 2004|accessdate=2007-07-08|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/040909.html|title=SmackDown! results - September 9, 2004|accessdate=2007-07-08|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Kidman's [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] [[Turn (professional wrestling)|turn]] led to a feud between the two, which culminated at [[WWE No Mercy#2004|No Mercy]] where Kidman defeated London with a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Shooting star press|shooting star press]]. After the match, London was bleeding from the mouth and being stretchered when Kidman pulled him back into the ring with the stretcher and delivered another shooting star press to London's injured ribs.<ref>{{cite news|author=PWI Staff|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts|work="Wrestling’s historical cards"|publisher =Kappa Publishing|year=2007|pages=116}}</ref> This storyline was put in place after London had broken his nose wrestling [[Booker Huffman|Booker T]] on an episode of ''SmackDown!'' a few weeks prior to the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/040923.html|title=SmackDown! results - September 23, 2004|accessdate=2007-07-08|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> The nose required surgery and for London to miss a few months.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2004_/articles/1097428790.php|title=Top WWE stars suffering from injuries; SD wrestler gets surgery, more|accessdate=2007-07-08|publisher=LordsofPain.net|date=October 10, 2004}}</ref> London returned on November 25, wrestling on ''Velocity'' until the end of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/041125.html|title=SmackDown! results - November 25, 2004|accessdate=2007-07-08|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> |
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On March 10, 2005, London became the number one contender for [[Chavo Guerrero, Jr.|Chavo Guerrero]]'s [[WWE Cruiserweight Championship]], which he later won in a cruiserweight [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/050310.html|title=SmackDown! results - March 10, 2005|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/050331.html| title=SmackDown! results - March 31, 2005|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Guerrero challenged London for the title at [[WWE Judgment Day#2005|Judgment Day]], where London emerged victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/judgment.html#2005|title=Judgment Day 2005 - May 22, 2005|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> During another title match with Guerrero on June 23, [[The Mexicools]] stormed the ring, attacking both London and Guerrero.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06232005/|title=Final Chapter, New Chapter|date=2005-06-23|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref> On the July 14 episode of ''SmackDown!'', London teamed with [[Scott Garland (professional wrestler)|Scotty 2 Hotty]] and [[Shoichi Funaki|Funaki]] to face The Mexicools. The ending of the match saw [[Juventud Guerrera|Juventud]] perform the [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#450° splash|450° splash]] on London for the win, but landing his knee onto London's face and [[Legit (professional wrestling)|legitimately]] injuring him in the process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07142005/|title=JBL'S STAND|date=2005-07-14|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/londonfallen|title=London Fallen|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE|date=2007-07-15}}</ref> London lost the Cruiserweight Title on the August 4 edition of ''Velocity'' to [[James Maritato|Nunzio]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/velocity/|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20050809000518/www.wwe.com/shows/velocity/|archivedate=2005-08-09|title=Velocity Results - August 6, 2005|accessdate=2008-07-24|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Later in the night, London cut a heel [[Promo (professional wrestling)|promo]] encouraging the fans to protest his title loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/050804.html|title=SmackDown! results - August 4, 2005|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> London went on a losing streak before returning as a [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] and teaming with the newly rehired Brian Kendrick.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/050930.html|title=SmackDown! results - September 30, 2005|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> |
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On the December 16 edition of ''Velocity'' [[Paul London and Brian Kendrick|London and Kendrick]] remade their image, wearing [[Theatre|theatrical]] [[mask]]s to the ring and matching [[vest]]s and [[shorts]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rajah.com/base/node/4479|title=Velocity results - December 16, 2005|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=Rajah.com|date=2005-12-18|quote=London and Kendrick are sporting new matching ring attire and theatrical themed mimist masks.