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Chris Spradlin

Chris Spradlin

Acting

Biography

Chris Spradlin, better known by his ring name Chris Hero, is an American professional wrestler and trainer. As of July 2023, he is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a producer. Hero has worked for a number of independent wrestling promotions, including Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), Ring of Honor (ROH), Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South, Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) and Chikara, as well as Pro Wrestling Noah in Japan. Hero has had two stints in WWE, both as part of their development territory NXT, under the ring name Kassius Ohno. His second tenure with the company saw him work as a "player-coach" for the trainees in NXT and NXT UK.

Known For

WWE NXT
6.7

Wrestlers will portray heroes or villains as they follow a series of events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.

WWE NXT

2010
Ring of Honor Wrestling
6.4

Ring of Honor Wrestling is a professional wrestling television series produced by Ring of Honor. The series features the professional wrestlers of Ring of Honor competing in matches, along with interviews from the wrestlers. Combined, these elements create and further the storylines of ROH. The pilot episode was taped on February 28, 2009, and aired on March 21, 2009. The show aired weekly on HDNet in the United States. On February 11, 2010 it was announced that Ring of Honor Wrestling would be airing in Italy on Dahlia TV. The show was voted as the Best Weekly Television Show in the 2010 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards. The series' 100th and final HDNet episode aired on April 4, 2011. The series returned on the stations of Sinclair Broadcast Group' on September 24, 2011.

Ring of Honor Wrestling

2009
ROH: Unified
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ROH Unified was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on August 12, 2006 in Liverpool, England. The shows main event featured ROH World Champion Bryan Danielson and ROH Pure Champion Nigel McGuinness competing in a title unification match.

ROH: Unified

2006
ROH: Driven
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Driven 2007 was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on June 23, 2007 at the Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago, Illinois. ROH's second pay-per-view, it first aired on September 21, 2007.

ROH: Driven

2007
PWG: Bowie
7.0

"The Party Peacock" Dalton Castle vs. "The Kentucky Gentleman" Chuck Taylor / Chris Hero vs. Trent? / "Callihan Death Machine" Sami Callihan vs. Jack Evans / Adam Cole vs. Andrew Everett / Trevor Lee vs. Zack Sabre, Jr. / "Speedball" Mike Bailey vs. Evil Uno / Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title Match: Roderick Strong (Champion) vs. Drew Galloway (Challenger)

PWG: Bowie

2016
Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson
10.0

Widely regarded as the best wrestler in the world today, Bryan Danielson is a master of his craft. His rise to the top of the independent wrestling scene didn't happen overnight, and this set chronicles his journey to become the Best in the World.

Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson

2013
ROH: Creating Excellence
10.0

For over 12 years Ring of Honor has been the company where wrestlers come to become great. With a constant roster full of the best wrestlers on the planet, ROH truly creates excellence.

ROH: Creating Excellence

2014
ROH: 8th Anniversary
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The 8th Anniversary Show was a professional wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on February 13, 2010 at the Manhattan Center in New York City, New York. The show featured Tyler Black in his final opportunity to challenge Austin Aries for the ROH World Championship, as well as the return of ROH "founding father" Brian "Spanky" Kendrick after a four-year absence.

ROH: 8th Anniversary

2010
NXT's Greatest Matches Vol. 1
6.0

NXT has become the incubation of innovation, jumpstarting the careers of future WWE Superstars and Divas. This DVD highlights the very best of NXT and features early matches from Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Rusev, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens and more! Witness the now, the evolution, and revolution of NXT.

NXT's Greatest Matches Vol. 1

2016
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No Holds Barred Match - The Final Showdown - Non-Title EVOLVE & DGUSA Champion Timothy Thatcher vs. Biff Busick / Battle Of The Best Chris Hero vs. Zack Sabre Jr. / Tag Team Attraction Drew Gulak & Tracy Williams vs. Mike Bailey & Rey Horus / Former Partners Collide Trent Baretta vs. Caleb Konley w/ So Cal Val / Special Challenge Match Johnny Gargano vs. Rich Swann w/ Ethan Page / Ethan Page w/ Rich Swann vs. Anthony Nese w/ So Cal Val

EVOLVE 48

2015
PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles
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2011 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 1. Chris Hero vs. Willie Mack 2011 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 2. Dave "Fit" Finlay vs. "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen 2011 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 3. Claudio Castagnoli vs. El Generico 2011 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 4. Eddie Edwards vs. Roderick Strong Number One Contenders Tag Team Match 5. The Dynasty (Joey Ryan & Scorpio Sky) vs. RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime & Johnny Yuma) 2011 Battle of Los Angeles Semi-Final Round Match 6. El Generico vs. Willie Mack 2011 Battle of Los Angeles Semi-Final Round Match 7. Eddie Edwards vs. Kevin Steen Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship Title Match 8. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) - Champions vs. Kings of Wrestling (Claudio Castagnoli & Chris Hero) - Challengers 2011 Battle of Los Angeles Final Round Match 9. El Generico vs. Kevin Steen

PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles

2011
Bryan Danielson: The Final Countdown
10.0

From the day ROH opened its doors Bryan Danielson stood as one of the elite and over the seven years that followed, he established a legacy that endures to this day. So it was upon returning to the fold shortly after his epic World Title run came to a close that Danielson engaged in memorable bouts with men like Tyler Black, Claudio Castagnoli, Jerry Lynn, and then came the Final Countdown Tour...

