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Colin Matthew Delaney[1][4] (born September 7, 1986) is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his time with WWE on its ECW brand. He has performed extensively on the independent circuit for promotions such as Squared Circle Wrestling, Chikara, NWA Upstate, Combat Zone Wrestling, and the International Wrestling Cartel under the names Colin Olsen and the "Extremely Cute Wrestler" Colin Delaney.

Key Information

Professional wrestling career

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Independent circuit (2003–2007)

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Delaney first started as a commentator for Rochester, New York, promotion Roc City Wrestling. He soon moved to their competitor, Rochester Pro Wrestling, where he trained as a wrestler by Rik Matrix and ROH's Ring Crew Express. Since then he has worked for NWA Empire, NWA Upstate, Chikara, UWA Hardcore Wrestling in Canada, Squared Circle Wrestling, Buffalo Championship Wrestling, Roc City Wrestling, and CZW promotions under the ring name Colin Olsen as part of the tag team, The Olsen Twins with partner and kayfabe brother Jimmy Olsen.[5] Nicknamed "The Feel-Good Tag Team of the Decade", Colin and Jimmy Olsen were a pair of goofy heels with teenybopper-like interests, such as listening to music artists like Savage Garden and Britney Spears.

Wrestling as Colin Olsen, Delaney has won wrestling championships. For his first championship, he teamed with his kayfabe brother Jimmy to win the NWA Upstate Tag Team Championship on November 13, 2004 by defeating the Ring Crew Express (Kevin Dunn and Mean Marcos).[6][7] They held the belts for over six months before dropping them to The Outcast Killaz on May 14, 2005.[6][8] They also captured the RCW Tag Team Championship on January 20, 2006 defeating the Prophets of Pain (Father Synne and Hard Knox) and held it until June 9, 2006.

On May 19, 2007, Olsen defeated "Mastiff" Will Christianson and Damien Alexander to win NWA Empire's Lord of the Dance Championship, a title which can only be contested in three-way matches.[9][10]

On June 7, 2007 Colin and Jimmy Olsen wrestled for Action Packed Wrestling in Rutland, Vermont, in a 3-Way Scramble Match against Dunn and Marcos and Rhythm and Booze.

Colin's last defense of the NWA Empire's Lord of the Dance Championship was on December 8, 2007 where he wrestled his kayfabe brother Jimmy Olsen and "Mastiff" Will Christianson. At an NWA Empire show on February 9, 2008, Delaney vacated the title due to his ECW brand commitments.[11]

World Wrestling Entertainment (2007–2008)

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Delaney made his World Wrestling Entertainment debut as a jobber, seen wrestling on the ECW brand. He was first beaten by Shelton Benjamin on the December 18, 2007 episode of ECW, before getting squashed by Big Daddy V two weeks later.[12][13][14] On the January 8, 2008 episode of ECW, Delaney was beaten again, this time by Mark Henry from the SmackDown! brand. Delaney would also be squashed by Kane and The Great Khali.[15] On the January 29, 2008 episode of ECW, WWE Tag Team Champions John Morrison and the Miz defeated Delaney in a Handicap match. After the match, The Miz and Morrison continued to attack Delaney, but he was saved after Tommy Dreamer came to the ring.[16]

Delaney picked up his first win in WWE on the February 26, 2008 episode of ECW, defeating The Miz and John Morrison in a tag team match with Tommy Dreamer.[17] On March 11, he and Dreamer challenged The Miz and Morrison for the WWE Tag Team Championships in an Extreme Rules match, but came up short after having lost a subsequent title match the week before.[18] In the following weeks, ECW General Manager Armando Estrada informed Colin that he would have to acquire his first singles victory to win an "official" ECW contract. Delaney unsuccessfully faced a number of superstars, including his own mentor Dreamer, whom Estrada threatened to fire if he lost the match. Finally, on the May 6, 2008 episode of ECW, Delaney defeated Estrada himself via a sunset flip to win his contract,[19] which he had legitimately signed in February.[20] He lost his "first match as an ECW superstar" against Mike Knox and then was beaten by Estrada when he signed himself to the ECW roster.[21] Estrada was defeated by Delaney after already being defeated by Matt Hardy moments earlier, thus removing Estrada from the roster, per the orders of new ECW General Manager Theodore Long.[22] On July 20, 2008, at The Great American Bash, Delaney turned heel by costing Tommy Dreamer his ECW Championship match against Mark Henry.[23] On July 29, however, on ECW, he lost to Matt Hardy, which caused Henry to turn on him. The next week on ECW, Delaney remained a heel and helped Estrada beat Dreamer to earn his ECW contract. This led to an Extreme Rules match against Dreamer, where he was easily defeated.[24] On August 15, 2008, Delaney was released from his WWE contract due to budget cuts.[25][26]

