Soulman Alex G
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Alex Gibson is a professional wrestler
better known as "Soulman" Alex G. He is one of the 2 trainers who trained former WWE United States champion
Montel Vontavious Porter and Ryan O'Riley.
in Middle School
. By the time he got to North Miami High School
he was ready to succeed in the high school ranks. He made it to the state tournament his sophomore year, and eventually went on to win the state championship in the 140-pound weight class. He then attended the University of Michigan
on a wrestling scholarship
.
in Tampa, Florida
, making the drive every weekend from Miami, and often spending the weekend at Malenko's house. Soulman trained alongside guys like X-Pac
, Dean
and Joe Malenko
, Tom Nash (1/2 of the Blackhearts), “Black Magic” Norman Smiley
, and Gangrel
.
On May 5, 1995, Soulman made an appearance at the War Memorial Auditorium for Extreme Championship Wrestling
in a losing effort against Joe Malenko
. Other promotions that he has worked for include World Championship Wrestling
, the Global Wrestling Alliance (an outlaw promotion of the Global Wrestling Federation
) in Florida, World Class Championship Wrestling
in Texas, Union of Wrestling Forces International in Japan, Future of Wrestling
, Four Star Championship Wrestling, Nick Mayberry's Hardkore Championship Wrestling, Florida Championship Wrestling, as well as numerous tours of Mexico, Puerto Rico (World Wrestling Council
), and Japan.
Alex G is regarded as one of the best wrestling trainers in Florida
. As a trainer, he worked in several schools alongside other wrestlers such as Duke "The Dumpster" Droese
, "Screamin'" Norman Smiley
, Bruno Sassi
, and Rusty Brooks
. He is currently a trainer at Coastal Championship Wrestling's "Bodyslam University."
He has been responsible for training several wrestlers who have been to or are currently in World Wrestling Entertainment
's Deep South Wrestling territory, such as former DSW Champion Ryan O'Reilly
, and SmackDown! wrestler Montel Vontavious Porter. He also had a hand in training several popular mainstays on the Florida independent scene including Chris Jones, Logan Fernandez, Ken Thiessen, Norge Alvarez, Big Japan Pro Wrestling
star Craig Classic, The Lifeguards (Daron Smythe and Wade Kovely), and the tag team of "The Modern Day Theory" Scott Commodity and Preston James.
On February 4, 2006, he debuted in Nick Mayberry's Hardkore Championship Wrestling, by taking part in The Incredible 8 Tournament. There he lost to Rusty Brooks
' son Jeff "J-Dawg" Brooks in opening round action.
based Coastal Championship Wrestling, as one half of the "Cash Money Brothers" with "The Ram Man" Johnny Evans.
On August 12, 2006 at "Summer Heat," the Cash Money Brothers faced off against CCW tag team champions The Syrian Slasher and American Taliban, managed by Snakemaster Abudadein. The match ended when Abudadein had thrown a pair of brass knuckles
into the ring with the intention of his wrestlers to use them, but Alex G. picked them up, knocked Slasher out when the referee was distracted, concealed the knux under his arm, then pinned him for the three. However, when celebrating the victory, the knux fell out from under G.'s arm, leading the referee to discover them and reverse the decision. Despite the Soul Man's insistence that Abudadein had thrown it in the ring, the referee's decision stood, keeping the belts around the waists of the champions.
On October 27, 2006 at Division 1 Pro Wrestling's first show in Davie
, Florida
, "Open For Business", "Cash Money" Alex G teamed with parter, "Big Money" Ram, to take on the Black Market for the then vacant D1PW Tag Team Championships. The Black Market went on to defeat the Cash Money Brothers, and praised them for their efforts after the match. The Cash Money Brothers have faced more defeat in Division 1 Pro Wrestling having lost to the Lifeguards at the Hialeah Fleamarket on November 25, 2006 and The Heartbreak Express
on January 6 due to interference from Amy Vitale
.
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...
better known as "Soulman" Alex G. He is one of the 2 trainers who trained former WWE United States champion
WWE United States Championship
The WWE United States Championship is a professional wrestling championship in WWE. It was originally a National Wrestling Alliance and World Championship Wrestling championship, and is currently the secondary championship of the Raw brand....
Montel Vontavious Porter and Ryan O'Riley.
Amateur career
Gibson first started out as an amateur wrestlerAmateur wrestling
Amateur wrestling is the most widespread form of sport wrestling. There are two international wrestling styles performed in the Olympic Games under the supervision of FILA : Greco-Roman and freestyle. Freestyle is possibly derived from the English Lancashire style...
in Middle School
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
. By the time he got to North Miami High School
North Miami High School
North Miami Senior High School , is a secondary school located at 800 NE 137th St in the city of North Miami, Florida, USA.North Miami Senior High School opened as Edward L. Constans Junior-Senior High School in 1951, with 1,500 students in 7th, 8th and 9th grades. Another grade was added each year...
he was ready to succeed in the high school ranks. He made it to the state tournament his sophomore year, and eventually went on to win the state championship in the 140-pound weight class. He then attended the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
on a wrestling scholarship
Scholarship
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.-Types:...
