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Alex Riley

Title History

  • FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling) Heavyweight title defeating Justin Gabriel and Wade Barrett in a 3-WAY (March 18, 2010);

Career Highlights

In The Beginning:

  • Kevin Kiley is a former Canadian Football League player for the Montreal Alouettes..
  • Kevin Kiley is the son of a former a Miss Virginia and an ESPN sportscaster..
  • Kevin Kiley earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and communications from Boston College.

Florida Championship Wrestling – Kevin Kiley:

Florida Championship Wrestling – The Thoroughbreds (Kevin Kiley & Johnny Curtis):

Florida Championship Wrestling – Carson Oakley:

Florida Championship Wrestling – Alex Riley:

World Wrestling Entertainment – Dark Match Tour:

Florida Championship Wrestling – Alex Riley:

Florida Championship Wrestling – Alex Riley (FCW Champion):

World Wrestling Entertainment – NXT Season 2:

  • Alex Riley was paired with “Pro” Mike “The Miz” Mizanin for the second season of WWE NXT..
  • June 8, 2010–WWE NXT: The NXT Season 2 “Pros” beat up their “Rookies” so they wouldn’t do what the NXT Season 1 guys did..
  • June 9, 2010–Florida Championship Wrestling: Alex Riley defeated Jason “Lucky” Cannon to retain the FCW Heavyweight title.
  • June 10, 2010–Florida Championship Wrestling: Alex Riley defeated Trent Barretta to retain the FCW Heavyweight title.
  • June 15, 2010–WWE NXT: Alex Riley (the Miz was not there) defeated Kaval (w/Michelle McCool & Layla El)..
  • June 16, 2010–Florida Championship Wrestling: Alex Riley defeated Johnny Curtis to retain the FCW Heavyweight title.
  • June 17, 2010 – FCW: Alex Riley & Mike McGillicutty defeated Johnny Curtis & Justin Gabriel..
  • June 20, 2010 – FCW: Alex Riley defeated Husky Harris to retain the FCW Heavyweight title.
  • June 22, 2010–WWE NXT: Mike “The Miz” Mizanin & Alex Riley defeated Montel Vontavious Porter & Percy Watson..
  • June 24, 2010 – FCW: Kaval defeated FCW Heavyweight champion Alex Riley by DQ..
  • June 29, 2010–WWE NXT: Alex Riley participated in a “Keg Carry” challenge (which was won by Lucky Cannon)..
  • ~~~~~~~~~Kaval & Michael McGillicutty & Lucky Cannon defeated Alex Riley & Titus O’Neil & Eli Cottonwood..
  • July 1, 2010 – FCW: FCW champion Alex Riley vs. Kaval in a 15- Minute Challenge ended in a No Contest with 9:54 left on the clock (Kaval kicked Riley and he suffered a legit concussion and the match had to be dropped early – Riley bled from the back of his head. Steve Keirn ruled the match a No Contest).
  • July 6, 2010–WWE NXT: Alex Riley participated in the “Talk the Talk” challenge (won by Showtime Percy Watson)..
  • ~~~WWE United States champion Mike “The Miz” Mizanin w/Alex Riley defeated Kaval w/Lay-Cool (Michelle McCool & Layla)..
  • July 11, 2010 – FCW: FCW champion Alex Riley cut a promo about Kaval saying he had to best a test in the form of Jackson Andrews.
  • July 13, 2010–NXT: Mark Henry & “Lucky” Cannon defeated WWE United States champion Mike “The Miz” Mizanin & Alex Riley..
  • ~~~Lucky Cannon also participated in a Battle Royal including NXT Pros & Rookies, joined by The Nexus (who dominated the match)..
