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Chase Bradley Stevens (born January 17, 1979) is an American professional wrestler, best known under the ring name of "The Natural" Chase Stevens. He is known primarily for his work in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he was a member of The Naturals alongside his tag team partner Andy Douglas.
Key Information
Professional wrestling career
[edit]Early career (1998–2003)
[edit]In high school, Chase Stevens was a Golden Gloves boxing champion. After attending a professional wrestling training session, in order to watch a friend, Stevens decided to become a wrestler and joined the training school. After several weeks, veteran wrestler Tracy Smothers took him under his wing and became his trainer and mentor. Stevens debuted in 1998 under a wrestling mask as "Glacius", losing to fellow trainee Johnny B. Dazzled.
Stevens found a niche as a tag team specialist, teaming with Blaze as "High Velocity" and Cassidy O'Reilly as "The Hotshots". The latter team appeared with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in July 2002, and were given full-time contracts. The team split when Reilly left TNA due to travel problems, and Stevens was sent to USA Championship Wrestling for seasoning.
In USA Championship Wrestling Stevens was placed in a tag team with Andy Douglas by Bob Ryder. While on a fishing trip they chose the name "Natural Heat", which was later shortened to "The Naturals". The Naturals became a pair of sneaky, cheating villains.
The Naturals began working for Jerry Lawler's Memphis Wrestling promotion in 2003, where they were renamed "The Alternative Express". The Alternative Express - a gothic pair of rock fans who wore black clothing and recolored their hair and fingernails - were managed by The Goddess Athena.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling
[edit]The Naturals (2003–2006)
[edit]The Naturals were brought into TNA in late 2003, immediately beginning a lengthy feud with America's Most Wanted. In the course of the feud, they defeated America's Most Wanted for the NWA World Tag Team Championship on July 7, 2004. The Naturals successfully defended their titles against Triple X, but were eventually beaten by Chris Harris and Elix Skipper (one member of each team) on September 8, 2004.[1]
In 2005, The Naturals formed an alliance with Chris Candido, who also became their manager. On April 26, they defeated America's Most Wanted to become NWA World Tag Team Champions for a second time. The sudden death of Candido two days later led to a surge in popularity for The Naturals, eventually turning them into fan favorites.
On June 19, 2005, at Slammiversary, The Naturals were assisted in a title defence against Team Canada by Jimmy Hart.[2] They were managed by Hart throughout mid-2005, with their reign ending on the October 22 episode of TNA Impact!.[3] Then they lost to America's Most Wanted following interference from Jeff Jarrett and Gail Kim. They were defeated by AMW in their rematch at Bound for Glory on October 23, again following interference from Kim.[4]
During the October 25 Impact! tapings, Stevens injured his neck after landing badly during a match. He was diagnosed as having suffered an avulsion fracture of his C5 and C6 vertebrae, in addition to herniating his C4 vertebra (described by TNA as the "mildest form of trauma associated with a broken neck"). The injury did not require surgery, and Stevens returned for Genesis on November 13, teaming with Douglas and Lance Hoyt in a loss to the Diamonds in the Rough.[5]
In April 2006, Stevens began a bit of singles work in light of his partner being injured by Scott Steiner. Stevens' singles run did not go overly well, as he was unable to post a victory in any of his competitions, losing to Samoa Joe twice, Abyss once, and losing an Xscape match at Lockdown 2006.[6]
In June 2006, Stevens and Douglas began to be managed by the returning Shane Douglas after he approached them, asking to be their manager. The duo accepted his offer and were shown "training" in several vignettes which aired on Impact!.