Return to independent circuit (2008–present)

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Delaney (right) and STIGMA, two members of The UnStable

On that same day, Delaney worked his first match back on the independent. Working for UWA Hardcore Wrestling, Delaney joined former partner Jimmy Olsen in a winning effort by defeating Up In Smoke.[27] On September 6, Delaney returned to Chikara, where he received a thunderous ovation. However, the next night he turned heel, attacking Jimmy Olsen and then joining with Vin Gerard and STIGMA to form The UnStable.[28] He also cast aside his Olsen surname and began using his Delaney surname.[28] In the company he was trained by, NWA Upstate, He came back as a face for a few shows until he turned heel by helping heel champion Danny Doring retain his NWA Upstate title. He finally cost Danny Doring his title on September 5 to Pepper Parks and the two are now feuding. Currently he is mentoring a stable known as The Young & The Wrestlers which is made up of newer heel wrestlers. On December 5, Colin managed The Young & The Wrestlers in a 3 on 1 match against Danny Doring in Rochester NY.

Delaney won the NWA Empire Heavyweight Championship from Jonny Puma on December 6, 2008, in North Tonawanda, New York.[1] In April Jimmy Olsen made a surprise return to NWA Empire and re-formed his tag team with Delaney by helping him defend his title against Pepper Parks.[1] In early 2009 Delaney began feuding with D'Lo Brown in Chikara, pinning him cleanly in the first round match at the 2009 King of Trios, where The UnStable faced Brown, Al Snow and Glacier.[1] The UnStable defeated Da Soul Touchaz to advance to the semifinals of the tournament, where they were defeated by Team Uppercut (Claudio Castagnoli, Bryan Danielson and Dave Taylor).[1] D'Lo Brown and Glacier returned to Chikara on May 24 and avenged their trios loss by defeating Delaney and Gerard in a tag team match.[1] In August 2009 Delaney advanced to the finals of Chikara's Young Lions Cup VII tournament, but was in the end defeated by Player Dos.[1] On September 19, 2010, at Chikara's Through Savage Progress Cuts the Jungle Line Delaney turned on Gerard and STIGMA to re–form his tag team with Jimmy Olsen, adopting the ring name Colin Delaney Olsen in the process.[29] On October 24, in the first match between the Olsen Twins and the UnStable, Vin Gerard picked up the victory for his team by forcing Delaney Olsen to submit.[30] The two teams had a rematch on November 21, this time with the Olsen Twins coming out victorious.[31] At the season nine finale on December 12, Delaney Olsen defeated Gerard in a singles match.[32]

Delaney in February 2010

Throughout 2010 and 2011, he also participated in Southern Ontario's Alpha-1 wrestling, primarily feuding with Ethan Page. Since 2008, he has wrestled with the International Wrestling Cartel in Pennsylvania including holding the IWC Tag team Championship with Keith Haught in 2013[33] among wrestling engagements with several other promotions in the area.

WWE appearances (2017–2018)

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Delaney returned to WWE on the December 12, 2017 episode of SmackDown in a squash match, teaming with Juan Francisco de Coronado (under the name Joe Monroe) in a losing effort against The Bludgeon Brothers.[34] He made another WWE appearance on the December 19 episode of 205 Live, losing a match against the debuting Hideo Itami.[35] On the July 10, 2018 episode of 205 Live, Delaney lost to Lio Rush.[36]

All Elite Wrestling (2020–2021)

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On January 29, 2020, Delaney made his All Elite Wrestling debut on AEW Dark. He teamed with Shawn Spears in a losing effort against Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent).[37] On the December 21, 2021 episode of AEW Dark, he lost to Eddie Kingston. On the December 29 New Year's Smash episode of Dynamite, he lost to Wardlow. After the match, he was attacked with a steel chair by Shawn Spears.

