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Kyle Fletcher (born 24 December 1998) is an Australian professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is a member of the Don Callis Family and the reigning AEW TNT Champion in his first reign. He previously performed in its sister company Ring of Honor (ROH) where he is a former one-time ROH World Tag Team Champion and ROH World Television Champion. Fletcher was previously signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) where he was a former IWGP Tag Team Champion and inaugural and record-setting two-time Strong Openweight Tag Team Champion. He also made appearances for British promotion Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro) where he was a two-time Undisputed British Tag Team Champion.

Key Information

Fletcher and fellow Australian wrestler Mark Davis teamed together as Aussie Open from 2017 to 2023, which in turn formed part of the United Empire stable. He has also made appearances for numerous promotions in England, Wales, Ireland, and Germany in addition to performing in the Australian independent circuit for companies such as Melbourne City Wrestling.

Early life

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Fletcher was born and raised on the Northern Beaches in Sydney, Australia. A fan of professional wrestling from an early age, he was trained by Madison Eagles, Ryan Eagles, and Robbie Eagles in the Australia-based PWA Academy.[3]

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (2014–2017)

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Fletcher debuted in July 2014, wrestling around the New South Wales state where he worked for companies such as Melbourne City Wrestling, wrestling under the ring name InstaGraham. In 2017, he changed his ring name to Kyle Fletcher.[4]

Independent circuit (2017–2023)

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Kyle Fletcher at an indie event in April 2019.

In May 2017, Fletcher traveled to the United Kingdom to work on their independent scene, commonly working for WhatCulture Pro-Wrestling (WCPW) and Attack! Pro Wrestling. During July of the same year, Fletcher teamed up with fellow Australian wrestler Mark Davis as The Aussie Assault. The two commonly teamed from there on and eventually changed, their team name to Aussie Open, competing together across the UK. Fletcher made an appearance for the Chikara promotion. Aussie Open also competed in Europe for promotions such as Westside Xtreme Wrestling.[5] In August, Aussie Open made their debuts for Revolution Pro Wrestling and continued to work there long term. This meant that they would work with New Japan Pro-Wrestling talent due to their working agreement with RevPro. Aussie Open commonly faced talent such as Roppongi 3K, who were on a learning excursion from New Japan.[6] During their tour of the UK in May 2018, Aussie Open made their Ring of Honor debut, losing to Dalton Castle's "boys".[7] In March 2019, Aussie Open won the wXw World Tag Team Championship before losing them to Ilja Dragunov and WALTER, ending their reign at 147 days.[8][9] They regained the championships 41 days later, yet they had to vacate them after 14 days due to Davis suffering a leg injury. In May 2019, Aussie Open achieved a massive victory by defeating NJPW's Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki and Zack Sabre Jr.) to win the British Tag Team Championships for the first time. They lost the titles to Sha Samuels and Josh Bodom, ending their reign at 50 days.[10]

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2019–2023)

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Aussie Open made their NJPW debut at NJPW Royal Quest on 31 August, losing in an IWGP Tag Team Championship match to Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa).[11] Aussie Open wrestled infrequently in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In February 2021, Aussie Open returned to Australia, for the first time as a team, wrestling on several independent shows. Aussie Open returned to RevPro on 21 August 2021, and regained the British Tag Team Championships the following month. On 19 September, at RevPro's High Stakes Event, Aussie Open joined Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship Will Ospreay in attacking The Young Guns and Shota Umino, joining the United Empire stable and turning heel.[12] The three consistently began teaming as a trio across the UK. They lost the championships to Roy Knight and Ricky Knight Jr, ending their reign at 63 days. On 10 April 2022, Aussie Open, made their NJPW Strong debuts, teaming with fellow United Empire stablemate, Jeff Cobb to defeat TMDK.[13] On 16 April at Windy City Riot, Aussie Open and Cobb, teamed with fellow stablemates, Great-O-Khan, T. J. Perkins and Aaron Henare to defeat Bullet Club representatives, The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson), Chris Bey, El Phantasmo and guest member Scott Norton in a 12-man tag-team match.[14] At Capital Collision, Cobb, Henare and Aussie Open lost to TMDK in an 8-man tag-team match.[15]