.
Professional wrestling career
He started his professional wrestling training in his 20's under "The Great Professor" Boris MalenkoBoris Malenko
Lawrence J. Simon better known by his ring name Boris Malenko, was an American professional wrestler who wrestled for the American Wrestling Association and National Wrestling Alliance in the 1960s and 1970s...
in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
, making the drive every weekend from Miami, and often spending the weekend at Malenko's house. Soulman trained alongside guys like X-Pac
Sean Waltman
Sean Michael Waltman is an American professional wrestler currently signed with WWE in their developmental program. He wrestled there under the ring names 1–2–3 Kid and X-Pac off and on from 1993–2002, World Championship Wrestling under the ring name Syxx, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ...
, Dean
Dean Malenko
Dean Simon is a retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Dean Malenko. He is currently signed to WWE working as a road agent. He is best known for his time with Extreme Championship Wrestling , New Japan Pro Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling...
and Joe Malenko
Joe Malenko
Joe Simon is an American former professional wrestler best known under the ring name Joe Malenko. Malenko was born into a wrestling family, and his father Boris Malenko was a prominent wrestling figure in his own right. Dean Malenko is his brother.-Japan:Malenko is most known for his stints...
, Tom Nash (1/2 of the Blackhearts), “Black Magic” Norman Smiley
Norman Smiley
Norman Anthony Smiley is a British professional wrestler best known for his appearances in World Championship Wrestling...
, and Gangrel
David Heath (wrestler)
David William Heath is an American professional wrestler and pornographic film director. He is best known for his time in the World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name Gangrel.-Beginning:...
.
On May 5, 1995, Soulman made an appearance at the War Memorial Auditorium for Extreme Championship Wrestling
Extreme Championship Wrestling
Extreme Championship Wrestling was a professional wrestling promotion that was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1992 by Tod Gordon and closed when his successor, Paul Heyman, declared bankruptcy in April 2001...
in a losing effort against Joe Malenko
Joe Malenko
Joe Simon is an American former professional wrestler best known under the ring name Joe Malenko. Malenko was born into a wrestling family, and his father Boris Malenko was a prominent wrestling figure in his own right. Dean Malenko is his brother.-Japan:Malenko is most known for his stints...
. Other promotions that he has worked for include World Championship Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling, Inc. was an American professional wrestling promotion which existed from 1988 to 2001. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, it began as a regional promotion affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance , named Jim Crockett Promotions until November 1988, when Ted Turner and...
, the Global Wrestling Alliance (an outlaw promotion of the Global Wrestling Federation
Global Wrestling Federation
Global Wrestling Federation was a professional wrestling promotion based in Dallas, Texas. It started in June 1991 and folded in September 1994. At one time its shows were presented on the ESPN television network. On many weeks, the promotion provided programming five days a week airing at 4 p.m...
) in Florida, World Class Championship Wrestling
World Class Championship Wrestling
World Class Championship Wrestling ' was a regional professional wrestling promotion headquartered in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. Originally owned by promoter Ed McLemore, by 1966 it was run by Southwest Sports, Inc., whose president, Jack Adkisson, was better known as wrestler Fritz Von Erich...
in Texas, Union of Wrestling Forces International in Japan, Future of Wrestling
Future of Wrestling
Future of Wrestling is an American independent wrestling promotion based in southern Florida starting during the late 1990s. Founded by Bobby Rogers, the promotion was a predecessor of Full Impact Pro, Independent Pro Wrestling and NWA Florida and featured several top independent wrestlers...
, Four Star Championship Wrestling, Nick Mayberry's Hardkore Championship Wrestling, Florida Championship Wrestling, as well as numerous tours of Mexico, Puerto Rico (World Wrestling Council
World Wrestling Council
The World Wrestling Council is one of Puerto Rico's two main professional wrestling promotions, the other one being the International Wrestling Association....
), and Japan.
Alex G is regarded as one of the best wrestling trainers in Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. As a trainer, he worked in several schools alongside other wrestlers such as Duke "The Dumpster" Droese
Mike Droese
Michael "Mike" Droese is a retired American professional wrestler. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation between 1994 and 1996 under the ring name Duke "The Dumpster" Droese.-Career:Droese was trained as a professional wrestler by Bobby Wales...
, "Screamin'" Norman Smiley
Norman Smiley
Norman Anthony Smiley is a British professional wrestler best known for his appearances in World Championship Wrestling...
, Bruno Sassi
Bruno Sassi
Bruno Sassi is an American professional wrestler best known for being a member of the tag team Phi Delta Slam, as well as his appearances in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
, and Rusty Brooks
Rusty Brooks
Kurt Koski is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Rusty Brooks. He has competed in several North American independent promotions, including International World Class Championship Wrestling, Florida Championship Wrestling and the National Wrestling Alliance...
. He is currently a trainer at Coastal Championship Wrestling's "Bodyslam University."
