Cody Taylor

Name
Cody Taylor

Nicknames
The Axe Murderer, War Machine, The Real Deal,Young Money, Money

Date of Birth
Febuary 12th, 1991

Birthplace
Los Angeles, California

Currently Resides
Los Angeles California (Training Camp)
Las Vegas Nevada (Home)
Calgary Alberta Canada (Training Camp)
San Juan Puerto Rico (Training Camp)

Height
6’3”

Weight
255 pounds

Favourite Matches
Last Man Standing, Boxing Match

Entrance Theme
Started From the Bottom By Drake

Wrestling Experience
One Year


FINISHERS

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Young Money
A Hard Left Boxing Hook Followed by A Hard Right Boxing Hood To the Head, Then Followed up with a Huge Uppercut knocking down, although he was out cold before the final Uppercut *Note No One Gets Up from it (Note* No One gets up)
silent Kill
Five Powerful Jabs With Each Hand, before a Leaping Uppercut knocking the Opponent down to the canvas
The Verdict
Spin-out fireman's carry facebuster
The Money Lock
Ankle lock
The Money Treatment
Kimura Lock
Total Takeover
Anaconda Vise

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SIGNATURE MOVES

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Dog Bite
Cody Allows his Opponent to Fling Straight Hands at him, Cody Pulls Away before Dancing Out of the away *Like Mohammad Ali* After He lets his Opponent wear himself out Cody Strikes with a Huge High knee to his Opponents Chin
The Benjamin's
Cody Lays on the ropes whilst his opponent Tries to strike him and Uses Mohammad Ali's Rope and Dope To Avoid every punch, before leaping when he finds an opening
Cali Swag
Belly to back Suplex
Blacked The fuck out
Big Boot
Snake Bite
Double underhook suplex
Snake Press
Miltary Press Slam
Tap Or Black
Rear Naked Choke
Triangle choke
Triangle choke
Triple Powerbomb
Triple Powerbomb
Vyper Slam
Two-handed chokeslam
Black Hawk Down
Shooting Star Press



Early Life
Taylor was born to Puerto Rican Parents and was Abandoned by them at a Young age he grew up in a rough Los Angeles neighborhood with His Grandmother, During his youth Cody was in and out of Trouble with the police. After the death of his grandmother Taylor's future looked bleak until he was adopted by Mick O'Connell and his wife who would try help him turn his life around, with Mick training him in the discipline of Kick Boxing despite all the help from the O'Connell's Taylor still ended up spending time in Juvenile Halls at the age of sixteen for assault and robbery.

UFC Career
Taylor made his UFC Debut at UFC 82 against Chuck Liddell as a replacemet for a fighter who had to pull out due to injury, Leading up to the fight Liddell continue to disrespect Taylor but this ultimately lead to Taylor securing the win with a first round K.O Punch and also got Taylor a UFC Deal.

At UFC 87 Taylor made his first appearance as an Official UFC Fighter defeating Cheick Kongo Via Submission in the first round, after this Win Taylor was becoming known as One For The Future but many critiques believed it was to Early to Dub Taylor anything due to him only having two fights, Taylor was Originally scheduled to face Junior Dos Santos at UFC 91 but Dos Santos was pulled from the card due to Injury and replaced by Andrei Arlovski, Taylor defeated Arlovski in the first round of after the referee stopped the fight due to Arlovski being unable to defend himself from Taylor's on slaughter of Punches, After this Taylor was regarded as one of the UFC's best Finishers never having a fight go out of the first round.

at UFC 100 Taylor faced off against Randy Couture in a Number one contender fight dubbed by UFC "The Past Versus the Future", Many Believed this would be Cody's toughest Test and expected him to lose to the much more experience Couture, But Cody Won the fight Via K.O in the second Round with a brutal Headkick, this was the first time Taylor had not finished a Fight in the first round.

Taylor Faced off against The Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar at UFC 108 in a fight dubbed "Beauty and the Beast", In the weeks leading up to the fight Lesnar repeatedly told the world he would end Taylor's UFC Career and the pair got into a fist fight at the Press conference, Cody Won the fight Via Submission in the second round to become the New Heavyweight Champion making him the youngest UFC Champion of all time at age 19 after the fight Taylor got in Lesnar Face and made repeated remarks about his wife.

