Zack Sabre Jr

Infobox Wrestler
name = Zack Sabre, Jr.
names = Zack Sabre, Jr.

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Andre Baker
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Zack Sabre, Jr. (born 24 July, 1987) is a British professional wrestler, who hails from The Isle of Sheppey in Kent. Zack is the current holder of the NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship and a product of the NWA-UK Hammerlock training school. He started training with NWA-UK Hammerlock at the age of 14, under the guidance of Jon Ryan and Andre Baker. His offence includes various technical wrestling holds and pinning combinations, along with hard hitting strikes, which stems from his love of puroresu. Zack has had various battles throughout his career, with wrestlers such as Go Shiozaki, El Generico, Martin Stone and Prince Devitt, although it's likely that he is best known for his potential 2008 match of the year candidate with "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson. The match was featured in Fighting Spirit magazine and a DVD release is expected in future months. [ [http://www.britwres.com/news/208061263.shtml BritWres.com - British Wrestling News & Views ] ] [ [http://www.britwres.com/news/206641297.shtml BritWres.com - British Wrestling News & Views ] ] [ [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=111&nr=2821 CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database ] ]

Career

NWA UK Hammerlock

On October 22, 2005, Zack defeated Falcon in Whitehaven, Cumbria, to capture the NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship, which he has held since. [ [http://www.hammerlockwrestling.co.uk/hl-ratings.html NWA-UK Hammerlock Champions ] ] [ [http://nwawrestling.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=26 The National Wrestling Alliance - NWA Roll Call of Champions ] ]

On July 22, 2006, Zack defeated David DeVille at the Tap 'N' Tin, Chatham, Kent to retain his NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship. [ [http://www.britwres.com/news/154743239.shtml BritWres.com - British Wrestling News & Views ] ]

On September 20, 2006, Sabre Jr retained his NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship against Paddy Morrow in a draw, at the Tap 'N' Tin in Chatham, Kent. [ [http://www.britwres.com/news/160772102.shtml BritWres.com - British Wrestling News & Views ] ]

On February 28, 2007, Zack successfully defended his NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship agaisnt Jimmy Havoc at the Tap 'N' Tin in Chatham, Kent. [ [http://www.britwres.com/news/174744400.shtml BritWres.com - British Wrestling News & Views ] ]

On July 18,2007, Sabre Jr successfully defended his NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship against Jamie Stirling at the Tap 'N' Tin in Chatham, Kent. [ [http://www.britwres.com/news/186886074.shtml BritWres.com - British Wrestling News & Views ] ]

On April 25, 2007, Sabre Jr successfully defended his NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship against El Generico. [ [http://www.britwres.com/news/179598846.shtml BritWres.com - British Wrestling News & Views ] ]

1 Pro Wrestling

On August 26, 2008, Zack Sabre Jr made his long-awaited debut for 1 Pro Wrestling, at Relentless. He competed in a 4 way match against Joseph Hayes, El Ligero and The Juice, which was won by Joseph Hayes. At 1PW's 3rd Year Anniversary, Zack will face Chris Hero. [ [http://www.1pwonline.co.uk/news.php?id=63 1pwonline.co.uk - 1PW Promotions Ltd | News Headlines ] ]

3 Count Wrestling

On January 26, 2007, in Billingham, Zack made his debut for 3CW at their 'FREE IV ALL' event. He took part in their 30-man 'FREE IV ALL' battle royal, which included Jekkel, Exodus, Stevie Lynn, Pac, SUWA, Blake Norton, Doug Williams and many more. Darkside was the eventual winner of the contest. Zack returned to 3CW on May 18, 2007, in Billingham. White Tiger & The Last Ninja defeated The Kraze (Marky B Kraze & Busta Kraze) and T-Emo (Zack Sabre Jr & EdEn), in a single fall triangle tag team match. [ [http://www.wrestling101.com/101/newsitem/3924/ 3CW: "No Remorse 2007" Results (18/05/07) ] ]

AWA Superstars of Wrestling:UK

On February 11, 2006, Zack defeated rival Devilman. [ [http://www.thedevilman.co.uk/matches.html Web Page Under Construction ] ]

Celtic Wrestling

On November 4, 2006, Celtic Wrestling taped episodes eight and nine of "Chaos TV". On episode eight, Zack and "Flying" Mike Bird were the remaining men in a 6-man elimination match and went on to a time limit draw. Due to the previous draw, Zack and Mike Bird were pitted in a singles bout for Zack's NWA-UK Junior Heavyweight Championship on episode nine, where Zack retained the title.