}}</ref> On the April 7, 2006 edition of ''SmackDown!'', London and Kendrick defeated [[WWE Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Champions]] [[MNM]] in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/04072006/|title=Breaking New Ground|date=2006-04-07|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref> They continued their winning streak on the champions, including singles victories for both Kendrick and London on [[John Hennigan|Johnny Nitro]] and [[Adam Birch|Joey Mercury]], respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/04212006/|title=Something to Celebrate|date=2006-04-21|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/04282006/|title=The Dream stays alive|date=2006-04-28|last=Dee|first=Louie|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/05192006/|title=Seeing red|date=2006-05-19|last=Williams III|first=Ed|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref> London and Kendrick won the WWE Tag Team Title at [[Judgment Day (2006)|Judgment Day]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/history/2006/matches/23848442/results/|title=London & Kendrick are golden; MNM are broken|date=2006-05-21|last=Williams III|first=Ed|accessdate=2008-01-05|publisher=WWE}}</ref> thus defeating MNM six times in a row in both singles and tag team matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/judgment.html#2006|title=Judgment Day 2006 - May 21, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> On August 11, [[Kasey James|K. C. James]] and [[Idol Stevens]] defeated the champions in a non-title match, igniting a feud between the two teams.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/08112006/|title=SmackDown! results - August 11, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref> During the rivalry, [[WWE Diva]] [[Ashley Massaro]] began accompanying London and Kendrick to the ring. She acted as a [[Manager (professional wrestling)|valet]] to the team, combating the actions of James and Stevens' manager [[Michelle McCool]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09082006/|title=SmackDown! results - September 8, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref> |
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[[Image:Paul London 7dec2006.jpg|150px|thumb|left|London as [[WWE Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Champion]].]] |
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On October 14, London and Kendrick became the longest reigning WWE Tag Team Champions of all time, surpassing MNM's previous record of 145 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/wwetag/1871854|title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > WWE Tag Team > 20051230 - MNM|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE|quote=MNM December 30, 2005 - May 21, 2006 (Note: ''SmackDown!'' was recorded on Tuesday, making their title reign commence on December 27, 2005)}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.calendarhome.com/cgi-bin/date2.pl?month1=12&date1=27&year1=2005&wd=Tuesday&month2=5&date2=21&year2=2006&wd2=Sunday|title=MNM's title reign|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=CalendarHome.com|quote=145 Days}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.calendarhome.com/cgi-bin/date2.pl?month1=5&date1=21&year1=2006&wd=Sunday&month2=10&date2=14&year2=2006&wd2=Saturday|title=London and Kendrick's title reign|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=CalendarHome.com|quote=146 Days}}</ref> They, however, soon began a losing streak to the team of [[Blue Bloods|William Regal and Dave Taylor]]. Regal defeated both team members in singles matches,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/11172006/|title=Ani-mauled|date=2006-11-17|last=Starr|first=Noah|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/11242006/|title=Prelude to Survivor Series|date=2006-11-24|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref> and on the December 8 edition of ''SmackDown!'', Kendrick and London lost a title tag team match to the pair.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12082006/|title=A united front|date=2006-12-08|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref> During a scheduled title defense at [[WWE Armageddon#2006|Armageddon]], London and Kendrick not only retained against Regal and Taylor but won a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Fatal Four-Way]] tag team [[ladder match]] which also involved MNM and [[Hardy Boyz|The Hardys]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/armageddon.html#2006|title=Armageddon 2006 - December 17, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> On the January 12, 2007 edition of ''SmackDown!'' London and Kendrick were successful in retaining their championship against Regal and Taylor in a traditional tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/01122007/|title=Perfect timing|date=2007-01-12|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref> |
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On February 2, 2007, London and Kendrick suffered a non-title loss to the [[rookie]] team [[Deuce 'n Domino]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/02022007/|title=Chairman's Bombshell|date=2007-02-02|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=WWE}}</ref> though, they were able to successfully defend the titles at [[No Way Out (2007)|No Way Out]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/nowayout.html#2007|title=No Way Out 2007 - February 18, 2007|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2007/matches/346566811/results/|title=Against the odds|date=2007-02-18|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|accessdate=2007-01-02|publisher=WWE}}</ref> London and Kendrick lost the championship to Deuce 'n Domino on the April 20 edition of ''SmackDown!'', ending their reign at 331 days (''SmackDown!'' was recorded on April 17).