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{{Short description|American professional wrestler}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Fandango
|name = Dirty Dango
|image = FAN-DAN.GO.jpg
|image = Fandango2 in April 2016.jpg
|caption = Fandango on [[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]] in November 2013.
|caption = Hussey, as Fandango, in 2016
|image_size = 275px
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|birthname = Curtis Jonathan Hussey
|birthname = Curtis Jonathan Hussey
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|7|22}}
|names = '''Fandango'''<ref name="WWEbio"/><br/>Jonathan<ref name=PLW/><br/>Johnny Curtis<ref name=PLW/><ref name=OWOW/><br />Jonathan Curtis<ref name=OWOW/>
|birth_place = [[Portland, Maine]], U.S.
|names = {{unbulleted list|Dirty Dango<ref name="IMPACTBio">{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/dirty-dango/|title=Dirty Dango Bio|publisher=[[IMPACT Wrestling]]}}</ref>|Fandango<ref name="WWEbio"/><ref name=OWOW/>|'''Johnny Dango Curtis'''<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=PLW/>|Jonathan<ref name=PLW/>|Johnathan Curtis|The Portuguese Sundragon<ref name=OWOW/>}} Curtis Stoogerman
|height = {{height|ft=6|in=4}}<ref name="WWEbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/fandango|title=Fandango Bio|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref>
|height = {{height|ft=6|in=4}}<ref name="WWEbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/fandango|title=Fandango Bio|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref>
|weight = {{convert|244|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name="WWEbio"/>
|weight = {{convert|257|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name="WWEbio"/>
|billed = {{unbulleted list|[[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]<ref name="FCW">{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/johnnycurtis1.html|title=Johnny Curtis|access-date=December 31, 2010|publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]}}</ref>|[[Westbrook, Maine]]<ref name="NXTbio"/>}}
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|7|22}}
|trainer = {{unbulleted list|[[Killer Kowalski]]<ref name=OWOW/>|[[Deep South Wrestling]]<ref name=OWOW/>|[[Bill DeMott]]<ref name=OWOW/>|[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]<ref name=OWOW/>|Lewis Hotchin}}
|birth_place = [[Standish, Maine]]
|debut = September 1999<ref name=OWOW/>}}
|death_date =
'''Curtis Jonathan Hussey'''<ref name="auto">{{cite news|last1=Butterly|first1=Amelia|title=WWE's Fandango: Concussion campaign really beneficial|work=BBC News |date=March 10, 2014 |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/26465094|access-date=October 20, 2014}}</ref> (born July 22, 1983)<ref name="auto3">{{cite web|last=Defelice|first=Robert|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/fandango-believes-karrion-kross-will-be-big-star-wwe-if-he-learns-not-sell-any-frustration|title=Fandango Believes Karrion Kross Will Be A Big Star In WWE If He Learns To Not 'Sell' Any Frustration|quote="37-year-old me knows that now but 26-year-old me didn't at the time."|date=July 26, 2021|access-date=July 27, 2021|website=Fightful}}</ref> is an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]], currently signed to [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA), where he is a member of [[The System (professional wrestling)|The System]] and performs under the ring name '''Johnny Dango Curtis'''. He is best known for his time in [[WWE]], where he performed under the [[ring name]] '''Fandango'''.
|death_place =
|resides = [[Tampa, Florida]]
|billed = [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]<ref name="FCW">{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/johnnycurtis1.html|title=Johnny Curtis|accessdate=2010-12-31|publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]}}</ref><br />[[Westbrook, Maine]]<ref name="NXTbio"/>
|trainer = [[Killer Kowalski]]<ref name=OWOW/><br />[[Deep South Wrestling]]<ref name=OWOW/><br />[[Bill DeMott]]<ref name=OWOW/><br />[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]<ref name=OWOW/><br />Lewis Hotchin
|debut = September 1999<ref name=OWOW/>
|retired =
}}
'''Curtis Jonathan Hussey'''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Goldring|first1=Erika|title=WWE's 2014 SuperStars For Kids|url=http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/curtis-jonathan-hussey-aka-fandango-attends-wwes-2014-news-photo/482562449|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Butterly|first1=Amelia|title=WWE's Fandango: Concussion campaign really beneficial|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/26465094|publisher=[[BBC Newsbeat]]|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref> (born July 22, 1981),<ref>http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/j/johnny-curtis/</ref> is an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He is currently signed to [[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE]], where he performs under the [[ring name]] '''Fandango'''.


Hussey began his [[professional wrestling]] career in 1999. He worked for several [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotions]] beginning in September 1999. He competed in several Independent promotions in [[New England]], winning the [[Power League Wrestling|PLW]] New England Championship, the PWF Northeast Tag Team Championship with [[Kenny Dykstra|Kenn Phoenix]] on more than one occasion, the PWF Northeast Heavyweight Championship, NCW New England Championship, the Tag Team Championship with Damian Houston, and the SCCW Lightweight Championship.
Hussey began his [[professional wrestling]] career in 1999. He competed in several independent promotions in [[New England]], winning the [[Power League Wrestling|PLW]] New England Championship, the PWF Northeast Tag Team Championship with [[Kenny Dykstra|Kenn Phoenix]] on more than one occasion, the PWF Northeast Heavyweight Championship, NCW New England Championship, the Tag Team Championship with Damian Houston, and the SCCW Lightweight Championship.


In 2006, Hussey signed a development contract with [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] and was assigned to [[Deep South Wrestling]] (DSW), WWE's [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]].<ref name="OWOW" /> He was then moved to [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW) in June 2008, where he won the [[Florida Tag Team Championship]] on more than one occasion with [[Tyler Reks]] and [[Michael Hutter|Derrick Bateman]].<ref name="OWOW" /> In December 2010, he competed in the [[WWE NXT#Season 4|fourth season]] of ''[[WWE NXT#Season 4|NXT]]'' as '''Johnny Curtis''', and he eventually won the competition in March 2011.<ref name="NXTbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/johnnycurtis|title=Johnny Curtis Bio|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref name="NXT" />
In 2006, Hussey signed a development contract with World Wrestling Entertainment and was assigned to their [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]], [[Deep South Wrestling]] (DSW).<ref name="OWOW" /> He was then moved to [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW) in June 2008, where he won the [[Florida Tag Team Championship]] on more than one occasion with [[Gabbi Tuft|Tyler Reks]] and [[Ethan Carter III|Derrick Bateman]].<ref name="OWOW" /> In December 2010, he competed in the [[WWE NXT (seasons 1–5)#Season 4|fourth season]] of [[WWE NXT|NXT]] as '''Johnny Curtis''', and he eventually won the competition in March 2011.<ref name="NXTbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/johnnycurtis|title=Johnny Curtis Bio|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 6, 2011|archive-date=December 22, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121222004727/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/johnnycurtis|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="NXT" />


In 2013, Hussey re-debuted as '''Fandango'''. In April, WWE audience members started singing and dancing to his entrance music, which rose substantially on [[iTunes]] charts and generated much hype in [[mainstream media]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mr. 561 |url=http://www.sescoops.com/update-on-the-fandangoing-revolution-its-mainstream-attention/ |title=Update On The Fandangoing Revolution & It's Mainstream Attention |publisher=SEScoops |date=2013-04-15 |accessdate=2013-04-21}}</ref><ref name="benson1">{{cite web|last=Benson |first=Will |url=http://www.wrestlingrumors.net/fandangos-entrance-theme-enters-uk-itunes-chart |title=Fandango's Entrance Theme Enters UK iTunes Chart |publisher=WrestlingRumors.net |date=2013-04-09 |accessdate=2013-04-20}}</ref>
In 2013, Hussey re-debuted as Fandango. Subsequently, WWE audience members started singing and dancing to his entrance music, which rose substantially on the [[iTunes]] charts and generated coverage in [[mainstream media]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/40951-fandangoing-continues-to-gain-attention-in-sports-and-online/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906075521/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/40951-fandangoing-continues-to-gain-attention-in-sports-and-online |archive-date=September 6, 2013 |title="Fandangoing" continues to gain attention in sports and online |work=WrestleView |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=April 13, 2013 |access-date=February 17, 2023}}</ref> He later formed a tag team with [[Tyler Breeze]] called Breezango, with the duo winning the [[NXT Tag Team Championship]] in August 2020.

== Early life ==
Curtis James Hussey was born on July 22, 1983, in [[Portland, Maine]].<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/j/johnny-curtis/ |title=Johnny Curtis - Online World of Wrestling |access-date=2014-04-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140406074117/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/j/johnny-curtis/ |archive-date=April 6, 2014 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref name="auto3"/>

Hussey claims partial [[Cherokee descent]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHQarrLlYXM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/YHQarrLlYXM |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=You won't believe Fandango's full leg tattoos: Superstar Ink|via=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


==Professional wrestling career==
==Professional wrestling career==


===Early career (1999–2003)===
===Independent circuit (1999–2006)===
Hussey trained under [[Killer Kowalski]] and debuted in September 1999. He wrestled for various [[Independent circuit|independent]] [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotions]] in the [[New England]] area over the next few years. He competed in [[Power League Wrestling]] (PLW) from 2000 until 2003, during which time he won the PLW New England Championship.<ref name="PLW" /> He held the championship from May 19, 2002 until May 18, 2003.<ref name="PLW" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.powerleaguewrestling.com/champions/nechamps.htm|title=Power League Wrestling New England Champions|accessdate=2010-12-08|publisher=Power League Wrestling}}</ref>
Hussey trained under [[Killer Kowalski]] and debuted in September 1999. He wrestled for various [[Independent circuit|independent]] [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotions]] in the [[New England]] area over the next few years. He competed in [[Power League Wrestling]] (PLW) from 2000 until 2003, during which time he won the PLW New England Championship.<ref name="PLW" /> He held the championship, after defeating Chris Blackheart at Power-fest 2002, from May 19, 2002, until May 18, 2003.<ref name="PLW" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.powerleaguewrestling.com/champions/nechamps.htm|title=Power League Wrestling New England Champions|access-date=December 8, 2010|publisher=Power League Wrestling|archive-date=November 28, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128190501/http://powerleaguewrestling.com/champions/nechamps.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>


He also competed in the Premier Wrestling Federation during this time, and he teamed with [[Kenny Dykstra|Kenn Phoenix]] to win the PWF Northeast Tag Team Championship from Fuzion (Mike Paiva and Blade) on October 28, 2002.<ref name="PWF-tagtitles" /> They held the championship until November 15, when they were defeated by Paiva and Kid Mikaze.<ref name="PWF-tagtitles" /> Now known as The Talent Exchange, Hussey and Phoenix won a three-way [[Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match]] to win the championship again on February 15, 2003.<ref name="PWF-tagtitles" /> They held the championship until April 4, when Phoenix and Dean Ripley, The Talent Exchange's [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]] (who had been forced to participate in the match instead of an absent Hussey), lost the championship to the Storm Brothers.<ref name="PWF-tagtitles" /> He also wrestled for [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|NWA: TNA]], [[Chaotic Wrestling]], and [[NWA Wildside]].<ref name="PWF" />
He also competed in the Premier Wrestling Federation during this time, and he teamed with Kenn Phoenix to win the PWF Northeast Tag Team Championship from Fuzion (Mike Paiva and Blade) on October 28, 2002.<ref name="PWF-tagtitles" /> They held the championship until November 15, when they were defeated by Paiva and Kid Mikaze.<ref name="PWF-tagtitles" /> Now known as The Talent Exchange, Hussey and Phoenix won a three-way [[Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match]] to win the championship again on February 15, 2003.<ref name="PWF-tagtitles" /> They held the championship until April 4, when Phoenix and Dean Ripley, The Talent Exchange's [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]] (who had been forced to participate in the match instead of an absent Hussey), lost the championship to the Storm Brothers.<ref name="PWF-tagtitles" /> He also wrestled for [[Impact Wrestling|NWA: Total Nonstop Action]] (NWA-TNA), [[Chaotic Wrestling]], and [[NWA Wildside]].<ref name="PWF">{{cite web|url=http://pwfnortheast.tripod.com/curtis.html|title=PWF profile|access-date=December 8, 2010|publisher=Premier Wrestling Federation}}</ref>


===World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE (2006-present)===
===World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE===


====Deep South Wrestling (2006–2008)====
====Deep South Wrestling (2006–2008)====
[[File:JohnnyCurtis1.jpg|thumb|Hussey as Johnny Curtis, training in WWE farm territory.]]
[[File:JohnnyCurtis1.jpg|thumb|upright|Hussey as Johnny Curtis in [[Deep South Wrestling]] (DSW)]]
In 2006, Curtis signed a developmental contract with [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE) and was subsequently assigned to the [[Deep South Wrestling]] (DSW) [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]]. Curtis made his debut for the territory on November 9, where he lost to [[David Heath (wrestler)|David Heath]].<ref name="OWOW" /> After [[Job (professional wrestling)|losing consistently]] over the next several weeks, Curtis scored his first victory in DSW as he and [[Robert Anthony]] defeated The Headliners (Shawn Shultz and Chris Michaels) on February 15, 2007.<ref name="OWOW" /> Curtis continued to [[Tag team|team]] with Anthony and after winning a few more matches, the team faced the [[DSW Tag Team Championship|DSW Tag Team Champions]] Team Elite ([[Mike Knox]] and [[Derick Neikirk]]) in a match for the championship on March 15, but they were unable to win the title.<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/j/johnny-curtis.html|title=Johnny Curtis|accessdate=2010-01-24|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> Curtis then became a singles competitor once again and after losing two matches, he won his final match in DSW by defeating Frankie Coverdale on April 12.<ref name="OWOW" />
In 2006, Curtis signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and was subsequently assigned to the [[Deep South Wrestling]] (DSW) [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]]. Curtis made his debut for the territory on November 9, where he lost to [[Gangrel|David Heath]].<ref name="OWOW" /> After [[Job (professional wrestling)|losing consistently]] over the next several weeks, Curtis scored his first victory in DSW as he and [[Egotistico Fantastico|Robert Anthony]] defeated The Headliners (Shawn Shultz and Chris Michaels) on February 15, 2007.<ref name="OWOW" /> Curtis continued to [[Tag team|team]] with Anthony and after winning a few more matches, the team faced the [[DSW Tag Team Championship|DSW Tag Team Champions]] Team Elite ([[Mike Knox]] and [[Derick Neikirk]]) in a match for the championship on March 15, but they were unable to win the title.<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/j/johnny-curtis.html|title=Johnny Curtis|access-date=January 24, 2010|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> Curtis then became a singles competitor once again and after losing two matches, he won his final match in DSW by defeating [[Francisco Ciatso|Frankie Coverdale]] on April 12.<ref name="OWOW" />


====Florida Championship Wrestling (2008–2010)====
====Florida Championship Wrestling (2008–2010)====
After WWE severed ties with DSW, Curtis and all the other talent in DSW were transferred over to the newly established [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW) in June. On June 26, Curtis made his FCW debut as he defeated former tag team partner [[Robert Anthony]].<ref name="OWOW" /> After mixed success as a singles and tag team wrestler, Curtis defeated Chris Gray on December 18 to become the number one contender for the [[Florida Championship Wrestling#FCW Southern Heavyweight Championship|Southern Heavyweight Championship]].<ref name="OWOW" /> On January 8, 2008, he wrestled [[Ted DiBiase, Jr.]] for the championship, but lost the match.<ref name="OWOW" /> On September 18, Curtis made an appearance at the [[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]/[[ECW (WWE)|ECW]] tapings, where he defeated [[Armando Estrada]] in a [[dark match]].<ref name="OWOW" />
After WWE severed ties with DSW, Curtis and all the other talent in DSW were transferred over to the newly established Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) in June. On June 26, Curtis made his FCW debut as he defeated former tag team partner Robert Anthony.<ref name="OWOW" /> After mixed success as a singles and tag team wrestler, Curtis defeated Chris Gray on December 18 to become the number one contender for the [[FCW Southern Heavyweight Championship]].<ref name="OWOW" /> On January 8, 2008, he wrestled [[Ted DiBiase Jr.]] for the championship, but lost the match.<ref name="OWOW" /> On September 18, Curtis made an appearance at the [[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]/[[WWE ECW|ECW]] tapings, where he defeated [[Armando Estrada]] in a [[dark match]].<ref name="OWOW" />


