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Uno in March 2022
Birth nameNicolas Dansereau[1]
Born (1987-07-20) July 20, 1987 (age 38)[2]
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada[2]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)El Popo
Evil Uno
Flip D. Berger
Player Uno
Dash Bison
Shitty[2]
Berger[2]
Billed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[3]
Billed weight229 lb (104 kg)[3]
Billed fromThe Keep
The Mushroom Kingdom[3][4]
Trained byCrusher Kline[3][4]
Rick Sterling
Tommy Blade
DebutJanuary 17, 2004[4]

Nicolas Dansereau[1] (born July 20, 1987),[2] better known by the ring name Evil Uno, is a Canadian professional wrestler. He is the co-founder of Mystery Wrestling.[5] He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is a member of The Dark Order.

Formerly known as Player Uno, he regularly teamed with Stu Grayson as the Super Smash Brothers for various independent promotions across North America, including Alpha-1 Wrestling, Capital City Championship Combat (C*4), Inter Species Wrestling (ISW), and California-based Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG). Together, they are former one-time Chikara Campeones de Parejas, one-time PWG World Tag Team Champions and winners of PWG's 2012 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament.

Player Uno making his ring entrance in July 2013

Career

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Early career

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Dansereau first began wrestling at the age of 14. At the time, he went under the name "El PoPo". On an episode of Colt Cabana's podcast, The Art of Wrestling, he explained that the decision to change his name came, when El Generico wanted to be called Player 1. Uno changed it around and picked the name Uno. He originally planned to learn Spanish after choosing the name.[6]

International Wrestling Syndicate

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Uno made his debut in the Canadian wrestling promotion International Wrestling Syndicate (IWS). Uno quickly found a tag team partner in Stupefied as the Super Smash Brothers. The team found success as they soon won the IWS Tag Team Championship. Uno also found success as a singles competitor as he also won the IWS Canadian Championship. He remained with the promotion until it folded on October 9, 2010.[7]

Chikara (2007–2010)

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The Super Smash Bros. in August 2010
Main article: Super Smash Brothers (professional wrestling)

In 2007, the team started competing in Chikara. Uno and Stupefied, now competing as Player Dos and naming their team the Super Smash Brothers, won the Chikara Campeonatos de Parejas from Incoherence (Delirious and Hallowicked) at Laying in the Gutters, Looking at the Stars on September 21, 2008. The team only held the titles for a month before losing it to The Osirian Portal, the team of Amasis and Ophidian, at Global Gauntlet: Night 2. In 2009 Uno went on a long losing streak, which included a loss against Player Dos for the Young Lions Cup, but the streak came to an end at the season finale, when he debuted his new finishing maneuver The Joystick and forced Tim Donst to tap out with it.[8] On October 24, 2010 Uno wrestled to date his last Chikara match with Dos with Sara Del Rey and Daizee Haze, which Uno and Dos lost.

Ring of Honor (2009–2010, 2018)

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Uno, along with Player Dos, made his ROH debut on May 8, 2009 in Boston, MA, in a losing effort against Rhett Titus and Kenny King.[9] On July 25 in Toronto, Ontario, at Death Before Dishonor VII Night 2 they scored an upset victory over former ROH World Tag Team Champions Kevin Steen and El Generico.[10] On the November 9 episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling on HDNet, Uno and Dos debuted on the show in a return match, where they were defeated by Steen and Generico.[11]

Uno last appeared for Ring of Honor on May 11, 2018, at the War of the Worlds event in Toronto, Canada when the Super Smash Brothers faced the Young Bucks in a losing effort.

Dragon Gate USA (2012)

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The Super Smash Bros. - Player Uno (left in the mask) and Stu Dos performing their signature in-ring pose

On January 28, 2012, the Super Smash Bros. made their debut for Dragon Gate USA, defeating The Scene (Caleb Konley and Scott Reed) in a tag team match.[12] The following day, they picked up another win over the D.U.F. (Arik Cannon and Pinkie Sanchez), after which Uno asked for a shot at the Open the United Gate Championship.[13] The Super Smash Bros.' win streak ended on November 2, when they were defeated by Genki Horiguchi and Ryo Saito in an Open the United Gate Championship number one contenders' match.[14]

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2011–2013)

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On September 10, 2011, Uno debuted in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) as a member of the Super Smash Bros. with Stupefied. In their debut match, they faced the RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime and Johnny Yuma), a tag team with a similar video game-themed gimmick, in a losing effort.[15] The Super Smash Bros. returned on December 10, 2011, this time losing a match against the American Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards).[16] The Super Smash Bros. picked up their first win in PWG on March 17, 2012, by defeating former two-time PWG World Tag Team Champions, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), and the RockNES Monsters in a three-way match.[17] On April 21, the Super Smash Bros. defeated The Young Bucks in the opening round, Future Shock (Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly) in the semifinal, and 2 Husky Black Guys (El Generico and Willie Mack) in the final round to win the 2012 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament and become number one contenders to the PWG World Tag Team Championship.[18]