Indypendence Day 2008

On September 27, 2008 Zack competed on the second night of a weekend celebrating independent wrestling at the Wulfrun Hall, in Wolverhampton. Zack particapted in a 4 way match agaisnt Davey Richards, Kenny Omega and Joel Redman. Richards submitted Sabre Jr with a Texas Cloverleaf after he reversed Zack's cross armbreaker submission. [ http://www.britwres.com/news/224680416.shtml ] Before the match Zack was presented with an award for Rising Star 2008, an award sponsered by ID2008 and the Wrestling Observer UK.

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On November 18, 2006 at the British Under 23's Championship, Zack teamed with his partner Jimmy Havoc, as they took on the team of Jexodus in a Triple X Wrestling guest match. Zack & Jimmy lost the bout, but gave a strong effort. It wasn't until April 13, 2007, when Zack returned to IPW:UK in Hayling Island. Zack lost to his current partner Paul Robinson. Just one day later on April 14, 2007, in Buckland, Zack Sabre Jr defeated Paul Robinson to gain his first victory in IPW:UK. [ [http://www.ipwuk.com/results/2007-04-13.php IPW:UK :: International Pro Wrestling :: Results ] ] [ [http://www.ipwuk.com/results/2007-04-14.php IPW:UK :: International Pro Wrestling :: Results ] ] Three months later, on July 27, 2007, in Sittingbourne, Zack lost to Mark Sloan. [ [http://www.ipwuk.com/results/2007-07-29.php IPW:UK :: International Pro Wrestling :: ] ] Zack would once again be in the ring with Mark Sloan and Paul Robinson on November 11, 2007, in Sittingbourne, in a four-way scramble match that also included Wade Fitzgerald. The experience paid off for Mark Sloan, who came out victorious. [ [http://www.ipwuk.com/results/2007-11-11.php IPW:UK :: International Pro Wrestling :: ] ] IPW:UK's second show of 2008 took place on January 27 and saw Sabre make his debut in Orpington, which is considered by many to be the home of IPW. Zack was featured on the "No Escape" afternoon show, where he managed to defeat Mark Sloan and Wade Fitzgerald in a triple threat match. [ [http://www.ipwuk.com/results/2008-01-27.php IPW:UK :: International Pro Wrestling :: ] ] IPW's annual "Battle Royale" took place on March 16, 2008. Zack drew number nine but was eventually eliminated by Martin Stone. [ [http://www.ipwuk.com/results/2008-03-16.php IPW:UK :: International Pro Wrestling :: ] ] Zack finally returned to Non-British-National-Championship-Tournament action in IPW:UK, where he teamed with fellow "Leader Of The New School" Marty Scurll. Zack and Marty took on "The Iron Lions", consisting of Andy "Boy" Simmonz & James Tighe, as part of IPW:UK's Fourth Year Anniversary Tour in Bromley on September 21, 2008. "The Iron Lions" were the eventual winners of the contest. [http://www.ipwuk.com/results/2008-09-21.php] IPW:UK held their next show in Wolverhampton on September 28, 2008, once again as part of their Fourth Year Anniversary Tour, which saw Zack and El Ligero have their first one-on-one meeting, in which El Ligero picked up the victory. [http://www.ipwuk.com/results/2008-09-28.php]

British National Championship

Though considered an underdog by many, Zack Sabre, Jr. has made it through to the final fourteen of the British National Championship Tournament, hosted by . In the first round of the tournament, Zack defeated "Hated Heroes" member, Aviv Maayan. In the second round of the tournament, Zack was pitted against All Star Wrestling regular, Mikey Whiplash. Zack managed to pick up the win over the more experienced Whiplash, thus scoring a place in the final fourteen. In the final fourteen Zack was scheduled to wrestle The Last Ninja of 3CW, however due to complications, Jules Lambrini took Ninja's place but was defeated by Sabre, Jr. In the quarter finals of the tournament, Zack defeated "The Wonderkid" Jonny Storm in order to score a place in the semi finals, where he will face Terry Frazier, one half of The Kartel. [ [http://www.ipwuk.com/events/bnc/participants.php IPW:UK :: International Pro Wrestling :: British National Championship ] ]

LDN Wrestling

On March 17, 2007, Zack made his debut for LDN Wrestling when he went up against Yorghos. The match was featured on LDN Capital T.V, shown on Sky Digital's . Zack has since returned to LDN, though the details are unknown. [ [http://www.ldnwrestling.com/site/pastresults.html LDNWrestling.com - The Capital of British Wrestling ] ]

