Charles Mason (wrestler)
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Born | [1] Hewlett Bay Park, New York, United States | 27 May 1993
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Billed weight | 91 kg (201 lb)[2] |
Trained by | Amazing Red |
Debut | 2017 |
Charles Mason is an American professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer and is best known for his tenures with Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), House of Glory (HOG) and other promotions from the American independent scene.[3]
Professional wrestling career
[edit]House of Glory (2017–present)
[edit]Mason made his professional wrestling debut in House of Glory at HOG Never Trust A Snake on July 1, 2017, where he competed in a Break The Glass Ceiling Battle Royal won by Leroy Green and also involving Alexander Balcom, Evander James, Ezekiel Lewis, Gabriel Grogan, J. Lyon, Matt Travis, Sasha Jenkins and Thomas Odin.[4]
During his time with the promotion, Mason has won the House of Glory Tag Team Championship, HOG Crown Jewel Championship, HOG Cruiserweight Championship and House of Glory Heavyweight Championship on one occasion each,[2] with the Heavyweight title completing the Grand Slam task, having won it at Mike Santana Presents Puerto Rican Weekend on June 7, 2025, in a three-way match also involving Tomohiro Ishii.[5]
Game Changer Wrestling (2021–present)
[edit]Mason made his debut in Game Changer Wrestling at GCW Fight Forever: Jimmy Lloyd's Up All Night, a show promoted on January 30, 2021, where he fell short to Ken Broadway in singles competition.[6]
At The Wrld on GCW on January 23, 2022, Mason competed in a Pabst Blue Ribbon Kickoff Battle Royal from which he emerged as the runner-up to Big Vin. The bout also involved Psycho Clown, Dark Sheik, Parrow, B-Boy, Lufisto, Thunder Rosa and others.[7]
He competed in various of the promotion's signature events such as the Jersey J-Cup, tournament in which he made his first appearance at the 2023 edition where he defeated Billie Starkz in the first rounds,[8] then fell short to Jordan Oliver in the quarterfinals.[9] At the 2024 edition, he took part of a Six-way scramble match in the first rounds, bout won by Myron Reed which also involved Mr. Danger, Jack Cartwheel, Cole Radrick and Billie Starkz.[10] At the 2025 edition, Mason competed in another scramble type of bout of the first rounds which was also a number one contendership match for the JCW World Championship won by Sidney Akeem and also inbolved Fuego Del Sol, Mr. Danger and Terry Yaki.[11]
During his time with the promotion, he chased for various accomplishments. At GCW Cage Of Survival 3 on June 2, 2024, he unsuccessfully challenged for the vacant GCW World Championship by competing in a Gauntlet for survival match won by Joey Janela and also involving Jimmy Lloyd, John Wayne Murdoch, Kasey Catal, 1 Called Manders, Microman, Nick Gage, Shane Mercer and Jordan Oliver.[12]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- House of Glory
- House of Glory Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current)
- House of Glory Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jay Armani, Nolo Kitano and Raheem Royal
- HOG Crown Jewel Championship (1 time)
- HOG Cruiserweight Championship (1 time, inaugural)
- First Grand Slam Champion[2]
- Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling
- PPW No Limits Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Pro Wrestling Junkie
- PWJ Championship (1 time, current, inaugural)
References
[edit]- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Charles Mason • General Information". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ a b c Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Charles Mason/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "Charles Mason Profile & Match Listing". profightdb.com. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (1 July 2017). "HOG Never Trust A Snake". cagematch.net. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ Thompson, Andrew (8 June 2025). "House Of Glory 'Mike Santana Presents Puerto Rican Weekend' Results (6/7/25): New HOG Heavyweight Champion, Karissa Rivera In Action". fightful.com. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ Dinsdale, John (30 January 2021). "24 Hours of Wrestling Fun Part 1: GCW's "Fight Forever" Marathon – Hours 1-12 Review". wrestlingsc.com. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ Powell, Jason (24 January 2022). "GCW "The WRLD on GCW" results: Jon Moxley vs. Homicide for the GCW Championship, Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe defend the GCW Tag Titles in an open challenge, Allie Katch vs. Ruby Soho, Joey Janela vs. Matt Cardona, Jeff Jarrett vs. Effy". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Defelice, Robert (12 February 2023). "GCW Presents JCW Jersey J-Cup Session One (2/11) Results: Tournament Action Kicks Off". fightful.com. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Pine, Jon (12 February 2023). "JCW Jersey J-Cup – Part 2 Report: Jordan Oliver wins tournament". postwrestling.com. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Hernandez, Jonathan (11 February 2024). "GCW/JCW JERSEY J-CUP 2024 NIGHT ONE (FEBRUARY 9) RESULTS & REVIEW". voicesofwrestling.com. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ Vetter, Chris (15 February 2025). "GCW "JCW: Jersey J-Cup, Night 1" results: Vetter's review of Masha Slamovich vs. Amazing Red, Leon Slater vs. Kevin Knight, and more first round Jersey J-Cup tournament matches, Gabe Kidd vs. Homicide". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ Vetter, Chris (4 June 2024). "GCW "Cage of Survival 3" results (6/2): Vetter's review of an eight-wrestler gauntlet match, Effy vs. Mance Warner in a cage match, Mike Bailey vs. Megan Bayne, Matt Tremont vs. Big F'n Joe in a death match". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ DeAngelo, Dominic (14 September 2023). "Full List For 2023 PWI 500 Revealed". itwrestling.com. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- 1993 births
- Living people
- 21st-century male professional wrestlers
- 21st-century American professional wrestlers
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- American male professional wrestlers
- American professional wrestlers
- People from New York (state)
- Sportspeople from New York (state)
- HOG Heavyweight Champions
- HOG Tag Team Champions