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.calendarhome.com/cgi-bin/date2.pl?month1=5&date1=21&year1=2006&wd=Sunday&month2=4&date2=17&year2=2007&wd2=Tuesday|title=London and Kendrick's title reign|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=CalendarHome.com|quote=331 Days}}</ref> During the match London missed a [[moonsault]] from the [[Wrestling ring|ring apron]] to the floor [[kayfabe]] injuring his ribs, leaving Kendrick to battle Deuce 'n Domino alone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/04202007/|title=Mayhem in Milan|date=2007-04-20|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=WWE}}</ref> [[Sell (professional wrestling)|Selling]] his injured ribs, London was absent from physical action until the May 11 edition of ''SmackDown'', defeating Domino in singles competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/05112007/|title=In with the new|date=2007-05-11|last=Starr|first=Noah|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=WWE}}</ref> London and Kendrick unsuccessfully competed for the title on June 1 in a Triple Threat tag team match, which also involved Regal and Taylor,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06012007/|title=Draft patterns|date=2007-06-01|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=WWE}}</ref> and lost a rematch on June 15 in a standard tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06152007/|title=Backdraft|date=2007-06-15|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=WWE}}</ref> |
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====Raw (2007–present)==== |
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London, along with Kendrick, was drafted to the [[WWE Raw|Raw]] [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]] on June 17, 2007 during the [[WWE Brand Extension#Supplemental Draft|Supplemental Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/supplementaldraft07|title=2007 Supplemental Draft results|date=June 17, 2007|author=Louie Dee|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=WWE}}</ref> They won their debut match on ''Raw'' against [[The World's Greatest Tag Team]] on June 18.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/070618.html|title=RAW results - June 18, 2007|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> On September 3, they won a number one contender's match for [[Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch]]'s [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|World Tag Team Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09032007/|title=Tag Team Showdown at Unforgiven|date=2007-09-03|author=Greg Adkins|accessdate=2007-09-12|publisher=WWE}}</ref> At a [[house show]] in South Africa on September 5, London and Kendrick defeated Cade and Murdoch to win the World Tag Team Title, only to lose it back in a rematch three days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09032007/articles/tagtitlesswitch|title=World Tag Team Titles change hands twice in South Africa|date=2007-09-09|last=Zeigler|first=Zack|accessdate=2008-09-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/09082007|title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > World Tag Team > 20070908 - Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch|accessdate=2007-09-10|publisher=WWE|quote=Just three days after[...]}}</ref> At the end of 2007, he was inactive due to a foot injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jrsbarbq.com/2008/01/22/jr%e2%80%99s-random-ramblings-%e2%80%9dbig-nuts%e2%80%9d-on-air-fumble-tom-brady-julio-jones-great-one-email-hdtv-politics-fertilizer/|title=J.R.’s Random Ramblings..|date=2008-01-22|author=Jim Ross|accessdate=2008-01-24}}</ref> On the February 4, 2008 edition of ''Raw'', London returned to action in a match with Kendrick against the team of [[Carly Colón|Carlito]] and [[Santino Marella]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02042008/|title=World Domination|date=2008-02-04|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate=2008-02-05|publisher=WWE}}</ref> On the March 17 edition of ''Raw'', London and Kendrick faced [[Eddie Fatu|Umaga]] in a handicap match. During the match, Kendrick walked out and left London to get pinned,<ref name="31March08 Raw">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe-zone.com/wwe/results/raw/2008/0317/index.htm|title=WWE Raw 17 March 2008 Results|publisher=Pro-Wrestling Edge|accessdate=2008-04-06}}</ref> however, no dissension came of the incident, as London and Kendrick continued to team up.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03312008/|title=Back on the attack|date=2008-04-01|last=Clayton|first=Corey|accessdate=2008-06-02|publisher=WWE}}</ref> |
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The team came to an end when Kendrick was drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the [[2008 WWE Draft#Supplemental draft|2008 WWE Supplemental Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/wwedraft2008/7505418/|title=Official 2008 WWE Supplemental Draft Results|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2008-06-25}}</ref> His television and house show appearances since the Draft have been scarce, being used primarily in matches against Chris Jericho and Lance Cade. |
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==In wrestling== |
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*'''Finishing and signature moves''' |
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**'''[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#450° splash|450° splash]]'''<ref name="wwe"/> |
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**'''[[DDT (professional wrestling)#Legsweep DDT|Legsweep DDT]]'''<ref name="oww" /> – [[Ring of Honor|ROH]] |
