Tyler Black

Infobox Wrestler
name=Colby Lopez
img_capt=
names=Tyler Black
Gixx
God
Taj the Destroyer
height= height|ft=6|in=1
weight= convert|210|lb|kg|abbr=on|lk=on
birth_date = birth date and age|1986|5|28
death_date =
birth_place = Buffalo, Iowa, United States
death_place =
resides=Buffalo, Iowa
billed=Buffalo, Iowa
Davenport, Iowa
trainer=Danny Daniels
debut= 2005
retired=
website= MySpace|t_black|Tyler Black|

Colby Lopez (born May 28, 1986 in Buffalo, Iowa), better known by his ring name Tyler Black, is an American professional wrestler who competes in North American independent promotions and has competed in Scott County Wrestling, IWA Mid South, the National Wrestling Alliance, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Wrestling Society X and Ring of Honor. In several promotions, Black is the tag team partner of Jimmy Jacobs, competing under the names Doin' It For Her (WSX) [ cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/wsx/cast_member/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=8459 |title=Wrestling Society X - D.I.F.H. |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher=MTV.com |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] , Kiss 2 Kill (PWG) and, along with Necro Butcher, Lacey, Allison Wonderland, Joey Matthews, Zach Gowen, and Rain , The Age of the Fall (ROH & FIP).

Career

Early career

Making his debut in the early 2000s, Black started out with Scott County Wrestling (further referred to in article as SCW), the federation in which he would hone his skills under the name Gixx. He also began wrestling for Ian Rotten's IWA Mid South and later entered the Ted Petty Invitational tournament defeating Vito Thomaselli before being eliminated by Matt Sydal in the quarter-finals in Hammond, Indiana on September 23, 2005. [ cite web |url=http://thecubsfan.com/guest/jgagne/20050923iwams.htm |title=IWA-MS TPI - 09/23/05 |accessdate= |author=Gagne, Joe |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=2005-09-23 |year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher=CubsFan.com |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] He would also win the SCW heavyweight title and would then spraypaint the belt black christening "The Black Era" in SCW and would also hold the IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight title as well.

He soon joined NWA Midwest winning the promotion's tag team titles with Marek Brave. The two would successfully defend the titles against Ryan Boz & Danny Daniels, Brett Wayne & Hype Gotti and Jayson Reign & Marco Cordova several times in early 2006. [ cite web |url=http://nwa-wildside.com/news/viewnews.cgi?category=all&id=1139923318 |title=NWA Wildside/Worldwide News: Tuesday February 14, 2006 |accessdate= |author=Behrens, Bill |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=2006-02-14 |year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher=NWA-Wildside.com |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] He also faced Eric Priest and A.J. Styles in singles matches.

Later that year, he briefly appeared in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and teamed with Jeff "hairy nipples" Luxon losing to LAX (Homicide and Hernandez) on Impact in October 2006. [ cite web |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/10/06/1963914.html |title=Impact: Bye, bye Eric |accessdate= |author=Sokol, Chris |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=2006-10-06 |year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher=SLAM! Sports |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ]

On May 25, while in a match with FIP Tag Team Champions The Briscoes in Melbourne, Florida, Brave would suffer a severe back injury that would sideline him for several weeks. Although agreeing to a later rematch, [ cite web |url=http://www.insidepulse.com/articles/69532/2007/08/09/fip-headlines.html |title=FIP Headlines: Briscoes vs. Black & Brave Rematch Signed |accessdate= |author=Glazer, Aaron |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=2007-08-09 |year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher=InsidePulse.com |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] During this time Black pursued a singles career competing in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla facing Joey Ryan on June 10 [ Pro Wrestling Guerrilla: Roger Dorn Night. Perf. Tyler Black. DVD. Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, 2007. ] and former mentor Danny Daniels at the supercard “Point of No Return ‘07” on June 16. [ cite web |url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2007/articles/1182008359.php |title=Saturday Indy Wrestling News - ChickFight, Power Trip Wrestling, AAW And Wild Card Pro |accessdate= |author=Farrell, Errol Leigh |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=2007-06-16 |year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher=LordsofPain.net |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ]

Ring of Honor

For months leading into the ROH return to Chicago there were cryptic messages on a blog of a stable entering ROH that was code named "Project 161". Jimmy Jacobs was one of the names mentioned who could be behind this along with Adam Pearce and a few other Chicago based ROH wrestlers. At one point, posts related to Project 161 flooded the ROH Message Board, but ROH Booker Gabe Sapolsky has claimed these were actually fans doing.

After making a successful return to ROH, Jimmy Jacobs, the returning Necro Butcher and the debuting Tyler Black violently attacked the Briscoe Brothers right after their ladder match against Kevin Steen and El Generico at "Man Up". This meant Jimmy Jacobs was indeed behind Project 161. The day after their debut, their website revealed that all the blog entries had been written by Tyler Black.In an interview with a German website Jacobs reveals, there will be more people involved, as this is not a four person wrestling stable. Jay Briscoe was hung upside from the rigging that was used to hoist the titles from the ladder match. This was a disgusting scene as the blood of Jay Briscoe dripped onto Jimmy Jacobs as he announced the beginning of the Age of the Fall. Later on in the event Tyler Black and Jack Evans faced off in a dark match until both Jimmy Jacobs and Necro Butcher got involved. The Irish Airborne entered the ring to save Jack Evans which lead to a six-man tag between Project 161 and the make shift six-man team of Jack Evans and the Irish Airborne. The match battled to a no-contest as Necro Butcher punched out the referee during the middle of the match.