On the 19 June edition of NJPW Strong Ignition, Aussie Open competed in a tournament to crown the inaugural Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship. In the first round, they defeated The Dark Order's Evil Uno and Alan Angels and they defeated the Stray Dog Army in the semi-finals.[16] In the finals at Strong: High Alert, Fletcher and Davis defeated Christopher Daniels and Yuya Uemura to become the inaugural champions.[17]

At Music City Mayhem, Aussie Open teamed with T. J. Perkins to defeat the team of Alex Zayne and the IWGP Tag Team Champions, FTR.[18] After the match, Aussie Open challenged FTR to a match for the IWGP Tag Team Championships.[19] They received their match at Royal Quest II, where they lost to FTR.[20] At Rumble on 44th Street, Aussie Open lost the Strong Openweight Tag Team Championships to The Motor City Machine Guns in a three-way tag-team match also involving The DKC and Kevin Knight, ending their inaugural reign at 76 days.[21]

Davis and Fletcher would compete individually in the 2023 New Japan Cup in March. Fletcher defeated IWGP Tag Team Champion, Yoshi-Hashi, but was defeated by the other half of the tag-team champions Hirooki Goto.[22][23] Davis defeated Toru Yano in the first round before losing to United Empire stablemate Will Ospreay in the next round.[24][25] However, Ospreay would be injured in their match, resulting in Davis advancing to the third round where he would defeat Evil.[26] In the semi-final round, Davis lost to Sanada, thus being eliminated from the tournament.[27] Due to Davis' success in the tournament and Fletcher's victory over Tag Team Champion Yoshi-Hashi, Aussie Open earnt a shot at the IWGP Tag Team Championships, against Bishamon at Sakura Genesis.[28] On 8 April at the event, Aussie Open defeated Bishamon to win their first IWGP Tag Team Championship.[29] On 15 April at Capital Collision, Fletcher and Davis defeated The Motor City Machine Guns and the team of Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi, in a three-way tag-team match, to regain the Strong Openweight Tag Team Championships for a second time, making them double champions in NJPW.[30] They defended the Strong titles the next night against Lio Rush and Tomohiro Ishii.[31] On 29 April at NJPW Wrestling Satsuma no Kuni, Aussie Open retained the IWGP Tag Team Championships, defeating TMDK (Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste)[32] On 21 May at Resurgence, Fletcher announced that the team would vacate both titles, due to Mark Davis's injury.[33]

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

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Aussie Open (2022–2023)

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Fletcher (left) who accompanied Will Ospreay at AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door on June 26, 2022.

On the 8 June episode of Dynamite, Aussie Open and Aaron Henare made their All Elite Wrestling debuts, aiding Will Ospreay in attacking FTR and Trent Beretta, who Cobb and O-Khan had attacked two weeks prior.[34] They made their in-ring debuts on the 10 June edition of Rampage, where they and Ospreay lost to FTR and Beretta in a 6-man tag-team match.[35] Aussie Open returned on the 15 June special Road Rager edition of Dynamite attacking FTR and Roppongi Vice (Beretta and Rocky Romero) after Ospreay, defeated FTR's Dax Harwood, however, they were stopped by Orange Cassidy who was announced to face Ospreay at AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door for Ospreay's IWGP United States Championship, along with O-Khan and Cobb facing FTR and Roppongi Vice in a triple threat tag-team match, for both Cobb and O-Khan's IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships and FTR's ROH World Tag Team Championships .[36][37] At the event, Aussie Open accompanied Ospreay to the ring for his match against Cassidy, often assisting Ospreay during the match. Ospreay eventually retained the championship, and along with Aussie Open, attacked Cassidy and Roppongi Vice after the match. However, Ospreay and Aussie Open were interrupted by Katsuyori Shibata, who beat down the trio, saving Cassidy and Roppongi Vice.[38]

On 27 July, the AEW World Trios Championship was revealed, Aussie Open and Ospreay being named as participants in the inaugural tournament. On 24 August, Aussie Open and Ospreay defeated Death Triangle to progress to the semi-finals, where they were defeated by The Elite (The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega) on 31 August.[39] After the match, United Empire attacked The Elite.[40]

Fletcher and Davis returned to AEW on the 22 February edition of Dynamite, competing in the Revolution Tag Team Battle Royal, but failed to win.[41] On the same week's edition of Rampage, Davis and Fletcher lost to The Young Bucks.[42] The following week on Dynamite, Aussie Open competed in the Casino Tag Team Royale, but again failed to win.[43]

