Tommy Taylor

[The British Lion’s
Are Ready To Roar]

[Alan Wojcik interviews
The British Lion’s]

Title History

Midlands Wrestling Tag Team titles w/Chris Gray defeating Will Assault & Big Bad Albert (December 6, 2006);
European Mid-Heavyweight title defeating Bull Blitzer (January 24, 2007);
Texas Area Championship defeating Texas Joe Savoldi (August 12, 2005);
UCW World Tag Team titles w/Chris Gray defeating The Heartbreak Express (August 22, 2008);
FIP (Full Impact Pro) Tag Team titles w/Chris Gray defeating Roderick Strong & Erick Stevens in a Steel Cage (October 3, 2009);
NWA FUW tag team titles with Andreas Rossi defeating Damien Angel and Eddie Taurus (March 30, 2013);

Career Highlights

In The Beginning (British Wrestling):

May 2002: Steve Taylor started training at Sir Jeff Kaye’s Wrestling School in Leeds England..
January 24, 2003: Steve Taylor competed in his first professional wrestling match and won!
2003-2006: Competed in 45-60 minute matches against top rival Chris Gray more than 500 times across Europe..
Summer 2004: Steve Taylor toured for Colin Deaton’s World of Sport; 10 shows a week, 8 weeks in a row..
Summer 2004: Steve Taylor tagged with friend and long time opponent Chris Gray for the first time as “the Renegades”..
November 15, 2005: Steve Taylor made his WWE debut against Carlito on Sunday Night Heat..
November 16, 2005: Simon Dean (Mike Bucci) defeated Steve Taylor..
Steve Taylor started training Olympic style wrestling at Roy Wood’s famous school in Wigan..
January 25, 2007: Won European Mid-Heavyweight Championship in Hometown of Leeds on 21st Birthday!

WWE – Florida Championship Wrestling:

