The British Lion’s
Are Ready To Roar
[Alan Wojcik interviews
The British Lion’s]
[ Pro Wrestling Digest Hunk of the Day ]
Title History
- British Light Heavyweight title defeating Taylor Phoenix;
- Midlands Wrestling Tag Team titles w/Tommy Taylor defeating Will Assault & Big Bad Albert (December 6, 2006);
- UCW World Tag Team titles w/Tommy Taylor defeating The Heartbreak Express (August 22, 2008);
- PWF (Pro Wrestling Fusion) Tag Team titles w/The Shiek (as the iAssasins) defeating Kory Chavis & Nick Primo (May 16, 2009);
- FIP (Full Impact Pro) Tag Team titles w/Tommy Taylor defeating Roderick Strong & Erick Stevens in a Cage (October 3, 2009);
Career Highlights
British Wrestling:
- Summer 2003: Christopher Gray debuted vs Sean “The Sniper” Only at the age of 15 in Bridlington, England..
- May 2002 Chris Gray joined Sir Jeff Kayes Wrestling School Based In Leeds England..
- It was there that he met best friend, opponent & tag team partner, Tommy Taylor..
- 2003-2006: Competed in 45-60 minute matches against top rival Tommy Taylor more than 500 times across Europe
- Summer 2004-06: Chris Gray toured throughout the UK for Colin Deaton’s World of Sport; 10 shows a week, 8 weeks in a row..
- ~~~Competed with fellow wrestlers: Tommy Taylor, Brandon T, Scott Forbes, Will Assault, Andi Rush and Texas Joe Savoldi
- Summer 2004: Chris Gray tagged with friend and long time opponent Tommy Taylor for the first time as “The Renegades”..
- November 15, 2005–WWE RAW Taping: Snitsky & Tomko defeated Chris Gray & Brandon T in a dark match in Sheffield England..
- November 16, 2005–WWE SD! Taping: Kid Kash defeated Chris Gray in a dark match at Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield, England..
WWE – Florida Championship Wrestling:
- Chris Gray was featured in a Fighting Spirit magazine article – issue 017 released 2007..
- April 2007: Christopher Gray signed World Wrestling Entertainment developmental contract..
- April 27, 2007 – SmackDown! (England): Montel Vontavious Porter defeated “Scottish champion” Hamlet McBeth (Chris Gray)..
- September 15, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: “The Professional” Mike Mondo defeated Chris Gray..
- September 25, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: Hade Vansen & Chris Gray beat Mike Mondo & Nick Nemeth..
- October 9, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: Robert Anthony & Tommy Taylor beat Shawn Osborne & Chris Gray..
- October 16, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: Chris Gray defeated Tommy Taylor..
WWE – Florida Championship Wrestling (The British Lion’s):
- Chris Gray formed a tag team with Tommy Taylor as the British Lions, managed by David Taylor..
- October 23, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: Hade Vansen & Sheamus O’Shaunessey defeated The British Lions..
- November 6, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: The Bella Twins turned down The British Lion’s for dates..
- ~~~Robert Anthony & Johnny Curtis defeated The British Lions (Chris Gray & Tommy Taylor) in a tag team match..
- November 13, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: Chris Gray defeated Bryan Kelly.
- December 11, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: Jake Hager defeated Chris Gray in New Port Richey, Florida..
- December 18, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: Johnny Curtis defeated Chris Gray in a #1 Contenders match.
- January 8, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Tommy Taylor defeated Chris Gray and Brandon Groom in a 3-WAY..
- January 12, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Tommy Taylor defeated Brandon Groom and Chris Gray in a 3-WAY..
- February 5, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: “Stampede Kid” TJ Wilson defeated “Thee Superstar” Chris Gray..
- February 15, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Chris Gray defeated Tommy Taylor and Brandon Groom in a 3-WAY..
- February 23, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: ECW Superstar Kofi Kingston defeated “Thee Superstar” Christopher Gray..
- March 18, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Rycklon & Colt Cabana defeated Hade Vansen & Chris Gray..
- March 26, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Colt “Boom Boom” Cabana defeated “Thee Superstar” Chris Gray..
- April 15, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Charles Evans defeated “Thee Superstar” Chris Gray.
- April 22, 2008: Chris Gray was released from his World Wrestling Entertainment developmental contract..
Back on the Indies:
- August 22, 2008–UCW: The British Lions defeated The Heartbreak Express to win the UCW Tag Team titles in Dade City, Florida..
- August 23, 2008–FIP: Heartbreak Enterprises (Rex Sterling & Damien Wayne) beat The British Lions (Chris Gray & Tommy Taylor).
- August 24, 2008–GEAR Wrestling: Jerrelle Clarke & Nooie Lee defeated The British Lions (Chris Gray & Tommy Taylor) in Orlando..
- August 30, 2008–FPWA: The Psychedelics defeated The British Lions by DQ after The Lions used The British flag as A weapon..
