Seth Delay
Encyclopedia
Seth Delay is an American
professional wrestler
from Cornelia, Georgia
. Delay wrestles for many promotions, including Full Impact Pro
, NWA Anarchy
and the Christian Wrestling Federation.
and was a frequent sparring partner with A.J. Styles
. On July 5, 2003, Seth defeated Sal Rinauro
to capture the NWA Wildside Junior Heavyweight Championship
, but lost it two months later to Ray Gordy
. Delay also appeared on two episodes of TNA Xplosion
in 2003 and 2004, losing to Frankie Kazarian
and Chris Sabin
, respectively. In 2005, Delay and former enemy Sal Rinauro joined forces in NWA Wildside and toured several National Wrestling Alliance
promotions as well as Full Impact Pro
and Elite Championship Wrestling.
, often teaming with Chasyn Rance. However, the duo disbanded in 2006 after Rance created and joined the Y.R.R. (Young, Rich, and Ready For Action) with Kenny King
and Steve Madison. Delay would feud with the Y.R.R. leading into 2007 and 2008.
, Jersey All Pro Wrestling
and Alternative Pro Wrestling in 2008 and continues to wrestle in all five promotions.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional wrestler
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...
from Cornelia, Georgia
Cornelia, Georgia
Cornelia is a city in Habersham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,834 at the 2010 census. It is home to one of the world's largest apple sculptures, which is displayed on top of an obelisk shaped monument...
. Delay wrestles for many promotions, including Full Impact Pro
Full Impact Pro
Full Impact Pro is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Florida. Their shows are taped and then sold as DVDs. Full Impact Pro was the sister promotion of Ring of Honor until 2009...
, NWA Anarchy
NWA Anarchy
NWA Anarchy Wrestling is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Cornelia, Georgia and promoting events throughout North Georgia...
and the Christian Wrestling Federation.
NWA Wildside
Delay made his debut by joining up with NWA WildsideNWA Wildside
NWA Wildside was an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Cornelia, Georgia, with an office in Atlanta, Georgia, operating between September 1999 and April 2005....
and was a frequent sparring partner with A.J. Styles
A.J. Styles
Allen Neal Jones , better known by his ring name A.J. Styles is an American professional wrestler currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
. On July 5, 2003, Seth defeated Sal Rinauro
Sal Rinauro
Salvatore "Sal" Rinauro is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his work in Ring of Honor and Full Impact Pro in addition to being a member of The Embassy.-Ring of Honor:...
to capture the NWA Wildside Junior Heavyweight Championship
NWA Georgia Junior Heavyweight Championship
The NWA Georgia Junior Heavyweight Championship was a championship in the NWA's Georgia Championship Wrestling promotion. It was strictly for the junior heavyweight wrestlers.-Title history:-External links:*...
, but lost it two months later to Ray Gordy
Ray Gordy
Terry Ray Gordy, Jr. is an American professional wrestler best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment appearing on its SmackDown brand under the ring names Jesse and Slam Master J...
. Delay also appeared on two episodes of TNA Xplosion
TNA Xplosion
TNA Xplosion is a television program produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , featuring both highlights from Impact Wrestling and exclusive taped matches. It is now produced only for international markets, no longer airing in the United States...
in 2003 and 2004, losing to Frankie Kazarian
Frankie Kazarian
Frank B. Gerdelman is an Armenian-American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Frankie Kazarian or simply Kazarian. He is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
and Chris Sabin
Chris Sabin
Joshua Harter is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Chris Sabin. He is currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , where he currently teams with Alex Shelley as The Motor City Machine Guns.After being trained by Scott D'Amore, Sabin debuted in 2000 for...
, respectively. In 2005, Delay and former enemy Sal Rinauro joined forces in NWA Wildside and toured several National Wrestling Alliance
National Wrestling Alliance
The National Wrestling Alliance is a wrestling promotion company and sanctions various NWA championships in the United States. The NWA has been in operation since 1948...
promotions as well as Full Impact Pro
Full Impact Pro
Full Impact Pro is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Florida. Their shows are taped and then sold as DVDs. Full Impact Pro was the sister promotion of Ring of Honor until 2009...
and Elite Championship Wrestling.
Full Impact Pro
After the breaking away from Sal, Delay began making more frequent appearances with Full Impact ProFull Impact Pro
Full Impact Pro is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Florida. Their shows are taped and then sold as DVDs. Full Impact Pro was the sister promotion of Ring of Honor until 2009...
, often teaming with Chasyn Rance. However, the duo disbanded in 2006 after Rance created and joined the Y.R.R. (Young, Rich, and Ready For Action) with Kenny King
Kenny Layne
Kenny Layne is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Kenny King. King currently wrestles for Ring of Honor. He was a contestant in the second season of WWF Tough Enough.-Early life:...
and Steve Madison. Delay would feud with the Y.R.R. leading into 2007 and 2008.
NWA Anarchy
On May 21, 2005, Delay reunited with Sal Rinauro and both won a Tag Team Gauntlet match to become the first ever NWA Anarchy Tag Team Champions. They later lost the belts to Adam Roberts and a partner in August of that year. Rinauro and Delay would then go their separate ways. After breaking away from Rinauro, Seth formed a tag team with Adrian Hawkins and the duo became known as "The World's Prettiest Tag Team". The duo still compete together in NWA Anarchy.Independent circuit
In addition to NWA Anarchy and FIP, Delay has debuted in 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...
, Jersey All Pro Wrestling
Jersey All Pro Wrestling
Jersey All Pro Wrestling is an independent wrestling promotion based in New Jersey.-1997:Jersey All Pro Wrestling is an independent wrestling promotion that was founded by "Fat" Frank Iadeavia on April 19, 1997. This promotion was born out of a dream of "Fat" Frank. He wanted to take the promotion...
and Alternative Pro Wrestling in 2008 and continues to wrestle in all five promotions.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Delayed Reaction (Imploding 450° splash)
- Kool Krusher (Sitout rear mat slam, sometimes from the second or top rope)
- Signature moves
- Diving splash
- Frankensteiner
- Overnight Sensation (Cradle DDT)
Championships and accomplishments
- NWA AnarchyNWA AnarchyNWA Anarchy Wrestling is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Cornelia, Georgia and promoting events throughout North Georgia...
- NWA Anarchy Tag Team ChampionshipNWA Anarchy Tag Team ChampionshipThe NWA Anarchy Tag Team Championship is the top tag team championship in NWA Anarchy that started 2005 after NWA Wildside folded.The title starts off where the NWA Wildside Tag Team Championship left off, but is not considered as the replacement of the NWA Wildside Tag Team Championship. After the...
(1 time) - with Sal RinauroSal RinauroSalvatore "Sal" Rinauro is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his work in Ring of Honor and Full Impact Pro in addition to being a member of The Embassy.-Ring of Honor:...
- NWA Anarchy Tag Team Championship
- NWA WildsideNWA WildsideNWA Wildside was an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Cornelia, Georgia, with an office in Atlanta, Georgia, operating between September 1999 and April 2005....
- NWA Wildside Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipNWA Georgia Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipThe NWA Georgia Junior Heavyweight Championship was a championship in the NWA's Georgia Championship Wrestling promotion. It was strictly for the junior heavyweight wrestlers.-Title history:-External links:*...
(1 time)
- NWA Wildside Junior Heavyweight Championship