Sean Maluta (born September 30, 1988) is an American professional wrestler currently competing on the independent circuit. He made a number of appearances with WWE and took part in the first Cruiserweight Classic. He Also Make Appearances All Elite Wrestling.
Sean Maluta | |
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Born | [1] Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S.[2] | September 30, 1988
Family | Anoaʻi |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Sean Maluta[2] Samoan Dragon[2] |
Billed height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)[2] |
Billed weight | 87 kg (192 lb)[2] |
Trained by | Afa Anoaʻi |
Debut | 2004[2] |
Professional wrestling career
editMaluta has made several appearances for WWE, starting in June 2016 when he was announced as one of 32 men participating in the inaugural Cruiserweight Classic. In his first and only match in the tournament, Maluta was eliminated by Kota Ibushi.[3] Maluta again wrestled for WWE on July 13, this time in their developmental territory NXT, losing to Hideo Itami.[4] The following day, Maluta teamed with fellow CWC participant Mustafa Ali in a dark match, losing to TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne).[5] The following month, Maluta teamed with Ariya Daivari in a loss to the Bollywood Boyz (Gurv and Harv Sihra),[6] and again lost to the Bollywood Boyz in September, this time teaming with Danny Burch.[7] Maluta again returned to WWE in October, losing to Bobby Roode, once again in NXT.[8] Maluta appeared on NXT on March 1, 2017, he was squashed by Patrick Clark.[9][10] Maluta again competed for WWE in January 2017 on 205 Live, first losing in Tajiri's return match,[11] and then to The Brian Kendrick the following week.[12] Maluta returned to NXT on May 17, 2017, losing to Drew McIntyre. Maluta made another appearance the following year on the July 25 edition of NXT losing to Adam Cole.[13] In 2023, Maluta made his debut in Boca Raton Championship Wrestling and wrestled against Alan S2S Martinez.[14]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- Boca Raton Championship Wrestling
- BRCW Tag Team Championship (1 time)- With Jaka
- Full Impact Pro
- FIP World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jaka[15][16]
- World Xtreme Wrestling
- WXW Heavyweight Championship (3 times)[17][18][19]
- WXW Television Championship (1 time)[20][21][22]
- WXW Cruiserweight Championship (3 times)[23][24][25][26][27][28]
- WXW Tag Team Championship (2 times)[29] – with Nick Nero (1)[30][31] and Afa Jr. (1)[32]
- Wild Samoan Tag Team Tournament (2017) – with Afa Jr.[33]
References
edit- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database".
- ^ a b c d e f Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Sean Maluta". Cagematch.net.
- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database".
- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database".
- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database".
- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database".
- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database".
- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database".
- ^ T, J (7 March 2017). "10 Thoughts on NXT – DIY, Asuka, Authors of Pain". Inside Pulse. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- ^ Gagnon, Joshua (2 March 2017). "WWE NXT Review (3/1): Title Match Announced, Asuka, Patrick Clark Debuts, Who Won This Week's MVP?". WrestlingInc.com. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database".
- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database".
- ^ "NXT results, May 17, 2017: Itami puts Roode to sleep before TakeOver: Chicago".
- ^ Clip: Sean Maluta vs. Alan S2S Martinez w/ CCW Champ Ariel Levy at Boca Raton Championship Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-04-05 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (November 14, 2021). "WWN Supershow: Battle Of The Belts 2021 - Pay Per View @ OCC Road House in Clearwater, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (November 14, 2021). "FIP World Tag Team Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (May 9, 2014). "WXW - Event @ Minneola Recreation Center in Minneola, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (July 30, 2016). "WXW - Event @ Minneola, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (June 16, 2012). "WXW Heavyweight Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (December 12, 2015). "WXW - Event @ Minneolia, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (December 12, 2015). "WXW Television Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (June 11, 2016). "WXW - Event @ Minneola, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (February 20, 2010). "WXW - Event @ Rec Center in Minneola, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (June 19, 2010). "WXW - Event @ Minneola Recreation Center in Minneola, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (February 26, 2011). "WXW - Event @ Minneola Recreation Center in Minneola, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (February 20, 2010). "WXW Cruiserweight Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (April 10, 2010). "WXW Xtreme War - Event @ Minneola Recreation Center in Minneola, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (September 25, 2010). "WXW - Event @ Savannah Center in The Villages, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (July 30, 2011). "WXW Tag Team Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (July 30, 2011). "WXW - Event @ Minneola Recreation Center in Minneola, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (August 27, 2011). "WXW - Event @ Minneola Recreation Center in Minneola, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (June 2, 2018). "WXW - Event @ Minneola, Florida, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (November 18, 2017). "Wild Samoan Tag Team Tournament (2017)". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
External links
edit- Sean Maluta profile on WWE.com
- Sean Maluta's profile at Cagematch.net, Wrestlingdata.com, Internet Wrestling Database