On December 11, 2008, Curtis teamed with [[Gabe Tuft|Tyler Reks]] to defeat [[The Hart Foundation#Next Generation Hart Foundation|The New Hart Foundation]] ([[David Hart Smith|DH Smith]] and [[Tyson Kidd|TJ Wilson]]) for the [[FCW Florida Tag Team Championship]].<ref name="FCWchampionships">{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/champions.html|title=Champions Roll Call|accessdate=2011-01-01|publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]}}</ref> The team of Curtis and Reks proved to be successful, and they retained the championship on several occasions.<ref name="OWOW" /> After beginning a [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with [[Kris Pavone|Caylen Croft]] and [[Trent Barreta|Trent Beretta]], Curtis and Reks retained the title against them on a few different occasions before finally losing the title to Croft and Beretta on April 30, 2009 after Curtis [[No show (professional wrestling)|didn't appear]] for the title defense, leaving Reks to wrestle alone.<ref name="FCWchampionships" />
On December 11, 2008, Curtis teamed with [[Gabbi Tuft|Tyler Reks]] to defeat [[The Hart Foundation#Next Generation Hart Foundation|The New Hart Foundation]] ([[Davey Boy Smith Jr.|DH Smith]] and [[Tyson Kidd|TJ Wilson]]) for the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship.<ref name="FCWchampionships">{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/champions.html |title=Champions Roll Call |access-date=January 1, 2011 |publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102063022/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/champions.html |archive-date=January 2, 2011 }}</ref> The team of Curtis and Reks proved to be successful, and they retained the championship on several occasions.<ref name="OWOW" /> After beginning a [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with [[Caylen Croft]] and [[Trent Beretta]], Curtis and Reks retained the title against them on a few different occasions before finally losing the title to Croft and Beretta on April 30, 2009, after Curtis [[No show (professional wrestling)|didn't appear]] for the title defense, leaving Reks to wrestle alone.<ref name="FCWchampionships" />


After Reks was called up to WWE's main roster, Curtis renamed himself Jonathan Curtis and became a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villain]]. The two then faced off for Reks' [[Florida Championship Wrestling#FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship|Florida Heavyweight Championship]] on June 25, but Curtis was unable to win the title.<ref name="OWOW" /> On July 2, Curtis wrestled in a triple threat match for the FCW Florida Championship also involving [[Alex Riley]], what but was again unsuccessful as Reks retained the title.<ref name="CageMatches" /> Soon afterwards, Curtis reverted his ring name to Johnny Curtis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/talent.html|title=FCW roster|accessdate=2010-08-16|publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]}}</ref>
After Reks was called up to WWE's main roster, Curtis renamed himself Jonathan Curtis and became a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villain]]. The two then faced off for Reks' [[Florida Heavyweight Championship]] on June 25, but Curtis was unable to win the title.<ref name="OWOW" /> On July 2, Curtis wrestled in a triple threat match for the FCW Florida Championship also involving [[Alex Riley]], but was again unsuccessful as Reks retained the title.<ref name="CageMatches" /> Soon afterwards, Curtis reverted his ring name to Johnny Curtis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/talent.html |title=FCW roster |access-date=August 16, 2010 |publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101110011949/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/talent.html |archive-date=November 10, 2010 }}</ref>


Beginning in 2010, Curtis began competing at [[house show]]s for the [[WWE Raw|Raw]] [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]], with his first match being a loss to [[Evan Bourne]] on January 8.<ref name="CageMatches">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=1704&view=matches#matches|title=Cagematch match listing}}</ref>{{Verify credibility|failed=y|date=August 2010}} After losing several matches to both Bourne and [[Paul Burchill]] at house shows, Curtis wrestled his first dark match, which he lost to [[Shoichi Funaki|Kung Fu Naki]] on the January 19 episode of ''[[ECW (WWE)|ECW]]''.<ref name="CageMatches" />
Beginning in 2010, Curtis began competing at [[house show]]s for the [[WWE Raw|Raw]] [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]], with his first match being a loss to [[Matt Sydal|Evan Bourne]] on January 8.<ref name="CageMatches">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=1704&view=matches#matches|title=Cagematch match listing}}</ref> After losing several matches to both Bourne and [[Paul Burchill]] at house shows, Curtis wrestled his first dark match, which he lost to [[Shoichi Funaki|Kung Fu Naki]] on the January 19 episode of ''ECW''.<ref name="CageMatches" />


On August 12, 2010, Curtis teamed with [[Michael Hutter|Derrick Bateman]] to win the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship by defeating the team of [[Donny Marlow]] and [[Brodus Clay]] and the defending champions, ''Los Aviadores'' ([[Incognito (wrestler)|Hunico]] and [[Orlando Colón|Epico]]) in a three-way tag team match.<ref name="FCWchampionships" /><ref name="FCWtag2">{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/press9.html|title=Breaking news from FCW's latest TV Tapings|date=2010-08-12|accessdate=2011-01-01|publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]}}</ref> After a near three-month reign, Curtis and Bateman lost the championship to Wes Brisco and [[Consequences Creed|Xavier Woods]] on November 4.
On August 12, 2010, Curtis teamed with [[Ethan Carter III|Derrick Bateman]] to win the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship by defeating the team of [[Tanga Loa|Donny Marlow]] and [[Tyrus (wrestler)|Brodus Clay]] and the defending champions, ''Los Aviadores'' ([[Sin Cara|Hunico]] and [[Epico Colón|Epico]]) in a three-way tag team match.<ref name="FCWchampionships" /><ref name="FCWtag2">{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/press9.html|title=Breaking news from FCW's latest TV Tapings|date=August 12, 2010|access-date=January 1, 2011|publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]}}</ref> After a near three-month reign, Curtis and Bateman lost the championship to Wes Brisco and [[Xavier Woods]] on November 4.


====NXT (2010–2012)====
====NXT (2010–2012)====
[[File:Percy Watson April 2012.jpg|thumb|left|Curtis in action against [[Percy Watson]] at a WWE event.]]
[[File:Percy Watson April 2012.jpg|thumb|left|Curtis in action against [[Percy Watson]] at a WWE event]]
Curtis was part of the [[WWE NXT (TV series)#Season 4|fourth season]], with [[Ron Killings|R-Truth]] as his mentor.<ref name="NXT">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/30/16381991.html|title=WWE NXT: Season 3 mercifully ends with new breakout diva crowned|date=2010-11-30|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=2010-12-01|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_45683.shtml|title=WWE News: NXT Season 4 cast – full list of Pros & Rookies for the new season of NXT, plus noticeable absences|date=2010-11-30|last=Caldwell|first=James|accessdate=2010-12-01|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> He made his in-ring debut on the season premiere on December 7 episode of ''NXT'', defeating fellow rookie Jacob Novak in singles competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/08/16468256.html|title=WWE NXT: Season 4 begins with new pros, less Cole|date=2010-12-08|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=2010-12-08|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> The following week, Curtis was unsuccessful in the "Karaoke" challenge, but was successful in the "Obstacle Course" challenge, earning points towards immunity from elimination.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/14/16554521.html|title=WWE NXT: Decent matches, embarrassing challenges|date=2010-12-14|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=2010-12-19|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On the December 21 episode of ''NXT'', Curtis lost the "Wheelbarrow Race" challenge, and suffered his first loss in a rematch to Jacob Novak.<ref name="Bishop">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/22/16639541.html|title=WWE NXT: More fodder for the blooper reel|date=2010-12-22|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=2010-12-23|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Curtis was then defeated by pro [[Dolph Ziggler]] on the December 28 episode of ''NXT'', and afterwards won both the "Power of the Punch" challenge and a "Talent Show" contest. On the January 4, 2011 episode of ''NXT'', Curtis was defeated in singles competition by [[Brodus Clay]]. It was later announced that he would be immune from elimination that week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/29/16696546.html|title=WWE NXT: Cole cameo highlights show|date=2010-12-29|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=2011-01-17|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwestatistics/article_46535.shtml|title=1/4 WWE NXT Box Score: Snapshot of Tuesday's show – match times, bell-to-bell wrestling, first NXT4 elimination, Win/Loss Records|date=2011-01-05|accessdate=2011-01-17|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the next week of ''NXT'', Curtis lost both the "Slingshot Challenge" and the "Superstar Password" challenge, and competed in singles competition defeating pro [[Ted DiBiase, Jr.|Ted DiBiase]] after a failed interference by his rookie Brodus Clay.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 1/11/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1294809634|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=January 12, 2011}}</ref> Curtis was unsuccessful in the "How Well Do You Know Your WWE Pro?" challenge on the January 18 episode of ''NXT'', and was safe from elimination that week.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 1/18/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1295413310|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=January 19, 2011}}</ref> On the January 25 episode of ''NXT'', Curtis was unsuccessful in the "Out-think the Fink" challenge, and competed in a fatal four-way match with Brodus Clay, [[Michael Hutter|Derrick Bateman]], and [[Byron Saxton]] with Clay winning the match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 1/25/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1296065850|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=January 25, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Oglesby|first=Brooks|title=WWE NXT Results (1/25/11) – Brodus Clay Gets a New Pro|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-1-25-2011.php|work=Wrestling News World|accessdate=January 25, 2011}}</ref>
Curtis was part of the [[WWE NXT (TV series)#Season 4|fourth season]], with [[R-Truth]] as his mentor.<ref name="NXT">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/30/16381991.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630191038/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/30/16381991.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=WWE NXT: Season 3 mercifully ends with new breakout diva crowned|date=November 30, 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 1, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_45683.shtml|title=WWE News: NXT Season 4 cast – full list of Pros & Rookies for the new season of NXT, plus noticeable absences|date=November 30, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=December 1, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> He made his in-ring debut on the season premiere on December 7 episode of ''NXT'', defeating fellow rookie Jacob Novak in singles competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/08/16468256.html|title=WWE NXT: Season 4 begins with new pros, less Cole|date=December 8, 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 8, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=June 30, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630191020/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/08/16468256.html|url-status=usurped}}</ref> The following week, Curtis was unsuccessful in the "Karaoke" challenge, but was successful in the "Obstacle Course" challenge, earning points towards immunity from elimination.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/14/16554521.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630023703/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/14/16554521.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=WWE NXT: Decent matches, embarrassing challenges|date=December 14, 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 19, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On the December 21 episode of ''NXT'', Curtis lost the "Wheelbarrow Race" challenge, and suffered his first loss in a rematch to Jacob Novak.<ref name="Bishop">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/22/16639541.html|title=WWE NXT: More fodder for the blooper reel|date=December 22, 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 23, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=June 30, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630023707/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/22/16639541.html|url-status=usurped}}</ref> Curtis was then defeated by pro [[Dolph Ziggler]] on the December 28 episode of ''NXT'', and afterwards won both the "Power of the Punch" challenge and a "Talent Show" contest. On the January 4, 2011, episode of ''NXT'', Curtis was defeated in singles competition by Brodus Clay. It was later revealed that he was immune from elimination that week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/29/16696546.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630023638/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/29/16696546.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=WWE NXT: Cole cameo highlights show|date=December 29, 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=January 17, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwestatistics/article_46535.shtml|title=1/4 WWE NXT Box Score: Snapshot of Tuesday's show – match times, bell-to-bell wrestling, first NXT4 elimination, Win/Loss Records|date=January 5, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the next week of ''NXT'', Curtis lost both the "Slingshot Challenge" and the "Superstar Password" challenge, and competed in singles competition defeating pro [[Ted DiBiase Jr.|Ted DiBiase]] after a failed interference by his rookie Brodus Clay.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 1/11/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1294809634|work=Wrestleview|access-date=January 12, 2011|archive-date=January 13, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110113113411/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1294809634|url-status=dead}}</ref> Curtis was unsuccessful in the "How Well Do You Know Your WWE Pro?" challenge on the January 18 episode of ''NXT'', and was safe from elimination that week.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 1/18/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1295413310|work=Wrestleview|access-date=January 19, 2011|archive-date=January 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110126220433/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1295413310|url-status=dead}}</ref> On the January 25 episode of ''NXT'', Curtis was unsuccessful in the "Out-think the Fink" challenge, and competed in a fatal four-way match with Brodus Clay, Derrick Bateman, and [[Byron Saxton]] with Clay winning the match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 1/25/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1296065850|work=Wrestleview|access-date=January 25, 2011}} {{Dead link|date=February 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Oglesby|first=Brooks|title=WWE NXT Results (1/25/11) – Brodus Clay Gets a New Pro|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-1-25-2011.php|work=Wrestling News World|access-date=January 25, 2011|archive-date=January 28, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110128080452/http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-1-25-2011.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>


On the February 1 episode of ''NXT'', Curtis won an "Arm Wrestling" challenge, but was unsuccessful in the "Talk the Talk" challenge, and also lost in a tag team match along with R-Truth against Derrick Bateman and Daniel Bryan.<ref name="Oglesby">{{cite web|last=Oglesby|first=Brooks|title=WWE NXT Results (2/1/11) – Bateman and Bryan Gain Momentum|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-2-1-2011.php|work=Wrestling News World|accessdate=February 1, 2011}}</ref> On the next week of ''NXT'', Curtis was unsuccessful in a "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Rookies" challenge, "WWE.com" challenge, and in singles competition against Brodus Clay.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 2/8/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1297230161|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=February 9, 2011}}</ref> On the February 15 episode of ''NXT'', Curtis lost the "Smash and Grab" challenge and the "Save Your Trivia" challenge.<ref>{{cite web|last=Oglesby|first=Brooks|title=WWE NXT Results (2/15/11) – Brodus Clay Continues to Dominate|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-2-15-2011.php|work=Wrestling News World|accessdate=February 15, 2011}}</ref> Curtis was then successful in the "Grace Under Pressure Physical" challenge and in a triple threat match against Derrick Bateman and Johnny Curtis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/02/23/17375296.html|title=WWE NXT: 'See you in Cleveland, fool'|date=2011-02-23|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=2011-02-23|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> During the season finale on March 1, Curtis was declared the winner of ''NXT'', defeating [[Brodus Clay]] in the final.<ref name="NXTwinner">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/03/02/17461416.html|title=WWE NXT: Will Clay or Curtis be crowned next breakout star?|date=2011-03-02|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=2011-03-02|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>
On the February 1 episode of ''NXT'', Curtis won an "Arm Wrestling" challenge, but was unsuccessful in the "Talk the Talk" challenge, and also lost in a tag team match along with R-Truth against Derrick Bateman and [[Bryan Danielson|Daniel Bryan]].<ref name="Oglesby">{{cite web|last=Oglesby|first=Brooks|title=WWE NXT Results (2/1/11) – Bateman and Bryan Gain Momentum|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-2-1-2011.php|work=Wrestling News World|access-date=February 1, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110205032600/http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-2-1-2011.php|archive-date=February 5, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> On the next week of ''NXT'', Curtis was unsuccessful in a "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Rookies" challenge, "WWE.com" challenge, and in singles competition against Brodus Clay.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 2/8/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1297230161|work=Wrestleview|access-date=February 9, 2011|archive-date=February 10, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110210191600/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1297230161|url-status=dead}}</ref> On the February 15 episode of ''NXT'', Curtis lost the "Smash and Grab" challenge and the "Save Your Trivia" challenge.<ref>{{cite web|last=Oglesby|first=Brooks|title=WWE NXT Results (2/15/11) – Brodus Clay Continues to Dominate|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-2-15-2011.php|work=Wrestling News World|access-date=February 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110219122050/http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-2-15-2011.php|archive-date=February 19, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> Curtis was then successful in the "Grace Under Pressure Physical" challenge and in a triple threat match against Derrick Bateman and Johnny Curtis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/02/23/17375296.html|title=WWE NXT: 'See you in Cleveland, fool'|date=February 23, 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=February 23, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=June 30, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630191053/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/02/23/17375296.html|url-status=usurped}}</ref> During the season finale on March 1, Curtis was declared the winner of ''NXT'', defeating Brodus Clay in the final.<ref name="NXTwinner">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/03/02/17461416.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630162647/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/03/02/17461416.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=WWE NXT: Will Clay or Curtis be crowned next breakout star?|date=March 2, 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=March 2, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>


After various dark matches, Curtis debuted on ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]'' on the June 3 episode in a bizarre backstage promo where he said that his promised tag team title shot was "not going to happen" in light of R-Truth's recent villainous turn.<ref name="NXTbio" /> He then began to sarcastically cry and proceeded to pour milk onto a plate and then over his head, in reference to the saying "don't cry over spilled milk".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1307156853|title=Smackdown Results – 6/3/11|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|publisher=Wrestleview|accessdate=2 March 2012}}</ref> After weeks of backstage promos playing on words,<ref>{{cite web|last=Tait|first=James|title=TAIT'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 6/24: Alt. perspective review of Friday's Smackdown, Tait's Smackdown Breakdown & Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_51014.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=2 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 7/8: Complete coverage of the show, including Sheamus vs. Randy Orton in the main event|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_51312.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=2 March 2012}}</ref> Curtis made his SmackDown in-ring debut on the August 12 episode, being squashed by [[Mark Henry]] in less than a minute,<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 8/12: Complete coverage of the Friday night show, including Orton vs. Khali and Christian vs. Sheamus|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_52083.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=2 March 2012}}</ref> which was his only non-battle royal match on SmackDown in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Johnny Curtis during 2011 Johnny Curtis during 2011 Johnny Curtis during 2011 Johnny Curtis during 2011 Johnny Curtis during 2011|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/johnny-curtis-3434.html?year=2011|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|accessdate=2 March 2012}}</ref>
After various dark matches, Curtis debuted on ''SmackDown'' on the June 3 episode in a bizarre backstage promo where he said that his promised tag team title shot was "not going to happen" in light of R-Truth's recent villainous turn.<ref name="NXTbio" /> He then began to sarcastically cry and proceeded to pour milk onto a plate and then over his head, in reference to the saying "don't cry over spilled milk".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1307156853|title=Smackdown Results – 6/3/11|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=March 2, 2012|archive-date=September 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110907151417/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1307156853|url-status=dead}}</ref> After weeks of backstage promos playing on words,<ref>{{cite web|last=Tait|first=James|title=TAIT'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 6/24: Alt. perspective review of Friday's Smackdown, Tait's Smackdown Breakdown & Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_51014.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 7/8: Complete coverage of the show, including Sheamus vs. Randy Orton in the main event|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_51312.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 2, 2012}}</ref> Curtis made his SmackDown in-ring debut on the August 12 episode, being squashed by [[Mark Henry]] in less than a minute,<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 8/12: Complete coverage of the Friday night show, including Orton vs. Khali and Christian vs. Sheamus|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_52083.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 2, 2012}}</ref> which was his only non-battle royal match on SmackDown in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Johnny Curtis during 2011 Johnny Curtis during 2011 Johnny Curtis during 2011 Johnny Curtis during 2011 Johnny Curtis during 2011|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/johnny-curtis-3434.html?year=2011|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=March 2, 2012}}</ref>