  • July 14, 2010 – FCW: Big E Langston (sub for Alex Riley) defeated Lucky Cannon by Countout to retain Riley’s FCW Heavyweight title.
  • July 20, 2010–NXT: Alex Riley (w/Money in the Bank winner Mike “The Miz” Mizanin) defeated Lucky Cannon..
  • ~~~After the match; the Miz attacked Lucky Cannon with his MITB briefcase and took him out with a Skull Crushing Finale!
  • July 29, 2010 – FCW: Mason Ryan & Alex Riley & Mike McGillicutty & Husky Harris defeated Los Aviadores (Hunico & Epico & Kaval & Johnny Curtis).
  • August 3, 2010–NXT: Alex Riley participated in a lame kissing contest hosted by LayCool (they had to kiss a disgusting woman)..
  • ~~~~~~~Alex Riley w/Mike “The Miz” Mizanin defeated “Showtime” Percy Watson w/Montel Vontavious Porter with a TKO..
  • ~~~~~~~~WWE United States champion Mike “The Miz” Mizanin w/Alex Riley defeated Michael McGillicutty w/Kofi Kingston..
  • August 5, 2010 – FCW: Epico & Hunico & Johnny Curtis & Kaval defeated Mason Ryan & Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty & Alex Riley in an Elimination match (Kaval was the sole survivor).
  • August 8, 2010 – FCW: Mason Ryan defeated Alex Riley and Johnny Curtis in a Triple Threat Match to win the FCW Heavyweight title.
  • August 9, 2010–RAW: Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty & Alex Riley defeated Kaval & Lucky Cannon & Percy Watson..
  • August 10, 2010–NXT: Alex Riley won a “Power of the Punch” contest between the remaining six NXT contestants..
  • ~~~~~~Kaval & Showtime Percy Watson & Lucky Cannon defeated Michael McGillicutty & Husky Harris & Alex Riley..
  • August 16, 2010–RAW: Michael Tarver defeated Daniel Bryan after distraction from The Miz and his NXT rookie Alex Riley..
  • ~~~Daniel Bryan dove onto the Miz, but Riley pulled him off, and the Miz destroyed Bryan with the Skull Crushing Finale!
  • August 17, 2010–NXT: Kofi Kingston w/Michael McGillicutty defeated Alex Riley in a squash match..
  • August 19, 2010 – FCW: Eli Cottonwood defeated Alex Riley in the Liviana Classic Final Over-The-Top-Rope Challenge (FCW champion Mason Ryan attacked Cottonwood after the match).
  • August 22, 2010 – FCW: Alex Riley defeated “Showtime” Percy Watson.
  • August 24, 2010–NXT: Kaval won the (Final 3) WWE Trivia Challenge over Michael McGillicutty and Alex Riley..
  • August 26, 2010 – FCW: Alex Riley & Michael McGillicutty defeated Percy Watson & Lucky Cannon & Bo Rotundo.
  • August 29, 2010 – FCW: Johnny Curtis defeated Alex Riley and Michael McGillicutty and Lucky Cannon in a #1 Contenders Fatal 4-WAY.
  • August 30, 2010–RAW: The Miz & Alex Riley beat Kaval & Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston & Michael McGillicutty in a 3-WAY..
  • August 31, 2010–NXT: Alex Riley (w/The Miz) beat Michael McGillicutty (w/Kofi) and Kaval (w/LayCool) in a 3-WAY..
  • ~~~Alex Riley was eliminated and it came down to Kaval & Michael McGillicutty – Kaval was named winner of NXT Season 2!
  • ~~~~~~~~Suddenly, the six eliminated rookies joined Michael McGillicuty in the ring and attacked Kaval for several minutes!

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Miz & Alex Riley:

