Wesley David Richards (born March 1, 1983), best known under the ring name Davey Richards, is a retired American professional wrestler.
In a recent interview with WrestleZone, Davey Richards discussed how his return to wrestling aligns with the launch of his own wrestling school.
Davey Richards Biography
Wesley David Richards (born March 1, 1983), widely recognized as Davey Richards, retired from professional wrestling.
He gained fame in Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor, and various independent promotions, such as Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Full Impact Pro.
Additionally, he held the MLW National Openweight Championship during his tenure with Major League Wrestling (MLW).
Richards Early Retirement
With regrettable circumstances surrounding domestic violence allegations, former Ring of Honor World Champion Davey Richards has made the difficult decision to retire from professional wrestling.
Davey Richards Career
Before embarking on his professional wrestling journey, Richards excelled as an amateur wrestler in high school.
He also honed his skills in Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
In 2004, he commenced his wrestling training under Tony Kozina’s guidance and marked his debut in June of the same year with a match against a wrestler named Mr. Sexy in the Washington-based promotion, Pro Wrestling War.
Richards further enriched his training experience by working with Paul Orndorff in Atlanta, all while maintaining a job at a Duracell factory in Cleveland, Tennessee, a challenging hour-and-a-half drive away.
Davey Richards vs Claudio Castagnoli
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Awards and Achievements
Davey Richards, a renowned professional wrestler, has achieved numerous accolades and awards throughout his career.
While I can’t provide the most up-to-date information beyond my knowledge cutoff date in September 2021, here are some of his notable achievements and awards up to that point:
- Ring of Honor (ROH):
- ROH World Champion
- Impact Wrestling (formerly TNA):
- TNA World Tag Team Champion (with Eddie Edwards as The Wolves)
- TNA X Division Champion
- Major League Wrestling (MLW):
- MLW National Openweight Champion
- Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG):
- PWG World Tag Team Champion (with Eddie Edwards as The Wolves)
- Other Independent Promotions:
- Various championships and accolades in promotions like Full Impact Pro (FIP) and Pro Wrestling Noah
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON) Awards:
- Won several awards for Best Tag Team (with Eddie Edwards)
- Nominated for various other categories, including Best Flying Wrestler and Most Outstanding Wrestler.
Davey Richards Net Worth
Davey Richards, born in 1983, is a professional wrestler whose remarkable career includes three Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championship wins.