Newly Franchised (2006–2007)
[edit]At Victory Road, The Naturals returned in brand new black and yellow attire (to replace their black and pink attire) and were managed by Shane Douglas.[7] They were called 'The Newly Franchised Naturals', in reference to Shane's nickname 'The Franchise', and beat The Diamonds In The Rough. On the August 17 edition of Impact!, Stevens defeated Chris Harris, Frankie Kazarian and B.G. James to win a tag team championship shot for him and Andy.[8] Shane took their tag title match away from them after they lost a match on Impact! to teach them a lesson. They then won a Tag Team "Triple Chance" Battle Royal the following month at No Surrender.[9] This suggested that their push that had been going for several months would finally conclude with them getting a tag title shot at Bound for Glory, but they ended up losing a Four Corners match on the undercard of the show, not even getting the title shot.[10] The Naturals then began a feud with Team 3D and defeated them in a Tables match on TNA's primetime debut.[11] Then it started speculation that the storyline would once again get better for The Naturals, but then on the December 21 episode of Impact!, Shane turned his back on The Naturals after they lost the second Tables match to Team 3D, saying "This experiment is over".[12]
Stevens wrestled Lance Hoyt at Final Resolution on January 14, 2007.[13] He lost the match, which led to Shane coming out asking why he was wearing the Franchised gear, when he said the experiment was over. This led to Stevens shoving him, with security separating the two. On May 10 both Stevens and Douglas were released from their contracts.
Sporadic appearances (2013–2022)
[edit]Stevens returned to TNA on March 17, 2013, as he took part in 10 man Battle Royal which featured TNA Wrestlers from the past and present, the match was won by Matt Morgan.[14] On March 18, 2013, The Hot Shots (Cassidy Riley and Chase Stevens) were defeated by the Aces & Eights (Wes Brisco and Garett Bischoff) in the first round of the TNA Tag Team Tournament. At Slammiversary, on June 19, 2022, Stevens made an unannounced appearance as a participant in the Reverse Battle Royal, which he failed to win as he was eliminated by Shera.[15][16]
World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE (2007–2008, 2012)
[edit]Stevens alongside his Naturals partner, Andy Douglas, were originally going to receive a try-out match for World Wrestling Entertainment at a Raw taping in September 2007, but was cancelled when Douglas posted the tryout information on his Myspace without WWE's permission.
Stevens later appeared on the March 21, 2008 edition of WWE SmackDown, alongside his Naturals partner Andy Douglas, fighting in a losing effort to the Big Show.[17] He made another appearance on the September 16, 2008 edition of ECW, losing to Jack Swagger and again the next week against Mike Knox.[18][19]
Stevens was in attendance for a tryout at the March 12, 2012 WWE RAW SuperShow in Cleveland. The next day, on March 13, 2012, Stevens wrote on his Twitter page that he was backstage in Columbus for the SmackDown tapings, saying he was as ready as he will ever be.[20]
Independent circuit (2007–present)
[edit]
Stevens returned to wrestle on the southeast independent circuit with Naturals partner Andy Douglas. He has wrestled in many organizations such as Showtime All-Star Wrestling, United States Wrestling Organization, United Wrestling Association and The Jerry Lawler Tribute Show where he and Andy Douglas defeated Big Bully Douglas and Seven.[21] In late 2008 Andy Douglas turned on Stevens while Stevens teamed with Arrick Andrews and Nikki Vaughn in a tag team match against the A-Team thus Douglas aligned himself with The A-Team joining TNA Alumni, David Young and Rick Santel. This created a bitter rivalry between the two spanning over a year long and culminating in several matches, until Andy's retirement in early 2010. Chase Stevens is a former SAW International Heavyweight Champion, a championship he won from Kid Kash on the same night Andy Douglas and himself, had their final war.[22] He lost the title to Phill Shatter.
On September 28, 2012, Stevens defeated Matt Hardy in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at KFW Black Harvest 2012. On October 20, 2012, Stevens defeated John Skyler, Jon Malus and Sixx at WrestleForce Fall Brawl 3: All Or Nothing to win the WrestleForce Championship.[23]
On November 3, 2012, at Crossfire Wrestling's TV Taping The Hot Shots (Cassidy Riley and Chase Stevens) defeated Diamonds in the Rough (David Young and Sigmon) in Nashville, Tennessee.[24]
On May 17, 2013, at WrestleForce Revenge Stevens teamed with TNA Superstars Crimson, D.O.C and Gunner defeating Team WrestleForce Brady Pierce, Cedric Alexander, John Skyler and Jon Malus.[25]
On May 30, 2014, Stevens participated in a match for the UCW (Universal Championship Wrestling) Heavyweight title in a street fight, but lost the match. He faced Rhyno after "The Headliner" Chris Michaels was a no-show.
