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{{Infobox Wrestler
{{Railway companies disestablished in year cat|1954}}
|name=Jason Spence
|image=
|names='''Christian York'''
|height=5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
|weight=215 lb (98 kg)
|birth_date ={{Birth date and age|1977|4|13|mf=y}}
|death_date =
|birth_place =[[Fairfax, Virginia]]
|resides=
|billed=[[Fairfax, Virginia]]
|trainer=Cueball Carmichael<br />[[Brian Wohl|Julio Sanchez]]<br />[[Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts|OMEGA staff]]
|debut=[[December 7]], [[1996]]
|retired=
|}}

'''Jason Spence''' (born [[April 13]], [[1977]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]], better known by his [[ring name]], '''Christian York'''.

==Career==
===Independent circuit===
Spence trained under Cueball Carmichael and Jimmy Z's IPWA Training School as well as Jimmy "Wiseguy" Cicero and [[Brian Wohl|Julio Sanchez]] and had his in ring debut at the age of 19 on [[December 7]], [[1996]]. Adopting the name '''Christian York''', Spence wrestled for the [[Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts]] (OMEGA),<ref name=matt>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/matthardy/willnotdieariesarchive/willlnotdiearies052907|title=Will Not Die-aries: Thoughts on rival Gregroy Helms|date=2007-05-29|last=Hardy|first=Matt|accessdate=2007-05-29|publisher=WWE}}</ref> where he furthered his training. In OMEGA, York formed a [[List of professional wrestling slang#S|stable]] known as the '''Badstreet Boys''', and formed a [[tag team]] with fellow Badstreet Boys member [[Adam Birch|Joey Matthews]].

York and Matthews went on to wrestle for numerous [[Independent circuit|independent]] [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotions]], winning several tag team championships. In late 2000, they were signed to contracts by [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] (ECW) and stayed their until the companies closure in April 2001. York and Matthews wrestled on several of the final ECW [[pay-per-view]]s, primarily [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feuding]] with [[Simon and Swinger]].

After ECW declared [[bankruptcy]] in April 2001, York and Matthews returned to the independent circuit, wrestling for companies such as [[Ring of Honor]] and [[Xtreme Pro Wrestling]]. They were signed to contracts by the newly formed [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] promotion in June 2002, but were released later that year. The tag team eventually separated, and York retired in 2004.

On [[July 22]], [[2006]], York came out of retirement to wrestle for [[Maryland Championship Wrestling]].

===World Wrestling Entertainment===
Starting in May 2007, York started working dark matches for [[World Wrestling Entertainment]]. York reported to [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] in September 2007, although still not under contract with WWE.<ref>{{ cite web|url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2007_/articles/1189546005.php|title=Developmental talent update|accessadymonthyear=01-12-2007|publisher=Lords of Pain}}</ref>

===Maryland Championship Wrestling===
On the [[December 26]], [[2007]] edition of Maryland Championship Wrestling's ''Season's Beatings'' event, York won a number one contendership tag team match with his former tag team partner and then MCW Heavyweight Champion, Joey Matthews after they defeated [[Tom Brandi]] and Adam Flash of the Creative Control stable. York later defeated Matthews to win his first MCW Heavyweight Championship.

== In wrestling ==
*'''Finishing and signature moves'''
:*'''[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Frog splash|Frog splash]]'''
:*'''''Rebel Yell''''' / '''''Rebel Yelp''''' ([[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving knee drop|Diving knee drop]])
:*[[Backbreaker]]
:*[[Leg drop#Somersault leg drop|Corkscrew somersault leg drop]]
:*[[Suplex#Gutwrench suplex|Gutwrench suplex]]
:*[[Suplex#Northern Lights suplex|Northern lights suplex]]
:*[[Piledriver (professional wrestling)#Kryptonite Krunch|Over the shoulder belly to back piledriver]]
:*''Rebel Bomb'' ([[Professional wrestling throws#Michinoku driver II-B|Inverted facelock lifted and dropped into a sitout scoop slam piledriver]])
:*''Rebel Buster'' ([[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Senton|Senton splash]])
:*[[DDT (professional wrestling)#Reverse tornado DDT|Reverse tornado DDT]]
:*[[Professional wrestling throws#Shoulder jawbreaker|Sitout hangman's jawbreaker]]
:*[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Slingshot|Slingshot]] into a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving leg drop|leg drop]] or a [[Professional wrestling throws#Double knee gutbuster|double knee gutbuster]]
:*[[Facebuster#Wheelbarrow facebuster|Wheelbarrow bulldog]]

*'''With [[Adam Birch|Joey Matthews]]'''
:*'''''Double Rebel Yell''''' / '''''Double Rebel Yelp''''' ([[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Frankensteiner|Frankensteiner]] by Matthews followed by a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving elbow drop|diving elbow drop]] by York)
:*'''''Full Effect''''' (Double [[Professional wrestling throws#Facebreaker|facebreaker]])
:*'''''[[Future Shock]]''''' ([[Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers#Aided powerbomb|Double powerbomb]])
:*Double [[Professional wrestling attacks#Enzuigiri|enzuiguri]]

*'''Managers'''
:*[[Joel Gertner]]

==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''Atlantic Terror Championship Wrestling'''
:*ACTW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with [[Adam Birch|Joey Matthews]]

*'''Delaware Championship Wrestling'''
:*DCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Joey Matthews

*'''[[East Coast Wrestling Association]]'''
:*[[ECWA Tag Team Championship]] (1 time) - with Mark Schrader