Curtis then made his return to the fifth season of ''NXT'' as a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] on November 2.<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT TV REPORT 11/2: Debut of BetaMax, six-person tag main event, NXT winner returns, Usos|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_54798.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref> Curtis turned his attentions to wooing [[Maxine (wrestler)|Maxine]], whom he had formerly dated, and therefore ignited a feud with Maxine's storyline [[Engagement|fiancé]], [[Derrick Bateman]].<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 11/9 – Week 36: Kidd vs. Barreta, love triangle emerges, U.K. announcer shake-up|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_55008.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 11/16: Alt. perspective review of NXT Week 37, overall show Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_55233.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref> As the weeks passed, Bateman and Maxine ultimately broke up as Maxine gave a kiss to Curtis on the December 28 edition of ''NXT Redemption'', thus solidifying their relationship. On the January 4, 2012 edition of ''NXT Redemption'', Curtis and Maxine announced that they would marry in two weeks time in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]] during Bateman's match with Darren Young. On 100th episode of ''NXT'', Derrick Bateman interrupted Curtis and Maxine's [[wedding]] ceremony. Derrick showed a clip of Curtis sending a message on Bateman's [[iPad]] to [[Teddy Long]] (Maxine had dumped Bateman because he had allegedly sent a message to Long saying he didn't need Maxine and wanted to leave her on NXT whilst he had a chance at getting a contract on Smackdown). Maxine then slapped Curtis and reunited with Bateman once again after finding out that it wasn't true. Curtis then started to use his new catchphrase "Let's Get Weird" which was also printed on his trunks. In the next weeks, Maxine dumped Bateman for Curtis again. On the March 14 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Curtis and Maxine were defeated in a mixed tag team match against Derrick Bateman and [[Kaitlyn (wrestler)|Kaitlyn]], who kissed at the end of the match, solidifying their relationship to the annoyance of Maxine.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2012-03-14/results |title= Results of NXT |author= |date= 2012-03-14|work= |publisher=WWE |accessdate=20 March 2012}}</ref>
Curtis then made his return to the fifth season of ''NXT'' as a heel on November 2.<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT TV REPORT 11/2: Debut of BetaMax, six-person tag main event, NXT winner returns, Usos|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_54798.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=December 3, 2012}}</ref> Curtis turned his attentions to wooing [[Catrina (wrestler)|Maxine]], whom he had formerly dated, and therefore ignited a feud with Maxine's storyline [[Engagement|fiancé]], Derrick Bateman.<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 11/9 – Week 36: Kidd vs. Barreta, love triangle emerges, U.K. announcer shake-up|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_55008.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=December 3, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 11/16: Alt. perspective review of NXT Week 37, overall show Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_55233.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=December 3, 2012}}</ref> As the weeks passed, Bateman and Maxine ultimately broke up as Maxine gave a kiss to Curtis on the December 28 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', thus solidifying their relationship. On the January 4, 2012, episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Curtis and Maxine revealed that they would marry in two weeks time in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]] during Bateman's match with Darren Young. On 100th episode of ''NXT'', Derrick Bateman interrupted Curtis and Maxine's [[wedding]] ceremony. Derrick showed a clip of Curtis sending a message on Bateman's [[iPad]] to [[Theodore Long]] (Maxine had dumped Bateman because he had allegedly sent a message to Long saying he didn't need Maxine and wanted to leave her on NXT whilst he had a chance at getting a contract on Smackdown). Maxine then slapped Curtis and reunited with Bateman once again after finding out that it wasn't true. Curtis then started to use his new catchphrase "Let's Get Weird" which was also printed on his trunks. In the next weeks, Maxine dumped Bateman for Curtis again. On the March 14 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Curtis and Maxine were defeated in a mixed tag team match against Derrick Bateman and [[Kaitlyn (wrestler)|Kaitlyn]], who kissed at the end of the match, solidifying their relationship to the annoyance of Maxine.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2012-03-14/results |title= Results of NXT |date= March 14, 2012|publisher=WWE |access-date=March 20, 2012}}</ref>


After [[William Regal]] was appointed as NXT's authority figure, Maxine enlisted Curtis' help to allow her to get close to Regal. On the March 21 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Maxine and Curtis knocked out [[Matt Striker]] with chloroform so that Maxine could join Regal on commentary. However, Striker was then kidnapped ([[kayfabe]]) by unknown persons,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_59387.shtml |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 3/21 – Week 55: Kidd vs. McGillicutty main event, bizarre episode with kidnapping & Regal foot massage, Overall Reax |publisher=PWTorch.com |date=2012-03-21 |accessdate=2013-04-20}}</ref> later revealed to be [[Curt Hawkins]] and [[Tyler Reks]], who intended to blackmail Curtis and Maxine into using Maxine's charms to get Regal to leave Hawkins and Reks alone.<ref name="Kidnappers">{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_60034.shtml|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/4 – Week 57: Bateman-McGillicutty main event, physical Divas match, NXT love stories continue, Regal applies the law|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=4 April 2012}}</ref> Striker was rescued by Bateman and Kaitlyn on the April 11 episode of "NXT Redemption". On April 18, William Regal announced that if Curtis and Maxine still wanted to be employed to ''NXT'', they would have to sign a contract stating that Maxine is Curtis's manager. Following the contract signing, Regal would then handcuffed them together.<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/11 – Week 58: Kidd-McGillicutty best-of-three conclusion, kidnapping caper, RegalLogic|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_60285.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=13 April 2012}}</ref> On the May 9 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Regal allowed Curtis and Maxine to be uncuffed.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|title=Video: 5/9 edition of WWE NXT|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1336621384|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=May 9, 2012}}</ref><ref name="The New Maxine">{{cite web|last=(me)|first=Malcolm|title=NXT Results – She’s sooooo...........HAPPY!|url=http://maxine-source.org/|work=Site|publisher=Maxine Source|accessdate=May 11, 2012}}</ref>
After [[William Regal]] was appointed as NXT's authority figure, Maxine enlisted Curtis' help to allow her to get close to Regal. On the March 21 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Maxine and Curtis knocked out [[Matt Striker]] with chloroform so that Maxine could join Regal on commentary. However, Striker was then kidnapped ([[kayfabe]]) by unknown persons,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_59387.shtml |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 3/21 – Week 55: Kidd vs. McGillicutty main event, bizarre episode with kidnapping & Regal foot massage, Overall Reax |publisher=PWTorch.com |date=March 21, 2012 |access-date=April 20, 2013}}</ref> later revealed to be [[Brian Myers|Curt Hawkins]] and Tyler Reks, who intended to blackmail Curtis and Maxine into using Maxine's charms to get Regal to leave Hawkins and Reks alone.<ref name="Kidnappers">{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_60034.shtml|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/4 – Week 57: Bateman-McGillicutty main event, physical Divas match, NXT love stories continue, Regal applies the law|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 4, 2012}}</ref> Striker was rescued by Bateman and Kaitlyn on the April 11 episode of "NXT Redemption". On April 18, William Regal forced Maxine to sign a contract as Curtis's manager if the two still wanted to be employed to ''NXT'' and then handcuffed them together.<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/11 – Week 58: Kidd-McGillicutty best-of-three conclusion, kidnapping caper, RegalLogic|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_60285.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 13, 2012}}</ref> On the May 9 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Regal allowed Curtis and Maxine to be uncuffed.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gerweck |first=Steve |title=Video: 5/9 edition of WWE NXT |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1336621384 |work=Wrestleview |access-date=May 9, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120605124524/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1336621384 |archive-date=June 5, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="The New Maxine">{{cite web|last=(me)|first=Malcolm|title=NXT Results – She's sooooo...........HAPPY!|url=http://maxine-source.org/|work=Site|publisher=Maxine Source|access-date=May 11, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420212136/http://maxine-source.org/|archive-date=April 20, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>


For the rest of 2012, Curtis formed an occasional tag team with [[Michael McGillicutty]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Fandango during 2012|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/fandango-3434.html?year=2012|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|accessdate=9 June 2013}}</ref> On the final episode of the fifth season of ''NXT'' on June 13, Curtis teamed with McGillicutty but lost to [[the Usos]].<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 6/13 – Week 67: Final episode of Season 5, WWE introduces FCW stars for Season 6, Usos close out the season|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_62428.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=9 August 2012}}</ref> After the conclusion of the fifth season of ''NXT'', NXT transitioned into the renamed Florida Championship Wrestling developmental territory.<ref name="FCWtoNXT">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27030-wwe-news-fcw-name-being-phased-out|title= WWE News: FCW name being phased out|accessdate=August 14, 2012|publisher=Wrestling Observer}}</ref> Curtis continued appearing on ''NXT'',<ref name="NXT062712">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_62883.shtml|title=James's NXT report 6/27: Week 2 of New NXT season – Bateman vs. Curtis main event, Cesaro, Seth Rollins, Steamboat|last=James|first=Justin|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 4, 2012|accessdate=July 5, 2012}}</ref> where at the October 11 tapings<ref>{{cite web|title=NXT SPOILER REPORT FROM ORLANDO, FL|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=72584|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=7 December 2012}}</ref> (which aired on November 28) Curtis finally received his tag team title shot from winning season four of ''NXT'',<ref>{{cite web|last=Grash|title=NXT Results – 11/29/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1354753711|publisher=Wrestleview|accessdate=7 December 2012}}</ref> when he teamed up with McGillicutty in a loss to champions [[Team Hell No]] ([[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]] and [[Daniel Bryan]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Bishop|first=Matt|title=WWE NXT: Bryan, Kane defend tag titles|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/11/29/pf-20394866.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=8 June 2013}}</ref>
For the rest of 2012, Curtis formed an occasional tag team with [[Curtis Axel|Michael McGillicutty]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Fandango during 2012|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/fandango-3434.html?year=2012|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=June 9, 2013}}</ref> On the final episode of the fifth season of ''NXT'' on June 13, Curtis teamed with McGillicutty but lost to [[the Usos]].<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 6/13 – Week 67: Final episode of Season 5, WWE introduces FCW stars for Season 6, Usos close out the season|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_62428.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 9, 2012}}</ref> After the conclusion of the fifth season of ''NXT'', NXT transitioned into the renamed Florida Championship Wrestling developmental territory.<ref name="FCWtoNXT">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27030-wwe-news-fcw-name-being-phased-out|title= WWE News: FCW name being phased out|access-date=August 14, 2012|publisher=Wrestling Observer}}</ref> Curtis continued appearing on ''NXT'',<ref name="NXT062712">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_62883.shtml|title=James's NXT report 6/27: Week 2 of New NXT season – Bateman vs. Curtis main event, Cesaro, Seth Rollins, Steamboat|last=James|first=Justin|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 4, 2012|access-date=July 5, 2012}}</ref> where at the October 11 tapings<ref>{{cite web|title=NXT SPOILER REPORT FROM ORLANDO, FL|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=72584|publisher=PWInsider|access-date=December 7, 2012}}</ref> (which aired on November 28) Curtis finally received his tag team title shot from winning season four of ''NXT'',<ref>{{cite web|last=Grash|title=NXT Results – 11/29/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1354753711|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=December 7, 2012|archive-date=December 8, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208021513/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1354753711|url-status=dead}}</ref> when he teamed up with McGillicutty in a loss to champions [[Team Hell No]] ([[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]] and Daniel Bryan).<ref>{{cite web|last=Bishop|first=Matt|title=WWE NXT: Bryan, Kane defend tag titles|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/11/29/pf-20394866.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615222052/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/11/29/pf-20394866.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 15, 2013|work=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=June 8, 2013}}</ref>

====Championship pursuits (2013–2016)====
At the October 23, 2012 ''SmackDown'' taping, Hussey debuted a new [[ballroom dancer]] character named '''Fandango''' in a [[dark match]], with vignettes for the character airing by November.<ref name="102312taping">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66140.shtml|title=WWE NEWS: Sat. Slam SPOILERS, indy star in pre-Smackdown dark match, Curtis debuts new gimmick|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 23, 2012|access-date=November 5, 2012}}</ref> After months of promotional videos, the character of Fandango debuted on the March 1, 2013, episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/1: Complete coverage of Friday night show, including Social Media Smackdown and Big Show vs. Randy Orton|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69036.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=July 6, 2013}}</ref> As part of his act, Fandango was portrayed as fussy, flamboyant, and sultry-voiced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Silverstein|first=Jason|title=Dancer in the ring|url=http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130615/LIFE/130619430/1031|work=[[The Buffalo News]]|access-date=July 6, 2013|quote=Although Fandango is portrayed by Curtis Hussey, a wrestler with almost 15 years of experience, the character is a strange bedfellow in the WWE roster: a fussy, flamboyant, sultry-voiced dancer who seems more interested in ballet than brawling, and works up his fiercest rage when his name is constantly mispronounced.|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071344/http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20130615%2FLIFE%2F130619430%2F1031|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was also accompanied by a female dance partner, mostly by a dark-haired and unnamed Andrea Lynn (a real-life dancer and at the time college student) and later [[Summer Rae]], a developmental wrestler.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE NEWS: Identity of Fandango's original dancer revealed – will she return to WWE TV?, how WWE found her, more details on an interesting journey to WWE television|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71289.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=July 6, 2013}}</ref>


