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Jamie White[5] (born 9 October 1992), better known by the ring name Jay White, is a New Zealand professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is the leader of the Bang Bang Gang. White is a former Unified World Trios Champion (AEW World Trios and ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion).

Key Information

Prior to signing with AEW, White had a decorated career in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) having joined the promotion in 2014 as a Young Lion. In June 2016, White left for an overseas excursion, in which he worked for American promotion Ring of Honor (ROH) and British promotion Revolution Pro Wrestling (RPW) through NJPW's international partnerships. White returned to NJPW in November 2017 and won the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship the following January. In 2018, he betrayed his fellow Chaos stablemates to join Bullet Club, and becoming the group's fourth leader. White is also a former two-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, IWGP Intercontinental Champion, and NEVER Openweight Champion, making him the sixth NJPW Triple Crown Champion and the first NJPW Grand Slam Champion.

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (2013–2014)

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White initially trained under The UK Kid at Varsity Pro Wrestling in early 2013, and made his professional debut on 19 February, working for VPW as well as All Star Wrestling, among other promotions. In an interview on Chris Jericho's podcast, White acknowledged that he was able to train in the UK because he held a Dutch passport. Being a citizen of the Netherlands allowed him access to the UK, which was a part of the EU at the time. In early 2014, White met New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW)'s Prince Devitt and competed alongside him in a tag team match for VPW. After the match, Devitt gave White his card and told him to keep in touch.[6]

Shortly thereafter, White was contacted by Bad Luck Fale, who said that Devitt had spoken to NJPW officials about White and that he could get him a place as a young lion in the dojo if he wanted it.[7]

Several months later, White met with Fale, Devitt, and Shinsuke Nakamura in London, where White accepted their offer and began finalizing his visa to leave for the NJPW Dojo.[6]

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2015–2023)

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Young Lion (2015–2016)

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White left for Japan on New Year's Eve 2015, began further training as a young lion upon his arrival, and made his debut for NJPW on 30 January 2015, losing to Alex Shelley.[8] White lost all but eight of his matches in 2015, as is common for young lions in NJPW. In 2016, White began gaining more victories, and on 27 March competed in his biggest match to date when he was defeated by then-reigning IWGP Intercontinental Champion Kenny Omega in a non-title match.[9] White's final match in NJPW took place on 19 June 2016 at Dominion 6.19 in Osaka-jo Hall, when he, David Finlay, and Juice Robinson were defeated by Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, and Manabu Nakanishi.[10] White left for his excursion to the United States the following week.

Foreign excursion (2016–2017)

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White in January 2017

Upon moving to the United States, White was first based in New Jersey, before moving to Detroit, where he lived with Alex Shelley.[11] White debuted in Ring of Honor (ROH) at the 25 June TV tapings, defeating Kamaitachi.[12] He teamed with The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) to defeat Kamaitachi and The Addiction (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian). White and The Motor City Machine Guns eventually formed a stable named "Search and Destroy" with Jonathan Gresham and Lio Rush.[13][14] On 8 July, White defeated Lio Rush.[15] At the next set of TV tapings, White defeated Will Ferrara and wrestled Jay Briscoe to a time limit draw.[16]

White debuted for England's Revolution Pro Wrestling on 12 August 2016, defeating Josh Bodom.[17] On 19 August, White competed in a fatal four-way match against Kamaitachi, Lio Rush, and Donovan Dijak, which was won by Dijak. The following day, White and Rush were defeated by The Briscoe Brothers.[18] White returned to RPW on 26 August, defeating Mark Haskins.[19] On 30 September, White teamed with Kushida and ACH to defeat The Briscoes and Toru Yano in a quarter final match in the ROH Trios Tag Team Championship Tournament.[20] White, ACH, and Kushida then defeated The Cabinet (Rhett Titus, Kenny King, and Caprice Coleman) in the semi-finals, but were defeated by The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Vinny Marseglia, and T. K. O'Ryan) in the final at Final Battle.[21]

White competed once again for RPW on 21 January 2017, defeating Martin Stone. On 6 June, White received his biggest title opportunity in his career at the time when after winning a Battle Royal he unsuccessfully challenged Christopher Daniels for The ROH World Championship in a triple threat match. At Best in the World 2017 White, teaming with Search and Destroy defeated The Rebellion in a losers must disband match thus keeping the group together.

Chaos (2017–2018)

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Main article: Chaos (professional wrestling)

On 5 November 2017, at Power Struggle, White returned to NJPW as the mysterious "Switchblade." He had been teased for the past several months, challenging Hiroshi Tanahashi to a match for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 12 in Tokyo Dome, before attacking him.[22] The following day, NJPW officially announced the match between Tanahashi and White for Wrestle Kingdom 12.[23] On 4 January, White was defeated by Tanahashi in the title match.