He has been responsible for training several wrestlers who have been to or are currently in World Wrestling Entertainment
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 Deep South Wrestling territory, such as former DSW Champion Ryan O'Reilly
Ryan O'Reilly (wrestler)
Ryan Parmeter is an American professional wrestler. He is signed by WWE and competes in its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling as Conor O'Brian...
, and SmackDown! wrestler Montel Vontavious Porter. He also had a hand in training several popular mainstays on the Florida independent scene including Chris Jones, Logan Fernandez, Ken Thiessen, Norge Alvarez, Big Japan Pro Wrestling
Big Japan Pro Wrestling
Big Japan Pro Wrestling is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion established in 1995. It is most famous for its deathmatch style contests.-History:...
star Craig Classic, The Lifeguards (Daron Smythe and Wade Kovely), and the tag team of "The Modern Day Theory" Scott Commodity and Preston James.
On February 4, 2006, he debuted in Nick Mayberry's Hardkore Championship Wrestling, by taking part in The Incredible 8 Tournament. There he lost to Rusty Brooks
Rusty Brooks
Kurt Koski is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Rusty Brooks. He has competed in several North American independent promotions, including International World Class Championship Wrestling, Florida Championship Wrestling and the National Wrestling Alliance...
' son Jeff "J-Dawg" Brooks in opening round action.
Coastal Championship Wrestling and other indies
He is still semi-active as a wrestler in South Florida primarily competing for Coral Springs, FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
based Coastal Championship Wrestling, as one half of the "Cash Money Brothers" with "The Ram Man" Johnny Evans.
On August 12, 2006 at "Summer Heat," the Cash Money Brothers faced off against CCW tag team champions The Syrian Slasher and American Taliban, managed by Snakemaster Abudadein. The match ended when Abudadein had thrown a pair of brass knuckles
Brass knuckles
Brass knuckles, also sometimes called knuckles, knucks, brass knucks, or knuckledusters, are weapons used in hand-to-hand combat. Brass knuckles are pieces of metal, usually steel despite their name, shaped to fit around the knuckles...
into the ring with the intention of his wrestlers to use them, but Alex G. picked them up, knocked Slasher out when the referee was distracted, concealed the knux under his arm, then pinned him for the three. However, when celebrating the victory, the knux fell out from under G.'s arm, leading the referee to discover them and reverse the decision. Despite the Soul Man's insistence that Abudadein had thrown it in the ring, the referee's decision stood, keeping the belts around the waists of the champions.
On October 27, 2006 at Division 1 Pro Wrestling's first show in Davie
Davie
Davie is a form of the name David. It can also refer to:Places* Davie County, North Carolina, United States* Davie, Florida, United States* Davie Village, Vancouver, British ColumbiaPeople...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, "Open For Business", "Cash Money" Alex G teamed with parter, "Big Money" Ram, to take on the Black Market for the then vacant D1PW Tag Team Championships. The Black Market went on to defeat the Cash Money Brothers, and praised them for their efforts after the match. The Cash Money Brothers have faced more defeat in Division 1 Pro Wrestling having lost to the Lifeguards at the Hialeah Fleamarket on November 25, 2006 and The Heartbreak Express
The Heartbreak Express
The Heartbreak Express is a Florida-based tag team that have been together since 2000 and competes regularly all over the Southeastern independent circuit and abroad. The team consists of "Superstar" Sean Davis and "Fabulous" Phil Davis...
on January 6 due to interference from Amy Vitale
Amy Vitale
Amy M. Vitale is an American model, actress, and professional wrestling valet best known under her nickname The Italian Princess of Wrestling working for such promotions as the Sunshine Wrestling Federation, Future of Wrestling, Full Impact Pro, Florida Championship Wrestling, the Independent...
.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Top Rope Splash (Splash)
- Signature moves
- Single leg running front dropkick
Championships and accomplishments
- Coastal Championship Wrestling
- Coastal Championship Wrestling Tag Team Title (1 time) - with "Big Money" Ram
- Florida Wrestling Federation
- Florida Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Title (1 time)
- Four Star Championship Wrestling
- FSCW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Global Wrestling Alliance
- Global Wrestling Alliance Tag Team Title (1 time) (With "Ram Man" Johnny Evans)
- Global Wrestling Alliance Television Title (1 time)
- Independent Championship Wrestling Association
- Independent Championship Wrestling Association Florida United States Tag Team Title (1 time)
- Pan-American Championship Wrestling
- Pan-American Championship Wrestling Junior Heavyweight Title (1 time)
- 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 # 486 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI Years in 1993.
- World Wrestling CouncilWorld Wrestling CouncilThe World Wrestling Council is one of Puerto Rico's two main professional wrestling promotions, the other one being the International Wrestling Association....
- WWC World Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipWWC World Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipThe WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship is a secondary championship contested for in the Puerto Rican professional wrestling promotion, the World Wrestling Council. For a time, the title was defended in the Wrestling International New Generations promotion in Japan as the W*ING/WWC World...
(1 time)
- WWW
- WWW Tag Team Title (1 time)