Championships and accomplishments

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  • Absolute Intense Wrestling
    • AIW Absolute Championship (1 time)[38]
    • AIW Tag Team Championship (6 times) – with Jimmy Olsen (1)[39] and Cheech (5)
  • Empire State Wrestling
    • ESW Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) - with Cheech
  • International Wrestling Cartel
    • IWC Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Keith Haught[40]
  • NWA Empire
  • NWA Upstate
    • NWA Upstate Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jimmy Olsen[28]
  • Pier 6 Wrestling
    • P6W Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated
    • PWI ranked #262 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2015[41]
  • Roc City Wrestling
    • RCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jimmy Olsen[6]
  • Squared Circle Wrestling
    • 2CW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jimmy Olsen[42]
  • Southern Tier Wrestling
    • STW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Cheech
  • Upstate Pro Wrestling
    • UPW No Limits Championship (1 time)[43]
    • UPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Cheech
    • Upstate 8 Tournament (2018) - with Cheech
  • Xcite Wrestling
    • Xcite Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Cheech

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Colin Matthew Delaney (born September 7, 1986) is an American professional wrestler, trainer, and coach best known for his tenure with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on its ECW brand from 2007 to 2008, where he portrayed an enthusiastic often competing in squash matches against established stars. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) and weighing approximately 170 pounds (77 kg), Delaney hails from , and began his wrestling career in 2003 on the independent circuit after training with local promoters including Hellcat and Rochester Pro Wrestling. Delaney's WWE debut came in December 2007 on ECW, where he quickly became a fan favorite for his resilient performances despite consistent losses to opponents like Kane, , and , culminating in a brief run with challenging for the in 2008. After his release from later that year, he returned to the independents, competing for promotions such as (ROH), CHIKARA, and Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW), where he captured the AIW Absolute Championship once and the AIW Tag Team Championship six times, often as part of the team To Infinity and Beyond. In subsequent years, Delaney made sporadic appearances, including enhancement matches on SmackDown in 2017 against The Bludgeon Brothers and on 205 Live in 2017–2018 against talents like Hideo Itami and , reinforcing his role as a reliable jobber. He has also held titles in other circuits, including the NWA Empire Heavyweight Championship and the (IWC) Tag Team Championship, and earned the nickname "Extremely Cute Wrestler" for his affable, all-rounder style featuring moves like the and RKO. Delaney was active as a , primarily with (GCW) and on the independent scene, until sustaining a injury (torn ACL and meniscus) in late October 2025 that requires surgery, while continuing to serve as a coach at Ground Zero Wrestling School in New York.

Early life

Birth and upbringing

Colin Matthew Delaney was born on September 7, 1986, in . He grew up in a family where his parents maintained strict bedtime rules but showed support for his early passion for by occasionally allowing exceptions, such as permitting him to stay up late for significant events like the debut of Monday Night Raw when he was around six or seven years old. Delaney has a brother, Ed, who also pursued wrestling under the Freddie in the New York independent scene. Delaney's upbringing in Rochester fostered a deep obsession with wrestling from a young age, during the and early , when he frequently watched matches on Saturday morning television and collected tapes of iconic bouts, such as the cage match between and the Million Dollar Man. Influenced by larger-than-life figures like and , he engaged in activities starting around age 14 with local peers, including future wrestler Luke Harper, often traveling several hours to participate in informal sessions. These early experiences highlighted his determination, though details on other hobbies or sports in the Rochester area remain limited. Regarding education, Delaney attended high school but dropped out at age 16 to focus on pursuing a career in . No records indicate post-secondary education. His initial exposure to wrestling came through televised events during childhood, which ignited a lifelong ambition in the sport.

Training and debut

Before his in-ring debut, Delaney worked as a commentator for Roc City Wrestling in . He began his professional wrestling training in 2003 with Rochester Pro Wrestling, where he was guided by trainers including Hellcat, Mike Rosario, Dunn, Marcos, and Rik Matrix. These mentors emphasized fundamental techniques, ring psychology, and the physical demands of the sport, helping Delaney transition from fan to performer in the competitive Rochester wrestling scene. His local roots in Rochester further fueled his determination to start close to home, immersing himself in the regional wrestling community. Delaney made his professional debut later that year on December 13, 2003, competing under the Colin Olsen in a Rochester Pro Wrestling event, where he won a that marked his entry into in-ring competition. This initial outing showcased his raw enthusiasm, though it highlighted areas for growth in execution and stamina. From there, he quickly adopted early personas like "Organ Grinder Delaney," a quirky character designed to accentuate his role—depicting him as an fighter who relied on grit and quick thinking to survive against more established opponents. In the ensuing years through 2005, Delaney focused on building experience across local New York promotions, such as NWA Upstate, where he wrestled in undercard matches that allowed him to refine his style and adapt to live crowds. These early bouts often positioned him as the resilient newcomer, taking losses to veterans while occasionally pulling off surprising moments that endeared him to regional audiences. This period laid the groundwork for his development as a versatile performer capable of portraying sympathetic, hard-luck characters.