On 9 March, Fletcher and Davis made their return to Ring of Honor (ROH), which was now AEW's sister promotion, following Tony Khan's purchase of the company, defeating Rhett Titus and Tracy Williams.[44] At Supercard of Honor, The duo competed in the "Reach for the Sky" ladder match for the vacant ROH World Tag Team Championship, but failed to win the match.[45] A week after winning the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships, Fletcher and Davis made their first title defense against Best Friends, defeating them and retaining the titles on the 14 April edition of Rampage.[46]

On the 25 May edition of Dynamite, Fletcher appeared in a backstage segment, attacking AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy and admiring the title. A championship match between the two took place on the 24 May edition of Dynamite, where Cassidy defeated Fletcher. Shortly after, it was announced that both Fletcher and Davis had signed with AEW.[47]

On 21 July 2023, the duo won the ROH World Tag Team Championships at Death Before Dishonor in a Four-way tag team match.[48] The following week on Ring of Honor, Aussie Open made their first title defence, defeating the Iron Savages.[49] At Dynamite: 200, Aussie Open retained their titles against El Hijo del Vikingo and Komander.[50] On the following week's episode of Rampage, the duo accepted a challenge by Better Than You Bay Bay (Adam Cole and MJF) for the titles on the Zero-Hour of All In.[51] In the lead up to the match, Aussie Open made further title defences against Ethan Page and Isiah Kassidy and Isiah Kassidy and The Hardys (Matt and Jeff Hardy).[52][53] On the Zero-Hour of All In, Aussie Open lost the ROH World Tag Team Titles to Cole and MJF, ending their reign at 37 days.[54]

Following the loss, the duo shifted their focus towards the AEW World Tag Team Championships, calling out champions FTR on the 16 September edition of Collision, demanding a championship match at WrestleDream. Soon after, the match was made official for the event on 1 October, which was notably the one-year anniversary of the two team's last match, for the IWGP World Tag Team Championships at Royal Quest II.[55] At WrestleDream, FTR defeated Aussie Open, retaining their Championships.[56] After the event, it was revealed that Davis had suffered a wrist injury and would be out of action, leaving Fletcher as a singles wrestler.[57]

Don Callis Family (2023–present)

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Fletcher teaming with Will Ospreay in 2024
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher in 2024

On the 28 October edition of Rampage, Fletcher was defeated by Konosuke Takeshita. After the match, Fletcher was welcomed into The Don Callis Family.[58] On 15 December at Final Battle, Fletcher defeated Komander, Lee Moriarty, Dalton Castle, Lee Johnson, and Bryan Keith in a Survival of the Fittest to win the vacant ROH World Television Championship, thus making it his first ever singles championship. He also debuted his "Protostar" persona, which included new entrance music and ring gear.[59][60] At Supercard of Honor, Fletcher successfully defended his World Television Championship against Lee Johnson. At Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL)'s event Viernes Espectacular, Fletcher lost his championship to Atlantis Jr., ending his reign at 196 days. On the 11 September episode of Dynamite, Fletcher teamed with Will Ospreay to win a tag team Casino Gauntlet match to earn a shot at The Young Bucks' AEW World Tag Team Championships at Grand Slam on 25 September, but failed to win the titles at the event. On 12 October at WrestleDream, Fletcher turned on Ospreay and assisted fellow Don Callis Family member Konosuke Takeshita win the AEW International Championship.[61] After turning on Ospreay, Fletcher debuted a new look consisting of a shaved head and new ring gear to contrast from Ospreay. On 30 October at Fright Night Dynamite, Fletcher was confronted by his returning tag team partner Mark Davis over his recent actions.[62] On the 6 November episode of Dynamite, Fletcher attempted to attack Davis, only to be chased off by Ospreay, disbanding Aussie Open as of result.[63] On 23 November at Full Gear, Fletcher defeated Ospreay.[64] The next day, Fletcher was announced as a participant in the 2024 Continental Classic, where he was placed in the Blue league.[65] Fletcher finished the tournament at the top of his league with 12 points and advanced to the playoff stage on 28 December at Worlds End, where he lost to Ospreay in the semi-finals.[66][67] On 9 March 2025 at Revolution, Fletcher lost to Ospreay in a steel cage match, ending their trilogy feud.[68]

