Michael Anthony Merz (January 16, 1979), known by his ring name Michael Payne, is an American professional wrestler.
In wrestling[]
- Finishers
- "Pro. Pain" Overdrive Neck-Breaker
- "Overkill" 450 Splash
- "D.O.A." Reverse Hurricanrana
- "Light's Out" K.O. Punch
- Signature moves
- Moonsault
- Pele Kick
- 450 Splash
- Inverted DDT
- Seated Face Buster
- Flying Leg Lariat
- Springboard Cutter
- Arabian Press
- Striking Combinations
- Nicknames
- "The Hybrid"
- "Hands of Steel"
- Managers and valets
- P.M. Valiant (2010)
- Teams and stables
- "Team Punishment" with Scot Summers
- "High Voltage" with Jason Static
- "Team Elite" with The Total Athlete
Championships and accomplishments[]
- All American Wrestling Texas
- AAW Texas Light Heavyweight Champion (2-times)
- AAW Texas Tag Team Champion (with Total Athlete)
- Missouri Pro Wrestling
- MPW Cruiserweight Champion (2-times)
- MPW Tag Team Champion (with Jason Static)
- South Texas Pro Wrestling
- STPW Cruiserweight Champion
- WLW Light Heavyweight Champion