Kaleb Konley | |
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![]() Konley in 2013 | |
Birth name | Mason Caleb Burnett |
Born | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | August 30, 1986
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Black Pegasus Caleb Konley Kaleb with a K Kaleb Konley Diamond Connery Diamond Konley Suicide |
Billed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Billed weight | 207 lb (94 kg) |
Billed from | Charlotte, North Carolina |
Trained by | George South Ikuto Hidaka Rob Adonis Murder-1 |
Debut | September 17, 2005 |
Mason Caleb Burnett (born August 30, 1986) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his time in Impact Wrestling where he competed under the ring name Kaleb with a K, or simply, Kaleb Konley.[1][2] He is best known under the ring name Caleb Konley, and has performed under a mask as Suicide. He has also wrestled for the National Wrestling Alliance, Dragon Gate USA, Evolve Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Combat Zone Wrestling.
Early life
[edit]Caleb Konley was born Mason Caleb Burnett on August 30, 1986.[3]
Professional wrestling career
[edit]Independent circuit (2005–2020)
[edit]On September 17, 2005 for Pro Wrestling Evolution, Konley made his debut under the ring name Black Pegasus.[4]
In the fall of 2019 he began appearing on the National Wrestling Alliance's NWA Power YouTube series under the name Caleb Konley. On the March 3 edition of Power, Konley and his tag team partner C. W. Anderson defeated the Dawson's to win contracts with the NWA.[5]
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling (2016–2022)
[edit]In April 2016, Konley made his Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) debut at Impact tapings, facing both Eddie Edwards[6] and DJZ[7] in losing efforts for Xplosion. On April 29, TNA officially announced Konley's signing to the company.[8] Konley would make his last appearance as a contracted wrestler at One Night Only: X-Travaganza, where Konley once again faced off against Edwards in a losing effort.[9] In March 2017, Burnett began working under a mask as the newest incarnation of the Suicide character.[10]
On August 17, 2017, at Destination X: Impact, Konley would interfere on behalf of Trevor Lee in the X Division Championship match against Sonjay Dutt, forming an alliance and turning heel in the process.[11] In the coming weeks, Konley would go on to change his attire to simple black trunks, mirroring Trevor Lee's look. On the October 5 episode of Impact!, Konley, Lee and Andrew Everett would face Sonjay Dutt, Petey Williams, and Matt Sydal in a losing effort in a six-man tag team match.[12] On January 1, 2019, Trevor Lee left Impact Wrestling, disbanding the team.[13] On January 26, 2019, his profile was moved to the alumni section. On March 1, 2019, Konley announced on his Twitter that he had officially become a free agent.[14]
On the September 8, 2020, episode of Impact, Konley made his return to Impact under the name Kaleb with a K debuting a new gimmick of Tenille Dashwood's personal photographer.[15][16] On April 14, 2022, Konley announced his departure from Impact Wrestling.[17][18]
Personal life
[edit]Burnett was formerly in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Kris Statlander.[19][20]
Burnett is a current resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, having moved there in 2007.[21][22]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Appalachian Championship Wrestling
- ACW Super H Championship (1 time, inaugural)
- ACW Bluegrass Con Championship (1 time, current)
- America's Most Liked Wrestling
- Carolina Wrestling Association / Pro Wrestling International / Premiere Wrestling Xperience
- Deep South Wrestling
- DSW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Sal Rinauro[28]
- Exodus Wrestling Alliance
- EWA Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[29]
- Fantasy Super Cosplay Wrestling
- FSCW Multiverse Championship (1 time, current)
- Full Impact Pro
- FIP World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[30]
- FIP Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Scott Reed[31]
- Dragon Gate USA
- Open the United Gate Championship (1 time) – with Anthony Nese and Trent Barreta[32]
- Six-Man Tag Team Tournament (2014) – with Anthony Nese and Trent Barreta[33]
- Next Generation Wrestling
- NGW Eastern States Championship (1 time, current)
- Old School Championship Wrestling
- OSCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Zane Riley
- Paragon Pro Wrestling
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Pro Wrestling Revolver
- PWR Scramble Championship (1 time)
- Revolution Wrestling Authority
- RWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- West Coast Wrestling Connection
- WCWC Pacific Northwest Championship (1 time)[37]
- WCWC Legacy Championship (1 time)[38]
- WCWC Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mikey O'Shea[39]
- WrestleForce
- WrestleForce Championship (1 time)[40]
References
[edit]- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Caleb Konley « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ "Caleb Konley: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)". www.profightdb.com.
- ^ "Mason Burnett Voter Records". voterrecords.com. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "PWE « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Deller, Matty (March 3, 2020). "NWA Powerrr Results - March 3, 2020". TWM Wrestling. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ TNA Xplosion #606 Cage Match
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "TNA Xplosion « Events Database". Cagematch.
- ^ IMPACT (April 29, 2016). "A new Roster Member" – via Twitter.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "TNA One Night Only: August 2016 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ "BACKSTAGE NOTES FROM LAST NIGHT'S IMPACT TAPING (SPOILERS)". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ "GFW Impact Wrestling results & review: Meet the new boss". August 18, 2017.
- ^ "IMPACT Results - October 5, 2017 - Impact Wrestling". October 5, 2017. Archived from the original on October 8, 2017. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
- ^ "Impact Wrestling News: Former X-Division Champion Trevor Lee leaves Impact wrestling". January 2, 2019.
- ^ Thomas, Jeremy (March 1, 2019). "Caleb Konley Announces Impact Departure". 411Mania. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ "Kaleb (with a K) has informed @JordynneGrace that @TenilleDashwoodwill be here NEXT WEEK! #IMPACTonAXSTV @kalebKonley". Twitter.
- ^ "Impact News: Caleb Konley Debuts New Character". 411 Mania.
- ^ "Kaleb with a K anuncia su marcha de Impact Wrestling". April 15, 2022.
- ^ Wilen, Jerome (April 15, 2022). "IMPACT star finishes up with the company; IMPACT Results for 4/14/22 on AXS TV". WrestleView. Archived from the original on July 9, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ Hamza, Muhammad (August 23, 2023). "Who is AEW's Kris Statlander dating? Know all about her wrestler boyfriend". SportsKeeda. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ Hamdy, Ahmed (June 25, 2022). "6 AEW Stars who are in a relationship with wrestlers from other promotions". SportsKeeda. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ Burnett, Mason (October 28, 2020). "In August 2007 I moved to Charlotte to work and train with @highspots. My first weekend there I got to wrestle Tracy Smothers, ever since that day Tracy made an effort to keep up with me, my career and even my family. He was always encouraging and had advice for me. This story is not an isolated incident, as you read everyone's Tracy story today you'll realize he did this with everyone he met. I really hate that he is gone. I'm going to miss him a lot. One of the most genuine people I've ever had the opportunity to learn from. RIP". Instagram. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Mason Burnett Voter Records". voterrecords.com. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "AML Wrestling". www.facebook.com.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "AML Prestige Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "PWI Ultra J Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "PWX Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ PWX Tag Team Championship Cage Match
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "DSW Tag Team Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "EWA Junior Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "FIP World Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "FIP Tag Team Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Open The United Gate Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Six Man Tag Team Tournament « Tournaments Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "PPW Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "PPW Tag Team Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Awards « Caleb Konley « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "WCWC Pacific Northwest Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "WCWC Legacy Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "WCWC Tag Team Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "WrestleForce Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
External links
[edit]- Kaleb Konley on X
- Kaleb Konley's profile at Cagematch.net, Wrestlingdata.com, Internet Wrestling Database