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**'''[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Shooting star press|Shooting star press]], sometimes while [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Standing shooting star press|running or standing]]''' ([[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE]]) <ref name="formwwe">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20041113013650/www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/paul_london/profile.jsp|title= Former bio|accessdate=2008-05-20|publisher=WWE}}</ref> / ''London Calling''<ref name="formwwe"/> (ROH) / ''London Star Press''<ref name="oww"/> (ROH) |
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**'''''Waffle Face''''' ([[Facebuster#Chickenwing facebuster|Chickenwing facebuster]])<ref name="oww"/> – 2004–2005 |
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**[[Pin (wrestling)|Bridging]] [[Professional wrestling throws#Fallaway slam|fallaway slam]] – 2002–2005 |
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**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Crossbody|Diving crossbody]] |
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**[[Suplex#Full nelson suplex|Dragon suplex]] – 2004–2005 |
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**[[Dropkick]] |
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**[[Dropkick#Dropsault|Dropsault]]<ref name="wwe"/><ref name="oww"/> |
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**[[Professional wrestling throws#Inverted atomic drop|Inverted atomic drop]] followed by a [[Professional wrestling throws#Frankensteiner|Frankensteiner]] |
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**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Sole kick|Jumping heel kick enzuigiri]]<ref name="oww"/> |
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**[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Mushroom stomp|Mushroom stomp]]<ref name="wwe"/> |
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**[[Suplex#Northern Lights suplex|Northern Lights suplex]]<ref name="oww"/> |
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**[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Plancha|Somersault plancha]]<ref name="oww"/> |
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**[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Suicide|Suicide dive]] |
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**[[Superkick]]<ref name="oww"/> |
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**[[DDT (professional wrestling)#Tornado DDT|Tornado DDT]]<ref name="oww"/> |
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*'''[[Manager (professional wrestling)|Managers]]''' |
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**[[Ashley Massaro|Ashley]] |
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*'''[[Nickname]]s''' |
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**"The Excellence of Innovation"<ref name="TH"/> |
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*'''[[Music in professional wrestling|Entrance themes]]''' |
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**"Born & Raised (Instrumental)" – TNA (Lyrical version was previously used by [[A.J. Styles]]) |
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**"Redneck (Instrumental)" – TNA |
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**"Rocker" – WWE (Shared with [[Billy Kidman]]) |
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**"Rocker (Remix)" – WWE (Shared with Billy Kidman) |
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**"Rocker (2nd Remix)" – WWE (Shared with Billy Kidman) |
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**"Rocker (3rd Remix)" – WWE (Shared with Billy Kidman) |
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**'''"Rocker (4th Remix)"''' – WWE |
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==Championships and accomplishments== |
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[[Image:Paul London and Brian Kendrick 7dec2006.jpg|thumb|right|250px|London and Kendrick are the longest reigning [[WWE Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Champions]] in history.]] |
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*'''[[East Coast Wrestling Association]]''' |
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**[[ECWA Super 8 Tournament]] ([[ECWA Super 8 Tournament#2003|2003]])<ref name="TH">{{cite web|url=http://www.bodyslamming.com/wwe/plondon.html|title=Paul London's Title History|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=bodyslamming.com}}</ref> |
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*'''Extreme Texas Wrestling''' |
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**ETW Television Championship (1 time)<ref name="TH" /> |
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*'''[[!Bang!|Funking Conservatory]]''' |
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**FC United States Championship (1 time)<ref name="TH" /> |
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**FC Television Championship (1 time)<ref name="TH" /> |
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**FC Hardcore Championship (1 time)<ref name="TH" /> |
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**FC Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Adam Windsor<ref name="TH"/> |
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*'''[[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA Southwest]]''' |
