Sonny Kiss is an American dancer, professional wrestler and manager previously signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Early life
Kiss is originally from Jersey City, New Jersey. Sonny attended a performing arts school, where Kiss studied dance
Career
All Elite Wrestling (2019-2023)
In February 2019, it was announced that Kiss signed with All Elite Wrestling at the Double or Nothing Ticket Party in Las Vegas, NV.
In May 2019, Kiss was featured in the Casino Battle Royal at the company's first PPV. Sonny was eliminated by Tommy Dreamer.
On July 13, 2019, Kiss defeated Peter Avalon on the buy-in of the PPV, Fight For the Fallen. Kiss’ entrance also featured the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars’ cheerleaders, which featured the girls as background dancers. It was also stated Sonny was the choreographer.
Personal life
Kiss has an extensive background in dance, often using those skills in wrestling. Sonny cites Rob Van Dam, Rey Mysterio, The Hardy Boyz, and Women's Wrestling as inspirations.
In wrestling
- Finishers and signature moves
- Sonny Side Up (Molly Go Round)
- Axes and O's (Front walkover axe kick to a trapped opponent across the turnbuckles)
- Spinning Kick
- Handspring Elbow
- Multiple Split-legged variations
- Twerksault (Standing moonsault, w/twerking)
- Kiss My Sass
- Entrance music
- “Shake The World” by Melissa Molinaro
- Nicknames
- The Concrete Rose
- The Mighty Cheerleader
- The Pride of Jersey City
- Managers and valets
- Wrestlers managed
- Alvin Alvarez
- Alex Mason
- Mike Mitchell
- Johnny Moran
- Killian McMurphy
- Tag teams and stables
- The Mighty Militia - with Johnny Moran and Mike Mitchell
- Booty and The Beast - with Alex Mason
- 2 Hot 2 Bootyful - with Steve Scott
- Twerkhorses - with Jake Parnell
Championships and accomplishments
- American Championship Entertainment
- ACE Fight For Flight Championship (1 time)
- East Coast Pro Wrestling
- ECPW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Other titles
- Sanctuary Tag Team Championship (1 time)
- Tier 1 Wrestling
- Tier 1 Championship (1 time)
- Warriors of Wrestling
- WOW No Limits Championship (1 time)