Blackpool combat club members are Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli. Moxley and Danielson formed the stable on March 6, 2022.
BCC is a professional wrestling stable in the UK that has been recently creating headlines with its highly trained and committed members.
The club has been building a reputation for itself in the world thanks to the outstanding performances of its competitors inside the ring.
William Regal, Bryan Danielson, and Jon Moxley were the original members while Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli eventually joined.
On the episode of AEW Dynamite which aired on February 2, 2022, Danielson offered Moxley to team up with them. Moxley agreed only after they had a match.
William Regal then made a surprise entry where he not only break up the fight but also forced them to shake hands and it all started from there.
AEW Blackpool Combat Club Members
Jon Moxley | 6 March 2022 |
Bryan Danielson | 6 March 2022 |
Wheeler Yuta | 8 April 2022 |
Claudio Castagnoli | 26 June 2022 |
Jon Moxley Aka Dean Ambrose
Jon Moxley is a former WWE superstar currently signed to All Elite Wrestling. He previously performed under the ring name Dean Ambrose.
The 6 feet 2 inches tall wrestler won his first WWE championship defeating Kofi Kingston at Extreme Rules on May 19, 2013.
Jon fought in a number of independent companies' promotions, including Full Impact Pro, Westside Xtreme Wrestling, and Heartland Wrestling Association (HWA).
After his contract with WWE expired in April 2019, the prominent American wrestler quit the company and made his AEW debut as Jon Moxley.
He became the first person to hold both the AEW and NJPW trophies and also he has held 12 titles altogether between WWE, AEW, and NJPW.
Moxley won the vacant title at Dynamite: Grand Slam by defeating Bryan Danielson as the AEW World Champion. Moreover, he recently beat Nelson Erazo to maintain his GCW World Championship on The Wrld on GCW event.
Besides his wrestling career, Jon also made his acting debut as investigator John Shaw in the WWE-produced action movie 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown (2015).
Bryan Danielson
Bryan Danielson is a vital member of the Blackpool Combat Club in All Elite Wrestling. He made his AEW debut on 5 September 2021.
Danielson is widely known for his time in the WWE, where he competed from 2009 until 2021 under the ring name Daniel Bryan.
He started competing in independent matches in the professional wrestling industry in 1999 and committed to an 18-month deal with the World Wrestling Federation in 2000.
He also won multiple championships on the independent circuit, including two PWG World Championships, a single FIP Heavyweight Championship, and a pair of wXw World Heavyweight Championships.
Danielson ended his career as a wrestler in 2016 after suffering damage from multiple head injuries that caused seizures and a brain lesion.
After that, he began working for WWE in a non-wrestling capacity as SmackDown's on-screen general manager. Brya worked in the position until 2018. Although he was offered an extension by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, Daniel Bryan surprisingly declined it.
He then got medical authorization to resume in-ring competition. Danielson joined AEW after his WWE contract expired in May 2021. The veteran wrestler instantly made his mark with the triumph of the 2021 AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament.
Danielson lost his first match in the AEW when he fought with Adam Page for the World Championship on the Dynamite edition on January 5, 2022.
Wheeler Yuta
Wheeler Yuta is a Philadephia-born wrestler currently signed with All Elite Wrestling. Wheeler joined Blackpool Combat on April 8, 2022.
He made his professional wrestling career in 2014 with Combat Zone Wrestling. Yuta made his Ring of Honor debut in the ROH Pure Tournament's opening round where he lost to Jonathan Greshman.
Wheeler debuted for All Elite Wrestling on June 29, 2021, at the episode of Dark: Elevation against Karl Anderson. In the Dynamite episode from 30 March 2022, he received encouragement to join Blackpool Combat Club after Bryan Danielson defeated him.
Yuta joined BCC after being welcomed by the organization's member William Regal on the Rampage show where he lost to Jon Moxley.
He made his wrestling debut in April 2021 with NJPW Strong, the organization's American subsidiary. Also, Wheeler made his professional wrestling debut for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) at the Battle of Los Angeles in January 2022.
On March 8, 2023 episode, Dynamite Moxley and Castagnoli defeated Hangman Page leading Yuta to turn heel for the first time in his AEW career.
Claudio Castagnoli
Claudio Castagnoli is a 42-year-old Swiss wrestler currently signed with AEW. Castagnoli is the latest entrant of the Blackpool Combat Club.
He earned a great reputation during his tenure in WWE from 2011 to 2022 under the ring names Antonio Cesaro and Cesaro.
Claudio currently holds the title of ROH World Champion and also performs for the Ring of Honor. He started a professional wrestling career on the European independent wrestling scene in 2000.
Castagnoli made his AEW debut in 2022 defeating Sabre and displaying himself to be the newest member of the famous BCC stable.
On March 8, 2023, during the Dynamite episode, after Castagnoli, Moxley, and Yuta defeated the Dark Order's John Silver and Alex Reynolds, Hangman Page was defeated indicating Caludio's first heel turn since leaving the WWE in 2021 after his AEW career.
The 232 lb wrestler successfully defended the title against Konosuke Takeshita at AEW's Battle of the Belts III event in front of a full audience.
Castagnoli's career as ROH World Champion came to an end in 2022 at AEW Grand Slam when he was defeated by Jericho. However, he successfully defended the ROH World Championship during ROH Final Battle on December 10, 2022.
Other Wrestlers Who Could Join Blackpool Combat Club
The Blackpool Combat Club has gained popularity in AEW with the faction of prominent wrestlers like Moxley, Danielson and others.
There are other numerous wrestlers who could work well and join the Blackpool combat club. Some of them are listed below:
- Jamie Hayter
- Brian Pillman Jr
- Lee Moriarty
- Jordynne Grace
- Kip Sabian
- Daniel Garcia
Jamie is the current AEW Women's World Champion. The 5 feet 8 inches tall diva mostly participated in foreign countries before joining AEW. She was ranked number 6 in the top 10 wrestlers of 2022 by Sports Illustrated.
Pillman Jr. is an American professional wrestler in AEW trained by Lance Storm and Rogers. The 29-year-old Brian is also eminent for his time in Major League Wrestling.
Moriarty made his professional debut in 2015. His All Elite Wrestling (AEW) debut match was set for a recorded episode of AEW Dark in August 2021. Lee is currently a member of the stable the Firm.
Jordynne Grace is a Texas-born wrestler currently signed to Impact Wrestling. She is also acclaimed for her roles in Pro-Wrestling: EVE, Beyond Wrestling, Progress Wrestling, and Shine Wrestling.
Kip Sabian is an English wrestler who signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019. He made his AEW debut with a triumph over Sammy Guevara at Double or Nothing.