Bryan Danielson: The Final Countdown

2013
PWG: Passive Hostility
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1. Ronin vs. Matt Sydal 2. Davey Richards vs. Rocky "Azúcar" Romero 3. "The Future" Frankie Kazarian & Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) vs. The Dynasty ("Photogenic" Chris Bosh, "The Professional" Scott Lost, & Scorpio Sky) 4. "Double C" Claudio Castagnoli vs. Chris Hero 5. Disco Machine vs. Bino Gambino Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title 3-Way Match 6. Joey Ryan (c) vs. Human Tornado vs. "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship Title Match 7. B-Boy & Super Dragon (c) vs. Cape Fear (El Generico & Quicksilver)

PWG: Passive Hostility

2006
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EVOLVE Tag Team Championship Match: Drew Galloway & Johnny Gargano defend against Team Tremendous of Dan Barry & Bill Carr / EVOLVE Championship Match (If Thatcher Retains At EVOLVE 56): Timothy Thatcher defends vs. Caleb Konley of The Premier Athlete Brand w/ Andrea / EVOLVE Championship Match (If Riddle Wins The Championship At EVOLVE 56): Matt Riddle of Catch Point defends vs. Chris Hero / Best In The World Challenge Series - The Technician: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Drew Gulak / Grudge Match: Sami Callihan vs. Tracy Williams / EVOLVE 43 Rematch: TJ Perkins vs. Tommaso Ciampa / Special Challenge Match: Ethan Page vs. Fred Yehi

EVOLVE 57

2016
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The 2004 Ted Petty Invitational tournament was held on September 17–18, 2004 from the Lincoln Center in Highland, Indiana. Among the participants were Styles, Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe, Chris Hero, Mike Quackenbush, CM Punk, Claudio Castagnoli, A J Styles, Nigel McGuiness and Matt Sydal.

IWA Mid-South Ted Petty Invitational 2004 - Night 1

2004
EVOLVE 43
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DGUSA Open The Freedom Gate Championship Match Drew Galloway defends vs. Biff Busick / DGUSA Open The United Gate Championship Match RONIN of Johnny Gargano & Rich Swann defend vs. Drew Gulak & Tracy Williams / Special Attraction Match Davey Richards vs. Caleb Konley w/ So Cal Val / Veteran vs. New Talent Match #1 Chris Hero vs. Trevor Lee / Veteran vs. New Talent Match #2 TJ Perkins vs. Mike Bailey /Veteran vs. New Talent Match #3 Anthony Nese w/ So Cal Val vs. Rey Horus

EVOLVE 43

2015
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Main Event #1 - The Rivalry Continues: Chris Hero vs. Zack Sabre Jr. / Main Event #2 - EVOLVE Tag Team Championship Match: Drew Gulak & Tracy Williams defend vs. TJ Perkins & Fred Yehi / Grudge Match: Drew Galloway vs. Ethan Page / Special Attraction Match: Johnny Gargano vs. Marty Scurll / Special Challenge Match #1: Lio Rush vs. Caleb Konley / Special Challenge Match #2: Matt Riddle vs. Anthony Nese / Tag Team Attraction: The Bravado Brothers vs. The Devastation Corporation

EVOLVE 60

2016
PWG: EIGHT
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Singles Match 1. "The Man That Gravity Forgot" PAC vs. "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen Singles Match 2. Brandon Gatson vs. Brian Cage-Taylor Tag Team Match 3. El Generico & Ricochet) vs. Alex Shelley & Roderick Strong Singles Match 4. "Pretty" Peter Avalon vs. Ryan Taylor Tag Team Match 5. The Dynasty (Joey Ryan & Scorpio Sky) vs. RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime & Johnny Yuma) Non-Title Tag Team Grudge Match 6. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. CIMA & Kevin Steen Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title Match 7. Claudio Castagnoli - Champion vs. Chris Hero - Challenger Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title Match 8. Claudio Castagnoli - Champion vs. Kevin Steen - Challenger

PWG: EIGHT

2011
PWG: All Star Weekend 7 - Night One
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1. Hook Bomberry & TJ Perkins vs. Mark Davis & Ash Riot / 2. Vin Gerard vs. Jimmy Jacobs / 3. Alex Koslov vs. Rocky "Azúcar" Romero / 4. The Dynasty (Scott Lost & Joey Ryan) vs. Los Luchas (Phoenix Star & Zokre) / 5. Tyler Black vs. Roderick Strong / 6. Candice LeRae vs. Chuck Taylor / International 6-MEN SCRAMBLE 7. El Generico, Kevin Steen, & Susumu Yokosuka vs. PAC & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) / Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Four-Way Match 8. Chris Hero (c - with Candice LeRae) vs. Eddie Kingston vs. Low Ki vs. Necro Butcher

PWG: All Star Weekend 7 - Night One

2008
PWG: Kurt Russellreunion 2 - The Reunioning
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Eight Person Tag Team Match 1. "Pretty" Peter Avalon, Caleb Konley, "Manscout" Jake Manning, & ODB vs. Cedric Alexander, Brandon Gatson, Candice LeRae, & Willie Mack Singles Match 2. Mr. Águila vs. Rey Bucanero Singles Match 3. "Supernatural" Shane Helms vs. "Hollywood Submission Machine" Joey Ryan Singles Match 4. Low Ki vs. Davey Richards Jake "The Snake" Roberts Retirement Match 5. Sinn Bodhi vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts Legends Wrestleroyal Battle Royale Singles Match 7. Chris Hero vs. "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen DDT4 Entry Four-Way Tag Team Match 8. The Cutler Brothers (Brandon & Dustin Cutler) vs. Fightin' Taylor Boys (Brian Cage-Taylor & Ryan Taylor) vs. RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime & Johnny Yuma) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title Match 9. Claudio Castagnoli (Champion) vs. El Generico (Challenger)

PWG: Kurt Russellreunion 2 - The Reunioning

2011