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**NWA Texas Television Championship (1 time)<ref name="TH" /> |
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*'''Professional Championship Wrestling''' |
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**PCW Television Championship (1 time)<ref name="TH" /> |
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*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''' |
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**[[PWI Tag Team of the Year|Tag Team of the Year]] (2007) <small>with [[Brian Kendrick]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwittoty.htm|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Award Winners - Tag Team of the Year|accessdate=2008-05-16|publisher=Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref> |
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**PWI ranked him #'''36''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 2005<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50005.htm|accessdate=2008-07-04|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 2005|publisher=Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref> |
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*'''[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]''' |
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**[[WWE Cruiserweight Championship]] ([[List of WWE Cruiserweight Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/cruiser/350076|title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > Cruiserweight > 20050331 - Paul London|date=March 31, 2005|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=WWE}}</ref> |
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**[[WWE Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of WWE Tag Team Champions|2 times]]) – with [[Billy Kidman]] (1)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/wwetag/330038|title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > WWE Tag Team > 20040708 - Billy Kidman & Paul London|date=July 8, 2004|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=WWE}}</ref> and Brian Kendrick (1) '''(Longest reign)'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/wwetag/18718541|title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > WWE Tag Team > 20060521 - Brian Kendrick & Paul London|date=May 21, 2006|accessdate=2007-07-10|publisher=WWE}}</ref> |
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**[[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (WWE)|1 time]]) – with Brian Kendrick<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/09052007|title=WWE: Inside WWE > Title History > World Tag Team > 20070905 - Paul London & Brian Kendrick|date=September 5, 2007|accessdate=2007-09-10|publisher=WWE}}</ref> |
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*'''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards]]''' |
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**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Most Underrated|Most Underrated Wrestler]] (2004) |
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==Personal life== |
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London is half [[Mexican]] on his mother's side.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/mexico/2007rawexclusives/rawspice|title=Raw Superstars set to spice up Mexico|date=July 4, 2007|author=Andrew Rote|accessdate=2007-07-04|publisher=WWE|quote=Being half Hispanic myself}}</ref> He is also [[Multilingualism|bilingual]], speaking both English and Spanish.<ref name="acclaim">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20060322080839/www.acclaimtalent.com/html/london_p/london_p_resume.htm|title=Acclaim Talent Agency Latino/Hispanic Actor/Model Paul Sanchez-Garcia London with Resume|accessdate=2007-07-16|publisher=Acclaim Talent Agency}}</ref> London has two older brothers, Daniel and [[Jonathan London|Jonathan]]. In 1996, Daniel was killed by a [[Driving under the influence|drunk driver]] at the age of nineteen.<ref name="bio" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2005/1114448779.shtml|title=Paul London Interview: Talks about WWE, cruiserweight division, more|accessdate=2007-07-16|publisher=wrestleview.com|author=L. Anne Carrington}}</ref> Jonathan is a [[music video director]].<ref name="Jon">{{cite web|url=http://www.lodgerfilms.com/jonathanlondon.htm|title=Lodger Films - Jonathan London, Director|accessdate=2008-07-03|publisher=Lodger Films}}</ref> London dated former WWE Diva [[Ashley Massaro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1203113713.shtml|title=Ashley Massaro Note|last=Martin|first=Adam|accessdate=2008-02-15|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==See also== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/paullondon/ WWE profile] |
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*[http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/p/paul-london.html Online World of Wrestling profile] |
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Revision as of 05:23, 27 October 2008
Paul London | |
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Born | [1] Austin, Texas[2] | April 16, 1980
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Paul London[3] El Gran Luchadore[4][5] |
Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3] |
Billed weight | 205 lb (93 kg)[3] |
Billed from | Austin, Texas[3] |
Trained by | Texas Wrestling Academy[6] Dory Funk, Jr.[1] Ivan Putski[5] |
Debut | April 7, 2000[2] |
Paul Sanchez-Garcia London[7] (born April 16, 1980) is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) performing on its Raw brand.