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2003–2007)

Delaney began his professional wrestling career in the independent circuit after training with Hellcat, Mike Rosario, and the Rochester Pro Wrestling team. His in-ring debut occurred on December 13, 2003, under the ring name Colin Olsen, where he won a $20,000 battle royal to capture the inaugural RPW Heavyweight Championship in Rochester, New York. This early success marked the start of his work in regional promotions across the Northeast, building a foundation as an allrounder wrestler known for moves like the DDT and RKO. By 2006, Delaney transitioned into tag team wrestling, partnering with as "The Olsen Twins" in promotions like CHIKARA, where they frequently opened shows with high-energy matches. On November 12, 2006, at CHIKARA's From Zero To Hero event, the team lost to Cheech and Cloudy in , showcasing Delaney's agile teamwork and crowd-engaging style that endeared him to fans as a plucky, relatable performer. This period involved extensive travel across and for events in , , and surrounding areas, with Delaney balancing multiple bookings on the Northeast circuit to hone his character as an enthusiastic everyman. Throughout 2007, The Olsen Twins continued their tag team run, competing regularly in CHIKARA, CZW, and 2CW, mixing losses that built sympathy with occasional victories to demonstrate potential. Notable undercard bouts included a loss to Miyawaki and Yoshiaki Yago at CHIKARA Night 2 on February 17 in ; a win over Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz at CHIKARA Young Lions Cup Day 3 on June 24 in ; and a three-way tag defeat involving and Cheech against Delaney, , and others at CZW Choosing Sides on October 13 in . They also secured a tag victory over Dave Cole and J. Busta at CZW Night of Infamy 6 on November 10 in , emphasizing Delaney's development into a fan-favorite jobber who persevered through grueling schedules in the competitive Northeast indie landscape.

World Wrestling Entertainment (2007–2008)

In late 2007, Colin Delaney signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and was assigned to its ECW brand, where he debuted as an enhancement talent on the December 18 episode of ECW on Sci-Fi, losing to Shelton Benjamin in a squash match designed to highlight established competitors. This appearance marked the beginning of a deliberate losing streak intended to portray Delaney as a sympathetic underdog, with subsequent defeats to prominent wrestlers such as Big Daddy V on the January 1, 2008 episode and Kane on January 15, which emphasized his resilience despite overwhelming odds. His prior experience on the independent circuit provided a foundational underdog persona that WWE amplified for national television exposure. On February 24, 2008, Delaney formalized his commitment by signing a three-year contract with , transitioning from tryout status to a roster member while continuing his role on ECW. Shortly thereafter, a key storyline developed pairing him with veteran , who mentored the inexperienced Delaney, teaching him the ropes of and forming an unlikely alliance that added depth to ECW's narrative landscape. This mentorship culminated in the duo challenging and John Morrison for the at WrestleMania 24 on March 30, 2008, in an Extreme Rules match; although they lost, the opportunity elevated Delaney's profile and showcased his growing integration into major events. Delaney's jobber character persisted through mid-2008, including a storyline arc where he vied for an official ECW contract, culminating in a victory over via sunset flip on the May 6 episode of ECW on Sci-Fi, solidifying his status as a full-fledged competitor. However, tensions arose later in the year, leading to a heel turn on July 20 at , where he interfered to cost Dreamer an ECW Championship opportunity against , straining their partnership. On August 15, 2008, released Delaney as part of widespread roster cuts amid budget constraints, ending his brief tenure after approximately eight months on television.

