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| Born | December 1, 1995[1] Long Island, New York, U.S.[2] |
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| Debut | September 11, 2018[2] |
Aaron Rourke (born December 1, 1995) is an American professional wrestler. As of November 2024[update], he is signed to WWE where he performs on the Evolve brand as part of the WWE ID program. He is a former one-time WWE Evolve Champion.
Professional wrestling career
[edit]Rourke was trained by professional wrestlers Brian Myers and Pat Buck.[2]
WWE (2024–present)
[edit]On November 18, 2024, Rourke was announced to be a part of the WWE ID program.[4][5][6] Rourke was reportedly offered the contract after numerous supposed standout matches impressed scouts.[5][6] He was the first openly LGBTQ person signed to the WWE ID program.[7]
Rourke participated in the inaugural WWE ID Championship tournament, however he was eliminated in the first round by It's Gal and Brad Baylor on April 16 and June 2, respectively.[8][9] At GCW Presents WWE ID Showcase on August 1, Rourke was defeated by Timothy Thatcher.[10]
During the March 18, 2026, episode of Evolve (taped February 20), Rourke defeated Jackson Drake to win the WWE Evolve Men's Championship.[11] This made him the first openly gay WWE singles champion.[7] He would hold the title for over a hundred days, before losing the belt to Harlem Lewis on the July 15, 2026, episode of Evolve.[12]
As a wrestler he is known as “Evil Gay” and “The Dime Piece”.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Rourke is openly gay.[5]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Chaotic Wrestling
- Create A Pro Wrestling
- WrestlePro
- WrestlePro Silver Championship (1 time)[13]
- Limitless Wrestling
- Vacationland Cup (2025)
- WWE
- WWE Evolve Men's Championship (1 time)
References
[edit]- ↑ "Aaron Rourke". TrillerTV. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Aaron Rourke". Cagematch.net. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Aaron Rourke". WWE. Archived from the original on March 20, 2026. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ↑ Jeremy Lambert (November 14, 2024). "Aaron Rourke Announced As WWE ID Prospect". Fightful. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- 1 2 3 C. Bell, Brian (November 18, 2024). "'Evil Gay' Aaron Rourke becomes first out LGBTQ WWE ID signing". OutSports. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- 1 2 Staff, SportsTak (November 18, 2024). "WWE signs first gay wrestler to its WWE ID program, Here's everything you need to know". MSN. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- 1 2 3 Messman-Rucker, Ariel. "The 'Evil Gay' wrestler makes history with the WWE | Out.com". www.out.com.
- ↑ Lambert, Jeremy (April 17, 2025). "GCW Presents WWE ID Championship Tournament Results (4/16): First Round WWE ID Tournament Matches". Fightful. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Wrestling Open RI #9". Cagematch.net. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- ↑ Lambert, Jeremy (August 1, 2025). "GCW Presents WWE ID Showcase Results (8/1): New Champions Crowned". Fightful. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- ↑ Chakrabarti, Shounak (March 18, 2026). "New men's WWE Evolve Champion crowned". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ↑ https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/460341/wwe-evolve-mens-title-new-champ-harlem-lewis-nxt-call-up-aaron-rourke
- 1 2 3 4 5 "CAGEMATCH » Wrestlers Database » Aaron Rourke » Titles". Cagematch.net. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
External links
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- Aaron Rourke's profile at WWE , Cagematch , Internet Wrestling Database
- 1995 births
- Living people
- Professional wrestlers from New York (state)
- Sportspeople from Suffolk County, New York
- 21st-century American professional wrestlers
- American male professional wrestlers
- American gay sportsmen
- LGBTQ professional wrestlers
- LGBTQ people from New York (state)
- WWE personnel
- WWE Evolve Champions