On 5 January, Jay teased joining Bullet Club; however, White then betrayed Kenny Omega by attacking him with a Blade Runner. A day later, he joined the Chaos faction in order to face off against Bullet Club and Kenny Omega, claiming he needed backup in his fight against Bullet Club.[24] On 28 January at The New Beginning in Sapporo, White defeated Omega to become the second IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion in the title's history. On 25 March, he went on to defend the title for the first time against Hangman Page at NJPW Strong Style Evolved Event in Long Beach, California. White would make his second successful title defence against David Finlay at Road to Dontaku. White would make his third defense of the title beating Punishment Martinez on night 2 of the ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds Tour in May.[25]

At Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall, White was pinned in a tag team match by Juice Robinson.[26] Because of this, White defended and lost the title to Juice at the G1 Special in San Francisco, ending his reign at 160 days and three successful title defenses.[27] White then competed in 2018 G1 Climax, where he competed in the A Block, where he ended with 12 points (six wins and three losses).[28] In the tournament, he scored major wins over the leader of Chaos, Kazuchika Okada,[29] as well as eventual winner Hiroshi Tanahashi, notably being the only person to defeat Tanahashi in the tournament.[30]

Bullet Club leader (2018–2023)

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Main article: Bullet Club
White in November 2017

At Destruction, White attacked Tanahashi after his defense of his G1 briefcase. He then attacked Okada, and Okada's former manager Gedo ran out to apparently save Okada. However, he turned on him by hitting him with a chair, and aligning himself with White. On 8 October, at King Of Pro Wrestling, White was defeated by Hiroshi Tanahashi. After the match, he and Gedo attacked Tanahashi, only for Okada to stop it. They were soon joined by Jado and Bullet Club OG in what turned out to be a setup to attack Okada, with White, Gedo and Jado all completing their defection from Chaos to join Bullet Club, becoming the new leader of the faction.[31] At Wrestle Kingdom 13 on 4 January 2019, White defeated Okada.[32]

At New Year Dash!!, White would defeat Tanahashi in a 6-Man Tag match and would challenge Tanahashi for his newly won IWGP Heavyweight Championship at The New Beginning in Osaka.[33] At the event, he defeated Tanahashi to win his first world title.[34] At the NJPW Anniversary Event in March, White defeated NEVER Openweight Champion Will Ospreay in a non-title champion vs. champion match.[35] At the G1 Supercard on 6 April, Okada defeated White for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, ending his reign at 54 days and no successful title defenses.[36] White then entered the 2019 G1 Climax, competing in the B Block. Despite losing his first three matches against Hirooki Goto,[37] Tomohiro Ishii[38] and Toru Yano,[39] White would make a comeback and win his next five matches against Jeff Cobb,[40] Shingo Takagi,[41] Taichi,[42] Jon Moxley[43] (being the first person to beat Moxley by pinfall) and Juice Robinson.[44] He would then defeat Tetsuya Naito to win the B Block and advance to the tournament finals.[45] However, he would be unsuccessful in winning the tournament after losing to A Block winner Kota Ibushi, finishing with an overall record of 12 points (six wins and three losses).[46][47] In the main event of Destruction in Kobe on 22 September, White defeated Naito to win the IWGP Intercontinental Championship for the first time in his career in the main event.[48] At Power Struggle on 3 November, White successfully defended the Intercontinental Championship against Hirooki Goto.[49] However, he lost the championship back to Naito at Wrestle Kingdom 14 on 4 January 2020, ending his reign at 104 days.[50] He followed this with a victory over Kota Ibushi the next day he then defeated Sanada at The New Beginning in Osaka on 9 February.[51]

After an absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, White returned on 21 August episode of Strong, teaming with Bullet Club partner Chase Owens in a loss to Villain Enterprises (Brody King and Flip Gordon).[52] He then participated in the 2020 G1 Climax in the A Block, which he ended with 12 points (six wins and three losses).[53] At Power Struggle, White defeated Kota Ibushi to become the first wrestler to win the Tokyo Dome IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships challenge rights certificate from the G1 Climax winner.[54]

At Wrestle Kingdom 15, White lost to Ibushi, who had won the IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships from previous champion Tetsuya Naito.[55] During a press conference with the company on 5 January, White expressed his desire to quit NJPW after New Year Dash!!, stating that he was "as close to death as he had ever been, and he would hopefully ever be."[56] At New Year's Dash the following day, White participated in a ten-tag team match with Bullet Club teammates Bad Luck Fale, Chase Owens, Evil, and Yujiro Takahashi, against Chaos members Yoshi-Hashi, Tomohiro Ishii, Kazuchika Okada, Hirooki Goto and Toru Yano, which they lost after Ishii pinned White.[57] After a month long hiatus, White returned on 1 February on the Road to the New Beginning show, attacking Ishii and continuing their feud.[58] At Castle Attack on 27 February, White defeated Ishii.[59] White went on to feud with Hiroshi Tanahashi, from whom he won the NEVER Openweight Championship at Wrestling Dontaku 2021,[60] making White the fifth man to win the New Japan Triple Crown and the first New Japan Grand Slam champion. On 13 November 2021, at Battle in the Valley Jay White lost the NEVER Openweight Championship to Tomohiro Ishii ending his reign at 195 days with 1 successful defense [61]

