Kip Sabian

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Kip Sabian
Birth nameSimon James Kippen
Born (1992-05-19) 19 May 1992 (age 32)
Great Yarmouth, England
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2021)​
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Kip Sabian
Kip Sabin
Billed height5 ft 11 in (180 cm) [1]
Billed weight183 lb (83 kg) [1]
Billed from Gorleston, Norfolk, England [1]
Great Yarmouth, England [2]
Trained by World Association of Wrestling
Debut31 October 2010 [3]

Simon James Kippen (born 19 May 1992), better known by the ring name Kip Sabian, [1] is an English professional wrestler. He is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

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Early life

Simon James Kippen [4] was born in Great Yarmouth [5] on 19 May 1992. [6] Before entering the formal world of professional wrestling, Kippen engaged in backyard wrestling alongside friend and future peer Will Ospreay. [7]

Professional wrestling career

Early career

Sabian began his career with the World Association of Wrestling after graduating from the promotion's wrestling school. [5] He competed throughout England and Europe, capturing various titles including the IPW:UK World Championship and World Of Sport Wrestling Tag Team Championship. In 2018, he debuted for Ring of Honor. [8] He also had a tag-team "Super Brotheys" with Pakistani wrestler Amir Jordan.

All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)

In February 2019, Sabian signed with All Elite Wrestling. Sabian made his AEW debut at Double or Nothing where he defeated Sammy Guevara in AEW's first ever singles match. [9]

In late December, Sabian established himself as a heel after calling out members of The Elite, facing off against Kenny Omega on 10 December 2019 episode of Dark and Cody on 30 January 2020 episode of Dynamite , losing both matches. [10] [11] Sabian would also start to be managed by his real-life girlfriend Penelope Ford as he began feuding with Joey Janela, defeating him on 5 February episode of Dynamite but lost a falls count anywhere match on 25 February episode of Dark. [12] [13]

On 15 April episode of Dynamite, Sabian began teaming with Jimmy Havoc after Havoc delivered a DDT to Orange Cassidy on the floor during his match against Chuck Taylor. [14] The following week, Sabian took part in a tournament to crown the inaugural AEW TNT Champion, losing to Dustin Rhodes in the first round. [15] Sabian and Havoc made their tag team debut losing to Best Friends in a no disqualification, no count-out tag team match on 29 April episode of Dynamite. [16] They would subsequently call themselves The Superbad Squad. They defeated SoCal Uncensored's Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky in a number one contender's match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship on 27 May episode of Dynamite. [17] They faced the champions Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page on the following week's Dynamite for the titles in a losing effort. [18] Sabian and Havoc's team ended when Havoc was released by AEW on 13 August. [19]

At All Out, Sabian announced that he and Ford were getting married while also teasing that he will reveal who his best man is for the wedding on the following Dynamite. [20] On 9 September 2020 episode of Dynamite, Miro was revealed to be the best man for Sabian and Ford's wedding. [21] In October, Sabian and Miro began feuding with Best Friends after Trent accidentally destroyed the arcade game that Miro had purchased for Sabian as a wedding gift. [22] This culminated in an Arcade Anarchy match on 31 March 2021 episode of Dynamite, where they were defeated. [23] On the 28 April episode of Dynamite, Miro turned on Sabian by attacking him backstage, thus ending their partnership. [24] On 17 May, Sabian underwent shoulder surgery thus rendering him out of action for several months. [25]

On 24 August 2022, Sabian made his return on Dynamite and attacked AEW All-Atlantic Champion Pac during the main event. [26] At All Out's Zero Hour pre-show on 4 September, Sabian fought Pac for the title in a losing effort. [27] On the 7 December episode of Dynamite, Sabian competed in the Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale, being eliminated first by Dustin Rhodes. [28] He began a feud with Orange Cassidy over the All-Atlantic Championship, sending Trent Seven in a failed attempt on 9 December episode of Rampage . [29] On 6 January 2023 at Battle of the Belts V, Sabian failed to win the title from Cassidy. [30] At Double or Nothing on 28 May, Sabian competed in the Blackjack Battle Royal for Cassidy's now renamed AEW International Championship, being eliminated by Chuck Taylor. [31] At Worlds End's Zero Hour pre-show on 30 December, Sabian competed in a 20-man battle royale to become number one contender to the TNT Championship, being eliminated by Bryan Keith. [32]

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Years active2020–present
GenreGaming
Followers10.6 thousand
(9 September 2020)

Kippen is also a background character in the film Fighting With My Family, seen during multiple scenes at the WWE Performance Center.

Personal life

In April 2020, Kippen got engaged to fellow professional wrestler Olivia Hasler better known by fans as Penelope Ford. [33] On 23 December 2020 episode of AEW Dynamite: Holiday Bash, the couple announced that they would have a beach wedding on 3 February 2021 episode of AEW Dynamite: Beach Break. [34] Kippen and Hasler married on 3 February 2021. [35] [36]

On 20 December 2022, Kippen disclosed having ADHD, and also stated "Many years of finding coping mechanisms that work for my brain. I try to see it more as a super power with its hardships to be honest." [37] [38]

Championships and accomplishments

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