Tucker (Northern Irish wrestler) explained

Tucker
Birthname:	Paul Gallagher
Weight:	87kg (192lb)
Birth Date:	5 April 1990
Birth Place:	Belfast, Northern Ireland
Billed:	Belfast, Northern Ireland
Names:	Tucker^[1]
Trainer:	Fergal Devitt^[2] Paul Tracey
Debut:	2006

Paul Gallagher (born 5 April 1990), better known by his ring name Tucker, is a Northern Irish professional wrestler, who is currently working in the independent circuit.

Professional wrestling career

Tucker made his debut on the European independent circuit in 2006.^[1] In his country of Northern Ireland, Tucker competed for Pro Wrestling Ulster.

WWE (2017–2018)

Tucker was a competitor in the United Kingdom Championship Tournament. Tucker faced Tyler Bate in the main event of day 1, where he was eliminated.^{[3] [4] [5]} He was brought back for the following year's United Kingdom Championship Tournament, but lost to Joe Coffey in the first round.^[6]

After being used as an enhancement talent in the newly created brand NXT UK, losing against likes of Ashton Smith, Jordan Devlin and Eddie Dennis; on 14 December, he was released from his contract.^[7]

Independent circuit (2018–present)

Tucker currently competes in Belfast promotion Titanic Wrestling where he is currently a trainer at the training school known as The Yard.

He also competes in the French promotion AYA Catch. He became AYA Catch Champion on 19 February 2020, defeating Rafael Belmont and Tristan Archer. He lost the title on April 30 2022 against Tayel Machete. He have for now the longest reign as champion in the promotion.

Championships and accomplishments

• AYA Catch
  • AYA Catch Championship (1 time)^[8]
• Catch As Catch Can
  • CACC Supreme Championship (1 time, current)^[9]
• Fight Factory Pro Wrestling
  • Irish Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)^[10]
• Pro Wrestling Ulster
  • PWU Championship (3 times)^[11]
  • PWU All-Ulster Championship (1 time)^[12]
• Superstar Wrestling
  • Superstar Wrestling Championship (1 time)^[13]
• Titanic Wrestling
  • Titanic Championship (1 time, current)^[14]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tucker. cagematch.net. January 15, 2017.
2. Web site: Finn Balor. cagematch.net. January 15, 2017.
3. Web site: WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament – Tag 1. cagematch.net. January 15, 2017.
4. Web site: Soucek. Andrew. SOUCEK'S WWE UK CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT REPORT 1/14: Ongoing coverage of night one of UK Championship tournament. Pro Wrestling Torch. January 14, 2017.
5. News: Tyler Bate def. Tucker in a First Round Match. WWE. March 13, 2017. en.
6. Web site: WWE U.K. Championship Tournament First Round results. WWE. June 10, 2018.
7. Web site: NXT Releases Nick Miller and Tucker, Taishan Dong Quits. Richards. Alex. December 14, 2018. Last Word on Pro Wrestling. en-US. December 21, 2018.
8. Web site: AYA Catch Championship. cagematch.net. 15 April 2021.
9. Web site: CACC Supreme Championship. cagematch.net. 3 April 2024.
10. Web site: Irish Junior Heavyweight Championship. cagematch.net. 15 April 2021.
11. Web site: PWU Championship. cagematch.net. 15 April 2021.
12. Web site: PWU All-Ulster Championship. cagematch.net. 15 April 2021.
13. Web site: Superstar Wrestling Championship. cagematch.net. 3 April 2024.
14. Web site: Titanic Championship. cagematch.net. 3 April 2024.