Return to independent circuit (2008–2020)

Following his release from World Wrestling Entertainment in late 2008, Delaney quickly returned to the independent scene, competing in his first post-WWE match on September 6 for CHIKARA Pro Wrestling, where he teamed with Vin Gerard to defeat Halcon Guerrero and Mitch Ryder in a first-round tag team match at the Tag World Grand Prix. He resumed appearances in promotions like Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) and International Wrestling Cartel (IWC). By December 6, 2008, Delaney captured the NWA Empire Heavyweight Championship by defeating Jonny Puma in Rochester, New York, marking an early highlight in his career rebuilding. Throughout the 2010s, Delaney established himself as a mainstay in Northeast independent promotions, including regular tours with Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW), 2CW, and IWC. In AIW, he won the Championship multiple times, first on December 17, 2010, partnering with to defeat Irish Airborne and Aeroform, and later on March 20, 2015, with Cheech Hernandez in a over The Forgotten (BJ Whitmer and ) to win the AIW Championship. He also secured the IWC Championship on March 9, 2013, alongside Keith Haught, defeating Dennis Gregory and Jimmy Vegas. These runs showcased his versatility in competition, often as part of factions like The UnStable in CHIKARA during 2008–2010. Delaney's role evolved from his earlier jobber persona to a reliable midcard competitor, particularly in tag divisions, with notable feuds such as one against rookie Jay Freddie in 2CW around , where he defended his standing in high-stakes bouts. He adapted to hardcore styles in CZW, competing in intense matches like a 2013 four-way tag qualifier involving weapons and high-risk spots against teams including Shane Hollister and Shane Strickland. By 2016–2018, Delaney continued this trajectory, winning the UPW on January 9, 2016, with Cheech, and the UPW No Limits on August 11, 2018, against Jay Freddie, solidifying his longevity on the circuit.

WWE appearances (2017–2018)

In late 2017, Delaney made a surprise return to WWE television during the SmackDown Live fallout segment on December 12, where he teamed with Joe Monroe in a losing effort against The Bludgeon Brothers in a squash match. The following week, on the December 19 episode of 205 Live, Delaney competed in a singles match against Hideo Itami, losing via pinfall after a knee strike. These appearances served as enhancement bouts, showcasing Delaney's underdog persona from his original ECW run without securing a full-time contract. Delaney's WWE involvement continued sporadically into 2018, highlighted by a episode of 205 Live where he faced and was defeated in under two minutes following a Stunner. He also participated in brief dark matches and house show spots during this period, maintaining his role as local enhancement talent amid his ongoing independent schedule. These one-off opportunities allowed flexibility for his indie commitments while evoking nostalgia for fans familiar with his 2007–2008 tenure. The returns garnered positive media coverage and fan reception for their nostalgic value, with commentators noting Delaney's enduring appeal as the "extremely cute" jobber who persevered through defeats. Online discussions praised the cameos for briefly reviving ECW-era storylines, though they remained limited to spotlighting established stars.

(2020–2021)

In 2020, Colin Delaney signed a contract with All Elite Wrestling to join the AEW Dark roster as an enhancement talent. He made his promotional debut on the January 29, 2020, taping of AEW Dark (aired February 4), partnering with Shawn Spears in a tag team match against Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent), which they lost via pinfall after 15 minutes. This appearance leveraged Delaney's extensive independent circuit background, positioning him as a familiar face for nostalgic bookings in the promotion. Delaney's activity with AEW remained sporadic following his debut, aligning with his role as a reliable jobber to elevate midcard and upper-card competitors. In 2021, he returned for a tag team experiment on the September 29 taping of AEW Dark: Elevation (aired October 6), teaming with Cheech—reviving their indie duo To Infinity & Beyond—in a loss to The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens and Max Caster) by pinfall. Later that year, on the December 3 taping of AEW Dark (aired December 21), Delaney faced Eddie Kingston in a singles match and was defeated via submission after approximately five minutes, showcasing Kingston's striking offense. His final appearance of 2021 came on the December 29 episode of AEW Dynamite: New Year's Smash, where he lost to Wardlow in a quick 1:24 squash via the Powerbomb Symphony. Throughout his tenure, Delaney's matches emphasized his persona, consistent with his jobber function to build opponents' momentum without advancing his own storylines. In a January 2022 interview, Delaney reflected on AEW's environment as a refreshing alternative to , praising owner Tony Khan's approachability and enthusiasm for ECW-era talent like himself, noting Khan's direct knowledge of his past work upon their first meeting. He also highlighted the presence of fellow alumni such as , , and in AEW, contrasting it with WWE's more rigid structure by describing AEW as a promotion that fostered a familial, fan-driven atmosphere for veterans. Delaney's AEW run concluded in late 2021 amid ongoing roster expansions, after which he shifted focus back to independent promotions.