  • Mike “The Miz” Mizanin signed Alex Riley to a “personal services” contract to keep him on WWE television..
  • September 13, 2010–RAW: Daniel Bryan defeated Alex Riley (who subbed for Miz midway through the match) in a Submissions match..
  • September 19, 2010–Night of Champions: Daniel Bryan defeated Mike Mizanin w/Alex Riley to win the WWE United States title..
  • September 19, 2010 – FCW: Richie Steamboat defeated Alex Riley.
  • September 20, 2010–RAW: Edge defeated WWE United States champion Daniel Bryan after interference from The Miz & Alex Riley..
  • ~~~However, the Anonymous G.M. reversed the decision – Miz kicked Daniel Bryan in the head and gave him a Skull Crushing Finale!
  • September 23, 2010 – FCW: FCW champion Mason Ryan defeated Alex Riley by submission with his Torture Rack.
  • September 27, 2010–RAW: Mike “The Miz” Mizanin & Alex Riley defeated WWE United States champion Daniel Bryan & John Morrison..
  • ~~After the match, the Miz attacked Daniel Bryan until John Morrison joined in and they set up a triple threat match for the Pay-Per-View..
  • October 11, 2010–RAW: The Miz w/Alex Riley defeated John Cena to earn the right to captain Team RAW at the Bragging Rights PPV..
  • October 24, 2010–Bragging Rights: Team SmackDown! defeated Team RAW in an Elimination match (Edge & Rey Mysterio winners!)
  • ~~~Team SD!: The Big Show & Rey Mysterio & Edge & Kofi Kingston & Alberto Del Rio & Jack Swagger & Tyler Reks w/Hornswoggle..
  • ~~~Team RAW: The Miz [w/Alex Riley] & Sheamus & John Morrison & R-Truth & C.M. Punk & Ezekiel Jackson & Santino Marella..
  • October 25, 2010–RAW: Mike “The Miz” Mizanin w/Alex Riley defeated R-Truth w/Eve Torres..
  • October 28, 2010 – FCW: Mason Ryan (with Byron Saxton) b Percy Watson to retain the FCW Championship, Bo Rotundo (as Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts) & Abraham Washington (as Michael Jackson) & Johnny Curtis (as Popeye) & Derrick Bateman (as Rocky Balboa) b Brodus Clay (as a Butterfly) & Husky Harris (as a Viking) & Trent Baretta (as Grandma Baretta) & Caylen Croft (as Space Olympics Ambassador Croft) in a No-DQ Anything Goes 8 Man Costume Tag Team Match.
  • November 1, 2010–RAW: The Big Show w/Pee Wee Herman defeated Mike “The Miz” Mizanin w/Alex Riley by DQ..
  • November 8, 2010–RAW: William Regal defeated Alex Riley in a dark match..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~LATER: The Nexus defeated Team Orton in a Ten Man Tag Team Match with special guest referee John Cena..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Nexus = Wade Barrett & Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater & Michael McGillicutty & Husky Harris..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Team Orton = Randy Orton & R-Truth & Mark Henry & Daniel Bryan & Mike Mizanin w/Alex Riley..
  • ~~~Alex Riley hit Orton with a briefcase and Miz hit Orton with the Skull Crushing Finale leading to Orton getting pinned by Barrett..
  • November 14, 2010: Alex Riley was arrested at 1:14 AM in Hillsborough County (Tampa) and charged with driving under the influence..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Riley refused testing and was released on a $500 security bond at 9:33 AM the following morning.
  • November 15, 2010–Old School RAW: John Cena defeated Alex Riley (sub for The Miz) with an Attitude Adjustment & STF..
  • November 21, 2010–Survivor Series: Mike “The Miz” Mizanin w/Alex Riley teased that he might cash in the Money in the Bank tonight!

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Miz & Alex Riley:

  • November 22, 2010–RAW: Ezekiel Jackson defeated Alex Riley (sub for The Miz) in a King of the Ring Qualifying match..
  • November 29, 2010–King of the Ring: The Miz w/Alex Riley had his arrogant heel celebration interrupted by Jerry “The King” Lawler..
  • ~~~The Miz w/Alex Riley defeated Jerry Lawler in a TLC match after shocking interference by Michael Cole to retain the WWE title!
  • December 6, 2010–RAW: Randy Orton defeated Alex Riley w/Mike “The Miz” Mizanin by DQ after interference from The Miz..
  • ~~~The Miz pulled out a table and intended to put Orton through it, but Orton recovered and ended up putting Alex Riley through it!
  • December 13, 2010–The Slammy Awards: The infamous “Angry Miz Girl” actually won the Slammy award for “Fan Reaction of the Year”..
  • ~~~~~~~Mike “The Miz” Mizanin w/Alex Riley came out and confronted the Angry Miz Girl (aka Kaylee) and stole her Slammy Award..
  • ~~WWE champion Mike “The Miz” Mizanin (w/Alex Riley & David Arquette) defeated SmackDown!’s Rey Mysterio in a Non-title match..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Randy Orton defeated Alex Riley & David Arquette w/Mike “The Miz” Mizanin with an RKO in a Handicap match..
  • ~~~Miz pulled out a table and intended to put Orton through it, but Orton recovered and ended up putting David Arquette through it!
  • December 19, 2010–TLC PPV: The Miz w/Alex Riley defeated Randy Orton in a Tables match to retain the WWE championship.

