Preston Vance

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Preston Vance
Birth nameCody Vance [1]
Born (1992-01-15) January 15, 1992 (age 32) [2]
Clare, Michigan, U.S.
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) 10 [2]
Cody Vance [2]
Cody Vincent [2]
Preston Vance [2]
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm) [2]
Billed weight240 lb (109 kg) [2]
Trained by Monster Factory
DebutSeptember 26, 2015 [2]

Cody Vance (born January 15, 1992) better known by his ring name Preston Vance, is an American professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is a former member of The Dark Order and La Faccion Ingobernable. [1] [3] [4] [5] [6] He also performs in AEW's sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH).

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Professional wrestling career

Early career (2015–2020)

Vance debuted in professional wrestling in September 2015. He initially primarily wrestled for Monster Factory Pro Wrestling in Paulsboro, New Jersey. Beginning in 2016, he wrestled for various promotions on the independent circuit including Anarchy Wrestling, Georgia Premier Wrestling, New South Pro Wrestling, and Pro Wrestling Bushido.

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

Vance made his AEW debut on January 1, 2020 on AEW Dark teaming with Shawn Spears, in a loss to Austin and Billy Gunn. Later in the year he aligned himself with The Dark Order, under the direction of Brodie Lee. [7] [8] [9] [10] In late 2022, Vance turned heel and aligned himself with Rush and La Faccion Ingobernable. [11] [12] [13] On January 14, 2024, at Battle of the Belts IX he unsuccessfully wrestled Orange Cassidy in a bout for the AEW International Championship. [14] In September 2024, Vance quietly left La Faccion Igobernable and began wrestling on AEW's sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH) as a face. On the September 26, 2024 episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling , Vance unsuccessfully challenged Lee Moriarty for the ROH Pure Championship.

Personal life

Vance has Crohn's disease. [15]

Championships and accomplishments

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