*'''Independent Professional Wrestling Alliance'''
:*IPWA Light Heavyweight Championship (2 times)

*'''[[Maryland Championship Wrestling]]'''
:*[[MCW Heavyweight Championship]] (1 time, current)
:*[[MCW Cruiserweight Championship]] (2 times)
:*[[MCW Tag Team Championship]] (2 times) - with Joey Matthews
:*[[Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup]] winner (1999, 2003)

*'''[[Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation]]'''
:*MEWF Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)
:*MEWF Tag Team Champion (1 time) - with Joey Matthews

*'''[[National Wrestling Alliance]]'''
:*[[NWA World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of NWA World Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) - with Joey Matthews

*'''[[Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts]]'''
:*[[OMEGA Light Heavyweight Championship]] ([[OMEGA Light Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])

*'''Phoenix Championship Wrestling'''
:*PCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Joey Matthews

*'''Southern Championship Wrestling'''
:*SCW Junior Heavyweight Champion (2 times)

*'''Steel City Wrestling'''
:*SCW Tag Team Champion (1 time) - with Joey Matthews

*'''Virginia Championship Wrestling'''
:*VCW Tag Team Champion (1 time) - with Joey Matthews

*'''Vanguard Championship Wrestling'''
:*VCW Tag Team Champion (1 time) - with John Kermon

*'''KYDA Pro Wrestling'''
:*KYDA Pro Heavyweight Championship (2 times)

*'''Universal Wrestling Council'''
:*UWC Heavyweight Champion (1 time)

==Personal life==
York is married with children.

He also has his right nostril pierced.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bodyslamming.com/other/cyork.html Christian York] at Bodyslamming.com
* [http://www.cagematch.de/cgi-bin/database/english/profile.cgi?action=overview&worker=00000948 Christian York] at Cagematch.de
* [http://www.gerweck.net/christianyork.htm Christian York] at Gerweck.net
* [http://www.theuwc.com/ UWC]

{{DEFAULTSORT:York, Christian}}
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[[Category:American professional wrestlers]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:People from Virginia]]

Revision as of 02:41, 11 October 2008

Jason Spence
Born (1977-04-13) April 13, 1977 (age 47)
Fairfax, Virginia
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Christian York
Billed height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Billed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Billed fromFairfax, Virginia
Trained byCueball Carmichael
Julio Sanchez
OMEGA staff
DebutDecember 7, 1996

Jason Spence (born April 13, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Christian York.

Career

Independent circuit

Spence trained under Cueball Carmichael and Jimmy Z's IPWA Training School as well as Jimmy "Wiseguy" Cicero and Julio Sanchez and had his in ring debut at the age of 19 on December 7, 1996. Adopting the name Christian York, Spence wrestled for the Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts (OMEGA),[1] where he furthered his training. In OMEGA, York formed a stable known as the Badstreet Boys, and formed a tag team with fellow Badstreet Boys member Joey Matthews.

York and Matthews went on to wrestle for numerous independent promotions, winning several tag team championships. In late 2000, they were signed to contracts by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and stayed their until the companies closure in April 2001. York and Matthews wrestled on several of the final ECW pay-per-views, primarily feuding with Simon and Swinger.

After ECW declared bankruptcy in April 2001, York and Matthews returned to the independent circuit, wrestling for companies such as Ring of Honor and Xtreme Pro Wrestling. They were signed to contracts by the newly formed Total Nonstop Action Wrestling promotion in June 2002, but were released later that year. The tag team eventually separated, and York retired in 2004.

On July 22, 2006, York came out of retirement to wrestle for Maryland Championship Wrestling.

World Wrestling Entertainment

Starting in May 2007, York started working dark matches for World Wrestling Entertainment. York reported to Ohio Valley Wrestling in September 2007, although still not under contract with WWE.[2]

Maryland Championship Wrestling

On the December 26, 2007 edition of Maryland Championship Wrestling's Season's Beatings event, York won a number one contendership tag team match with his former tag team partner and then MCW Heavyweight Champion, Joey Matthews after they defeated Tom Brandi and Adam Flash of the Creative Control stable. York later defeated Matthews to win his first MCW Heavyweight Championship.

In wrestling

  • Finishing and signature moves
  • Managers

Championships and accomplishments

  • Atlantic Terror Championship Wrestling
  • Delaware Championship Wrestling
  • DCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Joey Matthews
  • Independent Professional Wrestling Alliance
  • IPWA Light Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
  • MEWF Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)
  • MEWF Tag Team Champion (1 time) - with Joey Matthews
  • Phoenix Championship Wrestling
  • PCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Joey Matthews
  • Southern Championship Wrestling
  • SCW Junior Heavyweight Champion (2 times)
  • Steel City Wrestling
  • SCW Tag Team Champion (1 time) - with Joey Matthews
  • Virginia Championship Wrestling
  • VCW Tag Team Champion (1 time) - with Joey Matthews
  • Vanguard Championship Wrestling
  • VCW Tag Team Champion (1 time) - with John Kermon
  • KYDA Pro Wrestling
  • KYDA Pro Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
  • Universal Wrestling Council
  • UWC Heavyweight Champion (1 time)

Personal life

York is married with children.

He also has his right nostril pierced.

References

  1. ^ Hardy, Matt (2007-05-29). "Will Not Die-aries: Thoughts on rival Gregroy Helms". WWE. Retrieved 2007-05-29.
  2. ^ "Developmental talent update". Lords of Pain. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessadymonthyear= ignored (help)

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