====Fandango (2012–present)====
At the October 23, 2012, ''SmackDown'' taping, Hussey debuted a new [[ballroom dancer]] character named "Fandango" in a [[dark match]], with vignettes for the character following by November.<ref name="102312taping">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66140.shtml|title=WWE NEWS: Sat. Slam SPOILERS, indy star in pre-Smackdown dark match, Curtis debuts new gimmick|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 23, 2012|accessdate=November 5, 2012}}</ref> After months of promotional videos, the character of Fandango debuted on the March 1, 2013 episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/1: Complete coverage of Friday night show, including Social Media Smackdown and Big Show vs. Randy Orton|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69036.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> As part of his act, Fandango was portrayed as fussy, flamboyant, sultry-voiced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Silverstein|first=Jason|title=Dancer in the ring|url=http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130615/LIFE/130619430/1031|work=[[The Buffalo News]]|accessdate=6 July 2013|quote=Although Fandango is portrayed by Curtis Hussey, a wrestler with almost 15 years of experience, the character is a strange bedfellow in the WWE roster: a fussy, flamboyant, sultry-voiced dancer who seems more interested in ballet than brawling, and works up his fiercest rage when his name is constantly mispronounced.}}</ref> He was also accompanied by a female dance partner, mostly by a dark-haired and unnamed Andrea Lynn (a real-life dancer and college student) in the beginning and later [[Summer Rae]] (a developmental wrestler).<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE NEWS: Identity of Fandango's original dancer revealed – will she return to WWE TV?, how WWE found her, more details on interesting journey to WWE television|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71289.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref>
[[File:Fandango and Summer Rae.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Fandango and Summer Rae]]
[[File:Fandango and Summer Rae.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Fandango and Summer Rae]]
Despite his debut, Fandango refused to wrestle his first match on numerous occasions because neither the ring announcers or his opponents could pronounce "Fandango" to his satisfaction.<ref name="03012013results">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2013-03-01/results-26095442/page-6|title=Fandango informed Matt Striker he was not ready to compete|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2013-03-15}}</ref><ref name="03042013results">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-03-04/wwe-raw-results-26096005/page-9|title=Fandango refused to face Kofi Kingston when Justin Roberts mispronounced his name|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2013-03-15}}</ref><ref name="03082013results">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2013-03-08/results-26096517/page-8|title=Justin Gabriel vs. Fandango ends in No Contest|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2013-03-15}}</ref><ref name="03112013results">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-03-11/wwe-raw-results-26097986/page-4|title=Fandango refused to face Tensai|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2013-03-15}}</ref><ref name="03152013results">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2013-03-15/results-26098895/page-8|title=Fandango refused to compete against The Great Khali|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2013-03-16}}</ref> On the March 18 episode of ''Raw'', [[Chris Jericho]] mispronounced Fandango's name intentionally and repeatedly to start Fandango's first feud.<ref name="Raw3/18/13">{{cite web|title=Raw results: CM Punk taunts The Undertaker, and Triple H signs a fateful WrestleMania contract|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-03-18/wwe-raw-results-26099607/page-10|accessdate=19 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Chris Jericho vs. Jack Swagger in a rematch from last week|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69461.shtml}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 3/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw Rock returns for Q&A debate with Cena, Hunter punts Barrett, latest WM29 hype|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69509.shtml}}</ref> and resulted in Fandango wrestling and defeating Jericho on April 7 at [[Wrestlemania 29]], which was also the character's first match.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE WRESTLEMANIA 29 PPV RESULTS: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV from MetLife Stadium Rock-Cena II, Taker-Punk, Lesnar-Hunter, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_69830.shtml}}</ref> Fandango wrestled in his first ''Raw'' match against Kofi Kingston the following night. Despite Fandango being a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] (villainous) and winning via disqualification from Chris Jericho attacking him, he still received an enthusiastic ovation from the live audience as they boisterously sang his theme music and created a dance for it as well.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mcnichol |first=Rob |url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/4881007/WWE-Raw-Fandango-revolution-as-British-fans-create-amazing-atmosphere.html |title=WWE Raw: Fandango revolution as British fans create amazing atmosphere |publisher=The Sun |date=2013-04-10 |accessdate=2013-04-20}}</ref> Not only did this take place during and shortly after his encounter,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwmania.com/video-wwe-raw-crowd-singing-fandangos-theme-music-after-wwe-raw-ends |title=Video: WWE Raw Crowd Singing Fandango's Theme Music After Raw Ends |publisher=PWMania |date=2013-04-15 |accessdate=2013-04-20}}</ref> but it also took place long after the show itself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rif1Bu8CD4 |title=Fandango music continues after Raw on the train |publisher=YouTube |date=2013-04-08 |accessdate=2013-04-20}}</ref> The song became an overnight hit as many fans took to [[iTunes]] to buy the single, causing it to gain considerable momentum and move from #175 to #11 in one day on the UK chart, before settling at #44 by the week's end.<ref name="benson1" /> In spite of the phenomenon which WWE labelled as "Fandangoing", the Fandango character continued to insult audiences.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno |first=Anthony |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-04-15/wwe-raw-results-26107867/page-8 |title=Raw results: Ryback breaks his silence, Brock returns with a vengeance and Kofi goes for the gold |publisher=WWE.com |date=2013-04-15 |accessdate=2013-04-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/fandango-is-dissatisfied-with-the-wwe-universes-attempt-at-doing-the-fandango-ra-26108029 |title=Fandango is dissatisfied with the WWE Universe's attempt at doing the Fandango: Raw, April 15, 2013 |publisher=WWE.com |date= |accessdate=2013-04-20}}</ref> At [[Extreme Rules (2013)|Extreme Rules]], Fandango was defeated by Jericho in a rematch to end their feud.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE EXTREME RULES PPV RESULTS 5/19 (Hour 1): Jericho vs. Fandango starts the PPV, U.S. Title match|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_70697.shtml}}</ref> Fandango moved on to a three-way feud for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] against champion [[Wade Barrett]] and fellow challenger [[the Miz]]. Fandango incurred Barrett's wrath by abandoning Barrett during a tag match to dance at ringside with Summer Rae.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/20 (Hour 1): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw PPV fall-out, Payback main event set, Team Jericho vs. Team Fandango, Sheamus vs. O'Neil|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70738.shtml}}</ref> Days later, Fandango distracted Miz by dancing at ringside while Miz was wrestling Barrett; then he attacked Miz, resulting in Miz gaining a disqualification win over Barrett.<ref>{{cite web|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including the Intercontinental and U.S. Titles on the line, plus PPV fall-out|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_70839.shtml}}</ref> Fandango later pinned Barrett in a non-title match after Miz, who was the special guest referee, attacked Barrett.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/27 (Hour 2): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Memorial Day Raw Tag Title match, HBK cameo, bizarre App Poll|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70880.shtml}}</ref> Therefore, a triple threat match for the Intercontinental title was set for [[WWE Payback]]. Unfortunately, Fandango suffered a legitimate concussion during a SmackDown taping in June, removing him from his scheduled title match.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE NEWS: Fandango reportedly suffers concussion; will he miss the Payback PPV on Sunday?|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71185.shtml}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 6/10 (Hour 1): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw Triple H starts the show, three new title matches for Payback, Fandango update|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_71181.shtml}}</ref> He had wrestled [[Zack Ryder]] during that taping of SmackDown.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Parks|first1=Greg|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 6/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Randy Orton, Kane, Daniel Bryan on Miz TV setting up the TV main event|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_71147.shtml|website=PWTorch.com|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref> His replacement, [[Curtis Axel]], won the match and the championship.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bishop|first1=Matt|title=WWE hits home run with Payback|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/06/16/20904366.html|website=[[Canoe.ca]]|publisher=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref>
Despite his debut, Fandango refused to wrestle his first match on numerous occasions because the ring announcers and his opponents could not pronounce "Fandango" to his satisfaction.<ref name="03012013results">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2013-03-01/results-26095442/page-6|title=Fandango informed Matt Striker he was not ready to compete|publisher=WWE|access-date=March 15, 2013}}</ref><ref name="03042013results">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-03-04/wwe-raw-results-26096005/page-9|title=Fandango refused to face Kofi Kingston when Justin Roberts mispronounced his name|publisher=WWE|access-date=March 15, 2013}}</ref><ref name="03082013results">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2013-03-08/results-26096517/page-8|title=Justin Gabriel vs. Fandango ends in No Contest|publisher=WWE|access-date=March 15, 2013}}</ref><ref name="03112013results">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-03-11/wwe-raw-results-26097986/page-4|title=Fandango refused to face Tensai|publisher=WWE|access-date=March 15, 2013}}</ref><ref name="03152013results">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2013-03-15/results-26098895/page-8|title=Fandango refused to compete against The Great Khali|publisher=WWE|access-date=March 16, 2013}}</ref> On the March 18 episode of ''Raw'', [[Chris Jericho]] mispronounced Fandango's name intentionally and repeatedly to start Fandango's first feud.<ref name="Raw3/18/13">{{cite web|title=Raw results: CM Punk taunts The Undertaker, and Triple H signs a fateful WrestleMania contract|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-03-18/wwe-raw-results-26099607/page-10|access-date=March 19, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69461.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Chris Jericho vs. Jack Swagger in a rematch from last week|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69509.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 3/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Rock returns for Q&A debate with Cena, Hunter punts Barrett, latest WM29 hype|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> In his debut match on the main roster at [[WrestleMania 29]], Fandango scored what would be the biggest win of his career when he defeated Jericho.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_69830.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE WRESTLEMANIA 29 PPV RESULTS: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV from MetLife Stadium - Rock-Cena II, Taker-Punk, Lesnar-Hunter, more|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> He then wrestled in his first ''Raw'' match against [[Kofi Kingston]] the following night. Despite Fandango being a heel and winning via disqualification from Chris Jericho attacking him, he still received an enthusiastic ovation from the live audience as they boisterously sang his theme music and created a dance for it as well.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}} Not only did this take place during and shortly after his encounter,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwmania.com/video-wwe-raw-crowd-singing-fandangos-theme-music-after-wwe-raw-ends |title=Video: WWE Raw Crowd Singing Fandango's Theme Music After Raw Ends |publisher=PWMania |date=April 15, 2013 |access-date=April 20, 2013}}</ref> but it also took place long after the show itself.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rif1Bu8CD4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/8rif1Bu8CD4 |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Fandango music continues after Raw on the train |publisher=YouTube |date=April 8, 2013 |access-date=April 20, 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The song became an overnight hit as many fans took to [[iTunes]] to buy the single, causing it to gain considerable momentum and move from #175 to #11 in one day on the UK chart, before settling at #44 by the week's end. In spite of the phenomenon which WWE labelled as "Fandango-ing", the Fandango character continued to insult audiences.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno |first=Anthony |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-04-15/wwe-raw-results-26107867/page-8 |title=Raw results: Ryback breaks his silence, Brock returns with a vengeance and Kofi goes for the gold |publisher=WWE.com |date=April 15, 2013 |access-date=April 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/fandango-is-dissatisfied-with-the-wwe-universes-attempt-at-doing-the-fandango-ra-26108029 |title=Fandango is dissatisfied with the WWE Universe's attempt at doing the Fandango: Raw, April 15, 2013 |publisher=WWE.com |access-date=April 20, 2013 |archive-date=April 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419012758/http://www.wwe.com/videos/fandango-is-dissatisfied-with-the-wwe-universes-attempt-at-doing-the-fandango-ra-26108029 |url-status=dead }}</ref> At [[Extreme Rules (2013)|Extreme Rules]], Fandango was defeated by Jericho in a rematch to end their feud.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_70697.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE EXTREME RULES PPV RESULTS 5/19 (Hour 1): Jericho vs. Fandango, U.S. Title change, Strap match|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> Fandango moved on to a three-way feud for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] against champion [[Wade Barrett]] and fellow challenger [[The Miz]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70738.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/20 (Hour 1): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - PPV fall-out, Payback main event set, Team Jericho vs. Team Fandango, Sheamus vs. O'Neil|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> Days later, Fandango distracted Miz by dancing at ringside while Miz was wrestling Barrett; then he attacked Miz, resulting in Miz gaining a disqualification win over Barrett.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_70839.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including the Intercontinental and U.S. Titles on the line, plus PPV fall-out|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> Fandango later pinned Barrett in a non-title match after Miz, who was the special guest referee, attacked Barrett.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70880.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/27 (Hour 2): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Memorial Day Raw - Tag Title match, HBK cameo, bizarre App Poll|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> A triple threat match for the Intercontinental title was set for [[Payback (2013)|Payback]] which Fandango was [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Book|booked]] to win. However, he suffered a [[glossary of professional wrestling terms#Legit|legitimate]] [[concussion]] during a SmackDown taping against [[Zack Ryder]] in June and was removed from the match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71185.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - WWE NEWS: Fandango reportedly suffers concussion; will he miss the Payback PPV on Sunday?|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_71181.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 6/10 (Hour 1): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Triple H starts the show, three new title matches for Payback, Fandango update|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Parks|first1=Greg|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 6/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Randy Orton, Kane, Daniel Bryan on Miz TV setting up the TV main event|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_71147.shtml|website=PWTorch.com|access-date=October 20, 2014}}</ref> His replacement, [[Curtis Axel]], won the match and the championship.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bishop|first1=Matt|title=WWE hits home run with Payback|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/06/16/20904366.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130624210520/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/06/16/20904366.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 24, 2013|website=[[Canoe.ca]]|publisher=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=October 20, 2014}}</ref>


[[File:FAN-DAN.GO.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Fandango in November 2013]]
Fandango returned on the July 1 ''Raw'', losing to [[Sheamus]] via count-out.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 7/1 (Hour 2): Orton vs. Kane with D-Bryan as ref, Fandango returns, Ryback quits|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_71655.shtml}}</ref> At the [[Money in the Bank (2013)|Money in the Bank]] pay-per-view, Fandango competed in the [[Money in the Bank ladder match|World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank ladder match]], but was unsuccessful as the match was won by [[Damien Sandow]].<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE MITB PPV RESULTS 7/14 (Hour 1): Complete "virtual-time" coverage of World Title MITB ladder match, IC Title match, Divas Title match|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71942.shtml}}</ref> On the September 2 edition of ''Raw'', Fandango had his nose broken by The Miz and was defeated by him.<ref>http://www.sportskeeda.com/2013/09/03/wwe-fandango-broken-nose-raw/</ref> Fandango then lost a dance contest to The Miz, which also involved [[R-Truth]] and [[The Great Khali]], as well as losing another match to him at [[Night of Champions (2013)|Night of Champions]]. His losing streak came to and end on the September 16 ''Raw'', where he defeated R-Truth. At [[Hell in a Cell (2013)|Hell in a Cell]] Fandango and [[Summer Rae]] defeated [[Natalya Neidhart|Natalya]] and The Great Khali in a mixed tag team match.<ref name=WWEDebutMatch>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/10/27/21226396.html|title=Hell in a Cell: The usual suspects end up on top|date=October 27, 2013|last=Waldman|first=Jon|accessdate=October 28, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On the December 23 ''Raw'', Fandango defeated [[Dolph Ziggler]] in a "Present on a Pole match" to earn a [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] match against [[Big E Langston]] the following week, however he was ultimately defeated.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stephens|first1=David|title=WWE RAW Results – 12/23/13 (RAW Christmas special)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/45712-wwe-raw-results-12-23-13-christmas-special|website=Wrestleview.com|publisher=Wrestleview|accessdate=2 June 2014}}</ref> On January 26, Fandango entered the [[Royal Rumble (2014)|Royal Rumble]] match at #19, and was eliminated by [[Mascarita Dorada|El Torito]].<ref name=ReviewSLAM>{{cite web|title=Upset fans overshadow Batista's big win at uneven 2014 Royal Rumble|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/01/27/21426481.html|work=SLAM! Sports: Wrestling|publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]]|accessdate=28 January 2014|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick}}</ref><ref name=TorchReviewCaldwell1>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WWE Royal Rumble PPV results 1/26 (Hour 1): Bryan vs. Bray stellar match, Lesnar smashes Big Show|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_75917.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=28 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=ViewReport>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=WWE Royal Rumble PPV results 1/26/14 – (30 man Rumble)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/46382-wwe-royal-rumble-ppv-results-1-26-14-30-man-royal-rumble|publisher=WrestleView|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> Fandango went on to [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with Santino Marella trading victories in singles matches.<ref>{{cite web|first=James|last=Cardwell|title=PARKS'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Orton vs. Christian|date=7 February 2014|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_76209.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref name=Raw21014>{{cite web|first=James|last=Cardwell|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 2/10: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Orton vs. Cena, Bryan follow-up, Henry returns, Betty White, U.S. Title match, more from L.A.|date=10 February 2014|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_76265.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref name=Raw2/17/14>{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=WWE RAW Results – 2/17/14 (Randy Orton vs. Sheamus)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/46817-wwe-raw-results-2-17-14-randy-orton-vs-sheamus|publisher=Wrestleview|accessdate=18 February 2014}}</ref> On the 3 March episode of ''Raw'', Fandango and Summer Rae lost to [[Emma (wrestler)|Emma]] and Santino in a mixed tag team match, when Emma once again made Rae submit.<ref name=RawFebruary24>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 3/3: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Bryan vs. Batista, WM30 hype, new Tag Champs, C.M. Punk from start to finish, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_76765.shtml|publisher=PWTorch|accessdate=3 March 2014}}</ref>
Fandango returned on the July 1 ''Raw'', losing to [[Sheamus]] via count-out.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_71655.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 7/1 (Hour 2): Orton vs. Kane with D-Bryan as ref, Fandango returns, Ryback quits|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> At the [[Money in the Bank (2013)|Money in the Bank]] pay-per-view, Fandango competed in the [[Money in the Bank ladder match|World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank ladder match]], but was unsuccessful as the match was won by [[Damien Sandow]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71942.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE MITB PPV RESULTS 7/14 (Hour 1): World Title MITB ladder match, IC Title match, Divas Title match|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> On the September 2 episode of ''Raw'', Fandango had his nose broken during a match against The Miz, which he lost.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/wwe-fandango-broken-nose-raw|title=Fandango suffers broken nose on WWE RAW|first=Arjun|last=R|website=www.sportskeeda.com}}</ref> Fandango then lost a dance contest to The Miz, which also involved R-Truth and [[The Great Khali]], as well as losing another match to him at [[Night of Champions (2013)|Night of Champions]]. His losing streak came to an end on the September 16 ''Raw'', where he defeated R-Truth. At [[Hell in a Cell (2013)|Hell in a Cell]], Fandango and Summer Rae defeated [[Natalya Neidhart|Natalya]] and The Great Khali in a mixed tag team match.<ref name=WWEDebutMatch>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/10/27/21226396.html|title=Hell in a Cell: The usual suspects end up on top|date=October 27, 2013|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=October 28, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=October 28, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131028133126/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/10/27/21226396.html|url-status=usurped}}</ref> On the December 23 ''Raw'', Fandango defeated Dolph Ziggler in a "Present on a Pole match" to earn a WWE Intercontinental Championship match against [[Big E (wrestler)|Big E Langston]] the following week, however he was ultimately defeated.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stephens|first1=David|title=WWE RAW Results – 12/23/13 (RAW Christmas special)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/45712-wwe-raw-results-12-23-13-christmas-special|website=Wrestleview.com|date=December 24, 2013|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=June 2, 2014}}</ref> On the March 3 episode of ''Raw'', Fandango and Summer Rae lost to [[Emma (wrestler)|Emma]] and Santino in a mixed tag team match, when Emma once again made Rae submit.<ref name=RawFebruary24>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 3/3: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Bryan vs. Batista, WM30 hype, new Tag Champs, C.M. Punk from start to finish, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_76765.shtml|publisher=PWTorch|access-date=March 3, 2014}}</ref>


