Claudio Castagnoli

Claudio Castagnoli (born December 27, 1974) is a Swiss professional wrestler. He performs primarily on the American independent circuit in promotions such as Ring of Honor, Combat Zone Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Guerilla, and CHIKARA. In November 2006, he had agreed to a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment, but was later released before working for them.

Championships and accomplishments

 * Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling
 * CAPW Unified Heavyweight Champion (1 time)


 * Combat Zone Wrestling
 * CZW World Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Chris Hero


 * Chikara Pro Wrestling
 * Chikara Campeonado de Parejas (1 time) – with Chris Hero
 * Tag World Grand Prix 2005 winner – with Arik Cannon
 * Tag World Grand Prix 2006 – with Chris Hero


 * German Stampede Wrestling
 * GSW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Ares


 * International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom
 * IPW:UK Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Ares (held as part of Swiss Money Holding)


 * Independent Wrestling Association: Switzerland
 * IWA Switzerland World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)


 * Ring of Honor
 * ROH World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Chris Hero


 * Swiss Wrestling Federation
 * SWF Powerhouse Championship (2 times)
 * SWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Ares


 * westside Xtreme wrestling
 * wXw World Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
 * wXw Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Ares