On June 14, 2013, Stevens challenged Rob Conway for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at the NWA SAW Gathering of the Champions event, the match ended in a draw after time had expired.[26] In 2014, Chase Stevens participated in a Triple Threat Match in Puerto Rico for the Entertainment Wrestling Organization's (EWO) World Championship against Dameon Slugga and Mike Piconose, during EWO's "Renacer" (Reborn) event, where Stevens successfully captured the championship. On May 11, 2015, Stevens was announced as part of the roster for the Global Force Wrestling (GFW) promotion.[27]
Acting career
[edit]Stevens appeared in the film Chained: Code 207 alongside TNA wrestler Crimson and OVW wrestler Ryan Howe.
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- American Pro Wrestling Alliance
- APWA World Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Bobby Shields, Christian York, Jock Samson and The Stro (1) and Damon Divine (1)[28]
- Big Bad Wrestling
- BBW Championship (1 time)
- BBW 24/7 Championship (1 time)
- BBW Tag Team Championship (2 times)– with Damon Divine
- Birchfield Promotions
- BPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Andy Douglas[29]
- Battle Zone Wrestling
- BZW Tag Team Championship (1 time)– with Billy Braze
- Coastal Championship Wrestling
- CCW International Championship (1 time)[30]
- Entertainment Wrestling Organization
- EWO World Championship (1 time)
- Great Championship Wrestling
- GCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Andy Douglas[31]
- Hardcore Wrestling Federation
- HWF Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)
- International Wrestling Association
- IWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Andy Douglas
- North Carolina Wrestling Association
- 10th Annual Ivan Koloff Tag Team Tournament (2018) – with Ricky Morton
- New South Championship Wrestling
- NSCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[32]
- North American Wrestling Alliance
- NWA Florida
- Omni Pro Wrestling
- Omni Pro Mid-South Championship (1 time)[35]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Remix Pro Wrestling
- Remix Pro Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[37]
- Showtime All-Star Wrestling
- SmashMouth Pro Wrestling
- SPW North American Championship (1 time)
- Totally Lethal Wrestling
- TLW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[39]
- Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
- Tri-State International Wrestling Association
- TSIWA Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)
- TSIWA Tag Team Championship (1 time)– with Andy Douglas
- Ultimate Championship Wrestling
- UCW Southern Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- USA Championship Wrestling
- Heroes And Legends Wrestling
- HLW Smoky Mountain Championship (1 time)
- United Wrestling Association
- UWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- United States Wrestling Organization
- USWO Heavyweight Championship (3 time)[42]
- Wrestle Birmingham
- Wrestle Birmingham Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[43]
- WrestleForce
- WrestleForce Championship (1 time)[44]
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External links
[edit]- Official website
- GFW profile
- Chase Stevens's profile at Cagematch , Wrestlingdata , Internet Wrestling Database
Chase Stevens
View on GrokipediaEarly life and background
Childhood and boxing career
Chase Stevens was born Chase Ryan Clark on January 17, 1979, in Washington, Indiana.[10] He was raised in Washington, Indiana, where he developed an early interest in combat sports.[11] Stevens began boxing in the fifth grade and pursued it competitively throughout his youth.[12] He attended high school in Washington, Indiana, continuing his boxing training and ultimately becoming a Golden Gloves boxing champion before graduating.[12] Following high school, Stevens enlisted in the military, briefly stepping away from competitive athletics.[12] His transition to wrestling was motivated by personal aspirations in sports entertainment; in 1997, after observing a friend's professional wrestling training session in Evansville, Indiana, he sought out formal training to enter the industry.[12]Wrestling training and debut