White returned to Japan on 1 May, at Wrestling Dontaku, attacking reigning IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada after his match against Tetsuya Naito, challenging Okada to a match.[62] At Dominion 6.12 in Osaka-jo Hall, White defeated Okada to win the World Championship for the first time.[63] After the match, White celebrated with the rest of Bullet Club and demanded respect for him being the "creator" of All Elite Wrestling, referring to him beating AEW Vice President Kenny Omega for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship at The New Beginning in Sapporo which was near the end of Omega's tenure with NJPW before joining AEW. He also insulted "Hangman" Adam Page, who had called out former champion Okada on Dynamite earlier that week, teasing confrontation leading up to AEW×NJPW: Forbidden Door.[64] Also at the event, White was announced to be a part of the G1 Climax 32 tournament in July, where he would compete in the B Block.[65] Initially, White went undefeated for 5 straight matches, however a loss to former Bullet Club stablemate Tama Tonga on the block finals day, caused White to be eliminated from the tournament, finishing with 10 points and failing to advance to the semi-finals.[66] This result led to Tonga receiving a shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight title on 10 October at Declaration of Power, though at the event White retained the championship.[67] At Wrestle Kingdom 17 on 4 January 2023, at the Tokyo Dome, White lost the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship back to Okada, ending his reign at 206 days.[68]

In a post-match press conference, White accepted his loss, although he blamed it on former Bullet club stablemate Hikuleo, who had attacked White and left the stable in September. This led to White challenging Hikuleo to a "Loser Leaves Japan Match", which took place on 11 February, where Hikuleo defeated White, forcing White to leave Japan.[69] White was scheduled to compete against Eddie Kingston at the Battle in the Valley Event on 18 February. White has claimed that if he won this match, Gedo will join him in the United States and that he will wrestle for New Japan in the United States going forward. This Match would later be changed to a Loser Leaves New Japan Match after a heated exchange between the White and Kingston on Wrestling Observer Live. At Battle In The Valley, White was defeated by Kingston thus forcing him to leave New Japan Pro Wrestling. After the match, White was attacked by David Finlay.[70][71]

One night return (2026)

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On 4 January 2026 at Wrestle Kingdom 20, White made his return to NJPW as part of Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement ceremony.[72]

Impact Wrestling (2021–2022)

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Through NJPW's affiliation with Impact Wrestling, White made his unannounced debut for Impact at the end of the Slammiversary event on 17 July 2021, confronting former Bullet Club leader Kenny Omega, Don Callis and former Bullet Club members The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson). Callis, Gallows and Anderson attempted to 'too sweet' White but the group was attacked by Sami Callihan, Juice Robinson and future NEVER Openweight Championship contender David Finlay, after which White hit Finlay with a bladerunner.[73]

The following week, White confronted Gallows and Anderson, which ended in the two beating down White, until Chris Bey, who White attempted to recruit to Bullet Club following Slammiversary, made the save.[74] On the 29 July episode of Impact, White and Bey lost to Gallows and Anderson.[75] On the next week's episode of Impact, White accompanied Bey to his match against Juice Robinson, which Bey would win. After the match, White would hand Bey a Bullet Club shirt, officially welcoming Bey into the group.[76] On the 12 August episode of Impact, Bullet Club (White and Bey) lost to FinJuice (David Finlay and Juice Robinson) by disqualification. on the 3 February 2022 episode of Impact, Bullet Club (Chris Bey, Jay White, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa) defeated Ace Austin, Jake Something, Madman Fulton and Mike Bailey. At No Surrender, White defeated Eric Young. Later that night, White attacked Tama Tonga with a Blade Runner during Guerrillas of Destiny's Impact World Tag Team Championship match with The Good Brothers, allowing Gallows and Anderson to retain the titles as well as take G.o.D's place in Bullet Club.

On the 24 April 2022 episode of Impact, White returned to Impact and teamed with Chris Bey to defeat Rich Swann and Willie Mack. At Under Siege, Bullet Club (White, Chris Bey, Doc Gallows, El Phantasmo, and Karl Anderson) lost to Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Kenny King, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, and Vincent) in a ten match tag team match. On the 12 May episode of Impact, White and El Phantasmo lost to Josh Alexander and Tomohiro Ishii. On the 16 June episode of Impact, White and Chris Bey lost to The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe).

All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2022–present)

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Sporadic appearances (2022)

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White in June 2022 at AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door.