After being trained at the Texas Wrestling Academy, London began competing for Ring of Honor, where although he never won a title, began popular amongst the fans due to his high risk offensive moves. He later competed for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE, and various independent promotions, winning numerous championships and won the ECWA Super 8 Tournament in 2003.
London made his debut in WWE in late 2003, and immediately began teaming with fellow cruiserweight Spanky, (Brian Kendrick). After Kendrick briefly left WWE, London formed a tag team with Billy Kidman, and together they won the WWE Tag Team Championship. After their split, London began competing in the cruiserweight division, and won the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. In late 2006, Kendrick returned, and the two reformed as a team. London and Kendrick were previously managed by former WWE Diva, Ashley Massaro, who London has previously dated. The team split when Kendrick was drafted to the SmackDown brand in June 2008.
In WWE, London is a former WWE Cruiserweight Champion, World Tag Team Champion, and two-time WWE Tag Team Champion. During his second reign as WWE Tag Team champion, London and his partner, Brian Kendrick, became the longest reigning WWE Tag Team Champions since the title's creation.[3]
Career
Early career
London was born in Austin, Texas where he attended Westlake High School.[2] While there, he helped create the school's first-ever wrestling team where he was the captain, first varsity letterman and still holds the record for the fastest pinfall time of 7.4 seconds.[2] After graduating, London trained at several wrestling schools in West Memphis, Arkansas and a school run by Ivan Putski in North Austin, Texas.[2] He made his debut in the independent circuit on April 7, 2000, after his debut, he competed in promotions throughout Texas. It was there that he met the head trainer of the Texas Wrestling Academy, Rudy Gonzales, and enrolled in his school for further training. In August 2000, London attended Southwest Texas State University where he studied theater.
Ring of Honor and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
London competed in numerous promotions, including NWA Southwest and Extreme Texas Wrestling, before he made his debut in Ring of Honor (ROH) on March 30, 2002 in a match against Chris Marvel.[8] He began a lengthy feud with Michael Shane during a tag team match for ROH contracts on July 27, 2002. During the bout, both Shane and London made simultaneous pinfalls on their opponent's partners. The referee only counted for Shane, giving his team the victory, which led to London and Shane brawling.[9] The two continued to feud over the next several months in matches such as Street Fights (where the crowd chanted "please don't die" due to London's high risk offense), a Triple Threat match and a Gauntlet match.[10][11][12]
On December 7, 2002, London won a tournament to capture the ROH Number One Contender's Trophy, guaranteeing a match for the ROH Championship.[13] He lost the match three weeks later to then-champion Xavier.[14] On February 8, 2003, London competed in a Triple Threat match for the Number One Contender's Trophy, pinning A.J. Styles for the win.[15] After the match, Xavier informed London that he would compete for the title immediately.[15] London again lost to the champion.[15] London's final match in ROH was for the title against Samoa Joe on July 19, 2003, in which he lost.[1][16]
During his time in ROH, London made brief appearances in Japanese promotion Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE (ZERO1) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). London competed in ZERO1 for several months on a match-by-match basis, beginning in January 2003, before turning down a contract.[2] London was contacted by TNA after ROH's 1 year anniversary show, and told that they were interested in him doing some matches on a try-out basis.[17] On February 12, 2003 he made his TNA debut in a Gauntlet match against Jerry Lynn, which he lost.[18][19] London competed mainly in the company's X Division, even earning shots at the NWA TNA X Division Championship.[20] His last appearance in TNA was on June 18, 2003 at the TNA Anniversary show.[21] He wrestled X Division Champion Chris Sabin for the title, only to lose due to interference from CM Punk.[21] London has said that he viewed his time in TNA as a "stepping stone", but knew that he didn't want to be there long-term.[17]
World Wrestling Entertainment