In 1997, Chase Stevens began his professional wrestling training in Evansville, Indiana, under the guidance of trainers Tracy Smothers and Mike Samples as part of a 15-week program.[12] The regimen also included instruction from established wrestlers such as Curt Hennig, Barry Windham, and Marcus Bagwell, who contributed to his foundational skills in the ring.[12] Stevens' prior experience as a boxer helped build the athletic base necessary for wrestling's physical demands.[13] Stevens made his professional debut in 1998 during the fifth week of his training, adopting the ice-themed gimmick of "Glacius," a masked character inspired by a video game persona.[12] In his first match, he faced fellow trainee Johnny B. Dazzled in an untelevised bout and lost, later reflecting on the performance as a significant learning experience due to his inexperience.[12] This debut occurred within a local independent promotion, marking his entry into the independent wrestling circuit where he honed basic in-ring techniques.[11] Following his debut, Stevens experimented with several ring names, including Lance Taylor, Chase Bradley, and the masked Shadow Walker, as he refined his high-flying style characterized by moves like the Shooting Star Press.[11] His early matches remained untelevised and confined to small independent shows across the United States, allowing him to develop consistency without major exposure.[12] These initial outings emphasized tag team potential and aerial maneuvers, setting the stage for his evolving career.[7]Professional wrestling career
Early independent career (1998–2003)
Following his debut in 1998 under the masked gimmick of Glacius, Stevens quickly evolved into a high-flying tag team specialist on the independent circuit, focusing on regional promotions across the Midwest and Southeast. He first gained traction teaming with Blaze as "High Velocity" in the Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana wrestling loops, where the duo engaged in a notable four-month feud that concluded with Blaze's retirement due to injury.[12] This partnership honed Stevens' aerial style, emphasizing quick tags and high-risk maneuvers to captivate smaller crowds in promotions like Coliseum Championship Wrestling (CCW).[12] In 2001, Stevens partnered with Cassidy O'Reilly (later known as Cassidy Riley) to form "The Hotshots," a high-energy act that specialized in fast-paced tag matches and became a staple in southern independents such as USA Championship Wrestling and Memphis Wrestling. The team secured victories in key regional events, including a win over Big Bully Douglas and Mike Rapada at the Tojo Yamamoto Memorial Show on March 31, 2002. Their dynamic, with Stevens executing moves like the Shooting Star Press, provided consistent exposure and helped build their reputation as agile underdogs against more established pairs.[12] The Hotshots also ventured into early Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) pay-per-views in 2002, appearing in six events and facing teams like America's Most Wanted, which offered broader visibility without a full-time contract.[12] By early 2003, Stevens transitioned to a new partnership with Andy Douglas, forming "The Naturals" in USA Championship Wrestling, where they debuted with a focus on athletic tag wrestling that blended high-flying elements with technical prowess. This team quickly emerged as a promising unit, defeating opponents like Risky Business (Chris Vaughn and Rick Santel) on TNA Xplosion tapings, which caught the attention of TNA officials.[14] Their formation marked the culmination of Stevens' independent groundwork, positioning him for a major league opportunity later that year.[12]TNA/Impact Wrestling tenure (2003–2007)
Chase Stevens first appeared in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in mid-2002 as part of the tag team The Hot Shots alongside Cassidy O'Reilly, where they competed primarily in the promotion's tag team division against established duos like America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm).[11] By late 2003, Stevens transitioned to a new partnership, forming The Naturals with Andy Douglas, a team that quickly established itself in TNA's tag team landscape through an intense and prolonged feud with America's Most Wanted, which highlighted their aggressive, high-energy style and positioned them as key players in the division.[15] The Naturals' rivalry with America's Most Wanted culminated in their first major success when they captured the NWA World Tag Team Championship on July 7, 2004, during a TNA pay-per-view event, defeating the champions in a shocking 12-second match after James Storm accidentally struck referee Rudy Charles with a title belt, allowing Stevens and Douglas to capitalize with a quick pinfall.[15] During this initial 63-day reign, The Naturals defended the titles against notable challengers, including a successful retention over Triple X (Elix Skipper and Christopher Daniels) on July 28, 2004, and another victory against 3 Live Kru (BG James and Konnan) in August 2004, showcasing their resilience in multi-man and cage matches that emphasized the promotion's six-sided ring format.[15] The reign ended on September 8, 2004, at TNA's Turning Point event, where an injured Daniels was replaced by Harris, who teamed with Skipper to defeat The Naturals in a hard-fought contest, capitalizing on miscommunication between Stevens and Douglas to secure the pin.