Kirby Mack (born November 25, 1983) is a retired

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, known for his appearances on the

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. He also wrestled for mainstream promotions such as

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and

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Professional wrestling career

Ring of Honor (2003–2005)

After being trained by the

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as well as wrestling for their promotion, the

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, Mack made his

debut on July 19, 2003 in a three-way match against

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and

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, which Hardy ultimately won. Mack, along with Matthews, would later become a member of the

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Special K. While a part of the group, Mack would compete in several scramble matches as Special K feuded with the likes of The S.A.T.,

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and

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until the stable started to break apart and ultimately disbanded on March 12, 2005. Mack left ROH soon after.

Independent circuit (2005–present)

After leaving ROH, Mack has begun wrestling for various

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, including Ring of Honor's sister promotion

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, and most notably AWA Superstars of Wrestling. While with the AWA, Mack became the inaugural World Light Heavyweight Champion on July 30, 2005 after defeating

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in a tournament final. Mack held the title for a little over a year before losing it to Xsiris on September 8, 2006. Mack claimed to still be the champion despite losing the title. On December 2, 2006, Mack's brother T.J. defeated both him and then-reigning champion Xsiris in a

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to become the undisputed and official champion. During T.J.'s reign as Light Heavyweight Champion, he and Kirby would team up as " Team MackTion" and would claim the

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on June 14, 2006. However, they lost the title later that day to

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and

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. After the title loss, Kirby would eventually defeat T.J. for his second Light Heavyweight Championship reign on January 7, 2007.

World Wrestling Entertainment

Mack appeared on the December 3, 2007 episode of ''

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'', teaming with Brodie Chase in a losing effort against

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. Mack also appeared on the June 4, 2012 edition of ''

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''. He teamed with Stoney Hooker and cut a promo as heels that they would end

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's undefeated streak. They lost to Ryback in a handicap match.

Championships and accomplishments

* AWA Superstars of Wrestling / Wrestling Superstars Live ** AWA Superstars/WSL World Light Heavyweight Championship (

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) ** AWA Superstars World Tag Team Championship ( 1 time) – with T.J. Mack *Carolina Wrestling Association **CWA Tag Team Championship (2 times, current) – with T.J. Mack *Coastal Championship Wrestling **CCW Cruiserweight Championship (1 time) *

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(1 time) *

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( 1 time) – with T.J. Mack *NWA Anarchy **NWA Anarchy Television Championship (1 time) *

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**PWI ranked him #351 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the

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in 2011 *

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** SCW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time) *USA Xtreme Wrestling **USX Xtreme Championship (1 time) *Other titles **ICW Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)

References

External links

Online World of Wrestling profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mack, Kirby 1983 births American male professional wrestlers Living people Professional wrestlers from Pennsylvania