SmackDown (2003–2007)
London signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in mid–2003, working a few dark matches before being sent to the company's developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling, on August 30.[5] London made his official WWE television debut on the SmackDown! brand, losing to Brock Lesnar on October 9.[1] After the match, Lesnar continued to attack London until fellow cruiserweight Spanky (Brian Kendrick) made the save.[22] The two competed as a tag team on SmackDown!'s sister show Velocity until Spanky left the company in January 2004.[5][23]
London then began a tag team with Billy Kidman on January 29, 2004.[24] On the July 8 episode of SmackDown!, the duo won the WWE Tag Team Championship from the Dudley Boyz.[25] They defended the title against the Dudleys on several occasions before losing the championship to René Duprée and Kenzo Suzuki on September 9, due to Kidman leaving London to fight by himself.[26][27][28] Kidman's heel turn led to a feud between the two, which culminated at No Mercy where Kidman defeated London with a shooting star press. After the match, London was bleeding from the mouth and being stretchered when Kidman pulled him back into the ring with the stretcher and delivered another shooting star press to London's injured ribs.[29] This storyline was put in place after London had broken his nose wrestling Booker T on an episode of SmackDown! a few weeks prior to the event.[30] The nose required surgery and for London to miss a few months.[31] London returned on November 25, wrestling on Velocity until the end of the year.[32]
On March 10, 2005, London became the number one contender for Chavo Guerrero's WWE Cruiserweight Championship, which he later won in a cruiserweight battle royal.[33][34] Guerrero challenged London for the title at Judgment Day, where London emerged victorious.[35] During another title match with Guerrero on June 23, The Mexicools stormed the ring, attacking both London and Guerrero.[36] On the July 14 episode of SmackDown!, London teamed with Scotty 2 Hotty and Funaki to face The Mexicools. The ending of the match saw Juventud perform the 450° splash on London for the win, but landing his knee onto London's face and legitimately injuring him in the process.[37][38] London lost the Cruiserweight Title on the August 4 edition of Velocity to Nunzio.[39] Later in the night, London cut a heel promo encouraging the fans to protest his title loss.[40] London went on a losing streak before returning as a face and teaming with the newly rehired Brian Kendrick.[41]
On the December 16 edition of Velocity London and Kendrick remade their image, wearing theatrical masks to the ring and matching vests and shorts.[42] On the April 7, 2006 edition of SmackDown!, London and Kendrick defeated WWE Tag Team Champions MNM in a non-title match.[43] They continued their winning streak on the champions, including singles victories for both Kendrick and London on Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury, respectively.[44][45][46] London and Kendrick won the WWE Tag Team Title at Judgment Day,[47] thus defeating MNM six times in a row in both singles and tag team matches.[48] On August 11, K. C. James and Idol Stevens defeated the champions in a non-title match, igniting a feud between the two teams.[49] During the rivalry, WWE Diva Ashley Massaro began accompanying London and Kendrick to the ring. She acted as a valet to the team, combating the actions of James and Stevens' manager Michelle McCool.[50]
On October 14, London and Kendrick became the longest reigning WWE Tag Team Champions of all time, surpassing MNM's previous record of 145 days.[51][52][53] They, however, soon began a losing streak to the team of William Regal and Dave Taylor. Regal defeated both team members in singles matches,[54][55] and on the December 8 edition of SmackDown!, Kendrick and London lost a title tag team match to the pair.[56] During a scheduled title defense at Armageddon, London and Kendrick not only retained against Regal and Taylor but won a Fatal Four-Way tag team ladder match which also involved MNM and The Hardys.[57] On the January 12, 2007 edition of SmackDown! London and Kendrick were successful in retaining their championship against Regal and Taylor in a traditional tag team match.[58]
