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28 Facts About Eddie Dennis

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Edward Dennis was born on 22 March 1986 and is a Welsh professional wrestler, and former head teacher.

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Eddie Dennis is currently signed to WWE as a writer and producer on NXT.

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Originally a mathematics teacher, Eddie Dennis retired from teaching to wrestle full-time until 2023, when he transitioned to a producer role after retiring from in-ring competition.

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Eddie Dennis began his wrestling career in 2008, whilst working full-time as a mathematics teacher in Cardiff, and later at LVS Ascot in Berkshire, where he became head teacher.

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Eddie Dennis made his RevPro debut in 2014, on 10 May, where he teamed with Mark Andrews and Pete Dunne against Josh Bodom, Sha Samuels and Terry Frazier in a 6-person tag match.

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On 30 August 2015, Eddie Dennis was defeated by James Castle.

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On 1 May 2016, Eddie Dennis lost against Sha Samuels On 6 November 2016, Eddie Dennis was defeated by Josh Bodom.

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On 5 February 2017, Eddie Dennis faced off and eventually lost against Dave Mastiff.

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On 2 July 2017, Eddie Dennis was defeated by Sami Callihan.

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On 3 September 2017, Eddie Dennis was defeated by El Phantasmo.

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On 15 October 2017, Eddie Dennis was defeated by Chris Brookes.

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On 27 March 2023 at the Revolution Rumble event, Eddie Dennis announced his retirement from in-ring competition.

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Eddie Dennis debuted on 31 March 2013, at Chapter Six: We Heart Violence, where he and Mark Andrews went under the tag team name Team Defend, losing to The Bhangra Knights.

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At Chapter Eight: The Big Boys Guide To Strong Style, Eddie Dennis would compete in a Three-Way match against Darrell Allen and Doug Williams, where Eddie Dennis would be defeated by Williams.

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At Chapter Nine: Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kick Me, Kill Me, Eddie Dennis would be defeated by Paul Robinson.

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At Chapter 13: Unbelievable Jeff, Eddie Dennis was defeated by Michael Gilbert.

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On Chapter 15: Just Because You're Paranoid, Doesn't Mean They Aren't Out To Get You, Eddie Dennis teamed up with Mark Andrews, Noam Dar and Will Ospreay to defeat James Davis, Jimmy Havoc, Paul Robinson and Rob Lynch in an 8-man tag match.

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On 23 July 2017, Eddie Dennis faced off against Pete Dunne, where Eddie Dennis would lose the match.

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On 12 November 2018, Eddie Dennis faced "Speedball" Mike Bailey, where Eddie Dennis defeated Bailey.

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On 26 November 2018, Eddie Dennis faced Mark Haskins, the match ending with Eddie Dennis winning the match.

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On 12 December 2018, at Unboxing 3, Eddie Dennis faced Marcel Barthel, where Eddie Dennis would beat Barthel.

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In later matches during the course of his time in Progress Wrestling, Eddie Dennis would wrestle with individuals all of whom would become future WWE NXT UK roster members including Zack Gibson, Mark Andrews, "Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman, El Ligero, Dave Mastiff, Nixon Newell and others.

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Eddie Dennis made his televised debut during the 7 November 2018 episode NXT UK, during which he defeated Sid Scala.

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Eddie Dennis returned the following year on the 2 January 2019 episode of NXT UK, during which his match against Dave Mastiff ended in double-disqualification.

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On 12 January 2020, at Takeover: Blackpool 2, Eddie Dennis defeated Trent Seven.

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On 18 August 2022, Eddie Dennis was released from his WWE contract.

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However, on 3 May 2023, less than two months after retiring from in-ring competition, Eddie Dennis was signed again by WWE as a writer and producer for the US-based NXT brand.

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Eddie Dennis is the co-founder of "Defend Indy Wrestling", a clothing brand for independent wrestling fans.