White appeared in AEW on the 9 February 2022, episode of Dynamite, aiding Adam Cole and The Young Bucks in beating down Roppongi Vice (Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero).[77] The following week on Rampage, White defeated Baretta in his first AEW match.[78]

White appeared on AEW television in April and June,[79][80] leading to a four-way match for his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Forbidden Door, which he won against Adam Page, Cole and Okada.[81]

Bullet Club Gold / Bang Bang Gang (2023–present)

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See also: Bullet Club Gold / Bang Bang Gang

After leaving NJPW, White appeared on the 5 April 2023 episode of Dynamite, reuniting with former Bullet Club stablemate Juice Robinson as Bullet Club Gold[82] by aiding his attack on Ricky Starks.[83] Shortly after, it was announced that White had officially been signed by AEW.[84] The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) began aligning with the Bullet Club Gold and soon joined the stable.[85] On the 7 July episode of Collision, White and Robinson defeated AEW World Tag Team Champions FTR,[86] leading to a two out of three falls championship match the following week, which they lost.[87] At All in on 27 August, White, Robinson and Konosuke Takeshita defeated Kenny Omega, Adam Page, and Kota Ibushi.[88] A week later at All Out, Bullet Club Gold defeated FTR and The Young Bucks in an eight-man tag match.[89] White unsuccessfully challenged MJF for the AEW World Championship at Full Gear on 18 November.[90] He got eliminated from the Continental Classic tournament in a three-way semifinal match against Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland.[91]

On 17 January 2024, White and The Gunns defeated Mogul Embassy (Brian Cage, Kaun and Toa Liona) for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship.[92] They retained the championship at Supercard of Honor on 5 April against Monstersauce (Lance Archer and Alex Zayne) and Minoru Suzuki.[93] Two weeks later at the Dynasty pre-show, they defeated The Acclaimed to unify the ROH and AEW World Trios Championships.[94] White lost to Adam Page in the semi final of the Owen Hart Cup.[95] Bullet Club Gold, now referred to as the Bang Bang Gang, were stripped of the Unified Trios Championship due to White suffering a foot injury.[95]

On the 2 October episode of Dynamite, White returned from injury and came to the aid of Robinson during an attack by Page.[95] White faced Page at WrestleDream on 12 October and at Full Gear on 23 November and was victorious in both matches.[96][97] On 28 December at Worlds End, White failed to capture the AEW World Championship from Jon Moxley in a four-way match, also involving Page and Orange Cassidy.[98]

After Worlds End, White cemented his face turn by forming an alliance with Cope,[99] teaming with him in a losing effort against Moxley and his Death Riders stablemate Claudio Castagnoli on 15 February 2025, at Grand Slam Australia in Brisbane Brawl.[100] On the 26 March episode of Dynamite, White announced his entry into the men's bracket of the Owen Hart Cup, a tournament where the winner will receive an AEW World Championship match at All In.[101] However, on the 2 April episode of Dynamite, White was (kayfabe) injured in an off-screen attack by the Death Riders and was forced to pull out of the tournament and was subsequently replaced by Kevin Knight.[102] This was done to write White off of television to allow him to heal from a hand injury that would require surgery.[103][104]

Personal life

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On 6 May 2022, White married longtime girlfriend Savanna Price.[105][106] He holds both New Zealand and Dutch citizenship, with his grandfather being born in the Netherlands. His training and temporary residence in the United Kingdom is attributed to his Dutch passport, which allowed him to travel in Europe extensively.[107] White's interest in wrestling was sparked in 2011 when, at the age of 19, he won a contest held by a New Zealand radio station for a trip to WrestleMania XXVII in Atlanta, Georgia.[108]

Championships and accomplishments

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White as IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion

Notes

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References

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Jay White

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Jay White, whose real name is Jamie White, is a New Zealand professional wrestler born on October 9, 1992, in Auckland. Standing at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighing 220 pounds (100 kg), he made his professional wrestling debut in 2013 after training at the New Zealand Wrestling School and later as part of New Japan Pro-Wrestling's (NJPW) Young Lion system. Currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) since 2023, White is best known by his ring name "Switchblade" Jay White and for his signature Blade Runner finishing move, establishing himself as a versatile heel performer renowned for psychological warfare and technical prowess in the ring. White's career gained prominence during his NJPW tenure from 2015 to 2023, where he rose from excursion talent to a top star. He joined the influential stable in 2018, eventually becoming its leader after betraying key members, which marked a pivotal shift in his character development as the manipulative "Catalyst of ." His achievements in NJPW include becoming the first wrestler to complete the Grand Slam by capturing all four major singles championships: the (won January 28, 2018, and held for 160 days), the (won May 3, 2021), the (won September 22, 2019, and held until January 4, 2020), and the IWGP Heavyweight/World Heavyweight Championship (first won February 11, 2019, defeating , and later won June 12, 2022, defeating ). These victories, along with multiple defenses against elite competitors like and , solidified his status as one of NJPW's most dominant figures during the late and early . White's NJPW run concluded dramatically in February 2023 with a loss to Hikuleo in a Loser Leaves Japan match at in , forcing his temporary departure from the promotion. Transitioning to AEW, White made his in-ring debut on February 18, 2022, defeating on Rampage; after signing full-time in 2023, he competed on starting April 19, defeating . In AEW, he aligned with Austin and to form the Bang Bang Gang stable, achieving further success by winning the unified and ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship on April 21, 2024. However, White has been sidelined by injuries since mid-2025, including a broken hand in March and shoulder surgery; as of January 2026, despite appearing at NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 20, he remains not cleared to compete in AEW, with no immediate return expected. Throughout his career, White has competed in over 670 matches across promotions, earning acclaim for his ability to elevate storytelling through mind games and in-ring precision.