Game Changer Wrestling and later career (2021–present)

Following his brief stint in All Elite Wrestling, which provided renewed momentum on the independent scene, Colin Delaney joined Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) in 2021 and quickly established himself as a regular performer, specializing in hardcore-style matches and tag team competition alongside longtime partner Cheech as To Infinity and Beyond. In GCW's high-impact environment, Delaney adapted to the promotion's emphasis on intense, often brutal bouts, including multi-man battle royals and stipulation encounters that incorporated elements of deathmatch wrestling, such as the Clusterfuck Battle Royal at GCW Joey Janela's Spring Break on April 6, 2024, where he competed against a field of over 20 wrestlers before being eliminated. His tag team work highlighted resilience and chemistry, with notable victories like defeating Bang and Matthews (Davey Bang and August Matthews) at GCW Run For It on May 18, 2025. Throughout 2022–2025, he pursued titles across promotions, including unsuccessful challenges for the , such as the four-way loss to champions YDNP (Alec Price and Jordan Oliver) at GCW Bash At The Ballpark on July 19, 2025, alongside teams High Seas and Da Prospectz. In Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW), Delaney and Cheech mounted multiple title pursuits for the AIW Tag Team , highlighted by a defeat to champions Marino Tenaglia and Philly Collins at AIW 20th on , 2025, after earlier wins in multi-team qualifiers like the four-way victory at AIW Against The World 2024 on August 1, 2024. Similar efforts in Wrestling (ESW) saw To Infinity and Beyond defend and challenge for the ESW Tag Team , solidifying Delaney's presence in regional hardcore circuits. As of November 2025, Delaney remains an active member of the GCW roster, embodying veteran status with over two decades in the industry and taking on mentoring roles for emerging talent through coaching at Ground Zero Wrestling School in . His evolution from underdog to seasoned performer has emphasized guiding younger wrestlers in high-stakes environments, contributing to GCW's tag division while competing in events like GCW on January 11, 2025, where he and Cheech fell to Garbage Daddies (Alec Price and Cole Radrick). This phase underscores Delaney's adaptability to the indie landscape's demands, blending technical prowess with the grit required for GCW's signature chaos.