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Miz & Alex Riley vs. Randy Orton (Royal Rumble):

  • December 20, 2010–WWE RAW: Randy Orton & John Morrison & Jerry Lawler defeated Mike Mizanin & Alex Riley & King Sheamus…
  • ~~~The Miz was going for his finisher on Lawler when Orton hit him with an RKO, allowing Lawler to make the cover and pin the Miz!
  • December 21, 2010–Tuesday Night SmackDown!: Randy Orton defeated WWE champion Mike Mizanin w/Alex Riley with a cheap DQ..
  • December 27, 2010–WWE RAW: John Morrison defeated Alex Riley w/The Miz to earn the right to pick the stipulation next week!
  • ~~~Jerry “the King” Lawler defeated WWE champion The Miz w/Alex Riley by Countout after outside interference by John Morrison!
  • January 3, 2011–RAW: The Miz w/Alex Riley beat John Morrison in a Falls Count Anywhere match to retain the WWE championship..
  • January 10, 2011–RAW: Randy Orton & Jerry Lawler defeated WWE champion Mike Mizanin & Alex Riley when Lawler pinned Riley..
  • January 17, 2011–RAW: Randy Orton defeated Dolph Ziggler – (After the match; The Miz & Alex Riley viciously attacked Orton!)
  • ~~~The Miz & Alex Riley destroyed Randy Orton and the Miz grabbed the microphone and said “I’m the Miz, and I’m AWESOME!”
  • January 21, 2011–SmackDown!: WWE champion the Miz had an in-ring confrontation with World champion Edge (Riley got speared!).
  • January 24, 2011–RAW: World Heavyweight champion Edge defeated WWE champion The Miz w/Alex Riley by DQ in a Non-title match..
  • January 28, 2011–SmackDown!: Edge & Randy Orton defeated Mike Mizanin (w/Alex Riley) & Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero)..
  • January 30, 2011–Royal Rumble: Alex Riley entered the Royal Rumble at #34 but was soon eliminated by John Cena.

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Miz & Alex Riley vs. Jerry “The King” Lawler (Elimination Chamber):

World Wrestling Entertainment – The End of Alex Riley?:

  • February 21, 2011–RAW: John Cena & The Miz (w/Alex Riley) defeated Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater to win the WWE Tag Team titles!
  • ~~~~~The Corre defeated John Cena & Mike Mizanin (w/Alex Riley) in an immediate rematch to recapture the WWE Tag Team titles!
  • February 28, 2011–RAW: The Miz & Alex Riley cut promos on Cena and Rock before setting up a match with Riley’s career on the line..
  • ~~~~~~John Cena defeated Alex Riley (w/WWE champion The Miz) in a Steel Cage Match where if Alex Riley lost he would be FIRED..
  • March 14, 2011–RAW: Alex Riley attacked The Great Khali during his match against the Miz..
  • March 21, 2011–RAW: John Cena attacked Alex Riley & The Miz.. Riley got an STF from Cena as Miz watched from the outside..
  • March 28, 2011–RAW: Alex Riley & The Miz were attacked by The Rock during their promo about WrestleMania 27..
  • April 3, 2011–WrestleMania 27: The Miz w/Alex Riley defeated John Cena to retain the WWE Heavyweight title..
  • ~~~After the Rock hit John Cena with the Rock Bottom.. and then the Rock attacked Miz after the match too!