Early life

Childhood and education

Jay White was born Jamie White on October 9, 1992, in , . He grew up in a small beach town in the Auckland area, experiencing a typical Kiwi childhood centered around outdoor activities and sports. From a young age, White participated in various team and individual sports, including rugby, , , and , which helped develop his physical discipline and athletic foundation. He maintained a quiet interest in during this period, as the sport was not widely popular in , leading him to keep his fandom private. White completed his secondary education in , graduating at age 18 in 2010. Immediately after school, he enlisted in the for initial pre-training but departed before finishing the program, subsequently taking up a laboring job. At around this time, his passion for wrestling reignited after he won a radio competition that awarded him a trip to 27.

Introduction to wrestling and training

Jay White, born in , New Zealand, in 1992, developed an interest in professional wrestling during his youth while primarily participating in rugby, a more prominent sport in his home country. He kept his passion for wrestling largely private due to its limited popularity in New Zealand at the time. In late 2012, at the age of 20, White decided to pursue his dream professionally and relocated to the . He began training at Varsity Pro Wrestling (VPW) in early 2013 under the guidance of , a veteran trainer who had himself studied at ' wrestling academy. White's initial training regimen at VPW was intensive and foundational, focusing on basic techniques such as running the ropes, taking bumps, and match fundamentals, marking his first formal exposure to these elements. After approximately one month of preparation, he made his in-ring debut on February 19, 2013, for VPW, competing in es that helped him build experience. Over the next year, White refined his skills through regular appearances with VPW and All-Star Wrestling, particularly on the holiday camp and seaside circuits, where he performed in front of live audiences and gained practical ring time against established talent. During his UK tenure, White's path to greater opportunities opened when he encountered Prince Devitt (later known as ) at a VPW event in 2014; Devitt, impressed by White's dedication, provided his contact information and expressed willingness to assist his career. This connection, combined with outreach from fellow New Zealander , led White to join New Japan Pro-Wrestling's (NJPW) dojo system in January 2015. As a "young lion" trainee, White endured a rigorous 1.5-year program involving daily chores, extensive physical conditioning like hundreds of squats and push-ups, and learning Japanese strong style wrestling under intense conditions that tested his endurance and adaptability. His NJPW debut came unexpectedly after just one month, facing in a match that highlighted the dojo's demanding pace.

Professional wrestling career

Early career (2013–2014)

White began his professional wrestling journey in early 2013 after relocating from to the , where he enrolled in the training school at Varsity Pro Wrestling (VPW) under the guidance of , a graduate of ' wrestling academy. After just one month of intensive training focused on fundamentals like bumping and basic techniques, White was cleared for in-ring competition. His professional debut occurred on February 19, 2013, for VPW, marking the start of his apprenticeship on the British independent circuit. Throughout 2013 and 2014, White honed his skills primarily in , wrestling for promotions such as VPW and (ASW), often performing at holiday camps and smaller venues to build experience. Notable early bouts included a loss to Nathan Cruz on October 19, 2013, at an ASW event in New Brighton, , and subsequent matches against established talents like . He expanded internationally by competing in for Wrestling Stars, facing opponents in multi-man matches and singles competition that emphasized technical proficiency and adaptability. These outings helped White develop a versatile style, drawing from the high-energy British scene while preparing for larger opportunities. During this period, White formed key connections that shaped his trajectory, including an encounter with Prince Devitt (later known as ) at a VPW event in February 2014, where Devitt, impressed by White's work ethic, provided a business card and recommended him for advanced training abroad. This networking, combined with consistent performances across roughly two dozen matches in 2013-2014, solidified White's foundation as a promising technician before transitioning to more prominent promotions.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2015–2023)