NWA Ireland

On July 15, 2007, Zack competed on NWA Ireland's 4th Anniversary show at the Ballywaltrim Community Centre in Bray, County Wicklow. He defeated William Douglas Hawksworth in an Ireland Vs England Flag Match. [ [http://nwaireland.com/show_news.php?id=cf6c6fd59a01480b3e3716a1babdfd06 hip hop cheerleading music rap at nwaireland.com ] ] On December 13, 2007, Zack was defeated by Phil Boyd in a match for the NWA Ireland Heavyweight championship, which took place at the Ballywaltrim Community Centre in Bray, County Wicklow. [ [http://nwaireland.com/show_news.php?id=c20f0beb4a856d347f9ed08b96422ecd hip hop cheerleading music rap at nwaireland.com ] ]

NWA Wales

Sabre, Jr has made two appearances for NWA Wales, who worked in co-operation with NWA-UK Hammerlock for a short time. On November 24, 2006, in Newport, Zack defeated Jimmy Havoc to retain the NWA-UK Junior Heavyweight Championship. [ [http://www.nwaukhammerlockwrestling.co.uk/wales/bat1.htm NWA UK Wales ] ] Then on May 5, 2007, in Newport, Edd Ferris defeated Zack Sabre Jr. [ [http://www.nwaukhammerlockwrestling.co.uk/wales/bat2.htm NWA UK Wales ] ]

Pro Wrestling NOAH

On June 21, 2008, Zack took part in an exclusive British six-man tag team match, on the pre-show of Pro Wrestling NOAH's UK tour at the Coventry Skydome. The team of Hubba Bubba Lucha (El Ligero & Bubblegum) & Luke "Dragon" Phoenix defeated Sabre Jr, Dave Moralez & Mark Haskins. The following day on June 22, 2008, Zack Sabre Jr fought to a twenty-minute time limit draw, with the current holder of the GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship, Yoshinobu Kanemaru. [ [http://www.britwres.com/news/214451349.shtml BritWres.com - British Wrestling News & Views ] ]

Real Quality Wrestling

On August 18, 2006, Pro Wrestling NOAH's Go Shiozaki defeated Sabre, Jr. [ [http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/europe/2006.html Online World of Wrestling ] ]

SAS Wrestling

Zack debuted for SAS Wrestling on September 20, 2008, in Great Barr, Birmingham. Zack was defeated by "The Dragon" Luke Phoenix, in a bout that was surrounded by much hype, due to both wrestler's technical/strike based styles. [http://ukff.com/index.php?showtopic=107611&st=0] Zack's second appearance came only a few weeks later, taking place on October 5, 2008, in a match which pitted him against "The Human Hate Machine" Dave Moralez, who defeated Sabre in another well received, hard hitting bout [ http://ukff.com/index.php?showtopic=107848&st=15&start=15 ]

uper Wrestling Aliance

On July 7, 2007, Zack debuted in Spain for the Super Wrestling Alliance, as part of their King Of The Ring tournament. In the first round, Zack defeated Jack Fonso. In the semi final, Zack defeared Lee Flynn. In the final, Zack lost to fellow NWA representative Paul Tracey. [ [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=26&nr=341 CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database ] ]

Triple X Wrestling

Zack Sabre, Jr. was a large part of the now defunct Triple X Wrestling, where he teamed with fellow NWA-UK Hammerlock wrestler Jimmy Havoc and had numerous matches with Stiro, Jexodus, Ashton Smith, Chris Stone and many more. On May 21, 2006, at "Name: To Be Confirmed", Zack teamed with Jimmy Havoc, Andy Krae & Violet, as they defeated Jetta, Chris Stone, Danny Williams & Peter Jay. [ [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=6905 CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database ] ] It was on July 16,2006, at "Chop Him In The Face!!!", when Zack & Jimmy Havoc defeated Stiro & "Hardcore" Keith Myatt, which would only be the start of the Stiro/Sabre series. [ [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=7428 CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database ] ] The two men had their first singles bout on September 3, 2006, at "~", when Stiro defeated Zack in a qualifier for the British Under 23's Championship tournament, however only through help from Keith Myatt. [ [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=10869 CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database ] ] A rematch took place on October 29, 2006, at "Halloween Jimmy Havoc", when Zack defeated Stiro over two out of three falls. Zack was victorius at 2 falls to 1. [ [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=10871 CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database ] ] When Triple X returned on February 11, 2007, they presented "Chop Him In The Valentines!!!", where Zack defeated Ashton Smith. [ [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=10745 CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database ] ] Zack was back to tag team action on April 8, 2007, at "First Annual First Anniversary Show I", when him & Jimmy Havoc were defeated by Adam Shame & Falcon. [ [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=10746 CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database ] ] Zack & Jimmy Havoc teamed up again on June 3, 2007, at "One More Tam!", when they defeated Jexodus (Jekkel & Exodus). [ [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=11978 CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database ] ] Zack returned to singles competition on September 9, 2007, at "Jak'ed Up". Zack wrestled in a four-man elimination contest, featuring Chris Stone, Stiro and Ashton Smith. Chris Stone was the eventual winner of the contest, but lost in a singles match to Zack a month later, on October 7, 2007, at "X". [ [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=13688 CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database ] ] Triple X Wrestling's last official show was on December 2, 2007, entitled "Jak'ed Off...The Night The Road Was Crossed". Zack finished his Triple X run with a victory over The Damned Nation's Dragon Aisu. [ [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=15192 CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database ] ]