[15] In early 2005, The Naturals aligned with manager Chris Candido, a veteran wrestler who provided strategic guidance and elevated their profile by integrating them into the dominant Planet Jarrett stable, which bolstered their heel persona and set the stage for further title contention.[16] Under Candido's management, they regained the NWA World Tag Team Championship on April 24, 2005, in a taped match against America's Most Wanted that aired on TNA Impact! on April 29, defeating the champions through a combination of Candido's interference and their signature double-team maneuvers.[15] Tragically, Candido suffered a severe leg injury during a steel cage match at TNA's Lockdown on April 24, 2005, and died four days later on April 28 from complications including acute pneumonia, leaving The Naturals without their key advisor just as they ascended to the top of the tag division.[17] Following Candido's passing, Jimmy Hart stepped in as The Naturals' manager in mid-2005, bringing his bombastic promotional style to help them maintain momentum during their second championship reign, which lasted 169 days and included defenses that underscored their adaptability in TNA's evolving storylines.[18] A pivotal defense occurred at TNA's Slammiversary on June 19, 2005, where Hart's ringside interference assisted The Naturals in retaining the titles against Team Canada (Petey Williams and Eric Young) in a Six Sides of Steel match, preventing a potential upset and solidifying their status as fan favorites despite their heel alignments.[19] Additional defenses, such as against America's Most Wanted in ladder and cage variations throughout the summer, highlighted the team's technical prowess and Hart's role in rallying crowd support, though internal tensions within TNA's tag division began to surface as competing factions vied for dominance.[15] The second reign concluded on October 11, 2005, at TNA's Bound for Glory, when America's Most Wanted reclaimed the championships in a grueling rematch, exposing cracks in The Naturals' unity amid the promotion's shifting creative directions.[20] By spring 2006, Shane Douglas assumed managerial duties for The Naturals, leveraging his experience as "The Franchise" to reposition them as contenders once more, though the team struggled with inconsistent booking and failed pushes in TNA's increasingly crowded roster.[21] Despite sporadic victories and appearances on TNA programming, including tag matches against rising teams like the Latin American Xchange, The Naturals could not recapture their earlier momentum, as internal TNA dynamics favored newer talent and storylines, leading to diminished opportunities.[15] On May 10, 2007, both Stevens and Douglas were released from their TNA contracts, a decision attributed to budget constraints and a roster overhaul that prioritized established stars, marking the end of The Naturals' full-time run in the promotion.[22]WWE appearances (2007–2008, 2012)
In 2007, Stevens, alongside his tag team partner Andy Douglas as The Naturals, garnered interest from WWE due to their successful tenure as NWA World Tag Team Champions in TNA. The duo was scheduled for a tryout match at a Raw taping on September 17, 2007, but the opportunity was rescinded after Douglas publicly announced it on his MySpace page without WWE's approval, leading to the cancellation and no further engagement at the time.[23][24] Stevens received another chance with WWE in 2008 through several tryout appearances across its brands. On March 18, 2008, during a SmackDown taping in Kansas City, Missouri, Stevens teamed with Andy Douglas and Luke Hawx in a losing handicap match against The Big Show, lasting just over a minute before the submission finish.[25] Later that year, on September 16, 2008, at an ECW taping in New York City, Stevens competed in a singles tryout bout against Jack Swagger, losing via pinfall in 1:46 after a gutwrench powerbomb. The following week, on September 23, 2008, during another ECW taping, he faced Mike Knox in a similar tryout match and was defeated by pinfall following a spotlight splash. These quick losses in the tryouts contributed to WWE's decision not to offer Stevens a developmental contract, resulting in his release shortly thereafter and a return to the independent circuit.[25][11][13] Stevens made brief dark match appearances for WWE in 2012 without securing a roster spot. On March 12, 2012, he participated in a tryout during the RAW SuperShow event in Cleveland, Ohio. The next evening, March 13, 2012, he appeared at the SmackDown tapings in Indianapolis, Indiana, though details of the matches remain unreported and no contract was extended, maintaining his status as a non-roster talent.[26][13]Independent circuit and later TNA returns (2007–present)
