Hook (wrestler) explained

Hook
Birth Name:Tyler Cole Senerchia
Birth Date:4 May 1999
Birth Place:Massapequa, New York, U.S.
Parents:Taz (father)
Family:Chris Chetti (cousin)
Height:5 ft 5 in[1]
Weight:140 lb
Ring Names:Hook
Trainer:Brian Myers
Pat Buck
Cody Rhodes
Q. T. Marshall
Debut:December 8, 2021
Billed:"St. Mark's Place"

Tyler Cole Senerchia (born May 4, 1999) is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Hook (often stylized as HOOK). He is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Professional wrestling career

All Elite Wrestling (2020–present)

On the November 25, 2020, episode of AEW Dynamite, Senerchia, under the ring name Hook, made his first appearance in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a heel, aligning himself with his father Taz as part of Team Taz, also consisting of Brian Cage, Ricky Starks, and Powerhouse Hobbs. On December 8, 2021, Hook made his professional wrestling debut against Fuego Del Sol for an episode of AEW Rampage, which aired two days later. Hook won the match by submission with a half nelson choke called Redrum.[2] Shortly after the match aired, AEW president Tony Khan announced that Hook had signed a contract with the company. Hook's debut, which had become an internet meme before the match, garnered praise from critics, with several praising his level of skill despite being a rookie. Two weeks later, Hook would quickly defeat Bear Bronson at Rampage: Holiday Bash. His next match would be a win over Aaron Solo, which would begin a feud with Q. T. Marshall. The feud would culminate with Hook defeating Marshall on Revolution's pre-show, The Buy In, on March 6, 2022. In May, Hook began to work with Danhausen.[3] On July 27 at Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen, Hook defeated Ricky Starks for the FTW Championship, a title established by his father in the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) promotion and reintroduced by Taz in AEW in 2020.[4]

Hook would later begin to team up with Jungle Boy to feud with The Firm and to defeat its members, Lee Moriarty, Ethan Page and Big Bill in various tag team matches, and would continue to feud with them in Jungle Boy’s absence until Double or Nothing, in the Buy-In teaming up with the Hardy’s and defeating Ethan Page & The Gunns.[5] On June 25, 2023, at Forbidden Door, Jungle Boy, by this point known by his given name Jack Perry, attacked Hook after losing his match for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Sanada, turning heel in the process.[6] [7] On the July 19 at Blood & Guts, Perry defeated Hook for the FTW Championship, ending his first reign at 357 days and giving Hook his first singles loss in his AEW career in the process.[8] On August 27 during All In: Zero Hour, Hook would defeat Perry to win the FTW Championship for the record tying second time, sharing the record with his father Taz.[9] Starting in March 2024, Chris Jericho attempted to form a mentor-student relationship with Hook. However, Jericho was rebuffed, ultimately leading to a title match between the two at Dynasty, where Jericho won the FTW Championship, ending Hook's second reign at 238 days.[10] At Double or Nothing on May 26, Hook was unsuccessful in an FTW Championship triple threat involving Jericho and Katsuyori Shibata.[11]

Professional wrestling style and persona

Hook's finisher, named Redrum, is a half nelson choke (also known as a kata ha jime), the same as his father's finisher, the Tazmission. He has been nicknamed "The Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil".[12] Hook uses the Action Bronson song "The Chairman's Intent" from the album Blue Chips 7000 as his entrance theme.

Personal life

Senerchia is the son of professional wrestler Peter Senerchia, known professionally as Taz. He is of Italian descent.

Senerchia played lacrosse at Plainedge High School, garnering all-state honors and being ranked 74th in the nation by Inside Lacrosse. In 2018, Senerchia served as a long-stick midfielder for the Bucknell Bison men's lacrosse team; he subsequently transferred to the Sacred Heart Pioneers.

Championships and accomplishments

right|thumb|175px|Hook is a record tying two-time FTW Champion, sharing the record with his father Taz (left)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hook Cagematch Profile. cagematch.net. August 25, 2022.
  2. Web site: AEW Rampage December 10 2021 Results. allelitewrestling. 11 December 2021.
  3. Web site: AEW Staff . 2022-05-07 . AEW Rampage Results fro May 6, 2022 . 2022-05-30 . All Elite Wrestling . en.
  4. Web site: AEW Staff . 2022-07-28 . AEW Dynamite: Fight For The Fallen Results for July 27, 2022 . 2022-07-29 . All Elite Wrestling . en.
  5. Web site: The House of Black Dominates, HOOK Saves 'Jungle Boy' Jack Perry, Soho Gets Revenge . Fightful News . Colin . Tessier . December 15, 2022 .
  6. Web site: AEW Forbidden Door: "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry Finally Turned Heel and AEW Fans Love It. Nick. Valdez. ComicBook.com. June 25, 2023. June 25, 2023.
  7. Web site: Jack Perry Turns On HOOK After Losing To SANADA At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. Colin. Tessier. Fightful. June 25, 2023. June 25, 2023.
  8. Web site: AEW Dynamite results (7/19): Powell’s live review of Golden Elite vs. Blackpool Combat Club in a Blood & Guts match, MJF and Adam Cole vs. Daniel Garcia and Sammy Guevara in the Blind Eliminator tourney finals. July 19, 2023. Powell. Jason. Pro Wrestling Dot Net. July 19, 2023.
  9. https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/27/aew-all-in-pre-show-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-and-adam-cole-challenging-aussie-open-for-the-aew-tag-titles-jack-perry-vs-hook-for-the-ftw-title/ All In Zero Hour results - Pro Wrestling.Net
  10. Web site: Chiari . Mike . April 22, 2024 . Chris Jericho Beats Hook to Win FTW Title at AEW Dynasty 2024 . April 25, 2024 . .
  11. Web site: Rivera . Joe . AEW Double or Nothing 2024: Results, match grades, highlights and more for chaotic show . 2024-06-05 . USA TODAY . en-US.
  12. Web site: The Real-Life Diet of Pro Wrestler Hook, Who Bulked up with Late-Night Steak . 9 June 2022 .
  13. Web site: Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2022. The Internet Wrestling Database. September 14, 2022.