April 16, 2007: Steve Taylor signed a World Wrestling Entertainment developmental contract..
September 15, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: G-Rilla and Jake Hager defeated Kofi Kingston and Steve Taylor.
September 25, 2007–FCW: Kofi Kingston, Johnny Curtis and Robert Anthony beat Rycklon Stephens, Giant Titan and Steve Taylor.
November 27, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: Johnny Curtis defeated Tommy Taylor.
December 1, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: Kofi Kingston and Tommy Taylor defeated Jake Hager and Mike Mondo..
December 4, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: Robert Anthony and Brianna Bella beat Tommy Taylor and Victoria Crawford.
December 11, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: “The Carnival Freak” Sinn Bowdee beat Tommy Taylor in New Port Richey..
December 18, 2007–Florida Championship Wrestling: Bryan Kelly defeated Tommy Taylor in New Port Richey, Florida..
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..
January 19, 2008 – FCW: Tommy Taylor defeated Chris Gray.
January 29, 2008 – FCW: Sheamus, Hade Vansen and Sinn Bowdee defeated Brandon Groom, Tommy Taylor and Brad Allen.
February 5, 2008 – FCW: Nic Nemeth and Brad Allen defeated Brandon Groom and Tommy Taylor.
February 12, 2008 – FCW: 7FT Giant Titan (w/Mosca) defeated Brandon Groom and Tommy Taylor in a Handicap match.
February 15, 2008 – FCW: “Thee Superstar” Christopher Gray defeated Tommy Taylor and Brandon “The Greek” Groom in a 3-WAY.
Tommy Taylor formed a tag team with Chris Gray as the British Lions, managed by David Taylor..
February 19, 2008 – FCW: Sheamus and Kafu (debut) defeated “Thee Superstar” Christopher Gray and “The Rascal” Tommy Taylor (w/British wrestling legend Dave Taylor).
March 4, 2008 – FCW: The 7ft Giant Titan (w/”Rough House” Ralph Mosca) defeated “Rascal” Tommy Taylor.
April 15, 2008 – FCW: Colt Cabana defeated Tommy Taylor to continue his winning streak.
April 22, 2008: Tommy Taylor 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, 2009–FIP: Heartbreak Enterprises (Rex Sterling and Damien Wayne) beat The British Lions (Chris Gray and Tommy Taylor)
August 24, 2008–GEAR Wrestling: Jerrelle Clarke and Nooie Lee defeated The British Lions (Chris Gray and Tommy Taylor) in Orlando..
August 30, 2008–FPWA: The Psychedelics defeated The British Lions by disqualification after The Lions used The British flag as A weapon..
2008 The British Lions Were Featured In Issue 32 Of Fighting Spirit Magazine.
September 13, 2008–Pro Wrestling Fusion: Tommy Taylor defeated Johnny Vandal in Boynton Beach, Florida..
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 and the Loggers..
October 11, 2008–FIP: The British Lions (Chris Gray and Tommy Taylor) beat Heartbreak Assassins (Damien Wayne and Rex Sterling)
November 8, 2008–Pro Wrestling Riot: The British Lions defeated Lou the Fixer and Raymond Snow (w/Vic Slowhand) in Florida.
November 29, 2008–Pro Wrestling Fusion: Tommy Taylor defeated C.J. O’Doyle in Fort Pierce, Florida..
December 2, 2008–High Profile Wrestling: Scotty 2 Hooty and Afroboy defeated The British Lions in Kissimmee 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.
February 6, 2009 – Ring of Honor: Christopher Gray and Tommy Taylor defeated The Heartbreak Express in Coral Springs, Florida.
February 7, 2009 – Ring of Honor: Kenny King and Rhett Titus defeated The British Lions (Chris Gray and Tommy Taylor)..
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–Full Impact Pro: ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness defeated Tommy Taylor in a non-title match..
May 2, 2009–Full Impact Pro: Roderick Strong and Erick Stevens defeated The British Lions to retain the FIP 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 and 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 and Rhett Titus defeated Roderick Strong & Erick Stevens and Chris Jones.
June 13, 2009–NWA Powerslam: The British Lions defeated Sal Rinauro and Seth Delay in Cedartown, Georgia..
June 24, 2009–ACW: The British Lions defeated Nick Fame and Justin Cade in New Port Richey, Florida.
August 1, 2009–Full Impact Pro: Roderick Strong and Erick Stevens defeated The British Lions (Chris Gray and Tommy Taylor) to retain the FIP Tag Team titles in a Texas Tornado Rules match in Crystal River, Florida..
August 29, 2009–WXW: The team of Sulu Afi and 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 and Adrian Hawkins beat The British Lions and Chip Day..
September 26, 2009–WXW Wrestling The British Lions defeated Sulu Afi and Afro Boy in Minneola, Florida..
