Mike D Vecchio

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Mike D Vecchio
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Vecchio in November 2017
Born (1996-05-07) 7 May 1996 (age 28) [1]
Mons, Belgium
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)
  • Belgian War Machine
    Mickael D
    Mickey D
    Mike D
    Mike Vecchio
    Mikey D
    Mike D. Vecchio
Billed height180 cm (5 ft 11 in) [2]
Billed weight110 kg (243 lb) [2]
Trained byPat Derudder
Debut2013 [2]

Mike Derudder, better known by his ring name Mike D Vecchio, is a Belgian professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer and currently signed to Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw), where he is the current wXw European Champion. He is known for his tenures with various promotions from the European independent scene, and also makes appearances for All Japan Pro Wrestling. [3]

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Professional wrestling career

German Wrestling Federation (2020–present)

In the German Wrestling Federation, Derudder is a former GWF Berlin and World Champion, titles which he has won on one separate occasion each. [2]

Westside Xtreme Wrestling (2021–present)

Derudder made his debut in Westside Xtreme Wrestling at the wXw German Comic Con Limited Edition 2021 on September 11, where he teamed up with Ultima Sombra in a losing effort against Tristan Archer and Michael Knight. [4] During his time in the promotion, he chased for various of its championships. At wXw Drive Of Champions 2023 on June 17, he unsuccessfully challenged Shigehiro Irie for the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship. [5] In 2024, he took part in the inaugural tournament of the wXw European Championship, where he defeated Jacob Crane in the first round and Luke Jacobs in the semifinals, but lost to Aigle Blanc in the finals. [6] He eventually defeated Blanc to win the title on the second night of the 2024 of the WXw World Tag Team Festival. [7]

Derudder competed in several signature events of the promotion. In 2023's Shortcut to the Top, he competed in the traditional battle royal for the number one contendership at the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship, ultimately won by Maggot. [8] At the 2024 edition of Shortcut to the Top, Derudder teamed up with Nick Schreier to unsuccessfully challenge Dennis Dullnig and Hektor Invictus for the wXw World Tag Team Championship. At the same event, he also competed in the traditional battle royal, which was won by Peter Tihanyi. [9]

In the 16 Carat Gold Tournament, he made his first appearance at the 2023 edition, where he lost to Tristan Archer in the first round. [10] One year later at the 2024 edition, Derudder defeated Gringo Loco in the first round, then lost to Aigle Blanc in the quarterfinals. [11]

Progress Wrestling (2024–present)

Derudder made his debut in Progress Wrestling at the 2024 Super Strong Style 16 tournament, where he lost to Luke Jacobs in the first round. [12] On the second night of the event, he participated in a battle royal won by Gene Munny. [13] At Progress Chapter 169: The Devil On My Shoulder on July 28, 2024, he unsuccessfully challenged Axel Tischer for the Progress Atlas Championship. [14]

Revolution Pro Wrestling (2024–present)

Derudder often makes appearances in Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro). At RevPro Revolution Rumble 2024 on March 31, he competed in the traditional Revolution Rumble won by Luke Jacobs. [15]

Impact Wrestling (2023)

Derudder made a one-time appearance in Impact Wrestling as he competed at Turing Point on October 27, 2023, where he teamed up with Ryan Richards in a losing effort against Grado and Rhino. [16]

Championships and accomplishments

Other media

Derudder played Dracko in the 2024 martial arts film The Last Kumite directed by Ross W. Clarkson. [18]

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References

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