Taylor's first Heavyweight Title Defence was at UFC 111 against Frank Mir, Many Consider this the match that made Cody the greatest Heavyweight of all time after he dominated Mir for the entire first round before dropping him with a heavy right hook that knocked him clean out, after the fight Cody called out Cain Velaquez as Cain was accused of Ducking Taylor by many UFC Fans.

At UFC 118 Taylor was set to Face Cain Velasquez in a match Dubbed "Thunder and Lighting" but Velasquez pulled out and was replaced with Randy Couture the fight was dubbed by everyone including Dana White himself "Skill Versus Will" Cody Taylor unbelievable Skill against Couture's will to survive, the match was a simple display of dominance by Cody Taylor who continued to dominate Couture for Three Rounds but Couture continued to get back up before being caught in a kneebar forcing him to tapout, after the fight Taylor said he wanted Velasquez and that Cain should be running and hiding.

at UFC 121 Many Expected to finally see the showdown between Velasquez and Taylor but this proved not to be the case as It was announced Brock Lesnar would have a rematch against Taylor for the Heavyweight Title, Taylor continued his dominance with a third round Knockout on Brock Lesnar, the fans booed through out the entire match and many shouted "Taylor Vs Velasquez" but after the Match Dana White came out and announced The fight was scheduled for UFC 124, a Few Weeks Later it was Announced by Dana White that the fight was canceled no explanation was given, Two Days after the announcement Taylor left the Company.

After Taylor's departure there were talks of him signing with another MMA Promotion, but despite all the Talk Taylor did not sign anywhere else and it had seemed like he had left the MMA Business behind all together.

Through out late 2011 there was rumors of Taylor returning to the UFC to take on Junior Dos Santos who was now holding the Heavyweight Title, but once again the rumors turned out to be false.

Taylor made his return to the UFC at UFC 141 after the Main Event bout between Lesnar and Overeem, where Taylor announced he would be Overeem's Next opponent.

At UFC 146 Taylor fought his first fight in over a year against Overeem, in a very back and forth battle until the Third round when Taylor got Overeem in his Signature Kumura Lock submission forcing Overeem to Tap Out.

The Fight with Overeem was a number one contender fight for the Heavyweight title, But Taylor had only signed a one fight deal with the UFC, Dana white stated he was in contract talks with Cody to make sure the fight with Dos Santos would happen but after weeks of contract Talks, White confirmed that they couldn't not come to terms on the deal, many online reports stated Taylor wanted 5 Million dollars for a one fight deal but these reports have not been confirmed by either party.

In August 2012 Dana White stated in an Interview that he believed a superfight between Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and Cody Taylor could happen, since Cody was now in the Light Heavyweight division weight limit, Jones said he would fight Taylor if the deal happened, but Taylor stated he didn't have any plans to return to the UFC unless It was worth his time financially, In Mid-September 2012 Taylor displayed Interest in the fight by tweeting he would Face Jones after Jones rejected a fight with Chael Sonnen for UFC 151, but Dana White had already canceled the Card after that Taylor confirmed that he would not be returning to the UFC anytime soon.

Early Wrestling Career
A few weeks after quiting the UFC it was rumored Cody would be joining an overseas MMA promotion but these rumors proved to be untrue as Taylor announced that he would be joining Starrdome Wrestling Academy, on his debut in StarrDome Cody won the Global Championship in a last man standing match against Jayce Hayden, this marking his first title in professional Wrestling.

World Elite Wrestling (2012)
Début and StarrDome

On JANUARY 30 addition of BURNOUT, Cody picked up his victory in his debut match against Evan Epic, Following His Successful Start to his career. He soon followed up by winning the Global Championship in StarrDome on the 4th of February addition defeating Jayce Hayden in a Last Man Standing Match.

