Lee Johnson (wrestler)

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Lee Johnson
Born (1997-12-13) December 13, 1997 (age 26)
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 currently 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]

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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 and 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 would subsequently join 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 would begin making appearances with the revived Ring of Honor. [7] At Supercard of Honor, he unsuccessfully challenged Kyle Fletcher for the ROH World Television Championship.

Personal life

Johnson is married to fellow AEW wrestler Julia Hart. [8] [ failed verification ]

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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