Following his departure from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in 2007, Chase Stevens resumed wrestling on the independent circuit, primarily in the southeastern United States, competing in various regional promotions such as Showtime All-Star Wrestling (SAW), Bayou Independent Wrestling (BIW), Championship Championship Wrestling (CCW), and Heroes & Legends Wrestling (HLW).[11] In SAW, he secured a victory over Hammerjack on July 18, 2008, establishing his presence in Tennessee-based events shortly after his WWE developmental stint served as a brief career pivot.[11] Stevens continued to build momentum through consistent bookings, often portraying a reliable veteran performer known for high-energy matches and tag team expertise honed from his earlier TNA days. Stevens maintained an active schedule in BIW, highlighted by his singles win over Hunter Law on November 11, 2023, during the Courage & Sacrifice event in Vicksburg, Mississippi.[27] He followed this with a tag team triumph alongside Bam Bam Malone against Angel Camacho and Nightmare Jeremiah on January 13, 2024, in another BIW show.[11] In CCW, Stevens remained a mainstay, defeating LG3 on August 24, 2024, and competing in additional bouts throughout the year, including an unsuccessful challenge for the CCW Southeastern Heavyweight Championship against champion Alex Chamberlain on August 12, 2022.[11] His 2023 appearances in HLW included challenging for the Smoky Mountain Heavyweight Championship, where he lost the title to Suge D on May 13 at HLW XIX and failed to regain it on August 26 at HLW XX, both events at the Evergreen Smoky Mountain Lodge in Sevierville, Tennessee.[25][28] Amid his independent commitments, Stevens made sporadic returns to TNA (later Impact Wrestling), participating in a 10-man battle royal on the March 17, 2013, episode of Impact Wrestling, which celebrated past talent.[25] He also appeared at the TNA One Night Only: 10 Year Reunion taping on August 2, 2013, where he was eliminated by Matt Morgan in a multi-man match.[29] His most recent TNA appearance came on June 19, 2022, at Slammiversary, entering the Reverse Battle Royal during the pre-show Countdown segment alongside competitors like Chris Bey and Shark Boy.[30] Over time, Stevens evolved into a respected veteran on the independent scene, leveraging his two decades of experience to mentor younger talent while remaining a competitive force. In 2016, he co-founded the Arcadian Wrestling Association (AWA) with promoter Leah Hulan, serving as co-owner and performer to bring professional wrestling to Tennessee communities like Knoxville and Spring Hill, with production investments exceeding $500,000 for events.[31][32] As of 2025, Stevens continues to wrestle actively, including a match against AJ Gray at Pro Wrestling Revenge on October 30, 2025, in Nashville, and a challenge for the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship against Jeremiah Plunkett at Piledriver Pro Wrestling's Lockdown event on November 15, 2025, affirming his enduring role in the circuit.[33][34]Media career and other ventures
Acting roles
Chase Stevens began exploring acting opportunities following his prominence in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), leveraging his athletic background for roles in independent action and thriller films.[1] His feature film debut came in 2011 with Code 207 (also known as Chained: Code 207), an independent action thriller directed by Tino Struckmann, where Stevens portrayed the character Otto, a member of a criminal organization involved in human trafficking. The film also featured fellow TNA wrestler Crimson (Anthony Mayweather) as Sherman, highlighting connections between Stevens' wrestling peers and early acting endeavors.[35][36] Stevens continued with supporting roles in low-budget action films produced by Struckmann's Almighty Entertainment. In Expendable Assets (2016), he played Chance, a mercenary operative in a story inspired by real-world human trafficking and private military operations. The following year, 2017, saw two releases: Distress Code 1201, where he portrayed Thor, a henchman in a narrative about a soldier rescuing his kidnapped wife from traffickers,[37] and Area of Conflict, in which he appeared as the character Chase, a soldier navigating a war-torn zone.[38][39] As of November 2025, Stevens has not taken on any new credited acting roles, focusing instead on his wrestling career and other ventures.[1]Business and promotional activities