On April 6 at [[Wrestlemania XXX]], Fandango competed in the "[[Andre the Giant]] Memorial Battle Royal" match, which was won by Cesaro.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestlemania-30-ppv-results/47774-vickie-guerrero-divas-championship-invitational|title=Vickie Guerrero Divas Championship Invitational|publisher=Wrestleview|date=April 6, 2014|accessdate=April 8, 2014}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Fandago and [[Summer Rae]] were once again defeated by Emma and Marella in a [[mixed tag team match]], with Emma making Rae submit.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/7: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM30 fall-out, WWE World Title match, Bryan's first night as champ, Undertaker, Warrior, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_77571.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=8 April 2014}}</ref> The following week, [[Layla El]] replaced [[Summer Rae]] as Fandango's dancer and valet, and quickly became embroiled in a feud with [[Emma (wrestler)|Emma]] and [[Santino Marella]].<ref name="Fandango">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/47831-spoilers-wwe-smackdown-taping-results-for-april-11|title=Spoilers: WWE Smackdown taping results for April 11|date=8 April 2014|last=Martin|first=Adam|accessdate=9 April 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/04/14/21603951.html|title=Raw: Celebrating Ultimate Warrior and witnessing a powerful reunion|date=14 April 2014|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|accessdate=26 April 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/04/22/21618721.html|title=Raw: Bryan beatdown in Baltimore, IC finals set|date=22 April 2014|last=Asher|first=Matthew|accessdate=26 April 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Rae returned on 19 May, attacking Layla.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/05/20/21682641.html|title=Raw: Bray Wyatt has the whole world in his hands – including London|date=20 May 2014|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|accessdate=21 May 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On the July 11 episode of ''Smackdown'', Fandango lost to Adam Rose by countout after Summer Rae started attacking Layla. Later in that night he got a kiss from both women and started dancing leading to both women attacking him and dancing together. Layla and Summer Rae went on to cause Fandango numerous losses on WWE television.
At [[Wrestlemania XXX]], Fandango competed in the "[[André the Giant Memorial Trophy|André the Giant Memorial]] [[battle royal (professional wrestling)|Battle Royal]]" match in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestlemania-30-ppv-results/47774-vickie-guerrero-divas-championship-invitational|title=Vickie Guerrero Divas Championship Invitational|publisher=Wrestleview|date=April 6, 2014|access-date=April 8, 2014}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Fandango and Summer Rae were once again defeated by Emma and Marella in a [[mixed tag team match]], with Emma making Rae submit.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/7: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM30 fall-out, WWE World Title match, Bryan's first night as champ, Undertaker, Warrior, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_77571.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 8, 2014}}</ref> The following week, [[Layla El|Layla]] replaced Summer Rae as Fandango's dancer and valet, and quickly became embroiled in a feud with Emma and Santino Marella.<ref name="Fandango">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/47831-spoilers-wwe-smackdown-taping-results-for-april-11|title=Spoilers: WWE Smackdown taping results for April 11|date=April 8, 2014|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=April 9, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/04/14/21603951.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140422111239/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/04/14/21603951.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=April 22, 2014|title=Raw: Celebrating Ultimate Warrior and witnessing a powerful reunion|date=April 14, 2014|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=April 26, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/04/22/21618721.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140422111015/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/04/22/21618721.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=April 22, 2014|title=Raw: Bryan beatdown in Baltimore, IC finals set|date=April 22, 2014|last=Asher|first=Matthew|access-date=April 26, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Rae returned on May 19, attacking Layla.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/05/20/21682641.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140521155636/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/05/20/21682641.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=May 21, 2014|title=Raw: Bray Wyatt has the whole world in his hands – including London|date=May 20, 2014|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=May 21, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On the July 11 episode of ''Smackdown'', Fandango lost to [[Adam Rose]] by countout after Summer Rae started attacking Layla. Later, he got a kiss from both women and started dancing, leading to both women attacking him and dancing together. Layla and Summer Rae went on to cause Fandango numerous losses on WWE television.


After months of absence, it was announced that Fandango would return with [[Rosa Mendes]] as his new dance partner to compete in the pre-show match at [[Survivor Series (2014)|Survivor Series]]. At the event, Fandango defeated [[Justin Gabriel]] with a [[Salsa (dance)|Salsa dancer]] gimmick and new theme music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/89765/fandango-vs-justin-gabriel-live-ongoing-wwe-survivor-series-coverage.html?p=1|title=FANDANGO VS. JUSTIN GABRIEL: LIVE, ONGOING WWE SURVIVOR SERIES COVERAGE|date=November 23, 2014|author=Johnson, Mike.|website=PWInsider.com}}</ref> On the January 22 episode of ''SmackDown'', Fandango announced his participation in the [[Royal Rumble (2015)|Royal Rumble]] match. He was eliminated by [[Alexander Rusev| Rusev]]. On the February 6 Superstars, Fandango defeated [[Adam Rose]] while playing to the crowd during and after the match, turning him [[BabyFace (professional wrestling)|face ]].
After months of absence, Fandango returned with [[Rosa Mendes]] as his new dance partner to compete in the pre-show match at [[Survivor Series (2014)|Survivor Series]], defeating [[Justin Gabriel]] with a [[Salsa (dance)|salsa dancer]] gimmick and new theme music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/89765/fandango-vs-justin-gabriel-live-ongoing-wwe-survivor-series-coverage.html?p=1|title=FANDANGO VS. JUSTIN GABRIEL: LIVE, ONGOING WWE SURVIVOR SERIES COVERAGE|date=November 23, 2014|author=Johnson, Mike.|website=PWInsider.com}}</ref> Fandango participated in the [[Royal Rumble (2015)|Royal Rumble]] match, in which he was eliminated by [[Rusev (wrestler)|Rusev]].


On the April 13 episode of ''Raw'', after losing to [[Cody Rhodes|Stardust]], Fandango brought back his old theme and dance and dissolved his relationship with Mendes, turning [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] in the process for the first time since 2010. Mendes then cost Fandango a match against Adam Rose, joining his "Exotic Express" and sparking a short feud between Fandango and Rose. Fandango earned the majority of victories between the two over the next few weeks on television and at [[house show]]s, ending the feud in mid-2015. Fandango then commonly appeared on ''Superstars'' and ''Main Event'', defeating the likes of Adam Rose and [[Heath Slater]]. Fandango suffered a loss to Rusev on the episode of ''Main Event'' on August 17.
==Personal life==
Hussey lives in [[Tampa, Florida]]. He is a fan of video gaming and the ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' series, especially ''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''. He supports the [[Boston Red Sox]] & [[Premier League]] team [[Everton F.C.|Everton]]. Some of Hussey's hobbies include skateboarding and collecting skateboard decks; he also owns over 300 videotapes of past [[WWE]], [[World Championship Wrestling|WCW]], and [[Extreme Championship Wrestling|ECW]] shows that he recorded as a teenager.


On the March 21, 2016, episode of ''Raw'', Fandango faced Chris Jericho in a losing effort. At [[WrestleMania 32]], Fandango was the first participant to be eliminated from the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
==In wrestling==
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*'''Finishing moves'''
**'''As Fandango'''
***''The Last Dance'' / ''Beauty in Motion'' ([[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving leg drop|Diving leg drop]])<ref name="trionfo3">{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=COMPLETE WRESTLEMANIA 29 COVERAGE: CENA/ROCK II; TAKER/LESNAR; DID THE STREAK SURVIVE?; DID DOLPH CASH IN?; HOW ABOUT THAT MIXED TAG MATCH; AND MORE|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=76751&p=3|accessdate=April 9, 2013|publisher=PWInsider}}</ref><ref name="vsGabriel" />
***[[Facebuster#Swinging reverse STO|Swinging reverse STO]]<ref name="trionfo3" /> – early 2013
**'''As Johnny Curtis'''
***''A Bid Farewell'' ([[Piledriver (professional wrestling)#Kryptonite Krunch|Over the shoulder back to belly piledriver]])<ref name="Cageprofile" /> – [[Florida Championship Wrestling|FCW]]
***[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving leg drop|Diving leg drop]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_51316.shtml|title=7/8 FCW results in Gainesville, Fla.: Second detailed report on Morrison, Team Black vs. Team Moxley, FCW injury updates, no Melina}}</ref>
***[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Slingshot|Slingshot]] [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving leg drop|leg drop]]<ref name="PWF">{{cite web|url=http://pwfnortheast.tripod.com/curtis.html|title=PWF profile|accessdate=2010-12-08|publisher=Premier Wrestling Federation}}</ref> – [[Independent circuit]]; used as a signature move in [[WWE]]
***[[Suplex#Sitout suplex slam|Sitout suplex slam]]<ref name="ThreeWay">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_34249.shtml|title=FCW report on August 8, 2009}}</ref> – WWE; used as a signature move in FCW
*'''Signature moves'''
**'''As Fandango'''
***[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving knee drop|Diving knee drop]]<ref name="Namako">{{cite web|last=Namako|first=Jason|title=WWE RAW Results – 8/5/13 (Six man tag main event)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/43031-wwe-raw-results-8-5-13-six-man-tag-main-event|accessdate=August 9, 2013|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
***Multiple [[Professional wrestling attacks#Kick|kick]] variations
****[[Dropkick|Drop]]<ref name="trionfo3" />
****[[Professional wrestling attacks#Enzuigiri|Enzuigiri]]<ref name="Namako"/>
****[[Professional wrestling attacks#Jumping high kick|Jumping high]] from ringside to an opponent leaning through the ropes<ref name="trionfo3" />
****[[Professional wrestling attacks#Spinning heel kick|Spinning wheel]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 6/7/13 (Tag team main event)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/41943-wwe-smackdown-results-6-7-13-tag-team-main-event|accessdate=June 10, 2013|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
***[[Professional wrestling attacks#Russian Legsweep|Russian legsweep]]<ref name="vsGabriel">{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=77190|title=WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: UNDERTAKER VERSUS AMBROSE; NO HOLDS BARRED MATCH; BATTLE OF BRITAIN; AND MORE|accessdate=27 April 2013}}</ref>
***[[Suplex#Sitout suplex slam|Sitout suplex slam]]<ref name="ThreeWay">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_34249.shtml|title=FCW report on August 8, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/tv_reports/313523/Tremendous-Tirades-02.17.14:-Monday-Night-Raw.htm|title=Tremendous Tirades 02.17.14: Monday Night Raw posted by Steve Cook on 02.17.2014}}</ref>
***[[Leg drop#Slingshot leg drop|Slingshot leg drop]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/77660/i-quit-match-live-ongoing-wwe-extreme-rules-ppv-coverage.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE WWE EXTREME RULES PPV COVERAGE|quote=Fandango nailed a slingshot legdrop into the ring for a two count.|accessdate=21 May 2013}}</ref>
**'''As Johnny Curtis'''
***[[Professional wrestling attacks#Back elbow|Back elbow]]<ref name="Bishop" />
***[[Suplex#Belly-to-back suplex|Belly to back suplex]]<ref name="Bishop" />
***[[Professional wrestling attacks#Discus|Discus]] [[Professional wrestling attacks#Clothesline|clothesline]]<ref name="Bishop" />
***[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving clothesline|Diving clothesline]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE SUPERSTARS REPORT: RYBACK GETS FED; USOS AND THE TEAM OF PRIMO AND EPICO SHOWCASE THE TAG TEAM DIVISION; AND MAHAL/RILEY ONE MORE TIME|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/71555/wwe-superstars-report-ryback-gets-fed-usos-and-the-team-of-primo-and-epico-showcase-the-tag-team-division-and-mahalriley-one-more-time.html?p=1|accessdate=September 1|publisher=PWInsider}}</ref>
***[[Professional wrestling attacks#European uppercut|European uppercut]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 3/1/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1299078264|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=March 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Oglesby|first=Brooke|title=WWE NXT Results (3/1/11) – Johnny Curtis is WWE's Next Breakout Star|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-3-1-2011.php|work=Wrestling News World|accessdate=March 1, 2011}}</ref>
***''Johnny Kick''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_33412.shtml|title=FCW TV REPORT 7/5: Tyler Reks FCW Title defense, Abraham Washington and his Presidential Cabinet, El Sicodelico debuts}}</ref> ([[Professional wrestling attacks#Spinning heel kick|Spinning wheel kick]])<ref name="Oglesby" />
***[[Dropkick|Low-angle dropkick]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Oglesby|first=Brooks|title=WWE NXT Results (2/8/11) – Byron Saxton is Eliminated|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-2-8-2011.php|work=Wrestling News World|accessdate=February 8, 2011}}</ref>
***[[Suplex#Northern Lights suplex|Northern Lights suplex]] into the turnbuckles<ref>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT REPORT: WE FOUND TRENT; OHNO SPARS; A THIRD GENERATION BACKSTAGE BRAWL; ROLLINS VS. VICTOR; DIVAS IN ACTION; USOS AND ASCENSION CONTINUE THEIR FEUD|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/72092/wwe-nxt-report-we-found-trent-ohno-spars-a-third-generation-backstage-brawl-rollins-vs-victor-divas-in-action-usos-and-ascension-continue-their-feud.html?p=1|accessdate=September 23|publisher=PWInsider}}
</ref>


==== Breezango (2016–2021) ====
*'''[[Manager (professional wrestling)|Managers]]'''
On the April 14 episode of ''SmackDown'', Fandango teamed with [[Goldust]] in the [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Championship]] number one contender's tournament, replacing [[R-Truth]]; the two were defeated by [[The Vaudevillains]] in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|last=Taylor|first=Scott|title=The Vaudevillains def. 'Goldango' – WWE Tag Team Title Tournament Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/04-14-2016/article/vaudevillains-def-goldango|work=WWE|access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref> On the May 12 episode of ''SmackDown'', a match pitting Fandango and Goldust against R-Truth and [[Tyler Breeze]] ended with a quirky result when Fandango and Breeze turned on their partners, who had refused to fight each other.<ref>{{cite web|last=Burdick|first=Michael|title=The Gorgeous Truth def. GolDango|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/smackdown-may-12-2016/article/gorgeous-truth-def-golddango|work=WWE|access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref> Fandango aligned with Breeze, adopting the name "Breezango", thus turning heel once again.<ref>{{cite web|title=5/12 WWE Smackdown – Parks's Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/12/512-wwe-smackdown-parkss-complete-real-time-report/|website=PWTorch.com|date=May 13, 2016|access-date=May 16, 2016|archive-date=June 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609211759/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/12/512-wwe-smackdown-parkss-complete-real-time-report/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The new team defeated The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) a week later on ''Raw''<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE RAW RESULTS – 5/16/16 (LIVE FROM GREENSBORO, THE USOS VS. LUKE GALLOWS AND KARL ANDERSON, EXTREME RULES)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/62068-wwe-raw-results-51616-live-greensboro-usos-vs-luke-gallows-karl-anderson-extreme-rules-go-home/|website=WrestleView|date=May 16, 2016|access-date=May 18, 2016}}</ref> but lost a rematch at the [[Money in the Bank (2016)|Money in the Bank]], ending the feud.<ref name=MITB16>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/19/619-wwe-mitb-ppv-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/|title=6/19 WWE MITB PPV Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 19, 2016}}</ref> After being drafted to ''[[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]]'' [[WWE brand extension|brand]] as a result of the [[2016 WWE draft|WWE draft]],<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era|url=http://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results|publisher=WWE|access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> Breezango defeated [[The Usos]] on July 24 at [[Battleground (2016)|Battleground]].<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=7/24 WWE Battleground Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/24/jcbattlegroundppvreport/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 24, 2016|access-date=July 25, 2016}}</ref> Breezango then entered a tournament which would determine the inaugural [[WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship|SmackDown Tag Team Champions]], they were eliminated in the first round by [[American Alpha]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Pappolla|first=Ryan|title=American Alpha def. Breezango in a SmackDown Tag Team Championship Tournament Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2016-08-23/article/american-alpha-def-breezango|work=WWE|access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref> On the November 8 episode of ''SmackDown Live'', Breezango defeated [[The Vaudevillains]] to qualify for Team SmackDown for the [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Elimination tag team matches|10-on-10 Survivor Series Tag Team Elimination match]] at [[Survivor Series (2016)|Survivor Series]];<ref>{{cite web|last=Pappolla|first=Ryan|title=Breezango def. The Vaudevillains in a 10-on-10 SmackDown LIVE Survivor Series Tag Team Qualifying Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2016-11-08/article/breezango-def-the-vaudevillains|work=WWE|access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref> they were the first team eliminated from the match, which was ultimately won by Team Raw.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Survivor Series 2016 live review: Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar, three Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown elimination matches, IC and WWE Cruiserweight Title matches|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/11/20/powells-wwe-survivor-series-2016-live-review-goldberg-vs-brock-lesnar-three-team-raw-vs-team-smackdown-elimination-matches-ic-and-wwe-cruiserweight-title-matches/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 20, 2016|access-date=November 20, 2016}}</ref> During this time, Breezango began to refer themselves as "Fashion Police".<ref>{{cite web|title=Breezango accuse The Vaudevillains of stealing: WWE.com Exclusive: Nov. 8, 2016|url=https://www.wwe.com/videos/breezango-accuse-the-vaudevillains-of-stealing-wwe-com-exclusive-nov-8-2016|work=WWE|access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania 33]], Fandango took part in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, which he failed to win.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=Powell's WrestleMania 33 Kickoff Show live review: Neville vs. Austin Aries for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/02/powells-wrestlemania-33-kickoff-show-live-review-neville-vs-austin-aries-wwe-cruiserweight-championship-andre-giant-memorial-battle-royal/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 2, 2017|access-date=April 2, 2017}}</ref>
**Dean Ripley<ref name="OWOW" /><ref name="PWF-tagtitles" />
**[[Ron Killings|R-Truth]]<ref name="OWOW" />
**[[Aksana (wrestler)|Aksana]]<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web|title=Johnny Curtis – OWOW|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/|publisher=OWW|accessdate=December 10, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/fcw/_2010/|title=April 29, 2010–Florida Championship Wrestling – TV Tapings (Airdate 5/23); Online World of Wrestling results}}</ref>
**[[Maxine (wrestler)|Maxine]]<ref name="OWOW" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Grash|title=NXT Results – 4/18/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1335199405|publisher=Wrestleview|accessdate=6 May 2012}}</ref>
**Andrea Lynn<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130615/LIFE/130619430/1031|title=Dancer in the ring}}</ref>
**[[Summer Rae]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/summer-rae|title=Summer Rae's WWE profile}}</ref>
**[[Layla El|Layla]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/layla|title=Layla's WWE profile}}</ref>
**'''[[Rosa Mendes]]'''