Teaming With Brian James and Mid Card Status

Taylor and James got off to a Rough Start when they formed there Tag Team the Pinnacle Losing there first match as a Tag to The Era of Relevance, On the following Edition of Burnout they picked up there first Victory as a Tag Team Over the Uso's with Cody getting the Pin, Cody returned to Singles competition the following Week against Batistia with a Win, he would then go on a small winning streak until he and James once again teamed up against Orton and Blade in witch they lost after James accidentally kicked Taylor in the face, Tension began to grow for Cody against his Partner until he picked up the Victory the following week over Alistar Bane this would be Cody's last match before entering the Retribution Rumble where he entered Number 27 and Won lastly by eliminating Roy Speede.

Road To Legacy and Title Scene

The week after Retribution Rumble Cody picked up the victory over Jaxson Baxter via submission, the following week Cody return to action alongside his tag team Partner Brian James in a winning effort over the WEW Tag Team Champions Angelica Monroe and Randy Orton but Cody turned on his partner Brian after the match cementing his Heel Turn later that night he came out and confronted his Legacy Opponent Chance Rugani which lead to a brawl with Cody getting Rugani in his blackout Ankle Lock, on the following Edition of Animosity Cody forced Alistair Bane to tap out to the Kumrui Lock this would lead to Cody interfering in The Main Event and cost his Legacy Opponent his match with his former Partner Brian James, The next Week The Pinnacle reunited for One night only to beat Rugani and Sophie via Cody's Ankle lock to Sophie, After the Match Cody gave a Worked Shoot about the Company leading up to Legacy.

Legacy and Departure

Taylor lost to Chance Rugani at Legacy after a hard fought match that had fans calling for a rematch, On the Adrenaline Supershow Taylor defeated Purgatory which was supposed to lead him back into a feud with Rugani but Before anything took place Taylor Quit WEW to return to the UFC.

Total Impact Wrestling

Debut,Double Champion,Departure

Taylor made his TIW debut on Inaugural Monday Night Impact Show on the 20th of Febuary 2012, In the Open Over the top rope battle royal to crown the first TIW World Heavyweight Championship Taylor lasted to the final two, before being eliminated by James Shark, Via Help from Sean Mendez.

The Following edition of Impact, Taylor teamed with Rival James Shark against the New Age LAX in a winning effort, though the two did manage to co-exsist, they both got into a game of one upmanship.

Many expected Taylor to become number one contender for James Shark's title but his Partner Storming Raven was choosen before him, Though Cody did enter the US Qualifier match against Twin K and won, progressing into the High Haven match at XWE One Night Stand, he was still disappointed, not to be getting what he felt was high rightful shot at the World Title.

The weeks leading up to XWE One Night Stand, Cody began calling Shark out demanding a title shot, but it was after Shark's bitter break up with Serai Leone, when Cody got added to the Trail of Tears match, after a Emotional Serai Leone was determind to make sure Shark didnot leave with the title, but things didn't go to Plan for Serai as Shark and Cody soon bonded and became friends, leaving Storming Raven and the Wrestling world wondering what would happen at one night stand.

At one Night Stand, Cody done the unthinkable when he first Defeated Sean Mendez and SM Raye in the High Haven match up to become the United States Champion and later on in the night Defeated James Shark and Storming Raven, to become the New TIW World Heavyweight Championship

Rumors began spreading that This lead to friction in the locker room as Cody's ego trip had made him believe he was bigger than the promotion itself and demanded more Money from TIW or he would go somewhere else, Taylor did not appear on the following week Impact and TIW Confirmed he was granted a couple of weeks off to recover from One Night Stand.

During his time off he appeared on IWF(A Rival Promotion)Television with his TIW Gold, this lead to TIW Taking legal action against Taylor and IWF, Taylor was released from his contract but not stripped of his titles.

Return,Triple Crown and Grand Slam Champion

On Boxing Day 2012, Taylor returned to TIW and brought back the TIW World And United States Championships, It was confirmed he would pull Double duty at the upcoming PPV Battlefield, Taking on The Brotherhood for the TIW Tag Team Championships solo and defending his World Title against AJ Spears, at Battlefield Taylor not only successfully defeated the Brotherhood to win the Tag Team titles and became the first Ever Triple Crown Winner and Grand Slam Champion, but he defeated AJ Spears retaining his World Title in the progress.

