Andrew Ryker

Andrew Ryker is an American professional wrestler. He currently performs on the independent circuit on the East Coast throughout Maryland and Delaware.
Professional wrestling career
Andrew Ryker began training in 1998 after high school graduation at Bone Breakers Pro Wrestling Training Center in Baltimore. He made his pro debut on May 24, 2001 for the Mid Eastern Wrestling Federation. He has performed over the years in various organizations such as the Mid Eastern Wrestling Federation, Maryland Championship Wrestling, 5 Star Wrestling, Classic Championship Wrestling, Keystone Championship Wrestling, Chaotic Wrestling, Independent Championship Wrestling, The East Coast Wrestling Association and World Wrestling Entertainment.
The Mid Eastern Wrestling Federation
Ryker began his career on May 24, 2001 after attacking the popular MEWF high flyer Claude Marrow, aka Ruckus. He performed for the MEWF until it closed its doors in 2004.
The East Coast Wrestling Association
Andrew Ryker debuted in the ECWA on July 31, 2004 as he teamed with newcomer Mike Tobin (later of the Chick Magnets) to take on "The O.C. Boys, Aden Chambers and Sean Patrick. Ryker, as a fan favorite, later went on to compete for the ECWA Heavyweight Championship the following October. After that, Andrew Ryker scored key wins over Low-ki and Mike Kruel to earn his place in the 2005 ECWA Super 8 Tournament where he was subsequently eliminated by Alex Shelley.
On May 13, 2006 Andrew Ryker teamed with Aden Chambers to win the ECWA Tag Team Championship from The Valedictorians. They had 3 successful title defenses before losing the belts to the Valedictorians on December 2, 2006.
The Evolution of Revolution - An A-Lister is born
On November 22, 2008 Ryker turned his back on the ECWA Fans and attacked the popular Freak Nastty, starting a bitter feud that would rage on until they faced off in a Last Man Standing Match on November 14, 2009. During that time, A-List Andrew Ryker debuted new theme music, as well as a processional entourage of assistants and security, which to this day escort him to the ring, led by his personal ring announcer, Mr. Arthur Avalon.
World Wrestling Entertainment
Andrew Ryker, generically billed as Justin Pencano, made his World Wrestling Entertainment debut on the January 9th, 2006 episode of Heat, where he was defeated by Gregory Helms.
Ryker would also appear on a variety of episodes of Monday Night RAW, Smackdown, as well as Pay-Per-Views WWE No Way Out and WWE Summerslam, cast as an "extra" for various backstage skits.
In wrestling
*Finishing move
**The Ryker Rewind 2.0
*Signature moves
**Super Kick
**Moonsault
*Theme Music
**Dreamweaver by Stratovarius
Championships and accomplishments
*Mid Eastern Wrestling Federation
**MEWF Cruiserweight Championship (2 times)
*East Coast Wrestling Association
**ECWA Tag Team Championship
**2005 ECWA Super 8 Tournament Competitor
*5 Star Wrestling
**5SW Heavyweight Championship
*Pro Wrestling Illustrated
**PWI 500 ranking of #320 in 2005, #331 in 2008 and #426 in 2009.

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