On the April 25, 2017, episode of ''SmackDown Live'', Breezango defeated [[The Ascension (professional wrestling)|The Ascension]] in a Beat the Clock challenge match, becoming number one contenders for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|last=Pappolla|first=Ryan|title=Breezango def. The Ascension in a Beat the Clock Challenge Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2017-04-25/article/breezango-def-the-ascension|work=WWE|access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref> During this time, Breezango transitioned into [[Face (professional wrestling)|fan favorites]] in the process.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Smackdown Reaction April 25: Mahal steals WWE Title, Women's Title match ends in chaos|url=https://thecomeback.com/wwe/smackdown-reaction-april-25-mahal-steals-wwe-title-womens-title-match-chaos.html|work=Thecomeback.com|date=April 26, 2017|access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref> At [[Backlash (2017)|Backlash]], Breezango unsuccessfully challenged The Usos for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=5/21 Powell's WWE Backlash Live Review: Randy Orton vs. Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship, Kevin Owens vs. AJ Styles for the U.S. Championship, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/05/21/521-powells-wwe-backlash-live-review-randy-orton-vs-jinder-mahal-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-vs-aj-styles-u-s-championship-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-dolph-ziggler/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 21, 2017|access-date=May 21, 2017}}</ref> Breezango lost to [[Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn]] at [[Survivor Series (2017)|Survivor Series]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=11/17 Powell's WWE Survivor Series Kickoff Show coverage: Enzo Amore vs. Kalisto for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. Breezango, Elias vs. Matt Hardy|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/19/1117-powells-wwe-survivor-series-kickoff-show-coverage-enzo-amore-vs-kalisto-wwe-cruiserweight-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 19, 2017|access-date=November 19, 2017}}</ref> and to [[The Bludgeon Brothers]] at [[Clash of Champions (2017)|Clash of Champions]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Clash of Champions 2017 live review: AJ Styles vs. Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn put their WWE careers on the line vs. Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura with Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan as referees|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/12/17/powells-wwe-clash-champions-2017-live-review-aj-styles-vs-jinder-mahal-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-sami-zayn-put-wwe-careers-line-vs-randy-orton-shinsuke-nak/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=December 17, 2017}}</ref> On March 11, 2018, at [[Fastlane (2018)|Fastlane]], Breezango teamed with [[Tye Dillinger]] to defeat [[Mojo Rawley]], [[Chad Gable]] and [[Shelton Benjamin]] in a six-man tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Fastlane Kickoff Show live review: Shelton Benjamin, Chad Gable, and Mojo Rawley vs. Tye Dillinger, Fandango, and Tyler Breeze|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/03/11/wwe-fastlane-kickoff-show-live-review/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 11, 2018|access-date=March 11, 2018}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania 34]], Fandango competed in the André the Giant Battle Royal, but was unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=Powell's WrestleMania 34 Kickoff Show live review: WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal, Cedric Alexander vs. Mustfa Ali for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/08/powells-wrestlemania-34-kickoff-show-live-review-wrestlemania-womens-battle-royal-cedric-alexander-vs-mustfa-ali-for-the-wwe-cruiserweight-championship-andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 8, 2018|access-date=April 8, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409013225/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/08/powells-wrestlemania-34-kickoff-show-live-review-wrestlemania-womens-battle-royal-cedric-alexander-vs-mustfa-ali-for-the-wwe-cruiserweight-championship-andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal/|archive-date=April 9, 2018}}</ref> On April 16, Breezango were moved to [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] brand as part of [[2018 WWE Superstar Shake-up|Superstar Shake-up]].<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Superstar Shake-up 2018 results: Full roster changes for Raw and SmackDown LIVE|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/wwe-superstar-shake-up-results-2018|work=WWE|access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref> On that night, they defeated [[The Bar (professional wrestling)|Cesaro and Sheamus]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Breezango def. Cesaro & Sheamus|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2018-04-16/article/breezango-def-cesaro-sheamus|work=WWE|access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref> On July 6, it was reported that Fandango has suffered a left labrum tear in his shoulder and that he would be out of action at least six months.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fandango undergoes successful shoulder surgery|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/fandango-suffers-a-shoulder-injury|work=WWE|access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=WWE, AEW, Impact, NJPW, ROH Injury Report List: Expected Returns, Inactive|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/wwe-impact-njpw-roh-injury-report-expected-returns-more|work=Fightful.com|access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref>
*'''[[Nickname]]s'''
[[File:Breezango NXT 2019.jpg|thumb|Breezango at an NXT event in 2019]]
**"The Premiere Player"<ref name="PWF" />
At the end of the year, Breeze and Fandango were sent to NXT. According to Dave Meltzer, WWE assigned them to the brand to work as experienced veterans to work with the younger talent and to help NXT's rating during the [[Wednesday Night Wars|Wednesday Night War]] against the [[All Elite Wrestling]]'s ''[[AEW Dynamite|Dynamite]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/backstage-note-on-wwe-releasing-tyler-breeze-fandango-why-they-were-sent-to-nxt/|title=411MANIA|website=Backstage Note on WWE Releasing Tyler Breeze & Fandango, Why They Were Sent to NXT}}</ref> Fandango returned from the injury a year later, on the July 31, 2019, episode of ''NXT'', saving his tag team partner Tyler Breeze from a post-match attack by The Forgotten Sons ([[Jaxson Ryker]], [[Steve Cutler (wrestler)|Steve Cutler]] and [[Wesley Blake]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|title=Tyler Breeze def. Jaxson Ryker; afterward, Fandango saved Breeze from The Forgotten Sons|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-07-31/article/tyler-breeze-def-jaxson-ryker|work=WWE|access-date=August 1, 2019}}</ref> Breezango began a feud with The Forgotten Sons, defeating them in tag team action as well as in a six-man tag action with [[Shane Strickland|Isaiah "Swerve" Scott]] as their partner.<ref>{{cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|title=Isaiah "Swerve" Scott & Breezango def. The Forgotten Sons|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-10-23/article/isaiah-%E2%80%9Cswerve%E2%80%9D-scott-breezango-def-the-forgotten-sons|work=WWE|access-date=August 28, 2020}}</ref> However, in December, Fandango was sidelined with another injury as he announced he had undergone [[Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction]] (Tommy John surgery) with an expected recovery of six to twelve months.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Middleton |first1=Marc |title=Fandango Out Of Action After Recent Injury On WWE NXT |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/12/fandango-out-of-action-after-recent-injury-on-wwe-nxt-663891/ |website=Wrestling Inc |date=December 21, 2019 |access-date=December 21, 2019}}</ref>
**"The Thoroughbred"<ref name="Cageprofile">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=1704&gimmick=Johnny+Curtis|title=Cagematch profile}}</ref>
**"Dirty Curty"<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 11/16/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1321632488|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=November 18, 2011}}</ref>
**"Simply"<ref name="102312taping" />
**'''"The Ballroom Brawler<ref name="BallroomBrawler">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwemusic/fandangoing-remix-released-26108811|title=Fandango's entrance tune gets remixes|quote=Equal parts dance mix and sports anthem, the ballroom brawler’s remixed tune includes a cameo by Fandango himself|accessdate=4 June 2013}}</ref> / Brute<ref name="BallroomBrute">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwemusic/fandango-itunes-charts-26106954|title=Fandango's catchy entrance music shoots up the iTunes charts|quote=Overseas, the ballroom brute’s music is skyrocketing to the top of the charts.|accessdate=4 June 2013}}</ref> / Dancer"'''<ref name="BallroomDancer">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwemusic/fandango-itunes-charts-26106954|title=Fandango's catchy entrance music shoots up the iTunes charts|quote=Eager for more after Raw went off the air and fans left New Jersey’s IZOD Center, the WWE Universe has flooded iTunes looking for the ballroom dancer’s signature song.|accessdate=4 June 2013}}</ref>
**'''"The Dance Expert"'''<ref name="DanceExpert">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwemusic/fandango-itunes-charts-26106954|title=Fandango's catchy entrance music shoots up the iTunes charts|quote=The dance expert sent out the following tweet:|accessdate=4 June 2013}}</ref>
**'''"The New And Improved"'''<ref name="The New And Improved">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwemusic/fandango-itunes-charts-26106954|title=Fandango's catchy entrance music shoots up the iTunes charts|quote=The dance expert sent out the following tweet:|accessdate=4 June 2013}}</ref>


Fandango returned on the June 3, 2020, episode of ''NXT'', teaming with Breeze to defeat [[Oney Lorcan]] and [[Danny Burch]], and [[The Undisputed Era]] ([[Bobby Fish]] and [[Roderick Strong]]) in a number one contender's match for the [[NXT Tag Team Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|title=WWE NXT results, June 3, 2020: Fantasma claims a championship, Maverick a contract|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-06-03|work=WWE|access-date=August 28, 2020}}</ref> On the June 17 episode of ''NXT'', Breezango failed to win the titles from [[Imperium (professional wrestling)|Imperium]] ([[Fabian Aichner]] and [[Marcel Barthel]]), after interference from both Lorcan and Burch and Indus Sher ([[Rinku Singh (wrestler)|Rinku]] and [[Saurav Gurjar|Saurav]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|title=WWE NXT results, June 17, 2020: Io Shirai spoils Bayley & Sasha Banks' homecoming|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-06-17|work=WWE|access-date=August 28, 2020}}</ref> At [[NXT TakeOver XXX]], Breezango defeated Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch, and Legado del Fantasma ([[Joaquin Wilde]] and [[Raul Mendoza]]) in a [[triple threat tag team match]] to become the number one contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=Breezango def. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch and Legado del Fantasma to become No. 1 Contenders to the NXT Tag Team Championship (Pre-Show Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-xxx/article/breezango-lorcan-burch-legado-del-fantasma-results|work=WWE|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 22, 2020}}</ref> On the August 26 episode of ''NXT'', Breezango defeated Imperium to win the titles, marking Fandango's first title in WWE, nearly ten years after his NXT debut.<ref name="NXT08262020">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=8/26 NXT TV results: Moore's review of new NXT Champion Karrion Kross and Scarlett, Tommaso Ciampa returns, Santos Escobar vs. Isaiah "Swerve" Scott for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel vs. Tyler Breeze and Fandango for the NXT Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/26/8-26-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-new-nxt-champion-karrion-kross-and-scarlett-tommaso-ciampa-returns-santos-escobar-vs-isaiah-swerve-scott-for-the-nxt-cruiserweight-championship-fabian-a/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 26, 2020|access-date=August 27, 2020}}</ref> On the October 21 episode of NXT, Breezango lost the titles to Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan, ending their reign at 56 days. On the November 11 episode of ''NXT'', they failed to regain the titles from Lorcan and Burch in a rematch.
*'''[[Music in professional wrestling|Entrance themes]]'''

**"I Told You So" by [[Flatfoot 56]] (August 12, 2011 – October 29, 2012)
In early 2021, Breezango participated in [[Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic#2021 tournament|Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic]], but were defeated by The Undisputed Era ([[Adam Cole]] and Roderick Strong) in the first round. On the June 15 episode of ''NXT'', they defeated Imperium in what would be their final match in WWE. On June 25, Fandango, along with Breeze, was released from his WWE contract, ending his 15-year tenure with the company.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.sescoops.com/2021/06/tony-nese-ariya-daivari-released-from-wwe/|title= WWE Releases Fandango, Ever-Rise, Tony Nese & Ariya Daivari| website= sescoops.com|date= June 25, 2021|access-date= June 25, 2021}}</ref>
**"ChaChaLaLa" by [[Jim Johnston (composer)|Jim Johnston]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wwe-chachalala-fandango/id614738696|title=WWE: ChaChaLaLa (Fandango) – Single}}</ref> (March 4, 2013–August 14, 2014)

** '''"Peña Flamenca"''' by Jim Johnston<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wwe-pena-flamenca-fandango/id951829146"|title=WWE:"Peña Flamenca (Fandango)- Single"}}</ref> (November 23, 2014–present)
=== Return to the independent circuit (2021–2022) ===

As of July 15, 2021, Fandango now goes by the name, '''Dirty Dango''' on the independent circuit. On July 16, 2022, at Immortal Championship Wrestling Dirty Dango defeated Mike Skyros to become Immortal Heavyweight Champion in Schenectady, NY.

=== National Wrestling Alliance (2021–2022) ===
In December 2021, Dango made his debut for the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] (NWA) at the [[NWA Hard Times 2|Hard Times 2]] pay-per-view.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ravens|first=Andrew|date=December 4, 2021|title=Former WWE Star Fandango Debuts At NWA Hard Times 2|url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/former-wwe-star-fandango-debuts-at-nwa-hard-times-2/|access-date=December 9, 2021|website=Wrestling Headlines}}</ref>