White signed with (NJPW) in late 2014 and arrived at the in January 2015 to begin training as a young lion. He made his in-ring debut for the promotion on January 30, 2015, in a losing effort against during a event. As a young lion, White competed primarily in opening matches and bouts throughout 2015 and early 2016, accruing experience against established talent while adhering to the traditional losing role to build fundamentals. In June 2016, White received his farewell match before embarking on an overseas learning excursion, facing off against veterans in a multi-man tag. His excursion took him to the United Kingdom, where he wrestled for Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro), including high-profile matches against the likes of Zack Sabre Jr. and Marty Scurll, honing his technical style and gaining international exposure. White returned to NJPW in June 2017 during the G1 Climax 27 tournament, entering as a surprise participant and immediately targeting Hiroshi Tanahashi by attacking him post-match, marking the start of his "Switchblade" persona as a cunning heel. Upon return, White aligned with the Chaos stable, mentored by , and quickly rose through the ranks. In January 2018, he captured the from at in on January 28, holding the title for 160 days before dropping it to at G1 Special in on July 7. His momentum continued into the summer, but tensions brewed within Chaos. On October 8, 2018, at King of Pro-Wrestling, White betrayed with a low blow during a tag match, aligning with the faction and solidifying his heel turn. This betrayal propelled him to the forefront of , where he ousted the remnants of The Elite influence following 's departure. As Bullet Club's leader starting in 2018, White adopted the "Switchblade" moniker and became NJPW's premier antagonist, feuding with top stars like Okada, Tanahashi, and Kota Ibushi. He won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship for the first time on February 11, 2019, at The New Beginning in Sapporo, defeating Hiroshi Tanahashi with interference from his stablemate Gedo. White defended the title successfully against challengers including Okada at G1 Supercard in Madison Square Garden, but lost it to Okada in June 2019 at Dominion. Throughout 2019–2020, he added the IWGP Intercontinental Championship on September 22, 2019, holding it until January 4, 2020, and participated in key tournaments like the G1 Climax, where he reached the finals in 2019 before falling to Ibushi. He later added the NEVER Openweight Championship in May 2021, holding it for 194 days. White's second major world title run came in 2022 amid NJPW's post-pandemic restructuring. On June 12, 2022, at Dominion, he defeated to win the (the unified version of the former IWGP Heavyweight title), ending Okada's reign and establishing himself as a dominant force. He defended the belt in high-stakes matches, including a four-way against Hangman Adam Page, , and at Forbidden Door, retaining via submission on Cole. White also achieved NJPW Grand Slam status in 2021 by collecting all available male singles titles: IWGP World Heavyweight, IWGP , IWGP , and NEVER . By early 2023, internal strife intensified, particularly with half-brother Hikuleo. This culminated in a Loser Leaves match on February 11, 2023, at in , where White lost to Hikuleo following interference from , forcing his departure from Japan-based NJPW events. His final NJPW match occurred on February 18, 2023, at in San Jose, losing a bout to Kingston that officially ended his Japanese contract run, though he had already signaled his exit amid expiring terms. Over eight years, White's tenure transformed him from a young lion into a two-time world champion and the architect of 's most ruthless era.

Impact Wrestling (2021–2022)

White made his unannounced debut for Impact Wrestling at the event on July 17, 2021, interrupting the post-main event celebration of Impact World Champion and (Doc and ) by attacking David Finlay of the tag team . This appearance stemmed from New Japan Pro-Wrestling's (NJPW) working relationship with Impact, allowing White—then the leader of NJPW's faction—to expand his presence into the American promotion. The following week on the July 22 episode of Impact Wrestling, Omega confronted White in a tense in-ring segment, escalating their rivalry and highlighting White's "Switchblade" as a cunning . White's initial in-ring matches came during TV tapings later that month. On the July 29 episode, he teamed with Bullet Club associate Chris Bey to face Gallows and Anderson but lost by pinfall after interference from FinJuice. The next week's episode on August 5 saw White and Bey again defeated by FinJuice (Finlay and Juice Robinson) via disqualification, furthering the Bullet Club versus FinJuice storyline tied to NJPW events. These appearances marked White's brief 2021 stint, focusing on tag team action and building toward his NJPW commitments, with no further Impact matches until early 2022. Returning in January 2022 amid internal tensions, White aligned with the Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and ) for multi-man tag matches on Impact episodes taped January 21 and 22, defeating teams including , , , Mike Bailey, and members of Violent by Design (Deaner, Eric Young, and ). This led to his first Impact singles match at No Surrender on February 19, where he defeated Eric Young by pinfall with his signature move, solidifying his dominant role. Later that night, White shockingly betrayed the Guerrillas of Destiny during their tag title match against , aiding Gallows and Anderson's victory and reinstating them into , a pivotal moment that shifted faction dynamics across NJPW and Impact. White's momentum continued into March and April 2022 with mixed tag results, including a loss to (Alex Shelley and ) on the March 10 episode, followed by a rematch victory over them on March 31. At Sacrifice on March 5, he defeated his former mentor in a highly anticipated singles bout steeped in their shared history from the Wrestling Revolution Project, winning via . White's run peaked at on April 23, entering a three-way match for the X-Division Championship against and but losing by pinfall to Maclin, protecting his status while elevating the winner. Subsequent tag appearances, such as victories over and on May 5 and losses to the on May 26, wrapped his Impact tenure, as activities shifted focus back to NJPW and toward .

