American professional wrestler
David John Markland [ 1] [ 2] (born March 1, 1978)[ 2] is an American professional wrestler & promoter, better known as D. J. Hyde .[ 3]
Professional wrestling
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.
Personal life
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.
Championships and accomplishments
D. J. Hyde chokeslamming "Hacker" Scotty O'Shea through a table at a Smash Wrestling event in Etobicoke, ON
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External links
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