Undisputed King Of Wrestling

In the next Couple of Weeks Taylor found himself involved with LAX's battle against The Dark Knights, Taylor was confirmed to be facing Stefan Raab, In a 6 Man tag Team match, Winner Takes all, On the line was Taylor's Career and All his TIW titles, for Raab his 6 World titles.

Before Seek and Destroy it was confirmed Taylor's contract was expiring on Midnight after the event, It was announced the Next Day Taylor was to become the first inductee into the TIW Hall Of Fame.

At Seek And Destroy, a Visibly emotional Cody Taylor defeated Stefan Raab to become the Undisputed Champion, Taylor who already was The Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion during his time in ASWF, was later dubbed the Undisputed King Of Wrestling by Long time commentator Bo Baker, Baker who had been a critic of Taylor's for most of his career, had been won over by the performance and stated, Taylor was the best he had ever seen in all his years in the industry.

Taylor left TIW that night, and shortly after the company closed it's doors.

Insurgency Wrestling Federation

Debut, Tag Champion and Departure

In March 2013 Cody Taylor made his IWF debut, Defeating and retiring Tyson Darden on an Episode of Battlegrounds, the following week he was added into the Briefcase Ladder match at Spring fling after fans petitioned for him to be involved, at Spring Fling Taylor lost after suspicious circumstances, Forced the ladder to break whilst Cody was close to unhooking the briefcase.

The following Week Taylor took on his Team Swag partner James Shark, with Sean Libby as Special Guest referee, after a hard fought battle between the two of them, they both quit and made the match a draw, to anger IWF managment, Taylor continued to annoy IWF Managment with his antics, That he and Shark Were put in a match against Tag Champions Upper Limits, the following week, Team Swag defeated Upper limits easily to become the new IWF Tag Team Champion.

But that wasn't enough, Cody continued to take shots at High Impact champion Robbie Hart, Whilst waiting for Robbie to accept his Challenge, Taylor defeated old enemy Steel Angel in dominating Fashion, after the match Hart came out and accepted the challenge.

Taylor and Hart squared off against Each other at Bloody Sunday in Paris France, For the High Impact title, Despite losing to Hart, the match is widely considered one of the greatest matches in wrestling history, After the Match Cody hit Robbie's girlfriend Loca Rosci with a steel Chair, this lead to IWF firing the Star.

Taylor returned at Isolation less than 24 Hours after he defeated Alistar Overeem In his UFC return, once again battling Robbie Hart in the Isolation dome once again for the High Impact title. It was another hard fought close battle between the two, but it was Clear Taylor didn't have much left in the tank after his fight the night before, Robbie managed to steal a sneaky Pinfall victory, to secure the win, this was the last time Taylor appeared on IWF Television.

Taylor was out for a while recovering from the brutal battle inside the Isolation Dome, he was set to return to IWF a week later but IWF had no idea where he was going to fit in, now that Shark had left IWF, Taylor eventually quit after a blow up with Managment, where Taylor ended up walking out.

Return, High Impact Champion and Depature

On September 3rd 2012 it was Confirmed that Cody Taylor would be returning to IWF, Taylor made his first apperance the following week on Battle Grounds being told he would be competiting in the Double Cage of Horrors match at Fallout, for the next Couple of Weeks he only appeared in Segments until the 22 September 2012 Episode of Battle Grounds where he beat Hostyle Jones in a Hawks Nest match to win the High Impact Title, Taylor left the company the following day and vowed never to return.

AllStar Wrestling Federation
On July 19th 2012 It was confirmed by ASWF in a Press Conference held that Cody Taylor had signed with the Company, The Move itself came as a shock after Cody announced he would be returning to the UFC after leaving WEW.

Debut And Injury

On July 28th Edition of Anarchy Cody made his debut against His Team Swag Team Mate James Shark in the Main event, The match ended in a Draw after a double knockout after the Match Dan Alexander who had just advanced in the ASWF Title Tournament came down to the ring and placed Cody in an Armbar Ultiminatly breaking his arm, the following Day on Twitter Cody announced he had retired from Wrestling though Days Later he had hinted at a return against whoever wins the global Championship.

