Title History

• CCW (Canadian Championship Wrestling) Heavyweight title (February 2002);
• OCW (Ohio Championship Wrestling) Heavyweight title defeating Sean Casey (December 8, 2007);

Career Highlights

2001 – Independent Wrestling:

• (Debut) NovEMBER 4, 2001–Canadian Championship Wrestling; Adrian walls defeated JD
• November 4, 2001–Canadian Championship Wrestling; Shadow defeated JD
• December 30, 2001–Canadian Championship Wrestling; JD w/Phoenix Taylor vs Vanilla Bryce & Mark Diesel
• December 30, 2001–Canadian Championship Wrestling; JD vs. The Orderly ended in a Double DQ2002 – Independent Wrestling:
• February 2, 2002–Canadian Championship Wrestling; JD defeated The Orderly
• February 9, 2002–Canadian Championship Wrestling; JD & Chris Wayne defeated Vanilla Bryce & The Orderly
• February 23, 2002–Canadian Championship Wrestling; JD defeated Vanilla Bryce to win the CCW Heavyweight Title
• March 10, 2002–Canadian Championship Wrestling; JD vs. Vanilla ended in a draw (JD retains CCW Title)
• April 14, 2002–Canadian Championship Wrestling; Dave Swift defeated JD to win the CCW Heavyweight Title
• June 9, 2002–Canadian Championship Wrestling; JD vs. Apoc ended in a 15 min draw
• July 6, 2002–Canadian Championship Wrestling; JD defeated Chris Steele
• July 13, 2002–First Nation Wrestling Alliance; JD defeated Adrian Walls
• September 21, 2002– First Nation Wrestling Alliance; Dillion Robson defeated JD Michaels
• September 21, 2002–FNWA; JD & Massive Damage & Dream Warrior vs Dillion Robson & Rex Roberts & Charlie Hayes
• October, 2002–Monster Pro Wrestling; JD Michaels defeated Steve Rivers
• October/November, 2002– Can Am Wrestling Alliance; Saskachewan/Manitoba Tour
• ~~~Night 1 – Massive Damage beat JD | JD & Gary Williams & Ali beat Massive Damage & Steve Rivers & Vinnie Fever
• ~~~Night 2 – Massive Damage beat JD | JD & Gary Williams & Ali beat Massive Damage & Steve Rivers & Vinnie Fever
• ~~~Night 3 – Massive Damage beat JD | JD & Gary Williams & Ali beat Massive Damage & Steve Rivers & Vinnie Fever
• ~~~Night 4 – Off
• ~~~Night 5 – Massive Damage beat JD | JD & Gary Williams & Ali beat Massive Damage & Steve Rivers & Vinnie Fever
• ~~~Night 6 – Massive Damage beat JD | JD & Gary Williams & Ali beat Massive Damage & Steve Rivers & Vinnie Fever
• Dec 20, Monster Pro Wrestling; Lou Gage defeated JD Michaels2003 – Independent Wrestling:
• February 2003–Monster Pro Wrestling; JD Michaels defeated Vance Nevada
• February 2003: JD Michaels was in a car accident and was out of action for four months
• May 2003–Monster Pro Wrestling; Special referee for Sean Houston vs Kenny Omega
• June 2003–Monster Pro Wrestling; JD beat Kenny Omega and Sean Houston and Chris Raine in a 4-WAY.
• October 2003–Monster Pro Wrestling: JD Michaels defeated Sean Houston
• October 2003 – Cyberfights (4 day Taping)
• ~~~Day 1: Matt Stryker & Johnny Handsome beat JD & Travis Lee
• ~~~Day 2: JD Michaels beat Ja Jacobe (2 out of 3 falls)
• ~~~Day 2: Frankie Kazarian beat JD (2 out of 3 falls)
• ~~~Day 3: JD Michaels participated in a 15 man Battle Royal
• ~~~Day 3: JD beat Shane Madison & Johnny Handsome (Elimination, Submissions Only)
• ~~~Day 4: Mikey Henderson beat JD (2 out of 3 falls to retain Cyberfights Championship)
• November 2003–Monster Pro Wrestling; JD defeated Matt Richards2004 – Independent Wrestling:
• January 2004–Monster Pro Wrestling: J.D. Michaels was guest referee for Dan Severn vs. Steve Rivers
• October 2004: J.D. Michaels attended an OVW Training Camp and was evaluated by trainers and WWE scouts..
• February 20, 2004–ECCW: Scotty Mac beat J.D. Michaels in the 1st Round of the Pacific Cup Tournament..