In April, Fletcher participated in the men's bracket of the Owen Hart Cup, defeating Mark Briscoe in the quarter-finals at Dynasty, but lost to "Hangman" Adam Page in the semi-finals on Dynamite.[69][70] On May 25 at Double or Nothing, Fletcher teamed with stablemates Josh Alexander and Konosuke Takeshita to defeat Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, and Roderick Strong).[71] After Double or Nothing, Fletcher began a feud with Cole over the AEW TNT Championship, with Cole defeating Fletcher via disqualification on the May 28 episode of Dynamite.[72] In June 2025, Fletcher and Takeshita formed a tag team called "Protoshita".[73][74][75] On July 5 at Collision 100, Fletcher defeated Daniel Garcia to earn a title shot against Adam Cole at All In on July 12. On the day of All In, Cole was forced to vacate the title due to an undisclosed injury and the match was changed to a four-way match between Fletcher, Garcia, Dustin Rhodes, and Sammy Guevara for the vacant title, which was won by Rhodes.[76][77] On the July 31 episode of Collision, Fletcher defeated Rhodes in a Chicago Street Fight to win the TNT Championship for the first time. This marked Fletcher's first championship in AEW.[78] On August 24 at Forbidden Door, Fletcher successfully defended his title against Hiromu Takahashi.[79] At All Out on September 20, Fletcher unsuccessfully challenged "Hangman" Adam Page for the AEW World Championship.[80] On October 18 at WrestleDream, Fletcher successfully defended his title against Mark Briscoe.[81]

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2024–present)

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At Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL)'s event Viernes Espectacular, Fletcher lost his ROH World Television Championship to Atlantis Jr.. On 17 July 2024, he was announced as a participant in the 2024 Grand Prix.[82] On 19 August 2024, Kyle Fletcher teamed with Rocky Romero and Robbie X losing against Místico, Atlantis Jr. and Templario at the Arena Puebla.[83] On 23 August 2024 at the CMLL Grand Prix Internacional 2024 he was eliminated by Atlantis Jr..[84]

Personal life

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Fletcher has cited Jeff Hardy as an early inspiration for wanting to become a professional wrestler.[3] In June 2023, Fletcher confirmed his relationship with fellow wrestler Skye Blue on social media.[85]

Championships and accomplishments

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Fletcher is a former IWGP Tag Team Champion (top belt) and two-time Strong Openweight Tag Team Champion

References

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from Grokipedia
Kyle Fletcher (born 24 December 1998) is an Australian professional wrestler currently signed to (AEW), where he is a member of the Family stable and the reigning AEW TNT Champion. Born and raised in , , Fletcher made his professional wrestling debut in 2014 at the age of 15, training at the PWA Academy. He quickly rose to prominence as one-half of the tag team Aussie Open alongside Mark Davis, capturing multiple championships including the RevPro Undisputed British Tag Team Championship, NJPW Strong Tag Team Championship, and . Fletcher signed with AEW in 2023, initially competing in (ROH) before transitioning to the main AEW roster as part of the Family. His singles push accelerated in 2024, highlighted by a victory over former AEW World Champion at Full Gear and a main event World Title challenge against at All Out 2025, though he was defeated. On July 31, 2025, Fletcher won the and successfully defended it against challengers including at WrestleDream, establishing himself as one of the promotion's top heels.

Early life and background

Early life

Kyle Fletcher was born on December 24, 1998, in , , . Raised in the area of , he developed an early interest in during his childhood in the early . His fascination began after encountering comics in children's magazines, where wrestlers like and captured his imagination; Hardy, in particular, became his primary inspiration upon winning his first world title, solidifying Fletcher's passion for the sport. At the age of 14, in 2013, Fletcher decided to pursue wrestling professionally and began formal training at the PWA Academy in , affiliated with Professional Wrestling Australia. Under coaches including , Ryan Eagles, , and , his initial regimen focused on foundational athletic conditioning, basic in-ring techniques, and overall physical preparation over the course of about one year. During this period, he first met fellow trainee Mark Davis, with whom he would later form the Aussie Open shortly after his debut.