- September 6, 2008–PWF: Chris Jones defeated Chris Gray in a Luchacore Title Match FT Peirce, Florida.
- September 13, 2008–PWF: Chris Jones defeated Chris Gray to retain the PWF Luchacore title Boynton Beach, Florida..
- 2008 The British Lions Were Featured In Issue 32 Of Fighting Spirit Magazine.
- September 26, 2008–JPC Night 1: Sal Rinauro defeated Chris Gray in the 1st Round Of The Tournament.
- September 27, 2008–JPC Night 2: The British Lions won a tag team gauntlet over five other teams..
- ~~~The Heartbreak Express, Nooie Lee/Jerrelle Clark, Damballah/Mad Man Mandrake, the Lifeguards & the Loggers.
- October 11, 2008–FIP: The British Lions (Chris Gray & Tommy Taylor) beat Heartbreak Assassins (Damien Wayne & Rex Sterling).
- November 8, 2008–Pro Wrestling Riot: The British Lions defeated Lou the Fixer & Raymond Snow (w/Vic Slowhand) in Florida.
- November 29, 2008–Pro Wrestling Fusion: Christopher Gray defeated Craig Classic by Submission in Ft Peirce Florida.
- December 2, 2008–High Profile Wrestling: Scotty 2 Hooty & Afroboy defeated The British Lions in Kissimmee Florida.
- December 5, 2008–D1PW: D1PW Heavyweight Champion Bruce Santee defeated Christopher Gray in Hollywood Florida.
- December 19, 2008–Full Impact Pro: The Heartbreak Assasins defeated The British Lions in Melbourne, Florida.
- December 20, 2008–Full Impact Pro: The Dark City Fight Club defeated The British Lions in Crystal River, Florida.
Florida Independents:
- January 9, 2009–Pro Wrestling Fusion: Christopher Gray defeated Jon Davis in Davie, Florida.
- January 10, 2009–Pro Wrestling Fusion: Christopher Gray defeated Jerelle Clark by Submission in Ft Pierce, Florida.
- January 31, 2009–Pro Wrestling Fusion: Christopher Gray defeated Jon Davis in Boynton Beach, Florida.
- February 6, 2009 – Ring of Honor: Christopher Gray & Tommy Taylor defeated The Heartbreak Express in Coral Springs, Florida.
- February 7, 2009 – Ring of Honor: Kenny King & Rhett Titus defeated The British Lions (Chris Gray & Tommy Taylor)..
- February 13, 2009–Pro Wrestling Fusion: Chris Jones defeated Christopher Gray by DQ in Davie, Florida..
- February 14, 2009–Pro Wrestling Riot: The Dark City Fight Club defeated The British Lions in Port Richey, Florida..
- March 7, 2009–Pro Wrestling Fusion: Christopher Gray defeated Tommy Taylor in Ft Pierce, Florida.
- March 28, 2009–FIP: Christopher Gray defeated Shawn Osborne and Shawn Spears and Francisco Ciatso in a 4-WAY Fray..
- April 3, 2009–Pro wrestling Eklipse: Christopher Gray aligned with The Sheik for a tag team known as the iAssassins..
- ~~~The iAssasins w/”The Illustrious One” Shannon Rose destroyed Dirk Manning with chair shots and spray painted his back..
- ~~~The American Gangstas vs. The iAssasins ended in a No Contest and the locker room chased them away from the ring..
- April 4, 2009–PWF: iAssasins attacked and bloodied one of of the Pro Wrestling Fusion Tag Team Champions Bruce Santee..
- April 11, 2009–Pro Wrestling Fusion: The iAssassins attacked and bloodied Bruce Santee one half of Blunt Force Trauma..
- May 2, 2009–Full Impact Pro: Roderick Strong & Erick Stevens defeated The British Lions to retain the FIP Tag Team titles.
- May 16, 2009–Pro Wrestling Fusion: Christopher Gray & The Sheik defeated Kory Chavis & Nick Primo to win the Tag Team titles.
- May 23, 2009–NWA Charlotte: The British Lions (debut) defeated The American Gangsters In There Debut in Charlotte, NC..
- May 30, 2009–NWA Charlotte: The British Lions (Christopher Gray & Tommy Taylor) beat Brad Anderson in a Handicap match..
- ~~~The Naturals defeated The British Lions in the 2nd round of the Inaugural Queen City Tag Team Classic – Charlotte, NC..
- June 6, 2009–Full Impact Pro: The British Lions & Rhett Titus defeated Roderick Strong & Erick Stevens & Chris Jones.
- June 13, 2009–NWA Powerslam: The British Lions defeated Sal Rinauro & Seth Delay in Cedartown, Georgia..
- June 24, 2009–ACW: The British Lions defeated Nick Fame & Justin Cade in New Port Richey, Florida.
