T.J. Perkins

T. J. Perkins
Perkins in 2018
Birth nameTheodore James Perkins
Born (1984-09-03) September 3, 1984 (age 42)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Spouse(s)Aria Blake (m. 2023)
Children2
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)John Johnson
Havana Pitbull III
Manik
Pinoy Boy
Puma
Suicide
Sydistiko
T.J. Perkins
TJP
Billed height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Billed weight167 lb (76 kg)
Billed fromLos Angeles, California
Philippines
Parts Unknown
Trained byKevin Quinn
Christopher Daniels
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
Antonio Inoki
Negro Casas
DebutAugust 1998

Theodore James "T.J." Perkins (born September 3, 1984) is an American professional wrestler. He is currently working for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he previously wrestled from 2001–2005. He is also known for his time in Ring of Honor (2003–2012), TNA/Impact Wrestling (2004–2016, and 2019–2021) and WWE (2016–2019). He currently uses the ring name TJP and has also performed as Suicide and Manik in TNA.

Perkins is a two-time TNA/Impact X Division Champion, three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, the winner of WWE's Cruiserweight Classic, and as a result, the first holder of the new WWE Cruiserweight Championship. He is the youngest American to have competed for NJPW.

Championships and accomplishments

References

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