Championships and accomplishments

Championship history

Colin Delaney has primarily competed in independent promotions throughout his career, accumulating several regional and singles championships, though he never captured major titles in or AEW. His earliest title win came in the NWA Upstate promotion, where he and , billed as The Olsen Twins (with Delaney as Colin Olsen), defeated The Ring Crew Express to become NWA Upstate Tag Team Champions on November 13, 2004; the reign lasted 182 days before they lost the titles to The on May 14, 2005, with limited defenses noted during the run. In 2006, Delaney and won the RCW Tag Team on January 20, 2006, by defeating the Prophets of Pain, holding it until June 9, 2006. In 2007, Delaney secured his first singles title by defeating Will Christianson and Damian Alexander in a three-way match to win the NWA Empire Lord of the Dance on May 19, 2007, holding it for 266 days until losing to Mike Rollins on February 9, 2008. He followed this with another NWA Empire accolade later that year, teaming with Mean Marcos to defeat Hellcat and Cloudy for the NWA Empire on October 4, 2008, in a reign that lasted 182 days and ended against The Best Around on April 4, 2009; the partnership featured defenses against local competitors but no high-profile challenges. On December 6, 2008, Delaney won the NWA Empire Heavyweight from Jonny Puma (billed as Sexxxy Eddie in some records), maintaining it for 206 days with successful defenses against regional heavyweights before dropping it to Sexxxy Eddie on June 30, 2009. Delaney's 2010 successes included the , won with by defeating on August 22, 2010, in a highly regarded match that marked one of his longest reigns at 481 days, ending on December 16, 2011, against Jason Axe and ; the team defended the belts against teams like The Best Around and NIXON, solidifying their status in the Northeast indie scene. Later that year, he and Olsen also captured the on December 17, 2010, by defeating Irish Airborne and Aeroform in a three-way match, holding it for 191 days until losing to The Irish Airborne on June 26, 2011, with key defenses including a rematch against Aeroform. In 2013, Delaney won the IWC Tag Team Championship with Keith Haught on March 9, 2013, defeating Gregory and Jimmy Vegas, in a 168-day that concluded on August 24, 2013, against The Commonwealth; notable defenses highlighted their chemistry against established duos. That same year, he briefly held the AIW Absolute Championship, defeating Eric Ryan on June 30, 2013, but lost it the same night in a title vs. title match against Louis Lyndon, marking his shortest at under one day. Delaney's partnership with Cheech as To Infinity and Beyond yielded multiple AIW Championship reigns starting in 2015. They first won the titles on March 20, 2015, from BJ Whitmer and , holding them for 273 days until December 18, 2015, with defenses against teams like . A second reign followed on March 18, 2016, defeating and , lasting 21 days before losing to and . On January 9, 2016, they also captured the UPW Championship from Coleman Jackson and Krist Worthless, in a 45-day reign ending on February 23, 2016. In 2017, they secured another AIW reign on March 24, 2017, in a three-way victory, holding for 280 days until December 29, 2017, featuring defenses against local favorites like The Party Wreckers. Later singles successes included the NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Championship, won from Konley on April 23, 2016, and held for 209 days until November 18, 2016. On August 11, 2018, Delaney defeated Jay Freddie (billed as RJ City in some contexts) for the UPW No Limits Championship, reigning for 154 days until January 12, 2019. That year, To Infinity and Beyond won the AIW Tag Team titles again on December 28, 2018, from Alex Kellar and , in a 217-day reign ending on August 2, 2019, with defenses against rising teams like The Workhorsemen. In 2019, they claimed the STW Tag Team Championship on August 3, 2019, holding it until an unspecified date in 2021. The duo added the Xcite Tag Team Championship around 2021, with the reign ending in 2022, though exact dates remain unverified in records. Their sixth AIW Tag Team reign came on September 6, 2020, from The Philly Special, lasting 33 days until October 9, 2020. Most recently, on November 22, 2024, To Infinity and Beyond defeated The Miracle Generation for the ESW Tag Team Championship, an ongoing reign of 362 days as of November 2025, with defenses against Northeast independents.
TitleReignsPartners (if applicable)Date WonReign LengthKey Notes
NWA Upstate Tag Team Championship1Jimmy OlsenNovember 13, 2004182 daysLost to The ; limited defenses.
RCW Tag Team Championship1Jimmy OlsenJanuary 20, 2006140 daysLost on June 9, 2006.
NWA Empire Lord of the Dance Championship1N/AMay 19, 2007266 daysThree-way win; lost to Mike Rollins.
NWA Empire Tag Team Championship1Mean MarcosOctober 4, 2008182 daysLost to The Best Around.
NWA Empire Heavyweight Championship1N/ADecember 6, 2008206 daysDefenses against regional heavyweights.
2CW Tag Team Championship1Jimmy OlsenAugust 22, 2010481 daysNotable defenses vs. The Best Around and NIXON; lost to Jason Axe and .
AIW Tag Team Championship6Jimmy Olsen (1st); Cheech (2nd-6th)Dec 17, 2010; Mar 20, 2015; Mar 18, 2016; Mar 24, 2017; Dec 28, 2018; Sep 6, 2020191; 273; 21; 280; 217; 33 daysMultiple defenses across reigns, e.g., vs. . Third reign lost to and .
IWC Tag Team Championship1Keith HaughtMarch 9, 2013168 days run with defenses vs. The .
AIW Absolute Championship1N/AJune 30, 2013<1 dayLost same night to Louis Lyndon.
UPW Tag Team Championship1CheechJanuary 9, 201645 daysRegional defenses.
NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Championship1N/AApril 23, 2016209 daysWon from Konley.
UPW No Limits Championship1N/AAugust 11, 2018154 daysSingles push highlight.
STW Tag Team Championship1CheechAugust 3, 2019~2 yearsEnded in 2021.
Xcite Tag Team Championship1Cheech~2021~1 yearEnded 2022.
ESW Tag Team Championship1CheechNovember 22, 2024362 days (ongoing as of November 2025)Current; defenses vs. locals.

Other achievements

Delaney earned acclaim as one of the most endearing jobbers during his 2007–2008 stint on WWE's ECW brand, where he frequently competed against established stars like , , and , amassing a record of losses that highlighted his resilience and appeal to fans. His consistent performances on the independent circuit led to multiple inclusions in 's prestigious PWI 500 rankings, recognizing the top 500 singles wrestlers worldwide; notable placements include #262 in 2015, #298 in 2014, and #400 in 2008. With over two decades of in-ring experience since his professional debut on December 13, 2003, Delaney has demonstrated remarkable longevity in , remaining an active competitor into 2025 across promotions such as , where he continues to perform in high-profile tag team matches.

References

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