Return And Feud With Jackson Ford

Taylor Returned on August 4th Edition of Anarchy when he and his Bodyguards came out after the Ladder Match where Jackson Ford won the Global Championship and proceeded to Attack Ford. Taylor was banned from the Following Edition of Anarchy after his Attack on Ford But was allowed back into the Arena By Owner Tyson Michaels, This Lead to Taylor stalking Ford's Fiancee getting inside his opponents Head, On The Next Edition of Anarchy Cody Teamed up with Team Swag Partner James Shark To Beat Juan Ramirez and Jaime Aljendro, This would be the final match before Cody would Face off against Ford at Dangerous Intentions, At Dangerous Intentions Cody Destroyed Jackson Ford Within 10 Minuets to Become the New Global Champion, After winning the title Cody was Sent to TASW to wrestle thier World Heavyweight Champion in a Unification Match, Cody beat him to become the TASW World Champion.

Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion, then Departure

In September 2012 it was confirmed Taylor would return to ASWF to face off against Multi World Champion Brendan Maddox in a Unification Match, On November 4th Taylor and Maddox face off in a hard fought battle at ASWF 1, Taylor eventually came out on top but was left seriously injured after the match.

Even though Taylor was crowned the Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion, he soon left ASWF behind after his injury and was sidelined for months after it.

Return
Taylor resigned with ASWF on may 5th 2013.

Boxing career

Taylor Applied for and was Granted a Professional Boxing License in September 2012, after Months of talking about entering into a boxing career if and when he retires from Wrestling.

Taylor has been in talks with many Boxing Promoters since getting his License but Ultimatly signed with Golden Boy's Promotions, Many have spoke about him facing Vitali Klitschko, Klitschko himself has stated he would take the fight, stating Taylor is one of the biggest name's in sports and a very talented Puncher, Nothing has yet been signed or talked about at this point.

Taylor vs. Klitschko:Game Changer

On 11th of December 2012, It was confirmed by Oscar De La Hoya that Cody Taylor would face Vitali Klitschko for the WBC Heavyweight Championship, In Madison Square Garden on May 25th 2013. The Fight is surrounded by alot of hype, especially since Taylor Could become the first American Heavyweight Champion in Seven Years, The Last Being Shannon Briggs.

On May 25, 2013 in the Madison Square Garden's arena, Cody Taylor knocked out Vitali Klitschko in the fourth minuet of round number six, after dominating the Larger Klitschko the entire fight, to become the First American Champion in Eight Years.


Power Fighter
Cody like to Impose his heavy handed fists and large frame on his opponents, He is willing to go punch for punch with anyone, He also likes to slam his opponents onto the mat or anything else that will inflict damange to them.

Technical Fighter
If it comes to it Cody can be a Technical fighter, with a black belt in gracie jiu jitsu he can dominate almost anyone on the ground before going for one of his submission finishers.

Showman
Cody is known for being cocky and confident, he is not just content with beating an opponent he feels he needs to humilate them in front of the world.


Accomplishments
Black and Red Belt In Gracie Jiu Jitsu(7th Degree)
UFC Heavyweight Champion (3 Defences)
9-0-0 MMA Record

WEW Retribution Rumble Winner(1 time, First)
Starrdome Global Champion (1 time)
IWF Tag Team Champion(Current W/Team Swag)
High Impact Champion(1 time)
ASWF Global Champion(Final)
TASW World Heavyweight Champion(Final)
ASWF World Heavyweight Champion(Final)
WWX World Heavyweight Champion(Final)
APW World Heavyweight Champion(Final)
XWE World Heavyweight Champion(Final)
NWW World Heavyweight Champion(Final)
ICW World Heavyweight Champion(Final)
TIW World Heavyweight Champion(Final)
IPW World Heavyweight Champion(Final)
Blackout World Heavyweight Champion(Final)
Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion(Current)
TIW World Champion(Final)
TIW United States Champion (Final)
TIW Champion (Final)
ICW Champion (Final)
TASW Champion (Final)
IPW Champion (Final)
NWW Champion (Final)
ASWF Undisputed Champion (Final)
Undisputed Wrestling Champion (Current)
TIW Tag Team Champion (Final Solo)
TIW Triple Crown Champion (First and Only)
TIW Grand Slam Champion (First and Only)
TIW Hall Of Fame Class of 2013
WBC Heavyweight Champion (Current)