=== Impact Wrestling/Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2022–present) ===
Hussey made his return for [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|Impact Wrestling]], previously known as TNA: Total Nonstop Action, under the ring name '''Dirty Dango''', at the 2022 [[Bound for Glory (2022)|Bound for Glory]], where he accepted [[Brian Myers]]' open challenge for the [[Impact Digital Media Championship]], ultimately failing.<ref name="BFG2022">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/07/10-07-impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-results-moores-live-review-of-josh-alexander-vs-eddie-edwards-for-the-impact-world-championship-jordynne-grace-vs-masha-slamovich-for-the-knockouts-title/|title=10/07 Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory results: Moore's live review of Josh Alexander vs. Eddie Edwards for the Impact World Championship, Jordynne Grace vs. Masha Slamovich for the Knockouts Title, Matt Taven and Mike Bennett vs. Motor City Machine Guns for the Impact Tag Titles, Call Your Shot gauntlet|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=John|last=Moore|date=October 7, 2022|access-date=October 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008204136/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/07/10-07-impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-results-moores-live-review-of-josh-alexander-vs-eddie-edwards-for-the-impact-world-championship-jordynne-grace-vs-masha-slamovich-for-the-knockouts-title/|archive-date=October 8, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2023, it was confirmed that Dango has signed with Impact Wrestling.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/impact-notes-dirty-dango-signs-contract-tasha-steelz-gets-time-off|title=Impact notes: Dirty Dango signs contract, Tasha Steelz gets time off|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|first=Josh|last=Nason|date=January 31, 2023|access-date=April 16, 2023}}</ref> On the April 6 episode of ''[[TNA Impact!|Impact!]]'', the Director of Authority [[Santino Marella]] was mysteriously attacked backstage.<ref name="Impact04062023">{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/04/06/impact-on-axs-tv-results-april-6-2023/|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: April 6, 2023|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=April 6, 2023|access-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225095108/https://impactwrestling.com/2023/04/06/impact-on-axs-tv-results-april-6-2023/|archive-date=February 25, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Impact462023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/07/4-6-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-jonathan-gresham-vs-mikey-bailey-eddie-edwards-vs-pco-darren-mccarty-tommy-dreamer-and-yuya-uemura-vs-bully-ray-john-skyler-and-j/|title=4/6 Impact Wrestling TV results: Moore's review of Jonathan Gresham vs. Mikey Bailey, Eddie Edwards vs. PCO, Darren McCarty, Tommy Dreamer, and Yuya Uemura vs. Bully Ray, John Skyler, and Jason Hotch, Motor City Machine Guns vs. "TMDK" Bad Dude Tito and Shane Haste, Jody Threat debuts|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=John|last=Moore|date=April 7, 2023|access-date=April 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114033148/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/07/4-6-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-jonathan-gresham-vs-mikey-bailey-eddie-edwards-vs-pco-darren-mccarty-tommy-dreamer-and-yuya-uemura-vs-bully-ray-john-skyler-and-j/|archive-date=January 14, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> With [[Sami Callihan]] being suspected behind the attack as part of his initiation into [[The Design (professional wrestling)|The Design]], Marella teamed up with Dango and the Digital Media Champion [[Joe Hendry]] on April 16, at [[Rebellion (2023)|Rebellion]], to face and ultimately defeat the Design.<ref name="RebellionResults2023">{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/04/16/impact-wrestling-rebellion-2023-live-results/|title=IMPACT Wrestling: Rebellion 2023 Full Results|work=[[Impact Wrestling]]|date=April 16, 2023|access-date=April 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417160738/https://impactwrestling.com/2023/04/16/impact-wrestling-rebellion-2023-live-results/|archive-date=April 17, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Rebellion2023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/16/4-16-impact-wrestling-rebellion-results-powells-review-of-steve-maclin-vs-kushida-for-the-vacant-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-jordynne-grace-for-the-vacant-knockouts-title-ace-a/|title=4/16 Impact Wrestling Rebellion results: Powell's review of Steve Maclin vs. Kushida for the vacant Impact World Championship, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Jordynne Grace for the vacant Knockouts Title, Ace Austin and Chris Bey vs. MCMG in a Ultimate X for the Impact Tag Titles, Trey Miguel vs. Jonathan Gresham vs. Mike Bailey in an elimination match for the X Division Title|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=April 16, 2023|access-date=April 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417162719/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/16/4-16-impact-wrestling-rebellion-results-powells-review-of-steve-maclin-vs-kushida-for-the-vacant-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-jordynne-grace-for-the-vacant-knockouts-title-ace-a/|archive-date=April 17, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Following Rebellion, Dango alongside Hendry decided to investigate who attacked Marella. On the May 18 episode of ''Impact!'', It was revealed that Dango was Marella's assailant and proceed to attack Hendry, thus turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] in the process.<ref name="Impact05182023">{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/05/18/impact-on-axs-tv-results-may-18-2023/|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: May 18, 2023|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=May 18, 2023|access-date=May 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225095108/https://impactwrestling.com/2023/05/18/impact-on-axs-tv-results-may-18-2023/|archive-date=February 25, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Impact!05182023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/19/5-18-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-trinity-vs-kilynn-king-x-division-champion-trey-miguel-vs-laredo-kid-in-a-non-title-match-moose-eddie-edwards-and-frankie-kazarian/|title=5/18 Impact Wrestling TV results: Moore's review of Trinity vs. KiLynn King, X Division Champion Trey Miguel vs. Laredo Kid in a non-title match, Moose, Eddie Edwards, and Frankie Kazarian vs. Alex Shelley, Jonathan Gresham, and Yuya Uemura, Jason Hotch vs. Ace Austin|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=John|last=Moore|date=May 19, 2023|access-date=May 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519201825/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/19/5-18-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-trinity-vs-kilynn-king-x-division-champion-trey-miguel-vs-laredo-kid-in-a-non-title-match-moose-eddie-edwards-and-frankie-kazarian/|archive-date=May 19, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Under Siege (2023)|Under Siege]], Dango lost to Hendry by disqualification, Dango continued his assault on Hendry until Marella returned to make the save.<ref>{{cite web|author=Josiah MacDonald|title=Impact Under Siege live results: Steve Maclin vs. PCO no DQ title match|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-under-siege-live-results-steve-maclin-vs-pco-no-dq-title-match|work=F4Wonline|date=May 26, 2023|access-date=May 26, 2023}}</ref> On June 9 at [[Against All Odds (2023)|Against All Odds]], Dango unsuccessfully challenged Hendry for the Impact Digital Media Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/06/09/impact-against-all-odds-results-steve-maclin-vs-alex-shelley/|title=IMPACT Against All Odds Results: Alex Shelley Wins World Title, Chris Sabin Wins 9th X-Division Title|last=Siino|first=John|website=[[Live Audio Wrestling|Post Wrestling]]|date=June 9, 2023|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610034003/https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/06/09/impact-against-all-odds-results-steve-maclin-vs-alex-shelley/|archive-date=June 10, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Other media ==
As Fandango, he made his [[video game]] debut as a playable character in ''[[WWE 2K14]]'' (as a [[Downloadable content|downloadable character]]) and has since appeared in ''[[WWE 2K15]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k15/wwe-2k15-character-art-photos#fid-26839995|title=WWE 2K15 Character Art: photos|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K16]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/gallery/wwe-2k16-character-art-photos#fid-27272568|title=WWE 2K16 character art: photos|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K17]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/article/wwe-2k17-roster-playable-characters-superstars|title=Superstars to be featured on WWE 2K17 roster|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=June 27, 2016|access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K18]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k18/article/wwe-2k18-roster-playable-character-list|title=WWE 2K18 roster: Meet the Superstars joining the list of playable characters|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=September 27, 2017|access-date=November 4, 2017}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K19]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k19-roster|title=WWE 2K19 roster: every confirmed wrestler, plus 20+ rumoured new faces|last=Wilson|first=Ben|publisher=[[GamesRadar+]]|date=July 11, 2018|access-date=July 17, 2018}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K20]],''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k20/gallery/wwe-2k20-roster-photos|title=WWE 2K20 roster art: photos|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=April 2, 2020}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K Battlegrounds]]'' and ''[[WWE 2K22]]''.

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==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''Eastern Wrestling Alliance'''
**EWA Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Kamikaze (2) and Brian Black (1)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3962|title=EWA Tag Team Championship History}}</ref>
*'''[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]'''
**[[FCW Florida Tag Team Championship]] ([[FCW Florida Tag Team Championship#Title history|2 times]]) – with [[Tyler Reks]] (1) and [[Derrick Bateman]] (1)<ref name="FCWchampionships" /><ref name="FCWtag2" />
**[[FCW Florida Tag Team Championship]] ([[FCW Florida Tag Team Championship#Title history|2 times]]) – with [[Tyler Reks]] (1) and [[Ethan Carter III|Derrick Bateman]] (1)<ref name="FCWchampionships" /><ref name="FCWtag2" />
*'''Independent Connecticut Championship Wrestling'''

**ICCW Connecticut Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3970|title=ICCW Connecticut Championship}}</ref>
*'''Immortal Championship Wrestling'''
**ICW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>[https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=4051 ICW Heavyweight Championship] Cage Match</ref>
*'''Northeast Championship Wrestling'''
*'''Northeast Championship Wrestling'''
**NCW New England Championship (1 time)<ref name="NCW">{{cite web|url=http://thencwonline.com/newsite/championship-history/|title=Northeast Championship Wrestling championship histories}}</ref>
**NCW New England Championship (1 time)<ref name="NCW">{{cite web|url=http://thencwonline.com/newsite/championship-history/|title=Northeast Championship Wrestling championship histories|access-date=February 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100617035104/http://thencwonline.com/newsite/championship-history/|archive-date=June 17, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
**NCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Damian Houston<ref name="NCW" />
**NCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Damian Houston<ref name="NCW" />

*'''[[Power League Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[Power League Wrestling]]'''
**PLW New England Championship (1 time)<ref name="PLW">{{cite web|url=http://plw-hof.com/j/JohnnyCurtis.htm|title=Johnny Curtis|accessdate=2010-12-08|publisher=Power League Wrestling}}</ref>
**[[PLW New England Championship]] (1 time)<ref name="PLW">{{cite web|url=http://plw-hof.com/j/JohnnyCurtis.htm|title=Johnny Curtis|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715093915/http://plw-hof.com/j/JohnnyCurtis.htm|archive-date=July 15, 2011|url-status=dead|access-date=December 8, 2010|publisher=Power League Wrestling}}</ref>

*'''Premier Wrestling Federation'''
*'''Premier Wrestling Federation'''
**PWF Northeast Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with [[Kenny Dykstra|Kenn Phoenix]]<ref name="PWF-tagtitles">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwfnewrestling.com/tag_team.html|title=PWF Northeast Tag Team Championship|accessdate=2011-01-06|publisher=Premier Wrestling Federation North East}}</ref><ref name="PWF-titles">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwfnewrestling.com/tag_team.html|title=Title History|accessdate=2013-02-16|publisher=Premier Wrestling Federation}}</ref>
**PWF Northeast Heavyweight Championship (2 times)<ref name="PWFNE">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwfnewrestling.com/title_histories.html|title=Title History|access-date=February 16, 2013|publisher=Premier Wrestling Federation|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924083345/http://www.pwfnewrestling.com/title_histories.html|archive-date=September 24, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
**PWF Northeast Heavyweight Championship (2 times) <ref name="PWFNE">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwfnewrestling.com/title_histories.html|title=Title History|accessdate=2013-02-16|publisher=Premier Wrestling Federation}}</ref>
**PWF Northeast Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with [[Kenny Dykstra|Kenn Phoenix]]<ref name="PWF-tagtitles">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwfnewrestling.com/tag_team.html|title=PWF Northeast Tag Team Championship|access-date=January 6, 2011|publisher=Premier Wrestling Federation North East|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511000631/http://www.pwfnewrestling.com/tag_team.html|archive-date=May 11, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="PWF-titles">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwfnewrestling.com/tag_team.html|title=Title History|access-date=February 16, 2013|publisher=Premier Wrestling Federation|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511000631/http://www.pwfnewrestling.com/tag_team.html|archive-date=May 11, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''

**Ranked no. 59 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' in 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2013.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2013|access-date=August 22, 2013|work=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''
**PWI ranked him #'''59''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[PWI 500]] in 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2013.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2013|accessdate=2013-08-22|work=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>

*'''[[Top Rope Promotions|South Coast Championship Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[Top Rope Promotions|South Coast Championship Wrestling]]'''
**SCCW Lightweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/lwtsccw.html|title=SCCW Lightweight Championship history}}</ref>
**SCCW Lightweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.solie.org/titlehistories/lwtsccw.html|title=Solie's Title Histories: SCW - SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING|website=www.solie.org}}</ref>
*'''Superstars Of Wrestling Federation'''

**SWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3307|title=SWF Heavyweight Championship History}}</ref>
*'''[[WWE]]'''
*'''[[WWE]]'''
**[[NXT Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of NXT Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Tyler Breeze]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/nxt-tag-team-championship|title=NXT Tag Team Championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=August 26, 2020}}</ref>
**''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]'' ([[WWE NXT#Season 4|Season four]])<ref name="NXTwinner" />
**''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]'' ([[WWE NXT (seasons 1–5)#Season 4|Season four]])<ref name="NXTwinner" />


==References==
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Dirty Dango
Hussey, as Fandango, in 2016
Birth nameCurtis Jonathan Hussey
Born (1983-07-22) July 22, 1983 (age 40)
Portland, Maine, U.S.
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)
  • Dirty Dango[1]
  • Fandango[2][3]
  • Johnny Dango Curtis[3][4]
  • Jonathan[4]
  • Johnathan Curtis
  • The Portuguese Sundragon[3]
Curtis Stoogerman
Billed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[2]
Billed weight257 lb (117 kg)[2]
Billed from
Trained by
DebutSeptember 1999[3]

Curtis Jonathan Hussey[7] (born July 22, 1983)[8] is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he is a member of The System and performs under the ring name Johnny Dango Curtis. He is best known for his time in WWE, where he performed under the ring name Fandango.

Hussey began his professional wrestling career in 1999. He competed in several independent promotions in New England, winning the PLW New England Championship, the PWF Northeast Tag Team Championship with Kenn Phoenix on more than one occasion, the PWF Northeast Heavyweight Championship, NCW New England Championship, the Tag Team Championship with Damian Houston, and the SCCW Lightweight Championship.

In 2006, Hussey signed a development contract with World Wrestling Entertainment and was assigned to their developmental territory, Deep South Wrestling (DSW).[3] He was then moved to Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) in June 2008, where he won the Florida Tag Team Championship on more than one occasion with Tyler Reks and Derrick Bateman.[3] In December 2010, he competed in the fourth season of NXT as Johnny Curtis, and he eventually won the competition in March 2011.[6][9]

In 2013, Hussey re-debuted as Fandango. Subsequently, WWE audience members started singing and dancing to his entrance music, which rose substantially on the iTunes charts and generated coverage in mainstream media.[10] He later formed a tag team with Tyler Breeze called Breezango, with the duo winning the NXT Tag Team Championship in August 2020.

Early life

Curtis James Hussey was born on July 22, 1983, in Portland, Maine.[7][11][8]

Hussey claims partial Cherokee descent.[12]

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (1999–2006)

Hussey trained under Killer Kowalski and debuted in September 1999. He wrestled for various independent promotions in the New England area over the next few years. He competed in Power League Wrestling (PLW) from 2000 until 2003, during which time he won the PLW New England Championship.[4] He held the championship, after defeating Chris Blackheart at Power-fest 2002, from May 19, 2002, until May 18, 2003.[4][13]

He also competed in the Premier Wrestling Federation during this time, and he teamed with Kenn Phoenix to win the PWF Northeast Tag Team Championship from Fuzion (Mike Paiva and Blade) on October 28, 2002.[14] They held the championship until November 15, when they were defeated by Paiva and Kid Mikaze.[14] Now known as The Talent Exchange, Hussey and Phoenix won a three-way Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match to win the championship again on February 15, 2003.[14] They held the championship until April 4, when Phoenix and Dean Ripley, The Talent Exchange's manager (who had been forced to participate in the match instead of an absent Hussey), lost the championship to the Storm Brothers.[14] He also wrestled for NWA: Total Nonstop Action (NWA-TNA), Chaotic Wrestling, and NWA Wildside.[15]

World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE

Deep South Wrestling (2006–2008)

Hussey as Johnny Curtis in Deep South Wrestling (DSW)

In 2006, Curtis signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and was subsequently assigned to the Deep South Wrestling (DSW) developmental territory. Curtis made his debut for the territory on November 9, where he lost to David Heath.[3] After losing consistently over the next several weeks, Curtis scored his first victory in DSW as he and Robert Anthony defeated The Headliners (Shawn Shultz and Chris Michaels) on February 15, 2007.[3] Curtis continued to team with Anthony and after winning a few more matches, the team faced the DSW Tag Team Champions Team Elite (Mike Knox and Derick Neikirk) in a match for the championship on March 15, but they were unable to win the title.[3] Curtis then became a singles competitor once again and after losing two matches, he won his final match in DSW by defeating Frankie Coverdale on April 12.[3]

Florida Championship Wrestling (2008–2010)

After WWE severed ties with DSW, Curtis and all the other talent in DSW were transferred over to the newly established Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) in June. On June 26, Curtis made his FCW debut as he defeated former tag team partner Robert Anthony.[3] After mixed success as a singles and tag team wrestler, Curtis defeated Chris Gray on December 18 to become the number one contender for the FCW Southern Heavyweight Championship.[3] On January 8, 2008, he wrestled Ted DiBiase Jr. for the championship, but lost the match.[3] On September 18, Curtis made an appearance at the SmackDown/ECW tapings, where he defeated Armando Estrada in a dark match.[3]

On December 11, 2008, Curtis teamed with Tyler Reks to defeat The New Hart Foundation (DH Smith and TJ Wilson) for the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship.[16] The team of Curtis and Reks proved to be successful, and they retained the championship on several occasions.[3] After beginning a feud with Caylen Croft and Trent Beretta, Curtis and Reks retained the title against them on a few different occasions before finally losing the title to Croft and Beretta on April 30, 2009, after Curtis didn't appear for the title defense, leaving Reks to wrestle alone.[16]

After Reks was called up to WWE's main roster, Curtis renamed himself Jonathan Curtis and became a villain. The two then faced off for Reks' Florida Heavyweight Championship on June 25, but Curtis was unable to win the title.[3] On July 2, Curtis wrestled in a triple threat match for the FCW Florida Championship also involving Alex Riley, but was again unsuccessful as Reks retained the title.[17] Soon afterwards, Curtis reverted his ring name to Johnny Curtis.[18]

Beginning in 2010, Curtis began competing at house shows for the Raw brand, with his first match being a loss to Evan Bourne on January 8.[17] After losing several matches to both Bourne and Paul Burchill at house shows, Curtis wrestled his first dark match, which he lost to Kung Fu Naki on the January 19 episode of ECW.[17]

On August 12, 2010, Curtis teamed with Derrick Bateman to win the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship by defeating the team of Donny Marlow and Brodus Clay and the defending champions, Los Aviadores (Hunico and Epico) in a three-way tag team match.[16][19] After a near three-month reign, Curtis and Bateman lost the championship to Wes Brisco and Xavier Woods on November 4.