On February 2, 2007, London and Kendrick suffered a non-title loss to the rookie team Deuce 'n Domino,[59] though, they were able to successfully defend the titles at No Way Out.[60][61] London and Kendrick lost the championship to Deuce 'n Domino on the April 20 edition of SmackDown!, ending their reign at 331 days (SmackDown! was recorded on April 17).[62] During the match London missed a moonsault from the ring apron to the floor kayfabe injuring his ribs, leaving Kendrick to battle Deuce 'n Domino alone.[63] Selling his injured ribs, London was absent from physical action until the May 11 edition of SmackDown, defeating Domino in singles competition.[64] London and Kendrick unsuccessfully competed for the title on June 1 in a Triple Threat tag team match, which also involved Regal and Taylor,[65] and lost a rematch on June 15 in a standard tag team match.[66]
Raw (2007–present)
London, along with Kendrick, was drafted to the Raw brand on June 17, 2007 during the Supplemental Draft.[67] They won their debut match on Raw against The World's Greatest Tag Team on June 18.[68] On September 3, they won a number one contender's match for Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch's World Tag Team Championship.[69] At a house show in South Africa on September 5, London and Kendrick defeated Cade and Murdoch to win the World Tag Team Title, only to lose it back in a rematch three days later.[70][71] At the end of 2007, he was inactive due to a foot injury.[72] On the February 4, 2008 edition of Raw, London returned to action in a match with Kendrick against the team of Carlito and Santino Marella.[73] On the March 17 edition of Raw, London and Kendrick faced Umaga in a handicap match. During the match, Kendrick walked out and left London to get pinned,[74] however, no dissension came of the incident, as London and Kendrick continued to team up.[75]
The team came to an end when Kendrick was drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the 2008 WWE Supplemental Draft.[76] His television and house show appearances since the Draft have been scarce, being used primarily in matches against Chris Jericho and Lance Cade.
In wrestling
- Finishing and signature moves
- 450° splash[3]
- Legsweep DDT[5] – ROH
- Shooting star press, sometimes while running or standing (WWE) [77] / London Calling[77] (ROH) / London Star Press[5] (ROH)
- Waffle Face (Chickenwing facebuster)[5] – 2004–2005
- Bridging fallaway slam – 2002–2005
- Diving crossbody
- Dragon suplex – 2004–2005
- Dropkick
- Dropsault[3][5]
- Inverted atomic drop followed by a Frankensteiner
- Jumping heel kick enzuigiri[5]
- Mushroom stomp[3]
- Northern Lights suplex[5]
- Somersault plancha[5]
- Suicide dive
- Superkick[5]
- Tornado DDT[5]
- Entrance themes
- "Born & Raised (Instrumental)" – TNA (Lyrical version was previously used by A.J. Styles)
- "Redneck (Instrumental)" – TNA
- "Rocker" – WWE (Shared with Billy Kidman)
- "Rocker (Remix)" – WWE (Shared with Billy Kidman)
- "Rocker (2nd Remix)" – WWE (Shared with Billy Kidman)
- "Rocker (3rd Remix)" – WWE (Shared with Billy Kidman)
- "Rocker (4th Remix)" – WWE
Championships and accomplishments
- Extreme Texas Wrestling
- ETW Television Championship (1 time)[78]
- NWA Southwest
- NWA Texas Television Championship (1 time)[78]
- Professional Championship Wrestling
- PCW Television Championship (1 time)[78]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Tag Team of the Year (2007) with Brian Kendrick[79]
- PWI ranked him #36 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2005[80]
- World Wrestling Entertainment
- WWE Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)[81]
- WWE Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Billy Kidman (1)[82] and Brian Kendrick (1) (Longest reign)[83]
- World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Brian Kendrick[84]
Personal life
London is half Mexican on his mother's side.[85] He is also bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish.[7] London has two older brothers, Daniel and Jonathan. In 1996, Daniel was killed by a drunk driver at the age of nineteen.[2][86] Jonathan is a music video director.[87] London dated former WWE Diva Ashley Massaro.[88]
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- ^ a b c d e f g Phil Speer (2003-11-06). "Hard work pays off for Paul London". Usenet.com. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "WWE Bio". WWE. Retrieved 2007-07-04.
- ^ Hamilton, Ian (2006). Wrestling's Sinking Ship: What Happens To An Industry Without Competition. Lulu.com. pp. pp. 96. ISBN 1411612108.
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See also
External links
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