Frankie Kazarian - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Frankie Kazarian, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Frank Benedict Gerdelman was born in Palm Springs, California on August 4, 1977, and he is currently 47 years old.

He is currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name of Frankie Kazarian.

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Frank Benedict Gerdelman
  • Ring Names
    • Frankie Kazarian ( December 5, 2015 - Present)
    • Kazarian ( February 12, 2010 - December 4, 2015)
    • Suicide ( April 16, 2009 - February 11, 2010)
    • Suicide ( December 7, 2008 - March 14, 2009)
    • Kaz ( November 16, 2006 - December 6, 2008)
    • Frankie Kazarian ( May 15, 1998 - November 15, 2006)
    • Frankie ( April 27, 2002 - February 29, 2004)
  • Born August 4, 1977 (age 47)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Palm Springs, California
  • Billed From
    • Anaheim, California
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Nicknames The King of TNA; Heavy Metal Rebel; The Elite Hunter

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler ( May 15, 1998 - Present)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion Impact WrestlingIMPACT January 13, 2023Present
    Promotion All Elite WrestlingAEW January 1, 2019 January 12, 2023
    Promotion Impact WrestlingIMPACT September 23, 2022 December 1, 2022
    Promotion Impact WrestlingIMPACT May 26, 2022 June 30, 2022
    Promotion Ring of HonorROH June 22, 2014 December 15, 2018
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight May 12, 2015 December 9, 2015
    Promotion House of HardcoreHOH June 6, 2014 July 18, 2015
    Promotion Pro Wrestling GuerrillaPWG April 5, 2014 December 12, 2014
    Promotion Total Nonstop ActionTNA July 16, 2006 June 1, 2014
    Promotion Pro Wrestling GuerrillaPWG July 26, 2003 April 7, 2007
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown July 16, 2005 August 15, 2005
    Promotion NWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNA June 4, 2003 February 15, 2005
  • Images History

    Jan 2024
    Jan 2024
    Sep 2022
    Sep 2022
    Jan 2019
    Jan 2019
    Jan 2015
    Jan 2015
    Apr 2011
    Apr 2011
    Feb 2010
    Feb 2010
    Apr 2009
    Apr 2009
    Mar 2009
    Mar 2009
    Dec 2008
    Dec 2008
    Jun 2007
    Jun 2007
    Jul 2006
    Jul 2006
    Jul 2005
    Jul 2005
    Jun 2003
    Jun 2003
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Heel January 18, 2024Present
    Face January 14, 2017 January 17, 2024
    Heel January 5, 2012 January 13, 2017
    Face February 3, 2011 January 4, 2012
    Heel May 27, 2010 February 2, 2011
    Face June 21, 2007 May 26, 2010
    Heel July 16, 2006 June 20, 2007
    Face June 4, 2003 July 15, 2006

  • Finishers

    • Flux Capacitor - Rolling Moonsault Side Slam ( May 15, 1998 - Present)
    • Back to the Future - Bridging Wrist Lock Electric Chair Drop ( May 15, 1998 - Present)
    • Wave of the Future - Swinging Reverse STO ( May 15, 1998 - Present)
    • Bycicle Kick ( January 1, 2019 - Present)
    • Tomikaze - Inverted Double Underhook Facebuster ( June 22, 2014 - December 15, 2018)
    • Ace of Spades - Inverted Facelock into a Stunner ( January 14, 2017 - December 15, 2018)
    • Fade to Black - Kneeling Back-to-Belly Piledriver ( June 21, 2007 - June 21, 2014)
    • Shining Wizard ( May 15, 1998 - December 31, 2011)
    • D.O.A. - Dead On Arrival - Leg Trap Sunset Flip Powerbomb ( December 7, 2008 - February 11, 2010)
    • Suicide Solution - Overhead Flipping Leg Hook Belly-to-back Suplex ( December 7, 2008 - February 11, 2010)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song "Kings of the Asylum" by Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons - Single ( February 23, 2024 - Present)
    • Theme Song "Deadly Business" by Jasta - Single ( June 11, 2021 - February 22, 2024)
    • Theme Song "SCU" by VexTëmper feat. Christopher Daniels & Scorpio Sky - with S.C.U. - Team ( May 25, 2019 - May 12, 2021)
    • Theme Song "Uncensored" - with SoCal Uncensored - Team ( December 16, 2017 - May 24, 2019)
    • Theme Song "Your Sexy Beast" by Kushinator - with Christohper Daniels - Team ( April 2, 2016 - January 4, 2019)
    • Theme Song "Get Addicted" by VexTëmper - with Christohper Daniels - Team ( May 17, 2014 - April 1, 2016)
    • Theme Song "Bad Influence" by Dale Oliver - with Christohper Daniels - Team ( December 9, 2012 - April 23, 2014)
    • Theme Song "Devious" by Dale Oliver - with Christohper Daniels - Team ( January 5, 2012 - December 8, 2012)
    • Theme Song "Fortune 4" by Dale Oliver - with Fortune - Team ( June 17, 2010 - January 5, 2012)
    • Theme Song "Kaz" by Dale Oliver - Single ( February 12, 2010 - January 5, 2012)
    • Theme Song "Coming Alive" by Dale Oliver - Single ( December 7, 2008 - February 11, 2010)
    • Theme Song "Kaz" by Dale Oliver - Single ( July 16, 2006 - December 6, 2008)
    • Theme Song "Wild Days" by Sonoton - Single ( July 16, 2005 - August 15, 2005)
    • Theme Song "Kaz" by Dale Oliver - Single ( June 4, 2003 - February 15, 2005)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • All Elite Wrestling

    Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    Ring of Honor

  • Pro Wrestling Guerrilla

    • 2 PWG Championship

    Big Time Wrestling

    • 1 BTW Tag Team Championship (with Jason Styles)

    California Wrestling Coalition

    • 1 CWC Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 CWC Tag Team Championship (with Iron Eagle)

    DDT Pro-Wrestling

    • 1 Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship (with Christopher Daniels)

    East Coast Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 ECWA Tag Team Championship (with Nova)

    Empire Wrestling Federation

    • 1 EWF Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 EWF Tag Team Championship (with Josh Galaxy)

    International Wrestling Coalition

    • 1 IWC United States Championship

    Jersey All Pro Wrestling

    • 1 JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 JAPW New Jersey State Championship

    Millennium Pro Wrestling

    • 1 MPW Heavyweight Championship

    Phoenix Championship Wrestling

    • 1 PCW Television Championship
    • 1 PCW Tag Team Championship (with Nova)

    Primos Wrestling Canada

    • 1 Primos Television Championship

    Ultimate Pro Wrestling

    • 1 UPW Lightweight Championship
    • 1 UPW Tag Team Championship (with Nova)

    United States Xtreme Wrestling

    • 1 UXW Xtreme Championship

    West Coast Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 WCWA Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • EWF Hall of Fame induction
    • TNA Fight for the Right Tournament Winner (2007)
    • PWG Bad Ass Mother 3000 Winner (2003)
    • Bar Wrestling Trios Tournament Winner (2019 - with Christopher Daniels & Scorpio Sky)
    • Rising Phoenix Wrestling Invitational Tournament Winner (2006)
    • UPW Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (2001 - with Nova)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Future Legends Award Winner (2005)
    • TNA Match of the Year (2003 - vs. Chris Sabin and Michael Shane, 20/08)
    • TNA Memorable Moment of the Year (2003 - for the first Ultimate X Match)
    • 30° in the PWI 500 (2009)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (2012 - with Christopher Daniels)

Teams & Relations

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