October 3, 2009–FIP: The British Lions defeated Roderick Strong and Erick Stevens in a Steel Cage to win the new FIP tag team titles!
January 29, 2010–WWA: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Tommy Taylor in Melbourne, 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: Kazuchika Okada defeated “The Phoenix” Tommy Taylor in Tampa, Florida..
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 17, 2010–Full Impact Pro: The British Lions defeated Jerrelle Clark and Nooie Lee to retain the FIP tag team titles!
April 10, 2010–Pro Wrestling Fusion: Sinn Bohdi vs. Tommy Taylor ended in a no contest.
April 16, 2010–Pro Wrestling Fusion: The Sheik defeated Tommy Taylor to retain the NWA North American title..
April 30, 2010–WWA: The Dark City Fight Club defeated The British Lions in Melbourne, Florida..
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 31, 2010–Full Impact Pro: The Dark City Fight Club defeated The British Lions to win the FIP tag team titles in Crystal River, FL.
November 6, 2010–NWA Florida: NWA Florida heavyweight champion Tommy Taylor defeated Shawn Spears to retain the title.
June 28, 2012–EVOLVE 14: Jon Davis defeated Tommy Taylor.
June 29, 2012–EVOLVE 15: Bobby Fish defeated Tommy Taylor.
June 30, 2012–EVOLVE 16: AR Fox defeated Tommy Taylor.
July 14, 2012–Vintage Wrestling: Tommy Taylor defeated Barney Rumble.
August 3, 2012–BELEIVE XLIV: Tommy Taylor defeated Rafael Altair.
August 11, 2012–Vintage Wrestling: Tommy Taylor vs Eric Cooper ended in a double disqualification.
September 8, 2012–Vintage Wrestling: Tommy Taylor defeated Aaron Epic.
October 12, 2012–4FW: Kory Chavis defeated Tommy Taylor.
October 13, 2012–Vintage Wrestling: Tommy Taylor vs Kory Chavis ended in a no contest.
October 27, 2012–4FW: Antonio De Luca defeated Tommy Taylor.
January 19, 2013–Vintage Wrestling: Tommy Taylor defeated Steelhorse Vachon.
February 1, 2013–FIP: Tommy Taylor defeated Johnny Vandal.
February 9, 2013–NWA FUW: Tommy Taylor defeated Kenneth Cameron.
February 16, 2013–Vintage Wrestling: Tommy Taylor defeated Steelhorse Storm. Tommy Taylor defeated Vordell Walker.
March 14, 2013–NWA FUW: Tommy Taylor defeated Angel Santos.
March 15, 2013–FIP: Tommy Taylor defeated Jonathan Gresham.
March 16, 2013–NWA FUW: Tommy Taylor defeated Kenneth Cameron.
March 23, 2013–Vintage Wrestling: Vintage heavyweight champion Kory Chavis defeated Tommy Taylor to retain the title.
March 30, 2013–NWA FUW: Tommy Taylor and Andreas Rossi defeated Damien Angel and Eddie Taurus to win the NWA FUW tag team titles.
April 20, 2013–Vintage Wrestling: Tommy Taylor defeated QT Marshall.
April 26, 2013–FIP: The Bravado Brothers defeated Tommy Taylor and Kenneth Cameron.
April 27, 2013–NWA FUW: NWA FUW tag team champions Tommy Taylor and Andreas Rossi defeated JB Cool and Joey Epix to retain the titles.
May 18, 2013–Vintage Wrestling: Tommy Taylor defeated Teddy Stigma.
May 24, 2013–CWFL: Cage defeated Tommy Taylor.
May 25, 2013–NWA FUW: NWA FUW tag team champions Tommy Taylor and Andreas Rossi defeated James Alexander and JD Maverick to retain the titles.
May 30, 2013–EVOLVE 20: Lince Dorado defeated Tommy Taylor, Caleb Konley, Jon Davis, Andrew Everett and Shane Strickland in a 6-way fray.
June 21, 2013–EVOLVE 21: Caleb Konley defeated Tommy Taylor.
June 22, 2013–EVOLVE 22: Anthony Nese defeated Tommy Taylor.
September 1, 2013–NWA FUW: Kenneth Cameron defeated Tommy Taylor.
October 23, 2013–NXT: NXT tag team champions The Ascension (Conor O’Brian and Rick Victor) defeated Tommy Taylor and Casey Marin in a non-title match.
November 3, 2013–NWA FUW: Jeff Boom defeated Tommy Taylor.
November 17, 2013–Ring Warriors TV: Eddie Rios and Jay Cruz defeated Tommy Taylor and Kenneth Cameron. Ring Warriors Bahamian champion Alex Chamberlain defeated Tommy Taylor to retain the title.
January 5, 2014–BELIEVE 62: SCW Florida heavyweight champion Lince Dorado defeated Tommy Taylor to retain the title.
January 18, 2014–Vintage Wrestling: Jon Davis defeated Tommy Taylor.
April 25, 2015–BELIEVE 99: Tommy Taylor defeated Gabriel Black.

Updated:

Trained By

Sir Jeff Kaye
Roy Woods Olympic wrestling School
FCW Training
~Tom Prichard
~Steve Keirn

Debut

2002

Birthday

January 25, 1986

Hometown

Leeds, England

Gender

Height

5'11"

Weight

209 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

The Tommy Gun
The Rascal Roll

Favorite Move(s)

Butterfly Suplex pin
Top Rope Cross Body

Notable Feuds

Chris Chaos (All across Europe)
Texas Joe Savoldi (Colin Deaton's World of Sport)
Berlin's Bull Blitzer (GUVNOR Promotions)