Personal life

Fletcher splits his time between his hometown of , , where he was born and raised on the , and the , having relocated to , in 2023 after signing with (AEW). He frequently travels to , near AEW's Performance Center for training. Since 2023, Fletcher has been in a long-term relationship with fellow AEW wrestler . The couple met during AEW tapings in , where shared an elevator with and Fletcher, who was shirtless and red from chops received in a match. They connected through their shared work on the independent circuit and AEW events, eventually purchasing a home together in the area. Fletcher has experienced a notable physical transformation from 2019 to 2025, evolving from a leaner build to a more muscular physique weighing around 220 pounds, achieved through rigorous weight training and structured nutrition plans during his stints in and AEW. This development complemented his shift to a singles competitor following the 2023 breakup of his tag team Aussie Open with Mark Davis due to injury, fostering a renewed personal focus and confidence. As a fitness enthusiast, Fletcher maintains a dedicated routine, often training at facilities near his U.S. residence to support his in-ring performance. In 2023, Fletcher received a contract offer from but declined it in favor of signing with AEW, citing greater creative freedom and opportunities for growth, as well as his commitment to the Family stable.

Professional wrestling career

Early career (2014–2017)

Fletcher made his professional wrestling debut in July 2014 at the age of 15, wrestling around for promotions such as (MCW) and Pro Wrestling Australia (PWA). During his first year from 2014 to 2015, Fletcher competed in a series of enhancement matches for AWF and local independent promotions, focusing on building fundamental skills such as basic maneuvers and ring psychology. In early 2016, Fletcher formed the Aussie Open with fellow Australian wrestler Mark Davis under the (MCW) promotion. The duo's first major championship pursuit came in mid-2016. Later in 2016, at the age of 17, Fletcher continued developing in .

Independent circuit and international excursions (2017–2022)

In 2017, Fletcher returned to the Australian independent wrestling scene, competing in several matches for promotions such as (MCW) and Eastern Pro Wrestling (EPW). Teaming with Mark Davis as Aussie Open, they captured their first championship together on February 11, 2017, defeating to win the MCW Championship in ; the reign lasted until June 10, 2017, when they lost the titles to . Their success in helped establish Aussie Open as a rising , blending Fletcher's high-flying athleticism with Davis's power-based style. In 2018, Fletcher and Davis embarked on an extended tour of the and , appearing for promotions like [Westside Xtreme Wrestling](/page/Westside_Xtreme Wrestling) (wXw) in and (RevPro) in the UK. During a RevPro event, Aussie Open challenged for the Undisputed British Tag Team Championship in a high-profile match against and , ultimately losing in a hard-fought contest that showcased Fletcher's technical prowess against Sabre Jr.'s submission expertise. The tour included multiple standout performances, including victories over local tag teams in wXw's 16 Carat Gold tournament qualifiers, building their reputation as international contenders and leading to further bookings across the European indie circuit. Fletcher's independent career expanded to in 2019, with Aussie Open making their debut for (PWG) at the tournament. As a team, they competed in non-tournament matches, reaching the semifinals stage in a multi-team showcase before falling short, but their dynamic offense impressed fans and promoters alike. Later that year, they appeared for DEFY Wrestling in , where they won the DEFY Championship on February 8, 2020, defeating the previous champions in a match praised for its fast-paced action; the reign extended through the early period, lasting over 300 days and defended in limited house shows. The in 2020–2021 forced adaptations in Fletcher's schedule, with Aussie Open participating in virtual events and restricted tours in and , including streamed matches for MCW. Fletcher also branched into singles competition, securing his first notable indie singles victory in MCW against local talent Robbie Eagles in a non-title bout that highlighted his versatility beyond . These efforts maintained momentum despite travel restrictions, allowing them to retain titles and build storylines remotely. As 2022 approached, Fletcher and Davis ramped up appearances on high-profile independent promotions like (GCW) and events, culminating in a victory over The Briscoe Brothers at a GCW showcase, a match noted for its intense brawling and technical exchanges that elevated Aussie Open's profile ahead of major league opportunities. Over this period from 2017 to 2022, Aussie Open accumulated five titles across various promotions, solidifying their status as one of the top independent s globally and attracting scout attention from larger organizations.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2019–2023)

