Chuck Taylor (wrestler)

Chuck Taylor
Taylor in 2018
Birth nameDustin Lee Howard
Born (1986-04-22) April 22, 1986 (age 38)[1]
Murray, Kentucky, U.S.[2]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Benny Figg[3]
Bugg Nevans[4]
Chuckie T.[5]
Charles Taylor[6]
Chuck Taylor[7]
Dustin[8][9]
Howie Dewitt[4]
Karate Durling[10]
Mr. Azerbaijan[7]
Rick Beanbag[4]
Rich Mahogany[11]
Scoot Tatum[4]
Stewie Scrivens[4]
Touch Phillips[4]
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[12]
Billed weight210 lb (95 kg)[12]
Billed fromMurray, Kentucky[12]
Raccoon City[1]
Trained byBrandon Walker[2]
Debut2002[13]

Dustin Lee Howard (born April 22, 1986), better known by the ring name Chuck Taylor,[6] is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) where he also works as a coach. He is currently on hiatus due to an ankle injury.[14] Known as "The Kentucky Gentleman" and "Sexy Chuckie T", he was a member of the Best Friends stable alongside original tag team partner Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy, Kris Statlander, and Danhausen. Howard has wrestled on the independent circuit since 2002, most notably appearing for Chikara, where he held the Campeonatos de Parejas twice, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), where he is a former two-time PWG World Champion. He is also known for his work in larger national and international promotions like Ring of Honor (ROH) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).

  1. ^ a b "Chikara Fans profile". Chikara Fans. Archived from the original on January 3, 2010. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Evolve profile". Evolve. Archived from the original on July 10, 2011. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  3. ^ "CHIKARA UK TOUR NIGHT 2 (21/5/16) Wolverhampton, England Review". The Indy Corner. May 22, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Stewie Scrivens". Chikara. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  5. ^ "The Best Friends take on Coast 2 Coast at Queen City Excellence". Ring of Honor. July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  6. ^ a b "AEW Dynamite Results: Leyla Hirsch vs. Penelope Ford". The Overtimer. January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Chuck Taylor". Cagematch. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  8. ^ Cite error: The named reference Evolve64 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  9. ^ "An indie wrestling icon says goodbye". WWE.
  10. ^ "CHIKARA UK Tour Night 3 (22/5/16) Bush Hall, London". The Indy Corner. May 23, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  11. ^ "5/28 Chikara in Manchester, U.K. – Quackenbush vs. Kidd main event, Kimber Lee, Gulak & Chuck Taylor, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. May 28, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
  12. ^ a b c "Chuck Taylor". Chikara. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  13. ^ "Dragon Gate USA profile". Dragon Gate USA. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  14. ^ "Chuck Taylor Close Up w/ Renee Paquette". YouTube. All Elite Wrestling. June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.