All Elite Wrestling (2022–present)

White first appeared in (AEW) on the February 9, 2022, episode of , where he assisted and in attacking ( and ). He made his in-ring debut for the promotion at the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view on June 26, 2022, successfully defending the in a four-way match against , Hangman Page, and . These appearances were part of a working agreement between AEW and (NJPW), as White was still contracted to NJPW at the time. Following his departure from NJPW in early 2023, White made his official full-time debut for AEW on the April 5, 2023, episode of , interrupting a match between and alongside , and attacking both competitors. This segment marked the reformation of their alliance from NJPW days, positioning them as heels aligned with the legacy. White competed in his first official singles match for AEW on the April 19, 2023, episode of , defeating via submission with the . Over the following months, White and Robinson feuded with teams like FTR and , culminating in White and Robinson earning an AEW World Tag Team Championship opportunity after defeating FTR on the July 15, 2023, episode of Collision. In July 2023, White aligned with Austin and , rebranding the group as Gold (later renamed Bang Bang Gang in 2024), expanding their influence in AEW's tag and trios divisions. In 2024, the group won the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship on April 21 at Dynasty against The House of Slaughter. Earlier that night on the Zero Hour pre-show, they defeated to win the vacant AEW World Trios Championship, unifying the titles and becoming the inaugural Unified AEW & ROH World Trios Champions. The group defended the unified titles multiple times, including a successful retention against at on May 26, 2024. However, they vacated the titles in September 2024 due to Juice Robinson's injury, shifting focus to White's singles pursuits. White engaged in prominent singles feuds throughout 2024, including a victory over on the March 13, 2024, episode of at , followed by a post-match by Bang Bang Gang. He defeated Hangman Page at Full Gear on November 23, 2024, via pinfall in their first one-on-one encounter since 2018. At on December 28, 2024, White challenged for the in a four-way match against champion , Hangman Page, and but was unsuccessful. Entering 2025, White continued his momentum with a win over Kevin Knight on the March 29, 2025, episode of Collision. However, on the April 5, 2025, episode of , White was written off television following a storyline attack that exacerbated a legitimate hand requiring surgery. Subsequent reports revealed additional shoulder issues, leading AEW President to confirm White would be sidelined for an extended period, potentially missing the remainder of 2025. As of November 2025, White remained sidelined due to hand and shoulder injuries, with reports indicating he was not expected to return before the end of the year. Despite appearing at NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026, during Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement ceremony, reports from AEW sources indicate that White is still not cleared for in-ring competition and is not expected to return to AEW in the immediate future.

Personal life

Family and marriage

Jay White, born in , , holds dual New Zealand and Dutch citizenship, reflecting his mixed heritage with a Dutch father. On May 6, 2022, White married his longtime partner, Savanna Price, in a ceremony held in . The couple had been together since 2015, marking over nine years as partners by late 2024. Price was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 but has since fully recovered, and she actively supports research through organizations like the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. As of 2024, the couple resides together, though details about children or remain private.

Citizenship and residence

Jay White was born Jamie White on October 9, 1992, in , New Zealand. He holds New Zealand citizenship and Dutch nationality, reflecting his mixed heritage with a New Zealander mother and Dutch father. White currently resides in the United States, where he has been based since at least 2020 to facilitate his professional commitments in American promotions. This move aligns with his transition to , allowing proximity to training facilities and event schedules in the U.S.