Aussie Open, the of Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis, debuted for (NJPW) on August 31, 2019, at the Royal Quest event in , , where they unsuccessfully challenged the Guerrillas of Destiny ( and ) for the in the main event. This high-profile loss marked their introduction to NJPW's division, establishing them as ambitious challengers against the dominant stable. The duo's early appearances were sporadic, limited to international excursions and occasional tours, as they balanced commitments on the independent circuit. In September 2021, Fletcher and Davis aligned with Will Ospreay's stable during a event co-promoted with NJPW, adopting a persona that emphasized aggressive, no-holds-barred tactics. This affiliation led to their first full Japanese tour in 2021 at the Battle Autumn series, where they teamed with members in multi-man matches, securing victories over local talent and building momentum through feuds with established teams like the Guerrillas of Destiny and Chaos. Their portrayal as ruthless invaders intensified rivalries. By 2022, Aussie Open transitioned to more regular bookings on NJPW's American program, , engaging in non-title defenses and standout performances, including a qualifier for the that highlighted their technical prowess and power-based offense. A pivotal moment came in the summer of 2022 with the Championship tournament, where Aussie Open defeated and in the finals on to become the inaugural champions, embarking on a dominant reign that included defenses against teams like the . This success carried into , where they participated in the 2022 World Tag League, posting a strong record with multiple wins over international and domestic pairs, though they fell short of the finals. In 2023, their momentum peaked at on April 8, when they dethroned Bishamon ( and ) to win the in a hard-fought contest, solidifying their status as top contenders. They followed with defenses, including a victory over TMDK (Shane Haste and ) on April 29 at Wrestling Satsuma no Kuni, while simultaneously reclaiming the Strong titles on April 15 at Capital Collision in a triple threat match against the and /. Aussie Open's NJPW tenure concluded in mid-2023 following their signing with (AEW) in May, prompting an amicable release to prioritize U.S.-based opportunities. They vacated the on June 3, with the titles awarded to new champions at 6.4 on June 4. Their final occurred on July 4, 2023, at NJPW Strong: Independence Day Fighting Spirit, where they lost the Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship to War Dogs ( and Gabe Kidd), ending a record of approximately 45 wins and 32 losses during their time in the promotion.

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

In July 2022, Kyle Fletcher and his tag team partner Mark Davis, collectively known as Aussie Open, signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and its sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). Their debut culminated at ROH's Death Before Dishonor event on July 23, 2022, where they defeated the Guerrillas of Destiny to capture the ROH World Tag Team Championship in a ladder match. The duo held the titles for nearly four months, defending them successfully against teams such as The Kingdom and The Righteous on ROH programming, before losing them to FTR on the November 21, 2022, episode of AEW Dark: Elevation. Aussie Open transitioned to AEW's main roster, positioning themselves as top contenders in the division. They challenged Swerve In Our Glory for the at Full Gear on November 19, 2022, but fell short in a hard-fought bout. The continued their pursuit into 2023, competing in high-profile including a loss to FTR for the at WrestleDream on October 1, 2023. Internal tensions arose amid mounting losses and Davis's mounting injuries, leading to the dissolution of Aussie Open; Fletcher's alignment shifted toward a singles career following Davis's wrist injury sustained during the WrestleDream match. In June 2023, Fletcher aligned with the Family stable during AEW's feud with , officially joining the group on the October 27, 2023, episode of after Callis intervened in a match against . As a under Callis's guidance, alongside members like and , Fletcher contributed to key interferences, including aiding Takeshita against Omega at WrestleDream 2023 and Full Gear 2023. This faction involvement elevated his profile, transitioning him from tag team specialist—honed through prior experience—to a cunning singles competitor. Fletcher's singles momentum accelerated in 2024, highlighted by his participation in the landscape. He won the vacant title on December 15, 2023, at ROH by last eliminating in a match. During his 196-day reign, he defended against challengers including and on ROH on HonorClub, showcasing aggressive technical prowess before losing the belt in an international bout. His AEW singles breakout came at Full Gear on November 23, 2024, where he upset former AEW International Champion via a low blow followed by a hammerlock , solidifying his persona and earning widespread acclaim for the match's intensity. Entering 2025, Fletcher's trajectory intensified within the Don Callis Family, culminating in his capture of the AEW TNT Championship on the July 31 episode of AEW Collision by defeating Dustin Rhodes in a Chicago Street Fight. This victory marked his first AEW singles title, emphasizing his evolution into a main-event threat. He pursued higher stakes by challenging AEW World Champion "Hangman" Adam Page in August and September 2025, building through promos and attacks, including a post-match assault on Page at ROH's Death Before Dishonor. The feud peaked at All Out on September 20, 2025, where Fletcher unsuccessfully challenged for the World Championship in a 35-minute epic, though Page retained via Buckshot Lariat. As TNT Champion through November 2025, Fletcher defended against elite opponents such as NJPW's Hiromu Takahashi at Forbidden Door on August 24 and Mark Briscoe at WrestleDream on October 18, retaining via high-impact maneuvers like the Grimstone, while navigating ongoing Callis Family dynamics.