Sponsers
TapouT
Rockstar Energy Drink
Bud Light
Death Clutch
Nike

Gyms/Teams Associated With
Vyper Fight Pit
Money Team
Team Blackout
Team Tapout
Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

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ENTRANCE

Started from the bottom now we're here
Started from the bottom now my whole team fucking here
Started from the bottom now we're here
Started from the bottom now the whole team here, nigga
Started from the bottom now we're here
Started from the bottom now my whole team here, nigga
Started from the bottom now we're here
Started from the bottom now the whole team fucking here

Members of Money Team slowly walk out holding Cody's many Championships as the lights flick between green and gold strobe lights, the crowd give a huge Reaction for the Money Team Leader before he has even made his way out of the curtains.

I done kept it real from the jump
Living at my mama’s house we'd argue every month
Nigga, I was trying to get it on my own
Working all night, traffic on the way home
And my uncle calling me like "Where ya at?
I gave you the keys told ya bring it right back”
Nigga, I just think its funny how it goes
Now I’m on the road, half a million for a show
And we...

Cody slowly makes his way out from behind the curtain wearing a white fur boxing hoodie, with a Black Money team hat on, White fur boxing shorts and White Jordans, He is surrounded by members of the Money Team, the crowd erupted into a see of cheers for The Pound For Pound King.

Boys tell stories about the man
Say I never struggled, wasn't hungry, yeah, I doubt it, nigga
I could turn your boy into the man
There ain't really much out here that's poppin' off without us, nigga
We just want the credit where it's due
I’ma worry about me, give a fuck about you
Nigga, just as a reminder to myself
I wear every single chain, even when I’m in the house

Cody Taylor and the Money Team slowly begin to make their way down the ramp, Cody beats his Gloves together, the fans continue to go wild as Cody smirked slightly before pointing towards the ring.

Started from the bottom now we're here
Started from the bottom now my whole team fucking here
Started from the bottom now we're here
Started from the bottom now the whole team here, nigga
Started from the bottom now we're here
Started from the bottom now my whole team here, nigga
Started from the bottom now we're here
Started from the bottom now the whole team fucking here

Some of Money team climb into the ring as Cody is lead round to the steel steps with the rest of his team, Cody makes the number one sign with his finger as he walks up the steel steps and climbs under the middle rope into the ring.

No new niggas, nigga we don’t feel that
Fuck a fake friend, where your real friends at?
We don’t like to do too much explaining
Story stays the same, I never changed it
No new niggas, nigga we don’t feel that
Fuck a fake friend, where you real friends at?
We don’t like to do too much explaining
Story stay the same through the money and the fame

Cody raises one of his fists in the air as he slowly walks over to the farthest away turnbuckle and climbing up on top of it, he points into the crowd and shoots a cock smirk.

Started from the bottom now we're here
Started from the bottom now my whole team fucking here
Started from the bottom now we're here
Started from the bottom now the whole team here, nigga
Started from the bottom now we're here
Started from the bottom now my whole team here, nigga
Started from the bottom now we're here
Started from the bottom now the whole team fucking here

Cody jumps down and walks to the center of the ring before doing a little bit of shadow boxing, the crowd give him one final big pop as he then stops and raises his hand up making the Number one sign again .



Name
Ashlee Zucco

Nicknames
Head Bitch In Charge

Job
C.E.O of Taylor Promotions


Name
Jayla Dior

Nicknames
Young Money

Job
Agent Of Cody Taylor


Name
Carter Reese

Nicknames
Untouchable

Job
Trainer Of Cody Taylor


Name
Calvin Johnston

Nicknames
B.I.G (Or B.I)

Job
Bodyguard Of Cody Taylor/Best Friend


Name
Evander Lennox

Nicknames
Young Smoke

Job
Bodyguard Of Cody Taylor


Name
Shawn Wade

Nicknames
Hurricane

Job
Bodyguard Of Cody Taylor


Name
Daniella Graves

Nicknames
Dani

Job
Manager Of Cody Taylor