• February 22, 2004–Portland Wrestling TV: J.D. Michaels defeated Disco Fury..
• February 29, 2004–Real Canadian Wrestling: J.D. Michaels defeated Adrian Walls…
• July 31, 2004–Rotten Productions: J.D. Michaels defeated Dave Richards..2005 – Independent Wrestling:
• 2005: J.D. Michaels attended several private sessions @ the Lance Storm Wrestling Academy..
• January 8, 2005–PWA Wrestling: J.D. Michaels defeated Ricky Rage..
• January 2005 – AWE Harsh Reality: Kevy & Chevy Sanchez defeatd J.D. Michaels & Donny Douglas ..
• January 22, 2005–Prairie Wrestling Association: J.D. Michaels defeated Brady Roberts..
• March 5, 2005–Prairie Wrestling Association: Rod Rage defeated J.D. Michaels to retain the Cruiserweight title..
• March 9, 2005–Premier Championship Wrestling: Kenny Omega defeated J.D. Michaels..
• March 11, 2005–Action Wrestling Entertainment: Sean Houston defeated JD Michaels..
• May 6, 2005–Prairie Wrestling Association: The Funky Bunch beat J.D. Michaels & Harry Smith..
• June 4, 2005 – WWE Velocity: The Basham Brothers defeated Teddy Hart & J.D. Michaels..
• June 25, 2005–Stampede Wrestling: JD Michaels defeated “New Blood” Brady Roberts..
• September 2005 – AWE Larger Than Life Vol 2: Sean Houston defeated J.D. Michaels with a top rope leg drop..
• October 14, 2005–Power Zone Wrestling: Adrian Walls vs J.D. Michaels ended in a draw..
• October 29, 2005–Power Zone Wrestling: J.D. Michaels defeated Adrian Walls..2006 – Independent Wrestling:
• January 14, 2006–Power Zone Wrestling: J.D. Michaels defeated Brady Roberts..
• February 3, 2006–USA Pro Wrestling (UXW): J.D. Michaels debuted in a TLC Royal Rumble..
• February 18, 2006–Power Zone Wrestling: Brady Roberts beat J.D. Michaels in a Loser Leaves Town Steel Chair on a Pole match..
• 2006: J.D. Michaels relocated to Wallingford, Connecticut with hopes of getting noticed by World Wrestling Entertainment..
• April 23, 2006–France Catch: Darksoul (Germany) w/Nikita (GB) defeated JD Michaels (Canada) w/April Hunter (USA)..
• June 3, 2006–PW Elite: J.D. Michaels defeated Joe Hardway in Union City, New Jersey ..
• June 24, 2006–Blackball’d Wrestling Organization: Eric Matlock defeated J.D. Michaels ..
• July 8, 2006–MXW: J.D. Michaels vs Christian Frost ended in a draw….
• July 22, 2006–Maryland Championship Wrestling: Ruckus defeated J.D. Michaels to retain Cruiserweight title…
• August 27, 2006–Ballpark Brawl: Ruckus beat Chris Hero & JD Michaels & Delirious & John McChesney & Big Cat in a 6-WAY…
• September 10, 2006–Maryland Championship Wrestling – Tribute To The Legends in Dundalk, Maryland: (Six-Man-Tag)..
• ~~~Dan McDevitt & Chaz Warrington & Orlando Jordan w/Chastity beat DJ Hyde & Luke & J.D. Michaels w/April Hunter..
• September 16, 2006–VPW: Danny Demanto & Alicia defeated J.D. Michaels & April Hunter….
• September 23, 2006–TNT: J.D. Michaels defeated J-Sinn and Bobby Houston in a 3-WAY to win the TNT Heavyweight title…
• October 28, 2006–TNT: Kid Kash defeated J.D. Michaels..
• December 8, 2006–VPW: April Hunter & J.D. Michaels defeated Tina Marina & Danny Demanto..
• December 9, 2006–TNT: Kid Kash defeated J.D. Michaels in a rematch (amazing match, actually)..2007 – Independent Wrestling:
• February 2, 2007–Hermie Sadler’s UWF: J.D. Michaels & Caleb Conley defeated Kirby Mack & T.J. Mack….
• February 3, 2007–Hermie Sadler’s UWF: Frankie Kazarian defeated J.D. Michaels with help from Matt Bentley
• April 21, 2007–United Wrestling Federation: Maven (heel in his hometown) defeated J.D. Michaels….