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2024–present)

Fletcher made his debut for (CMLL) on June 28, 2024, during the Viernes Espectacular event at , where he defended the against in a singles match. Atlantis Jr. defeated Fletcher via submission with La Atlántida to capture the title, ending Fletcher's reign and marking a significant crossover moment between ROH and CMLL. Later in 2024, Fletcher participated in the Gran Prix Internacional tournament on August 23 at , competing in the traditional torneo cibernetico format alongside other international competitors such as , , and Robbie X against a team of CMLL stars. During the match, Fletcher showcased his adaptability to rules by executing dynamic rope work, high-flying dives, and multi-man elimination spots, including eliminating with a Michinoku Driver before being eliminated himself by . Fletcher's 2024 appearances also included tag team showcases integrating AEW and ROH allies against local rudos, highlighting his high-flying exchanges and technical prowess in the Mexican ring. In 2025, he continued his involvement with a return appearance on June 17 at Martes Populares, teaming with Konosuke Takeshita, Hechicero, and Rocky Romero in a losing eight-man tag match against Averno, Euforia, Gran Guerrero, and Último Guerrero. By November 2025, Fletcher had competed in at least six matches for CMLL, emphasizing aerial maneuvers and brief rivalries, such as his interactions with top technicians like Místico during multi-man bouts. CMLL bookers and reviewers praised Fletcher for his rapid adaptation to the promotion's emphasis on fast-paced, acrobatic wrestling and cultural nuances like rudo crowd interactions, positioning him as a special international attraction without pursuing championships. His AEW persona translated effectively into alignments, adding intensity to crossover feuds.

Championships and accomplishments

Championships

Kyle Fletcher's championship history includes multiple tag team titles early in his career, primarily with Mark Davis as Aussie Open, a singles title in , and titles in and .
ChampionshipReignsDate WonPartnerReign LengthDefensesNotes
Various minor independent titles (e.g., EPW Tag Team , wXw European Wrestling titles)3Pre-2019 (specific dates vary)Varies (including Sam Barrett for EPW)Each under 100 daysNot specifiedWon on the Australian and European independent circuits.
MCW Tag Team 1June 10, 2017Mark Davis189 days4Defenses held in .
DEFY Tag Team 1February 14, 2020Mark Davis112 days2Defenses in Seattle, Washington.
NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team 2July 24, 2022Mark Davis96 days (first reign)Not specifiedWon inaugural tournament; second reign April 15, 2023 – May 21, 2023 (36 days).
1July 21, 2023Mark Davis37 days0Won in four-way match at .
1April 8, 2023Mark Davis43 daysNot specifiedDefended under Strong rules.
1December 15, 2023N/A196 days5Won in six-way elimination match at ; lost to .
1July 31, 2025N/A (singles)Ongoing (as of November 18, 2025)8Defeated in Chicago Street Fight to win; defenses include (August 9), (October 2), (October 7), (WrestleDream, October), and (November 15); approximately 110 days.

Other accomplishments

Fletcher and his tag team partner Mark Davis, collectively known as Aussie Open, won the inaugural NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championship Tournament in 2022. The duo advanced through the single-elimination bracket undefeated, defeating teams including (Evil Uno and ) in the first round, ( and ) in the semifinals, and and in the final on July 24 to claim the victory. Fletcher's performances in have garnered significant acclaim, including his 2024 victory over at Full Gear, praised for its high-flying intensity and storytelling. Additionally, recognized him as a rising star, ranking him #33 in the 2025 PWI 500, a substantial jump from #65 in 2024, highlighting his rapid ascent in the industry. Among his career milestones, Fletcher signed a multi-promotion deal with AEW and in 2022 at the age of 23, marking a pivotal step in his international career. By 2025, he had amassed over 500 professional matches across promotions worldwide, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and enduring performer.

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