Jason Lightner

Designer. Technologist. Performer.

Wrestling

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Education

I began training at the Wrestle Factory in Philadelphia on January 7, 2016 and made my pro-wrestling debut on October 2, 2016.

While attending the school, I studied under the tutelage of world-renowned performers such as Orange Cassidy, Hallowicked, Drew GulakChuck Taylor, Fire Ant, Icarus, and Dasher Hatfield.

I am trained in many styles of professional wrestling, including American, European, and Mexican lucha libre. I pride myself in being adaptable to my opponents due to the wealth of knowledge given to me by my trainers.

One of the simple truths of professional wrestling is that one should never stop learning. Alongside my regular training, I try to drop in on special classes and seminars when I can. Some of my favorite classes were taught by Ricochet, Dick Togo, Último Dragón, and Cheeseburger.

Experience

Since my debut in October of 2016 I’ve performed in 38 cities, 12 states, and 3 countries. I’ve wrestled for over 26 promotions, including Beyond Wrestling and Kaiju Big Battel.

I’ve done singles matches, 4-way elimination matches, tag matches, trios matches, atomicos matches, intergender matches, 4-corner tag matches, ladder matches, battle royals, and on several occasions, have put together matches with opponents who speak very little English.

My style encompasses a variety of high-flying and lucha libre techniques. I am, what some would call, a risk-taker.

Professional wrestling as a performance art has evolved from the macho tough-guy schtick of its carnival roots and the boys’ club culture of the previous century. I believe professional wrestling can be enjoyed by anyone, and that it can foster an inclusive and diverse community of storytellers and performers.

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