Championships and accomplishments

Major championship reigns

Jay White has held several major championships throughout his career, most notably in (NJPW) where he achieved Grand Slam status by winning the , , , and . His reigns as IWGP Heavyweight and IWGP World Heavyweight Champion established him as a top singles competitor, while his time as part of the Bang Bang Gang in (AEW) culminated in a unified world trios title run. These accomplishments highlight White's versatility as both a cunning leader and an in-ring tactician, often leveraging interference from allies like to retain his titles. White's major singles title reigns began with the , which he won on January 28, 2018, at in Sapporo by defeating , marking his emergence as a top contender. He held the title for 160 days, making several defenses including against at 45th Anniversary Event on March 6, 2018, before losing it to on July 7, 2018, at G1 Special in . This reign showcased White's technical skill and growing persona within the . His next major title was the , captured on May 3, 2021, at Wrestling Dontaku by defeating in a 39-minute , completing his Grand Slam as the first wrestler in NJPW history to hold all four premier singles titles. The 194-day reign included defenses against at Wrestle Grand Slam in Tokyo on July 25, 2021, and at on January 23, 2022, emphasizing White's adaptability to the hardcore style of the division. He lost the title to David Finlay on November 13, 2021, at . White's first world title came with the on February 11, 2019, at in , where he cashed in his contract immediately after Tanahashi defeated to win the title. This opportunistic victory lasted 118 days, with defenses against at USA on February 21, 2019, and at on April 6, 2019, before losing to at Dominion 6.9 on June 9, 2019. The short but impactful reign solidified White's reputation as the "." White captured the on September 22, 2019, at Destruction in Kobe by defeating , holding it for 104 days without successful defenses before losing back to Naito at on January 4, 2020. This reign was part of his transitional phase toward greater prominence. White's most prominent singles run came as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, which he won on June 12, 2022, at 6.12 in Osaka-jo Hall by defeating with his signature Blade Runner, ending Okada's 2022 reign. This victory came after White's dominant performance in the 2022 tournament, where he finished first in his block with key wins over Okada and . During the 206-day reign, White made six successful defenses, including a 4-way match against , Hangman Page, and Okada at Forbidden Door on June 26, 2022; against at United Kingdom on August 14, 2022; and against at Declaration of Power on October 10, 2022, often with interference ensuring his dominance. The reign ended on January 4, 2023, at when Okada reclaimed the title in a 34-minute epic, capping White's time as NJPW's top champion and affirming his legacy as a record-setting . In AEW, White transitioned to a prominent role in the trios division as the leader of the Bang Bang Gang (with , , and initially ). On April 21, 2024, at AEW Dynasty, the group—competing as Bullet Club Gold—defeated (, , and ) to win the , unifying it with their existing ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (won January 17, 2024, from ) for a prestigious 83-day reign as Unified World Trios Champions. White participated in defenses during this period, including a successful title retention against (Pac, Penta El Zero Miedo, and Rey Fenix) at Double or Nothing on May 26, 2024. The titles were vacated on July 13, 2024, due to Robinson's injury, ending the reign amid internal group tensions but underscoring White's influence in elevating the Bang Bang Gang to main-event status in AEW. As of November 2025, White has not won additional championships due to ongoing injuries.
ChampionshipReign DatesDurationKey Defenses/Notes
IWGP United States Heavyweight ChampionshipJanuary 28, 2018 – July 7, 2018160 daysWon from Kenny Omega at The New Beginning in Sapporo; defended vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi (Anniversary Show); lost to Chris Jericho at G1 Special in San Francisco.
NEVER Openweight ChampionshipMay 3, 2021 – November 13, 2021194 daysWon from Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestling Dontaku; defended vs. Tomohiro Ishii (Wrestle Grand Slam) and Minoru Suzuki (Battle in the Valley); lost to David Finlay at Battle in the Valley. Completed Grand Slam.
IWGP Intercontinental ChampionshipSeptember 22, 2019 – January 4, 2020104 daysWon from Tetsuya Naito at Destruction in Kobe; lost to Naito at Wrestle Kingdom 14 Night 1. No successful defenses.
IWGP Heavyweight ChampionshipFebruary 11, 2019 – June 9, 2019118 daysWon via cash-in on Hiroshi Tanahashi at The New Beginning in Osaka; defended vs. Juice Robinson and Taiji Ishimori; lost to Kazuchika Okada at Dominion 6.9.
IWGP World Heavyweight ChampionshipJune 12, 2022 – January 4, 2023206 daysWon from Kazuchika Okada at Dominion 6.12; six defenses including 4-way vs. Cole/Page/Okada (Forbidden Door), vs. Ishii (Royal Quest UK), vs. Tonga (Declaration of Power); lost to Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 17.
Unified AEW World Trios / ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (w/ Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Juice Robinson)April 21, 2024 – July 13, 2024 (vacated)83 daysWon from The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn at Dynasty (unification match); defended vs. Death Triangle at Double or Nothing; vacated due to injury. White as group leader.

Other achievements and accolades

White became the fifth wrestler in (NJPW) history to achieve Triple Crown Champion status, having held the , , and . This accomplishment was completed prior to his capture of the on May 3, 2021, at Wrestling Dontaku, which elevated him to the first-ever NJPW Grand Slam Champion by also encompassing the NEVER title. These milestones underscored White's versatility across NJPW's premier divisions during his tenure from to 2023. As the leader of the faction starting in October 2018, White guided the group through a transformative phase, including high-profile feuds and international crossovers, until his exit from NJPW in early 2023. His tenure as the stable's fourth leader emphasized and opportunistic alliances, contributing to Bullet Club's sustained dominance in the promotion. In (AEW), White teamed with and as the Bang Bang Gang to win the unified and ROH World Six-Man Championship on April 21, 2024, defeating and at AEW Dynasty. This victory marked White's first title in the promotion and highlighted his adaptation to dynamics post-NJPW.

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