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David John Markland[1][2] (born March 1, 1978)[2] is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known as D. J. Hyde.[3]
| D. J. Hyde | |
|---|---|
Hyde in 2016 | |
| Birth name | David John Markland |
| Born | March 1, 1978[1][2] Newark, Delaware, United States[1][2] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | D. J. Hyde[1][2] Deej [1][2] Mano Metalico[1] |
| Billed height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1][2] |
| Billed weight | 280 lb (127 kg)[1][2] |
| Trained by | Combat Zone Wrestling Jon Dahmer[1][2] |
| Debut | September 13, 2003[2] |
D. J. Hyde is the owner of Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW). Hyde purchased the promotion from its original owner, Zandig, in 2009. As a CZW competitor, he is a three-time CZW Iron Man Champion. In December 2012, D.J. Hyde faced "The Bulldozer" Matt Tremont in the main event of Cage of Death. Since 2013, he is also part owner of the all-woman Women Superstars Uncensored wrestling promotion.[1] In addition, D. J. Hyde has traveled the world to compete for several independent promotions, including Big Japan Pro Wrestling and the East Coast Wrestling Association (ECWA), where he serves as the Commissioner of ECWA.[1] Hyde has also appeared in such companies such as, Chikara,[1] Westside Xtreme Wrestling, Jersey All Pro Wrestling,[1] Fight Club Pro,[1] Heartland Wrestling Association,[1] IWA Mid South,[1] Maryland Championship Wrestling, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, and Dragon Gate USA, Pro Wrestling Empire, and Legacy Pro Wrestling.
Hyde was an All-American football player at Middletown High School in Middletown, Delaware.[1] His football skills awarded him a scholarship at Penn State University, but he later tore several ligaments in his right knee, ending up in a wheelchair for 19 months.
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