Lee Johnson (wrestler)

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Lee Johnson
Born (1997-12-13) December 13, 1997 (age 27)
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Spouse(s) Julia Hart (m. 2023)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Lee Johnson
Billed height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Billed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Billed fromGary, Indiana
Trained by AR Fox [1]
Q. T. Marshall [1]
DebutNovember 30, 2017

Lee Johnson (born December 13, 1997) is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and also performs for its sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). [2] Johnson is also known by his nickname "Big Shotty". [3]

Contents

Professional wrestling career

Early career (2017–2020)

Trained by AR Fox and Q. T. Marshall [1] Johnson made his professional wrestling debut on 2017, working at World Wrestling Alliance 4 (WWA4) in Georgia. [1] [2]

All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2020–present)

Johnson made his All Elite Wrestling (AEW) debut on the April 7, 2020, episode of AEW Dark in a losing effort against his trainer Q.T. Marshall. [4] Johnson subsequently joined his trainer's new stable The Factory alongside Cole Karter, Nick Comoroto, Aaron Solo, and QT Marshall. [5] [6] After the dissolution of The Factory, Lee Johnson began making appearances with the revived Ring of Honor. [7] At Supercard of Honor, he unsuccessfully challenged Kyle Fletcher for the ROH World Television Championship. In October 2024, Johnson formed a tag team with E. J. Nduka, known as "LEEJ". In December 2024 at Final Battle Zero Hour, LEEJ turned heel after by attacking Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) after losing to them in a tag match. [8]

Personal life

Johnson married fellow professional wrestler Julia Hart on October 13, 2023. [9]

Championships and accomplishments

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