The angle was so controversial that ROH decided to remove the footage from the pay-per view that was being taped at the event. However, the footage was also heavily requested by ROH fans, so it was shown on the ROH Videowire for the week of September 15. [ cite web |url=http://www.thedailysuplex.com/index.html?nid=709 |title=ROH Pulls Angle From Third PPV |accessdate= |author=Thomas, Brian |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=2004-09-17 |year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher=TheDailySuplex.com |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ]

Teaming with Jimmy Jacobs and Necro Butcher against The Vulture Squad (Jack Evans & Ruckus) in several handicap matches during early October, [ cite web |url=http://www.angrymarks.com/news/View.php?ArticleID=2049 |title=09/22/07: Dr. Keith Report (Upcoming Shows) |accessdate= |author=Lipinski, Keith |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=2007-09-22 |year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher=AngryMarks.com |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] he team with The Age of the Fall to against Jack Evans, Ruckus and Jigsaw in a 6-man tag team match the following month at Glory by Honor VI Night 1 on November 1, 2007. The following night, Black would defeat Alex "Sugerfoot" Payne however he was attacked by The Briscoes following the match. [ cite web |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1194205692.shtml |title=Pro's from the Palace (#213) - Results & more: ROH Glory By Honor VI N2 |accessdate= |author=Siciliano, Mike |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=2007-11-04 |year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher=WrestleView.com |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] He would appear with The Age of the Fall in their match against The Briscoes during the main event. [ cite web |url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/62641/411-ROH-Roundtable-Preview:-Philadelphia-&-New-York---Glory-By-Honor-VI---11-2-&-11-3.htm |title=411 ROH Roundtable Preview: Philadelphia & New York - Glory By Honor VI - 11/2 & 11/3 |accessdate= |author=Berman, Samuel |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=2007-11-02 |year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher=411media.com |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ]

At "Final Battle 2007", Black and Jacobs defeated the Briscoes to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship. At Breakout, Black put in a strong showing against Bryan Danielson. They would lose the titles one month later on January 26 to Davey Richards and Rocky Romero of the No Remorse Corps when competing in an Ultimate Endurance match also involving Brent Albright and BJ Whitmer of The Hangmen 3, and Austin Aries and Bryan Danielson.

At Take No Prisoners, ROH sixth pay-per-view, Black earned the opportunity to challenge Nigel McGuinness for the ROH World Heavyweight Championship in a losing effort. At "Southern Navigation", Black's rivalry with Bryan Danielson continued as Black suffered another loss.

At "Up For Grabs", Black & Jacobs won an eight-team tournament to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship for a second time.

In wrestling

Finishing and signature moves:*"God's Last Gift" / "Small Package Driver" (Leg hook DDT followed into a small package):*"Paroxysm" (Twisting inverted brainbuster or a twisting lifting reverse DDT):*Corkscrew 450° splash:*Spinning fireman's carry facebuster:*Springboard clothesline:* Enzuigiri:*Standing shooting star press:*Lifting reverse STO:*Running powerbomb:*Dropsault:*Big boot

*With Jimmy Jacobs:*Doomsday Rana:*Powerbomb / "Contra Code" combination:*Backbreaker rack by Black followed by a senton by Jacobs

*Managers:*Lacey:*Rain:*Allison Wonderland

*Theme music:*"The End of Heartache" by Killswitch Engage:*"Fixation on the Darkness" by Killswitch Engage:*"American Love" by Haste the Day:*"The Haunted" by Walls of Jericho

Championships and accomplishments

*All-American Wrestling
**AAW Heavyweight Championship (2 times, current)cite web|url=http://www.titlehistories.com/All_American_Wrestling.htm | title=All American Wrestling Title Histories| accessdate=2008-07-11|publisher=titlehistories.com]
**AAW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Marek Brave

*NWA Midwest
**NWA Midwest Tag Team Championship (1 time)– with Marek Brave

*Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South
**IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

*Pro Wrestling Guerrilla:*PWG World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jimmy Jacobs

*Ring of Honor
**ROH World Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Jimmy Jacobs

*Scott County Wrestling
**SCW Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
**SCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Shane Hollister

References

* [http://thewrestlingvoice.com/interviews/headlines/210022552.shtml Tyler Black discusses his career with The Wrestling Voice]
* [http://www.genickbruch.com/dandy/exklusiv.php?&interview=261 Tyler Black speaks about Project 161/Age of the Fall (German)]
* [http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/t/tyler-black.html Profile at Online World of Wrestling]
* [http://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=interviews&art=1&jahr=2007&interview=1 Tyler Black about WSX(German)]

External links

* [http://grapplelist.b1.jcink.com/index.php?act=ST&f=7&t=40 Grapple List: Tyler Black Profile]
* [http://www.ageofthefall.com Age of the Fall.com]