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Miz & Alex Riley:

  • April 4, 2011–RAW: Alex Riley & The Miz interrupted Steve Austin’s promo.. Austin gave Riley a Stone Cold Stunner!
  • April 11, 2011–RAW: Alex Riley & The Miz attacked R-Truth & John Cena during their match..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cena hit Riley with the Attitude Adjustment..
  • April 18, 2011–RAW: John Cena & Sin Cara defeated Alex Riley & The Miz..
  • April 25, 2011–RAW: The Miz w/Alex Riley cut a promo on his upcoming match at Extreme Rules..
  • April 29, 2011–SmackDown!: Alex Riley interrupted Randy Orton’s promo only to get a RKO before he said anything..
  • Alex Riley was drafted to SmackDown! and was absent at the PPV where the Miz lost the WWE championship to John Cena..
  • May 2, 2011–RAW: Backstage the Miz was mad at Alex Riley for not being in his corner at the Extreme Rules PPV..
  • ~~~LATER: John Cena defeated The Miz w/Alex Riley by reverse decision to retain the WWE Heavyweight title..
  • May 9, 2011–RAW: WWE Champion John Cena defeated Alex Riley in a non title match..
  • ~~~Later Riley interfered in Miz’s match vs Rey Mysterio & Alberto Del Rio allowing him to get the win..
  • May 16, 2011–RAW: Alex Riley interrupted John Cena’s promo introducing the Miz..
  • May 21, 2011–Over the Limit: John Cena defeated The Miz w/Alex Riley in a I Quit Match to retain the WWE Championship.

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Miz vs. Alex Riley:

  • June 6, 2011–RAW: The Miz & R-Truth defeated John Cena & Alex Riley by reverse decision.
  • June 13, 2011–RAW: Rowdy Roddy Piper defeated The Miz with Alex Riley as the special referee.
  • June 20, 2011–RAW: WWE Champion John Cena, World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton & Alex Riley defeated Christian, R-Truth & The Miz.
  • June 27, 2011–RAW: Rey Mysterio & Alex Riley defeated The Miz & Jack Swagger in a Tornado match.
  • July 4, 2011–RAW: Alex Riley defeated The Miz.
  • July 11, 2011–RAW: Kofi Kingston, Evan Bourne & Alex Riley vs The Miz, R-Truth & Jack Swagger ended in a no contest.
  • July 18, 2011–RAW: The Miz defeated Alex Riley in the round 1 of the WWE Championship Tournament.
  • July 28, 2011–Superstars: Alex Riley defeated Jack Swagger.
  • August 8, 2011–RAW: Alex Riley defeated U.S. Champion Dolph Ziggler by DQ.
  • August 15, 2011–RAW: Jack Swagger defeated Alex Riley.
  • August 22, 2011–RAW: Alex Riley defeated Jack Swagger.
  • August 29, 2011–RAW: Alex Riley defeated Drew McIntyre in a dark match.
  • September 5, 2011–RAW: John Cena, Alex Riley, Sheamus & John Morrison defeated Wade Barrett, Jack Swagger, Christian & Dolph Ziggler in a Elimination Match.
  • September 12, 2011–RAW: John Morrison & Alex Riley defeated Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger.
  • September 26, 2011–RAW: I.C. Champion Cody Rhodes defeated Sheamus, John Morrison, Alex Riley, Daniel Bryan, Ted DiBiase, Justin Gabriel, Sin Cara, Ezekiel Jackson & Drew McIntyre in a Battle Royal to retain the title.
  • October 6, 2011–Superstars: Alex Riley defeated JTG.
  • October 13, 2011–Superstars: Alex Riley defeated Drew McIntyre.
  • November 10, 2011–Superstars: Alex Riley defeated Michael McGillicutty.
  • November 17, 2011–Superstars: Alex Riley defeated Drew McIntyre.
  • November 24, 2011–Superstars: Michael McGillicutty defeated Alex Riley.
  • December 15, 2011–Superstars: Jack Swagger defeated Alex Riley.
  • December 22, 2011–Superstars: Alex Riley defeated Michael McGillicutty.
  • January 4, 2012–NXT: Alex Riley defeated Michael McGillicutty.
  • January 11, 2012–NXT: Johnny Curtis defeated Alex Riley.
  • January 27, 2012–Smackdown!: Brodus Clay defeated Alex Riley.
  • February 1, 2012–NXT: Darren Young & Titus O’Neil defeated Percy Watson & Alex Riley.
  • February 19, 2012–Elimination Chamber: Hunico defeated Alex Riley in the dark match.
  • February 22, 2012–NXT: Titus O’Neil defeated Alex Riley.
  • February 29, 2012–NXT: Darren Young & Titus O’Neil defeated Alex Riley & Ezekiel Jackson.
  • March 14, 2012–NXT: Curt Hawkins & Tyler Reks defeated Alex Riley & Percy Watson.
  • March 21, 2012–NXT: Jinder Mahal defeated Alex Riley in a dark match.
  • April 2, 2012–RAW: Lord Tensai (DEBUT) defeated Alex Riley.
  • May 2, 2012–NXT: Tyson Kidd & Alex Riley defeated Johnny Curtis & JTG.
  • May 11, 2012–Smackdown!: Antonio Cesaro defeated Alex Riley.
  • May 24, 2012–Superstars: Dean Ambrose defeated Alex Riley in a dark match.
  • May 31, 2012–Superstars: Tensai defeated Alex Riley.
  • June 7, 2012–Superstars: Jinder Mahal defeated Alex Riley.
  • June 14, 2012–Superstars: Drew McIntyre defeated Alex Riley in a dark match.
  • June 28, 2012–Superstars: Bray Wyatt defeated Alex Riley in a dark match.
  • July 3, 2012–Smackdown!: Dolph Ziggler defeated Alex Riley MITB qualifying match.
  • July 5, 2012–Superstars: Antonio Cesaro defeated Alex Riley.
  • July 12, 2012–Superstars: Jinder Mahal defeated Alex Riley.
  • July 19, 2012–Superstars: Cody Rhodes defeated Alex Riley.
  • July 25, 2012–NXT: Antonio Cesaro defeated Alex Riley.
  • August 6, 2012–RAW: Alex Riley defeated Dolph Ziggler.
  • August 16, 2012–Superstars: Alex Riley defeated Drew McIntyre.
  • August 23, 2012–Superstars: Heath Slater defeated Alex Riley in a dark match.
  • August 25, 2012–Saturday Morning Slam: Alex Riley defeated Jinder Mahal.
  • August 30, 2012–Superstars: Jinder Mahal defeated Alex Riley.
  • September 5, 2012–Superstars: Damien Sandow defeated Alex Riley.
  • December 18, 2012–Smackdown!: Alex Riley defeated Michael McGillicutty in a dark match.
  • December 27, 2012–NXT: Wade Barrett defeated Alex Riley in a dark match.
  • January 3, 2013 – Superstars: Alex Riley defeated Mark Jinks in a dark match.
  • January 18, 2013 – Smackdown!: Alex Riley defeated Leo Kruger in a dark match.
  • January 30, 2013 – NXT: Kassius Ohno & Leo Kruger defeated Alex Riley & Derrick Bateman in the 1st round of the tag team title tournament.
  • February 14, 2013 – NXT: Corey Graves defeated Alex Riley.
  • March 8, 2013 – WWE Live Event: Alex Riley defeated Titus O’Neil.
  • April 17, 2013 – Main Event: Justin Gabriel defeated Primo, The Great Khali, Alex Riley, Santino Marella, Drew McIntyre, The Usos, Jinder Mahal, Heath Slater and Yoshi Tatsu in a #1 contender match for the I.C. Title.
  • April 18, 2013 – WWE Live Event: Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, Alex Riley & Santino Marella defeated Primo, Epico & The Prime Time Players (Darren Young & Titus O’Neil).
  • April 19, 2013 – WWE Live Event: Fandango defeated Alex Riley.
  • April 24, 2013 – Superstars: Alex Riley defeated Primo Colon in a dark match.
  • May 4, 2013 – WWE Live Event: Bray Wyatt defeated Alex Riley.