Mike D Vecchio

Mike D Vecchio
Vecchio in November 2017
Born (1996-05-07) 7 May 1996 (age 28)[1]
Mons, Belgium
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)
  • Belgian War Machine
    Mickael D
    Mickey D
    Mike D
    Mike Vecchio
    Mikey D
    Mike D. Vecchio
Billed height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)[2]
Billed weight110 kg (243 lb)[2]
Trained byPat Derudder
Debut2013[2]

Mike Derudder, better known by his ring name Mike D Vecchio, is a Belgian professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer and currently signed to Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw), where he is the current wXw European Champion. He is known for his tenures with various promotions from the European independent scene, and also makes appearances for All Japan Pro Wrestling.[3]

Professional wrestling career

German Wrestling Federation (2020–present)

In the German Wrestling Federation, Derudder is a former GWF Berlin and World Champion, titles which he has won on one separate occasion each.[2]

Westside Xtreme Wrestling (2021–present)

Derudder made his debut in Westside Xtreme Wrestling at the wXw German Comic Con Limited Edition 2021 on September 11, where he teamed up with Ultima Sombra in a losing effort against Tristan Archer and Michael Knight.[4] During his time in the promotion, he chased for various of its championships. At wXw Drive Of Champions 2023 on June 17, he unsuccessfully challenged Shigehiro Irie for the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship.[5] In 2024, he took part in the inaugural tournament of the wXw European Championship, where he defeated Jacob Crane in the first round and Luke Jacobs in the semifinals, but lost to Aigle Blanc in the finals.[6] He eventually defeated Blanc to win the title on the second night of the 2024 of the WXw World Tag Team Festival.[7]

Derudder competed in several signature events of the promotion. In 2023's Shortcut to the Top, he competed in the traditional battle royal for the number one contendership at the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship, ultimately won by Maggot.[8] At the 2024 edition of Shortcut to the Top, Derudder teamed up with Nick Schreier to unsuccessfully challenge Dennis Dullnig and Hektor Invictus for the wXw World Tag Team Championship. At the same event, he also competed in the traditional battle royal, which was won by Peter Tihanyi.[9]

In the 16 Carat Gold Tournament, he made his first appearance at the 2023 edition, where he lost to Tristan Archer in the first round.[10] One year later at the 2024 edition, Derudder defeated Gringo Loco in the first round, then lost to Aigle Blanc in the quarterfinals.[11]

Progress Wrestling (2024–present)

Derudder made his debut in Progress Wrestling at the 2024 Super Strong Style 16 tournament, where he lost to Luke Jacobs in the first round.[12] On the second night of the event, he participated in a battle royal won by Gene Munny.[13] At Progress Chapter 169: The Devil On My Shoulder on July 28, 2024, he unsuccessfully challenged Axel Tischer for the Progress Atlas Championship.[14]

Revolution Pro Wrestling (2024–present)

Derudder often makes appearances in Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro). At RevPro Revolution Rumble 2024 on March 31, he competed in the traditional Revolution Rumble won by Luke Jacobs.[15]

Impact Wrestling (2023)

Derudder made a one-time appearance in Impact Wrestling as he competed at Turing Point on October 27, 2023, where he teamed up with Ryan Richards in a losing effort against Grado and Rhino.[16]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Association les Professionnels du Catch
    • APC Championship (1 time)
  • Catch As Catch Can
    • CACC Supreme Championship (1 time)
  • European Wrestling Association
    • EWA Europameisterschaft Championship (1 time)
  • Premium Championship Wrestling
    • Premium Cup (2023)
  • German Wrestling Federation
  • International Catch Wrestling Alliance
    • ICWA France Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
    • ICWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated
    • Ranked No. 294 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 of 2024[17]
  • Superstar Wrestling
    • Superstar Wrestling Championship (2 times)
  • Tigers Pro Wrestling
    • TPW Proud Championship (1 time)
  • Wrestling Pro Essonne
    • WPE Spotlight Championship (1 time, Inaugural)
  • Westside Xtreme Wrestling
  • WrestlingKULT
    • WrestlingKULT Championship (1 time)

Other media

Derudder played Dracko in the 2024 martial arts film The Last Kumite directed by Ross W. Clarkson.[18]

References

  1. ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Mike D Vecchio • General Information". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Mike D Vecchio/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  3. ^ Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "Mike D Profile & Match Listing". profightdb.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  4. ^ "wXw @ German Comic Con - Limited Edition DAY 1". wxw-wrestling.com. Westside Xtreme Wrestling. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  5. ^ Hamilton, Ian (21 June 2023). "Hamilton's wXw Drive of Champions 2023 06.17.2023 Review". 411Mania. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  6. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "wXw European Title Tournament". cagematch.net. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  7. ^ Dark Angelita (5 October 2024). "Resultados wXw World Tag Team Festival (05-10-2024)/Peter Tihanyi y Mike D Vecchio, nuevos monarchs". Superluchas.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  8. ^ "wXw Shortcut to the Top 2023 Quick Results Feat. Namesake Match, Delmi Exo Debut and Best of 3 Series". wwenetworknews.com. WWE Network News. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  9. ^ Hetfield, James (10 August 2024). "wXw Shortcut To The Top Results – August 10, 2024". pwmnaia.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  10. ^ Briggs, Kevin (13 March 2023). "wXw 16 Carat Gold 2023 Winner, Result Recap & More". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  11. ^ Schachtmeier, Daniel (10 March 2024). "wXw 16 Carat Gold 2024 Full Results". wrestletalk.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  12. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (27 May 2024). "PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 Night One Results (5/26): Shelton Benjamin, Mike Santana, Kid Lykos Compete". fightful.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  13. ^ Brennan, Corey (27 May 2024). "Luke Jacobs Wins PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 2024". fightful.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  14. ^ Brennan, Corey (28 July 2024). "Luke Jacobs Wins Progress World Championship At Chapter 169: The Devil On My Shoulder". fightful.com. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  15. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (31 March 2024). "RevPro Revolution Rumble Results (3/31): Michael Oku, Dani Luna, Leon Slater, Josh Alexander In Action". fightful.com. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  16. ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (3 November 2023). "Turning Point 2023 Full Results". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  17. ^ Ross, Patrick (10 September 2024). "Full 2024 PWI 500 list revealed". aiptcomics.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  18. ^ "Ross W. Clarkson Profile". FilmAffinity. 26 May 2024. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.