- July 7, 2009–ACW: Christopher Gray & Shawn Spears defeated Brett Thunder & Ronnie Red in New Port Richey, FL
- August 1, 2009–Full Impact Pro: Roderick Strong & Erick Stevens defeated The British Lions (Chris Gray & Tommy Taylor) to retain the FIP Tag Team titles in a Texas Tornado Rules match in Crystal River, Florida..
- August 22, 2009 – Christopher Gray was ranked # 210 in the PWI Top 500 Wrestlers of 2009
- August 29, 2009–WXW: The team of Sulu Afi & Mike Cruz defeated The British Lions in Leesburg, Florida..
- September 20, 2009–Rampage Pro Wrestling (TV Taping #1): The British Lions defeated Cash Vault in Warner Robins, Georgia..
- September 20, 2009–Rampage Pro Wrestling (TV Taping #2): Cash Vault & Adrian Hawkins beat The British Lions & Chip Day..
- September 26, 2009–WXW Wrestling The British Lions defeated Sulu Afi & Afro Boy in Minneola, Florida..
- October 3, 2009–FIP: The British Lions defeated Roderick Strong & Erick Stevens in a Steel Cage to win the new FIP Tag Team titles!
- November 20, 2009–Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup Night 1: Bumz R’ Us won the Pro Wrestling Riot Tag Team Championship Rumble..
- ~~~Participants: The British Lions… Dark City Fight Club w/Leva… Heartbreak Express w/Amy Vitale… The Loggers…
- ~~~Participants: The Shane Twins… 2 Fast 2 Furious… James Boys.. Kahagas & Blackheart… Tony Kozina & Kyle O’Reilly..
- November 21, 2009–Jeff Peterson Cup Night 2: Christopher Gray w/Phil Davis beat Jerrelle Clark and Milo Beasley in a 3-WAY..
- January 30, 2010–Pro Wrestling Fusion (NWA Fusion): King Kong Fu defeated Christopher Gray in Ft. Peirce, Florida..
- February 20, 2010–WXW Wrestling: Malicous Intent aka The British Lions defeated the Hatchet City All Stars in Mineola, FL..
- March 6, 2010–NWA Pro Wrestling Fusion: Craig Classic beat Christopher Gray by submission to retain the NWA Florida Jr title..
- March 12, 2010–WXW Wrestling: The Hatchet City Allstars beat British Lions and European Union in a 3 way in Minneola, FL
- March 13, 2010–NWA Pro Wrestling Fusion: Tommy Taylor defeated Christopher Gray in Jacksonville, FL
- April 10, 2010–NWA Pro Wrestling Fusion: Christopher Gray defeated Romeo via Submission in Ft Peirce, FL
- April 17, 2010–Full Impact Pro: The British Lions defeated Jerrelle Clark & Nooie Lee to retain the FIP Tag Team titles!
- April 23, 2010–CCW: Jerrelle Clark defeated Christopher Gray in St Petersburg, Florida..
- April 30, 2010–WWA: The Dark City Fight Club defeated The British Lions in Melbourne, Florida..
- May 1, 2010–NWA Florida: Christopher Gray defeated David Young in Marianna, Florida..
- May 15, 2010–NWA Florida/PWF (2nd Anniversary Show): Kazuchika Okada defeated Christopher Gray..
- June 26, 2010–Full Impact Pro: The British Lions beat The Dark City Fight Club and Irish Airborne in a 3-WAY to retain their titles..
- July 28, 2010: Christopher Gray was ranked # 266 in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 Wrestlers of 2010
- July 31, 2010–Full Impact Pro: The Dark City Fight Club defeated The British Lions to win the FIP Tag Team title in Crystal River, FL
- November 6, 2010–NWA Florida “November Coming Fire”: Lince Dorado defeated Christopher Gray in Ft Pierce, Florida..
- ~~~This show will be available on iPPV through www.gofightlive.tv..
- December 3, 2010–Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup Night 1: Jigsaw defeated Christopher Gray in Brooksville, Florida..
- December 4, 2010–Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup Night 2: Christopher Gray participated in a big eight man tag team match..
- ~~~Jake Manning & Christopher Gray & Chris Dickinson & Scott Reed beat Brad Allen & AR Fox & Grizzly Redwood & Lince Dorado..
- ~~~Christopher Gray (w/Ron Niemi) got the pinfall on Grizzly Redwood to win the match for his team..
- March 19th 2011–Full Impact Pro: Christopher Gray w/Ron Niemi defeated Sugar Dunkerton via pinfall in Crystal River, FL
- April 23, 2011–NWA Florida “Subtle Hustle”: Christopher Gray defeated Kyle Matthews to become the New #1 contender for the NWA World’s Jr Heavyweight Championship in Jacksonville, FL.
- February 4, 2012 – Believe: Christopher Gray defeated Ryan Mitchell via submission in Orlando, FL.