Jordan Clearwater Explained

Jordan Clearwater
Names:Jordan Clearwater
Height:6 ft 2 in
Weight:220lb
Birthname:Jordan Leonard
Birth Date:1997 2, mf=yes
Birth Place:Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Billed:Cincinnati, Ohio
Dallas, Texas
Debut:February 13, 2016

Jordan Leonard[1] (born February 15, 1997) is an American professional wrestler, and bodybuilder, known under his ring name, Jordan Clearwater. He is currently signed to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) where he is a former NWA World Television Champion.

Professional wrestling career

Clearwater was trained at Roger Ruffen's Northern Wrestling Federation. He would receive instruction and guidance from Ruffen, Karl Anderson, Abyss, and Chris Harris.

On the August 14, 2020 episode of NJPW Strong, Clearwater made his NJPW debut where he was paired with Clark Connors, losing to Barrett Brown and Logan Riegel.[2] [3] In September, Clearwater participated in the Lion's Break Crown where he lost to Connors in the first round.[4] Clearwater would have his first win in New Japan on the February 5, 2021 episode of NJPW Strong in which he teamed up with Bateman, Misterioso, and Adrian Quest, defeating Brody King, Barrett Brown, Sterling Riegel and Logan Riegel in an eight-man tag team match.[5]

Clearwater made his NWA debut on the December 22, 2020 episode of NWA Shockwave losing to Nick Aldis.[6] He would make his next appearance on the March 23, 2021 episode of NWA Powerrr where he lost to Mike Parrow.[7] On May 25, Clearwater participated in the battle royal to receive an NWA World Heavyweight Championship match at NWA When Our Shadows Fall; the match was won by Trevor Murdoch.[8] On the July 13 episode of NWA PowerrrSurge, Clearwater defeated Rush Freeman and Papa Jive in a triple threat match, which was his first win in NWA.[9] The following month, Clearwater would join Idolmania Sports Management, led by Austin Idol and at the NWA 73rd Anniversary Show, he teamed up with Tyrus and Cyon to defeat Da Pope and The End (Odinson and Parrow) in a six-man tag team match.[10]

On November 12, 2022, at NWA Hard Times 3, Clearwater defeated AJ Cazana for the vacant NWA World Television title. He and Cazana previously competed on the October 22nd episode of NWA USA for the title, which ended in a time limit draw.[11] [12] On the February 14, 2023 episode of NWA Powerrr, Clearwater lost the title to Thom Latimer.[13] [14]

Championships and accomplishments

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leonard . Jordan . Jordan Leonard's X Page .
  2. Web site: 2020.08.14 NEW JAPAN CUP 2020 in the USA. New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Bushiroad. August 7, 2020. August 11, 2020.
  3. Web site: NJPW Strong (8/14) Results: New Japan Cup USA Finals Set. Carlos. Toro. Fightful. August 14, 2020.
  4. Web site: NJPW Strong Results (9/25): Lion's Break Crown Tournament Begins. Carlos. Toro. Fightful. September 26, 2020.
  5. Web site: NJPW Strong Road to THE NEW BEGINNING USA (2/5): TJP, The DKC, Eight-Man Tag Team Match. Robert. Defelice. Fightful. February 5, 2021.
  6. Web site: NWA Shockwave Episode 4 Results. www.wrestlingattitude.com. en. 2020-12-22.
  7. Web site: NWA Powerrr (3/23) Results: Velvet Sky And Melina Appear, New NWA TV Title Challenger Named. Robert. Defelice. Fightful. March 23, 2021.
  8. Web site: MacDonald. Josiah. NWA Power Results: Battle Royale For World Title Shot. Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online. May 25, 2021. May 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210531031924/https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/nwa-power-results-battle-royale-world-title-shot-342341. May 31, 2021. live.
  9. Web site: NWA PowerrrSurge Results (7/13): The NWA Remembers Joseph Hudson, Extra Champions Series Details. Jeremy. Lambert. Fightful. July 13, 2021.
  10. Web site: NWA 73rd Anniversary Show Results: Nick Aldis vs Trevor Murdoch, Kamille vs Green. Cook. Ryan. Fightful. August 29, 2021. June 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220125221905/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/nwa-73rd-anniversary-show-results-live-coverage-nick-aldis-vs-trevor-murdoch-kamille-vs-green. January 25, 2022. live.
  11. Web site: NWA Hard Times 3 live results: Trevor Murdoch vs. Tyrus vs. Matt Cardona. MacDonald. Josiah. Wrestling Observer Newsletter. November 12, 2022. November 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221113072342/https://www.f4wonline.com/.amp/news/other-wrestling/nwa-hard-times-3-live-results-trevor-murdoch-vs-tyrus-vs-matt-cardona. November 13, 2022. live.
  12. Web site: NWA Hard Times 3 live results: Trevor Murdoch vs. Tyrus vs. Matt Cardona. MacDonald. Josiah. Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. November 12, 2022. November 13, 2022.
  13. Web site: Strode . Cory . NWA CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH, TV TITLE & MORE: 2/14 NWA POWERRR REPORT . PWInsider . 16 February 2023.
  14. Web site: Thom Latimer Wins NWA TV Title On 2/14/23 NWA Powerrr. fightful.com. Robert. Defelice. February 14, 2023. February 15, 2023.
  15. Web site: Complete 2023 PWI 500 List Revealed, Top NJPW Star Absent. tjrwrestling.net. Sondra. Ruth. September 14, 2023. September 17, 2023.