NXT (2010–2012)

Curtis in action against Percy Watson at a WWE event

Curtis was part of the fourth season, with R-Truth as his mentor.[9][20] He made his in-ring debut on the season premiere on December 7 episode of NXT, defeating fellow rookie Jacob Novak in singles competition.[21] The following week, Curtis was unsuccessful in the "Karaoke" challenge, but was successful in the "Obstacle Course" challenge, earning points towards immunity from elimination.[22] On the December 21 episode of NXT, Curtis lost the "Wheelbarrow Race" challenge, and suffered his first loss in a rematch to Jacob Novak.[23] Curtis was then defeated by pro Dolph Ziggler on the December 28 episode of NXT, and afterwards won both the "Power of the Punch" challenge and a "Talent Show" contest. On the January 4, 2011, episode of NXT, Curtis was defeated in singles competition by Brodus Clay. It was later revealed that he was immune from elimination that week.[24][25] On the next week of NXT, Curtis lost both the "Slingshot Challenge" and the "Superstar Password" challenge, and competed in singles competition defeating pro Ted DiBiase after a failed interference by his rookie Brodus Clay.[26] Curtis was unsuccessful in the "How Well Do You Know Your WWE Pro?" challenge on the January 18 episode of NXT, and was safe from elimination that week.[27] On the January 25 episode of NXT, Curtis was unsuccessful in the "Out-think the Fink" challenge, and competed in a fatal four-way match with Brodus Clay, Derrick Bateman, and Byron Saxton with Clay winning the match.[28][29]

On the February 1 episode of NXT, Curtis won an "Arm Wrestling" challenge, but was unsuccessful in the "Talk the Talk" challenge, and also lost in a tag team match along with R-Truth against Derrick Bateman and Daniel Bryan.[30] On the next week of NXT, Curtis was unsuccessful in a "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Rookies" challenge, "WWE.com" challenge, and in singles competition against Brodus Clay.[31] On the February 15 episode of NXT, Curtis lost the "Smash and Grab" challenge and the "Save Your Trivia" challenge.[32] Curtis was then successful in the "Grace Under Pressure Physical" challenge and in a triple threat match against Derrick Bateman and Johnny Curtis.[33] During the season finale on March 1, Curtis was declared the winner of NXT, defeating Brodus Clay in the final.[34]

After various dark matches, Curtis debuted on SmackDown on the June 3 episode in a bizarre backstage promo where he said that his promised tag team title shot was "not going to happen" in light of R-Truth's recent villainous turn.[6] He then began to sarcastically cry and proceeded to pour milk onto a plate and then over his head, in reference to the saying "don't cry over spilled milk".[35] After weeks of backstage promos playing on words,[36][37] Curtis made his SmackDown in-ring debut on the August 12 episode, being squashed by Mark Henry in less than a minute,[38] which was his only non-battle royal match on SmackDown in 2011.[39]

Curtis then made his return to the fifth season of NXT as a heel on November 2.[40] Curtis turned his attentions to wooing Maxine, whom he had formerly dated, and therefore ignited a feud with Maxine's storyline fiancé, Derrick Bateman.[41][42] As the weeks passed, Bateman and Maxine ultimately broke up as Maxine gave a kiss to Curtis on the December 28 episode of NXT Redemption, thus solidifying their relationship. On the January 4, 2012, episode of NXT Redemption, Curtis and Maxine revealed that they would marry in two weeks time in Las Vegas during Bateman's match with Darren Young. On 100th episode of NXT, Derrick Bateman interrupted Curtis and Maxine's wedding ceremony. Derrick showed a clip of Curtis sending a message on Bateman's iPad to Theodore Long (Maxine had dumped Bateman because he had allegedly sent a message to Long saying he didn't need Maxine and wanted to leave her on NXT whilst he had a chance at getting a contract on Smackdown). Maxine then slapped Curtis and reunited with Bateman once again after finding out that it wasn't true. Curtis then started to use his new catchphrase "Let's Get Weird" which was also printed on his trunks. In the next weeks, Maxine dumped Bateman for Curtis again. On the March 14 episode of NXT Redemption, Curtis and Maxine were defeated in a mixed tag team match against Derrick Bateman and Kaitlyn, who kissed at the end of the match, solidifying their relationship to the annoyance of Maxine.[43]

After William Regal was appointed as NXT's authority figure, Maxine enlisted Curtis' help to allow her to get close to Regal. On the March 21 episode of NXT Redemption, Maxine and Curtis knocked out Matt Striker with chloroform so that Maxine could join Regal on commentary. However, Striker was then kidnapped (kayfabe) by unknown persons,[44] later revealed to be Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks, who intended to blackmail Curtis and Maxine into using Maxine's charms to get Regal to leave Hawkins and Reks alone.[45] Striker was rescued by Bateman and Kaitlyn on the April 11 episode of "NXT Redemption". On April 18, William Regal forced Maxine to sign a contract as Curtis's manager if the two still wanted to be employed to NXT and then handcuffed them together.[46] On the May 9 episode of NXT Redemption, Regal allowed Curtis and Maxine to be uncuffed.[47][48]

For the rest of 2012, Curtis formed an occasional tag team with Michael McGillicutty.[49] On the final episode of the fifth season of NXT on June 13, Curtis teamed with McGillicutty but lost to the Usos.[50] After the conclusion of the fifth season of NXT, NXT transitioned into the renamed Florida Championship Wrestling developmental territory.[51] Curtis continued appearing on NXT,[52] where at the October 11 tapings[53] (which aired on November 28) Curtis finally received his tag team title shot from winning season four of NXT,[54] when he teamed up with McGillicutty in a loss to champions Team Hell No (Kane and Daniel Bryan).[55]

Championship pursuits (2013–2016)

At the October 23, 2012 SmackDown taping, Hussey debuted a new ballroom dancer character named Fandango in a dark match, with vignettes for the character airing by November.[56] After months of promotional videos, the character of Fandango debuted on the March 1, 2013, episode of SmackDown.[57] As part of his act, Fandango was portrayed as fussy, flamboyant, and sultry-voiced.[58] He was also accompanied by a female dance partner, mostly by a dark-haired and unnamed Andrea Lynn (a real-life dancer and at the time college student) and later Summer Rae, a developmental wrestler.[59]

Fandango and Summer Rae

Despite his debut, Fandango refused to wrestle his first match on numerous occasions because the ring announcers and his opponents could not pronounce "Fandango" to his satisfaction.[60][61][62][63][64] On the March 18 episode of Raw, Chris Jericho mispronounced Fandango's name intentionally and repeatedly to start Fandango's first feud.[65][66][67] In his debut match on the main roster at WrestleMania 29, Fandango scored what would be the biggest win of his career when he defeated Jericho.[68] He then wrestled in his first Raw match against Kofi Kingston the following night. Despite Fandango being a heel and winning via disqualification from Chris Jericho attacking him, he still received an enthusiastic ovation from the live audience as they boisterously sang his theme music and created a dance for it as well.[citation needed] Not only did this take place during and shortly after his encounter,[69] but it also took place long after the show itself.[70] The song became an overnight hit as many fans took to iTunes to buy the single, causing it to gain considerable momentum and move from #175 to #11 in one day on the UK chart, before settling at #44 by the week's end. In spite of the phenomenon which WWE labelled as "Fandango-ing", the Fandango character continued to insult audiences.[71][72] At Extreme Rules, Fandango was defeated by Jericho in a rematch to end their feud.[73] Fandango moved on to a three-way feud for the WWE Intercontinental Championship against champion Wade Barrett and fellow challenger The Miz.[74] Days later, Fandango distracted Miz by dancing at ringside while Miz was wrestling Barrett; then he attacked Miz, resulting in Miz gaining a disqualification win over Barrett.[75] Fandango later pinned Barrett in a non-title match after Miz, who was the special guest referee, attacked Barrett.[76] A triple threat match for the Intercontinental title was set for Payback which Fandango was booked to win. However, he suffered a legitimate concussion during a SmackDown taping against Zack Ryder in June and was removed from the match.[77][78][79] His replacement, Curtis Axel, won the match and the championship.[80]

Fandango in November 2013

Fandango returned on the July 1 Raw, losing to Sheamus via count-out.[81] At the Money in the Bank pay-per-view, Fandango competed in the World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank ladder match, but was unsuccessful as the match was won by Damien Sandow.[82] On the September 2 episode of Raw, Fandango had his nose broken during a match against The Miz, which he lost.[83] Fandango then lost a dance contest to The Miz, which also involved R-Truth and The Great Khali, as well as losing another match to him at Night of Champions. His losing streak came to an end on the September 16 Raw, where he defeated R-Truth. At Hell in a Cell, Fandango and Summer Rae defeated Natalya and The Great Khali in a mixed tag team match.[84] On the December 23 Raw, Fandango defeated Dolph Ziggler in a "Present on a Pole match" to earn a WWE Intercontinental Championship match against Big E Langston the following week, however he was ultimately defeated.[85] On the March 3 episode of Raw, Fandango and Summer Rae lost to Emma and Santino in a mixed tag team match, when Emma once again made Rae submit.[86]

At Wrestlemania XXX, Fandango competed in the "André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal" match in a losing effort.[87] The following night on Raw, Fandango and Summer Rae were once again defeated by Emma and Marella in a mixed tag team match, with Emma making Rae submit.[88] The following week, Layla replaced Summer Rae as Fandango's dancer and valet, and quickly became embroiled in a feud with Emma and Santino Marella.[89][90][91] Rae returned on May 19, attacking Layla.[92] On the July 11 episode of Smackdown, Fandango lost to Adam Rose by countout after Summer Rae started attacking Layla. Later, he got a kiss from both women and started dancing, leading to both women attacking him and dancing together. Layla and Summer Rae went on to cause Fandango numerous losses on WWE television.

After months of absence, Fandango returned with Rosa Mendes as his new dance partner to compete in the pre-show match at Survivor Series, defeating Justin Gabriel with a salsa dancer gimmick and new theme music.[93] Fandango participated in the Royal Rumble match, in which he was eliminated by Rusev.

On the April 13 episode of Raw, after losing to Stardust, Fandango brought back his old theme and dance and dissolved his relationship with Mendes, turning face in the process for the first time since 2010. Mendes then cost Fandango a match against Adam Rose, joining his "Exotic Express" and sparking a short feud between Fandango and Rose. Fandango earned the majority of victories between the two over the next few weeks on television and at house shows, ending the feud in mid-2015. Fandango then commonly appeared on Superstars and Main Event, defeating the likes of Adam Rose and Heath Slater. Fandango suffered a loss to Rusev on the episode of Main Event on August 17.

On the March 21, 2016, episode of Raw, Fandango faced Chris Jericho in a losing effort. At WrestleMania 32, Fandango was the first participant to be eliminated from the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

Breezango (2016–2021)

On the April 14 episode of SmackDown, Fandango teamed with Goldust in the WWE Tag Team Championship number one contender's tournament, replacing R-Truth; the two were defeated by The Vaudevillains in the first round.[94] On the May 12 episode of SmackDown, a match pitting Fandango and Goldust against R-Truth and Tyler Breeze ended with a quirky result when Fandango and Breeze turned on their partners, who had refused to fight each other.[95] Fandango aligned with Breeze, adopting the name "Breezango", thus turning heel once again.[96] The new team defeated The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) a week later on Raw[97] but lost a rematch at the Money in the Bank, ending the feud.[98] After being drafted to SmackDown brand as a result of the WWE draft,[99] Breezango defeated The Usos on July 24 at Battleground.[99][100] Breezango then entered a tournament which would determine the inaugural SmackDown Tag Team Champions, they were eliminated in the first round by American Alpha.[101] On the November 8 episode of SmackDown Live, Breezango defeated The Vaudevillains to qualify for Team SmackDown for the 10-on-10 Survivor Series Tag Team Elimination match at Survivor Series;[102] they were the first team eliminated from the match, which was ultimately won by Team Raw.[103] During this time, Breezango began to refer themselves as "Fashion Police".[104] At WrestleMania 33, Fandango took part in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, which he failed to win.[105]

On the April 25, 2017, episode of SmackDown Live, Breezango defeated The Ascension in a Beat the Clock challenge match, becoming number one contenders for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.[106] During this time, Breezango transitioned into fan favorites in the process.[107] At Backlash, Breezango unsuccessfully challenged The Usos for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.[108] Breezango lost to Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn at Survivor Series[109] and to The Bludgeon Brothers at Clash of Champions.[110] On March 11, 2018, at Fastlane, Breezango teamed with Tye Dillinger to defeat Mojo Rawley, Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin in a six-man tag team match.[111] At WrestleMania 34, Fandango competed in the André the Giant Battle Royal, but was unsuccessful.[112] On April 16, Breezango were moved to Raw brand as part of Superstar Shake-up.[113] On that night, they defeated Cesaro and Sheamus.[114] On July 6, it was reported that Fandango has suffered a left labrum tear in his shoulder and that he would be out of action at least six months.[115][116]

Breezango at an NXT event in 2019

At the end of the year, Breeze and Fandango were sent to NXT. According to Dave Meltzer, WWE assigned them to the brand to work as experienced veterans to work with the younger talent and to help NXT's rating during the Wednesday Night War against the All Elite Wrestling's Dynamite.[117] Fandango returned from the injury a year later, on the July 31, 2019, episode of NXT, saving his tag team partner Tyler Breeze from a post-match attack by The Forgotten Sons (Jaxson Ryker, Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake).[118] Breezango began a feud with The Forgotten Sons, defeating them in tag team action as well as in a six-man tag action with Isaiah "Swerve" Scott as their partner.[119] However, in December, Fandango was sidelined with another injury as he announced he had undergone Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery) with an expected recovery of six to twelve months.[120]

Fandango returned on the June 3, 2020, episode of NXT, teaming with Breeze to defeat Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch, and The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Roderick Strong) in a number one contender's match for the NXT Tag Team Championship.[121] On the June 17 episode of NXT, Breezango failed to win the titles from Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel), after interference from both Lorcan and Burch and Indus Sher (Rinku and Saurav).[122] At NXT TakeOver XXX, Breezango defeated Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch, and Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza) in a triple threat tag team match to become the number one contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championship.[123] On the August 26 episode of NXT, Breezango defeated Imperium to win the titles, marking Fandango's first title in WWE, nearly ten years after his NXT debut.[124] On the October 21 episode of NXT, Breezango lost the titles to Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan, ending their reign at 56 days. On the November 11 episode of NXT, they failed to regain the titles from Lorcan and Burch in a rematch.

In early 2021, Breezango participated in Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, but were defeated by The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole and Roderick Strong) in the first round. On the June 15 episode of NXT, they defeated Imperium in what would be their final match in WWE. On June 25, Fandango, along with Breeze, was released from his WWE contract, ending his 15-year tenure with the company.[125]

Return to the independent circuit (2021–2022)

As of July 15, 2021, Fandango now goes by the name, Dirty Dango on the independent circuit. On July 16, 2022, at Immortal Championship Wrestling Dirty Dango defeated Mike Skyros to become Immortal Heavyweight Champion in Schenectady, NY.

National Wrestling Alliance (2021–2022)

In December 2021, Dango made his debut for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) at the Hard Times 2 pay-per-view.[126]

Impact Wrestling/Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2022–present)

Hussey made his return for Impact Wrestling, previously known as TNA: Total Nonstop Action, under the ring name Dirty Dango, at the 2022 Bound for Glory, where he accepted Brian Myers' open challenge for the Impact Digital Media Championship, ultimately failing.[127] In January 2023, it was confirmed that Dango has signed with Impact Wrestling.[128] On the April 6 episode of Impact!, the Director of Authority Santino Marella was mysteriously attacked backstage.[129][130] With Sami Callihan being suspected behind the attack as part of his initiation into The Design, Marella teamed up with Dango and the Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry on April 16, at Rebellion, to face and ultimately defeat the Design.[131][132] Following Rebellion, Dango alongside Hendry decided to investigate who attacked Marella. On the May 18 episode of Impact!, It was revealed that Dango was Marella's assailant and proceed to attack Hendry, thus turning heel in the process.[133][134] At Under Siege, Dango lost to Hendry by disqualification, Dango continued his assault on Hendry until Marella returned to make the save.[135] On June 9 at Against All Odds, Dango unsuccessfully challenged Hendry for the Impact Digital Media Championship.[136]

Other media

As Fandango, he made his video game debut as a playable character in WWE 2K14 (as a downloadable character) and has since appeared in WWE 2K15,[137] WWE 2K16,[138] WWE 2K17,[139] WWE 2K18,[140] WWE 2K19,[141] WWE 2K20,[142] WWE 2K Battlegrounds and WWE 2K22.

Web

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Swerved Himself 3 episodes
2017 Southpaw Regional Wrestling Chet Chetterfield 8 episodes, web series
2017 Superstar Ink Himself

Championships and accomplishments

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