In addition to his wrestling career, Chase Stevens has engaged in various entrepreneurial ventures, including co-owning the Arcadian Wrestling Association (AWA), a professional wrestling promotion he launched in 2016 with businesswoman Leah Hulan.[31][40] The AWA focused on live events across Tennessee, featuring veteran wrestlers and high-production elements such as advanced lighting and equipment costing over $500,000, with shows held in venues like Knoxville and Spring Hill to build regional fan engagement; the promotion operated primarily in 2016 with no known events after that year.[31][41] Stevens, as an active wrestler and co-owner, emphasized family-friendly entertainment and collaborations with local sponsors like Grumpy's Bail Bonds.[42] Stevens also owns Stevens Mobile Detailing, a family-operated auto detailing service based in Clarksville, Tennessee, which provides interior and exterior cleaning with mobile convenience and military discounts.[43][44] He promotes the business through social media, offering quotes via text at 931-655-8081 and highlighting services that restore vehicles to a like-new condition. Complementing this, Stevens co-founded Valhalla Wellness in partnership with Jason Brisbane, an online retailer of health and wellness supplements, with a focus on supporting fitness journeys through verified, high-quality items.[45][46] Customers can access discounts using the code "CHASE" on the site, valhallawellness.online. Additionally, he owns Flawless Frenchies, a venture dedicated to French Bulldog breeding and sales, promoted via its dedicated Instagram account.[8] Beyond ownership, Stevens actively promotes wrestling events through his social media presence on Twitter (@NaturallyChase) and Instagram (@realchasestevens), where he announces and hypes shows like Coastal Championship Wrestling's (CCW) Music City Fight Night series in Nashville.[47][9] For instance, he shared details for Music City Fight Night 6 on March 15, 2025, at the Texas Troubadour Theatre, featuring title matches and his own participation, encouraging fan attendance with event times and lineups. These efforts extend his role as a public speaker, leveraging his wrestling background to engage audiences at live events and online.[8]Championships and accomplishments
American Pro Wrestling Alliance
- APWA World Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with various partners[7]
Big Bad Wrestling
- BBW Championship (1 time)[7]
- BBW 24/7 Championship (1 time)[7]
- BBW Tag Team Championship (2 times)[7]
Birchfield Promotions
- BPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Andy Douglas[7]
Battle Zone Wrestling
- BZW Tag Team Championship (1 time)[7]
Coastal Championship Wrestling
- CCW International Championship (1 time)[7]
Entertainment Wrestling Organization
- EWO World Championship (1 time)[7]
Great Championship Wrestling
- GCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Andy Douglas[7]
Hardcore Wrestling Federation
- HWF Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)[7]
International Wrestling Association
- IWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Andy Douglas[7]
New South Championship Wrestling
- New South Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[7]
North American Wrestling Alliance
- NAWA Championship (1 time)[7]
NWA Florida
- NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[7]
Omni Pro Wrestling
- OPW Mid-South Championship (1 time) – defeated Tracy Smothers on February 26, 2006[3]
Remix Pro Wrestling
- Remix Pro Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[7]
Showtime All-Star Wrestling
- SAW International Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[7]
SmashMouth Pro Wrestling
- SPW North American Championship (1 time)[7]
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling
- NWA World Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Andy Douglas (The Naturals)[48] ** July 7, 2004 – September 8, 2004 ** April 24, 2005 – June 19, 2005 ** October 8, 2005 – October 11, 2005
Totally Lethal Wrestling
- TLW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[7]
Tri-State International Wrestling Association
- TSIWA Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)[7]
- TSIWA Tag Team Championship (1 time)[7]
Ultimate Championship Wrestling
- UCW Southern Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[7]
United States Wrestling Organization
- USWO Heavyweight Championship (3 times)[7] ** October 13, 2006 – November 25, 2006 ** December 25, 2006 – date unknown ** Additional reign (date unknown)
United Wrestling Association
- UWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[7]
USA Championship Wrestling
- USACW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[7]
- USACW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Andy Douglas (October 16, 2004)[3]
Wrestle Birmingham
- Wrestle Birmingham Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[7]
WrestleForce
- WrestleForce Championship (1 time)[7]
Accomplishments
- Chris Candido Cup (2005) – with Andy Douglas[7]
- NCWA Ivan Koloff Tag Team Tournament (2018) – with Ricky Morton[7]
- NAWA Hercules Cup (2020)[7]