• April 22, 2007–United Wrestling Federation: Maven w/April Hunter defeated J.D. Michaels..
• May 12, 2007–NWA Upstate: Sonjay Dutt defeated J.D. Michaels in Rochester, New York..
• June 8, 2007–United Wrestling Federation: Daffney Unger & Damien Wayne defeated April Hunter & J.D. Michaels..
• June 15, 2007 – SmackDown!: “The Masterpiece” Chris Masters defeated J.D. Michaels in a dark match..
• October 19, 2007–Wrestle Fan Fest: J.D. Michaels participated in a 32-Man Battle Royal in San Francisco..Ohio Valley Wrestling & Other Independent Promotiions:
• November 3, 2007–Ohio Championship Wrestling: JD Michaels defeated Damien Adams to become #1 contender
• November 17, 2007–Pro Wrestling Xtreme: Derek Wilde defeated J.D. Michaels
• November 18, 2007–Pro Wrestling Xtreme: Cody Deaner defeated J.D. Michaels
• December 8, 2007–Ohio Championship Wrestling: J.D. Michaels defeated Sean Casey to win the OCW Heavyweight Title
• December 15, 2007–Ohio Valley Wrestling: Eric Doom defeated J.D. Michaels (debut)..
• December 21, 2007–Power Zone Wrestling: Brady Roberts defeated J.D. Michaels
• January 5, 2008–Ohio Championship Wrestling: Mason Raige defeated OCW Champion J.D. Michaels by Countout
• January 9, 2008–OVW TV Tapings: Justin “The Ox” LaRoche defeated J.D. Micheals…..
• January 13, 2008–Ohio Valley Wrestling:: Mike Kruel defeated J.D. Michaels..
• January 16, 2008–OVW TV Taping: Shawn Spears defeated J.D. Michaels
• January 18, 2008–OVW Live Event: KC James defeated J.D. Michaels in Hillview, Kentucky.
• January 23, 2008–OVW TV Taping: Ace Steel & JMan defeated J.D. Michaels & Seth Skyfire
• January 30, 2008–OVW TV Taping: Johnny Jeter defeated J.D. Michaels
• February 2, 2008–Ohio Championship Wrestling: J.D. Michaels vs. Mason Raige ended in a No Contest..
• February 6, 2008–OVW TV Taping: Kevin Thorn defeated J.D. Michaels
• February 13, 2008–OVW TV Taping: JMan defeated J.D. Michaels
• February 17, 2008–West Coast Wrestling Connection: J.D. Michaels defeated Corp Moose to win the WCWC Title
• February 20, 2008–OVW TV taping: Los Locos defeated Andrew Vein & J.D. Michaels..
• February 27, 2008–OVW TV Taping: J.D. Michaels defeated Lupe Viscara
• March 5, 2008–OVW TV Taping: Dirty Money defeated J.D. Michaels
• March 12, 2008– OVW TV Taping: Rob Conway defeated J.D. Michaels
• March 16, 2008–WCWC: J.D. Michaels (c) vs. Corp. Moose vs. Gentleman George ended in a triple pin (WCWC Title held up)..
• March 19, 2008–OVW TV Taping: J.D. Michaels defeated Soulcat Dre Blitz,
• March 19, 2008–OVW TV Taping: Nick Dinsmore defeated J.D. Michaels to retain OVW Heavyweight Title
• March 26, 2008–OVW TV Taping: J.D. Michaels defeated Rudy Switchblade
• March 29, 2008–OVW Live Event: J.D. Michaels defeated Damien Adams
• March 30, 2008–OVW: Lowrider & Igotta Brewski defeated J.D. Michaels & Anthony Bravado
• April 2, 2008–OVW TV Taping: J.D. Michaels defeated Ted ‘The Trailer’ McNailer..
• April 2, 2008–OVW TV Taping: JMan & Los Locos beat J.D. Michaels & The War Party (JD walked out on his team)
• April 5, 2008–Brian Pillman Memorial Show: Rory Fox defeated J.D. Michaels
• April 6, 2008–OVW: JMan & Manbeast & Cranium beat J.D. Michaels & Vaughn Lilas & Apocalypse
• November 14, 2008: Al Snow defeated Ravenous Randy Myers by DQ after J.D. Michaels interfered in Calgary, Alberta..
• November 15, 2008: Al Snow defeated J.D. Michaels with Lance Storm as special guest referee in Banff, Alberta..
• July 16, 2010–SmackDown!: Alberto Del Rio defeated JD Jordan (aka JD Michaels) in a dark match