Mike Derudder better known by his ring name Mike D Vecchio is a Belgian professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer and is best known for his time in Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw) where he is the current wXw European Champion is his first reign. He is also known for his tenures with various promotions from the European independent scene.[3]
| Mike D Vecchio | |
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 Vecchio in November 2017 | |
| Born | 7 May 1996[1] Mons, Belgium |
| Professional wrestling career | |
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| Billed height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)[2] |
| Billed weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Trained by | Pat Derudder |
| Debut | 2013 |
Professional wrestling career
editGerman Wrestling Federation (2020–present)
editIn the German Wrestling Federation, Derudder is a former GWF Berlin and World Champion, titles which he has won on one sepparate occasion each.[2]
Westside Xtreme Wrestling (2021–present)
editDerudder 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 into the inaugural tournament of the wXw European Championship in which he defeated jaxob Crane in the first rounds and Luke Jacobs in the semifinals, then fell short to Aigle Blanc in the finals, failing to capture the title.[6] He eventually won the title on the second night of the 2023 edition of the WXw World Tag Team Festival, where he defeated Blanc.[7]
Derudder competed in several signature events of the promotion. In the Shortcut to the Top, he made his first appearance at the 2023 edition where he competed in the traditional battle royal disputed for the number one contendership at the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship won by Maggot and also involving notable opponents such as Laurance Roman, Senza Volto, John Klinger, Jurn Simmons and others.[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 won by Peter Tihanyi, which also involved Sha Samuels, Norman Harras, Oskar Leube, Yuto Nakashima and others.[9]
In the 16 Carat Gold Tournament, he made his first appearance at the 2023 edition, where he fell short to Tristan Archer in the first rounds.[10] One year later at the 2024 edition, Derudder defeated Gringo Loco in the first rounds, then fell short to Aigle Blanc in the quarterfinals.[11]
Progress Wrestling (2024–present)
editDerudder made his debut in Progress Wrestling at the 2024 edition of the Super Strong Style 16 tournament in which he fell short to Luke Jacobs in the first rounds.[12] On the second night of the event, he participated in a battle royal won by Gene Munny and also involving Aigle Blanc, Connor Mills, KC Navarro, Leon Slater, Taishi Ozawa and TK Cooper.[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)
editDerudder 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 which also involved the likes of Anthony Ogogo, Gabe Kidd, Michael Oku, Spike Trivet and many others.[15]
Impact Wrestling (2023)
editDerudder 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
edit- Association les Professionnels du Catch
- APC Championship (1 time)
- Catch As Catch Can
- CACC Supreme Championship (1 time)
- European Wrestling Association
- EWA Europameisterschaft Championship (1 time)
- Premium Championship Wrestling
- Premium Cup (2023)
- German Wrestling Federation
- GWF Berlin Championship (1 time)
- GWF World Championship (1 time)
- International Catch Wrestling Alliance
- ICWA France Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- ICWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Superstar Wrestling
- Superstar Wrestling Championship (2 times)
- Tigers Pro Wrestling
- TPW Proud Championship (1 time)
- Wrestling Pro Essonne
- WPE Spotlight Championship (1 time, Inaugural)
- Westside Xtreme Wrestling
- WrestlingKULT
- WrestlingKULT Championship (1 time)
Other media
editDerudder played Dracko in the 2024 martial arts film The Last Kumite directed by Ross W. Clarkson.[18]
References
edit- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Mike D Vecchio • General Information". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ a b Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Mike D Vecchio/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "Mike D Profile & Match Listing". profightdb.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "wXw @ German Comic Con - Limited Edition DAY 1". wxw-wrestling.com. Westside Xtreme Wrestling. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Hamilton, Ian (21 June 2023). "Hamilton's wXw Drive of Champions 2023 06.17.2023 Review". 411Mania. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "wXw European Title Tournament". cagematch.net. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Dark Angelita (5 October 2024). "Resultados wXw World Tag Team Festival (05-10-2024)/Peter Tihanyi y Mike D Vecchio, nuevos monarchs". Superluchas.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "wXw Shortcut to the Top 2023 Quick Results Feat. Namesake Match, Delmi Exo Debut and Best of 3 Series". wwenetworknews.com. WWE Network News. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Hetfield, James (10 August 2024). "wXw Shortcut To The Top Results – August 10, 2024". pwmnaia.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Briggs, Kevin (13 March 2023). "wXw 16 Carat Gold 2023 Winner, Result Recap & More". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Schachtmeier, Daniel (10 March 2024). "wXw 16 Carat Gold 2024 Full Results". wrestletalk.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy (27 May 2024). "PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 Night One Results (5/26): Shelton Benjamin, Mike Santana, Kid Lykos Compete". fightful.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Brennan, Corey (27 May 2024). "Luke Jacobs Wins PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 2024". fightful.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Brennan, Corey (28 July 2024). "Luke Jacobs Wins Progress World Championship At Chapter 169: The Devil On My Shoulder". fightful.com. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy (31 March 2024). "RevPro Revolution Rumble Results (3/31): Michael Oku, Dani Luna, Leon Slater, Josh Alexander In Action". fightful.com. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (3 November 2023). "Turning Point 2023 Full Results". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ Ross, Patrick (10 September 2024). "Full 2024 PWI 500 list revealed". aiptcomics.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Ross W. Clarkson Profile". FilmAffinity. 26 May 2024. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.