Westside Xtreme Wrestling

On December 10, 2006, Zack wrestled in the "European King Of The Death Matches Tournament" in Colchester. The tournament was in co-operation with X:Sports Wrestling. Zack got knocked out in the quarter final, in a "Tables, Ladders, Chairs and 10,000 Thumbtacks" match, against Stevie Douglas and Darkside. [ [http://www.smartmarkvideo.com/product.php?productid=1734&cat=93&page=2 Smart Mark Video :: Westside Xtreme Wrestling :: wXw DVD :: wXw DVD "Gorefest 2006" Dec. 10, 2006 - Colchester, England ] ] Zack then made his direct debut for WXW, on June 11, 2008. He fell short to Tommy End, but left a good impression amongst the German fans. [ [http://www.britwres.com/news/212167385.shtml BritWres.com - British Wrestling News & Views ] ] [ [http://www.wxw-wrestling.com/index2.php?content=next_events&id=108 wXw (Germany) - Westside Xtreme Wrestling ] ] Zack picked up his first set of victories in WXW on July 26, 2008, when he defeated both Coone and Rico Bushido via submission on the same night, as part of the tournament for the vacant WXW Lightweight Championship. [http://www.wxw-wrestling.com/index2.php?content=event_history&id=116] Zack's next match in the tournament was on August 16, 2008, against Swiss Money Holding's Marc Roudin, who managed to defeat Sabre. [http://www.wxw-wrestling.com/index2.php?content=event_history&id=117]

Chikara Pro Wrestling

Zack is scheduled to wrestle in Chikara's Tag World Grand Prix tournament, which will take place in Germany run alongside WXW. Zack will team with Tommy End to form the "Crimson City Saga".

Other promotions

Best Of British Wrestling
Independent Wrestling Federation
Live Entertainment Wrestling
Premier British Wrestling - Debuting October 11, 2008
Premier Promotions

In wrestling

*Finishing and signature moves.
**"Cross Armbreaker"
**"Sabre Driver"
**"Tiger Suplex"
**"Roaring Elbow" (Discus elbow smash)

*Partners/Stables.
**"Jimmy Havoc - Unnamed Team #47 (Triple X Wrestling)"
**"Marty Scurll, Paul Robinson & Nikko Brixton - The Leaders Of The New School ()"
**"EdEn - T-Emo (3 Count Wrestling)"
**"Tommy End - The Crimson City Saga (Westside Xtreme Wrestling)" [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=28&nr=1575]

*Theme music.
**"Teenage Kicks - The Undertones"
**"Atlantis to Interzone - The Klaxons"
**"Burning Heart - Survivor

*Wrestlers partially trained by Zack. [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=4505&view=career#menu]
**"DK Stevens"
**"Jamie Stirling"
**"Lightning Kid"
**"Jenny Sjodin"

Championships and accomplishments

*Indy awards, in association with The Wrestling Observer UK:*Rising star (2008)
*NWA-UK Hammerlock:*NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current):*Hardcore Lottery Tournament winner (2008) [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=26&nr=1009]

References

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/vagrant_smile Zack's Official MySpace]
* [http://www.ipwuk.com/roster/zack-sabre-jr.php Zack's IPW:UK profile]
* [http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=4505&worker=Zack+Sabre+Jr. Zack's CAGEMATCH profile]
* [http://www.celticwrestling.co.uk/roster_profiles.html#anchorsabre Zack's Celtic Wrestling profile]
* [http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/article1025361.ece "British grapplers to fight for NOAH."]