On May 25, the Super Smash Bros. defeated The Young Bucks in a No Disqualification match to win the vacant PWG World Tag Team Championship.[19][20] The Super Smash Bros. made their first successful title defense on July 21 at Threemendous III, PWG's nine-year anniversary event, where they defeated Future Shock and The Young Bucks in a three-way ladder match.[21] On December 1 at Mystery Vortex, the Super Smash Bros. made their second successful World Tag Team Championship defense against the RockNES Monsters. Later that same event, they were defeated by the Dojo Bros (Eddie Edwards and Roderick Strong) in a non-title match.[22][23] On January 12, 2013, the Super Smash Bros. lost the World Tag Team Championship to the Unbreakable F'n Machines (Brian Cage and Michael Elgin) in the opening round of the 2013 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament.[24] During the match, Uno suffered a dislocated shoulder after performing a suicide dive to the outside of the ring.[25]

All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)

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Evil Uno and Stu Grayson made their surprise debut as The Dark Order at AEW Double or Nothing on May 25, 2019, appearing at the conclusion of the match between Best Friends and Angélico and Jack Evans. After the match was over, the lights went out and when they came back on, Uno and Grayson were in the ring. The lights went out a second time and when they came back on, masked henchmen surrounded the ring. The Order then attacked all four men. After the attack, the lights went out again and they disappeared.

Professional wrestling style and persona

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In Chikara, Player Uno became popular for basing his gimmick, moveset, and attire around video games, specifically games for the NES and SNES consoles. One of his former trademarks was his pants, which had an NES controller design on one side; if the "Pause" button was pressed, he would stop moving, and if his opponent hit him while he was "paused", Player Uno wouldn't react until getting "unpaused". He was also famous for wearing gear in the color schemes of characters such as Mario, Luigi, and Wario. In recent years, Player Uno has stopped using both distinctive traits. In 2015, Dansereau repackaged himself as Evil Uno.

Other media

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On December 24, 2012, Uno appeared on a new YouTube channel called, TheNerdSlam. He, along with a group of friends, created the channel, which consists of two different web shows. One is called 4-Play where Uno plays various video games with friends. The other is a food show called Stu's Kitchen, hosted by Stupefied.[26]

Key Information

Uno is heavily involved in the charity "Fighting Back", which was set up in memory of professional wrestler Phrank Morin to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. Uno and his partner Player Dos have been part of multiple wrestling events for the charity since its creation in 2011.[27] On August 14, 2015, during a 24-hour gaming stream for the charity, Uno, and Dos were given the nicknames "The Big Dog" and "The Wildcat" respectively by the video game streaming group, newLEGACYinc, who were running the Fighting Back stream that year. Uno and Dos debuted their new nicknames at 2015 Fighting Back: Wrestling with Cancer event the next day, while teaming with Último Dragón in a Trios match against Pinkie Sanchez and EYFBO.[28]

Player Uno appears on posters in the video game Guacamelee![29]

As of October 6, 2021 Uno began co-hosting the online show Ranking of Evil on Giant Bomb.[30]

Personal life

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Dansereau worked as a web specialist for the Canadian federal government.[1]

He was married and affectionately referred to his wife as "Mrs. Uno".[31]

Championships and accomplishments

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Player Uno as Alpha-1 Wrestling Tag Team Champion

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Evil Uno, ring name of Canadian professional wrestler Nicolas Dansereau, is a prominent figure in , best known for his role as a leader in stable within (AEW). Born on July 20, 1987, in , , he stands at 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds, debuting in the ring on January 17, 2004. Throughout his over two-decade career, Evil Uno has competed as both a singles and wrestler across independent promotions, including (PWG) and Chikara, where he gained recognition for his unique "8-Bit Luchador" persona inspired by video games. He formed the influential Super Smash Bros. with longtime partner (formerly Player Dos), capturing titles such as the and establishing themselves as versatile performers blending power and high-flying styles. In AEW, Evil Uno made his debut at the event in 2019 and quickly rose to prominence within , a cult-like faction that evolved from enigmatic vignettes to a key on-screen group, with Uno serving as its charismatic and strategic leader. Beyond performing, he has expanded into promotion and training since 2018, founding and running the independent Mystery Wrestling promotion in , which has hosted record-breaking events like the longest wrestling match ever at 21 hours to raise funds for charity. His career highlights also include notable singles matches against top talents like and , underscoring his in-ring prowess and adaptability in the modern wrestling landscape.

Career

Early career

Nicolas Dansereau, better known by his ring name , was born on July 20, 1987, in , , . His interest in professional wrestling developed during his teenage years, influenced by the vibrant local independent scene in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, where promotions like Capital Pro Wrestling (CPW) and Capital City Championship Combat (C4) showcased matches that inspired young fans. At the age of 14, Dansereau began training at a wrestling school in , , under instructors including Crusher Kline and Rick Sterling. He made his professional debut on , 2004, at age 16, wrestling as Player Uno in a match against The Freak Zakk Manson for CPW in Gatineau. To conceal his youth, he adopted a masked persona early on, which aligned with his emerging video game-themed character inspired by his passion for retro gaming. In his first few years, Player Uno competed primarily on small Canadian independent circuits, including regular appearances for CPW, where shows drew 150-200 attendees every other Saturday. He also worked for C4 in the area, performing in front of modest crowds of around 60-70 people initially, honing his technical style through experimentation and long drives to regional events. Key early bouts, such as his debut and subsequent CPW matches, helped develop his high-energy, character-driven approach, emphasizing agility and comedic elements tied to 8-bit aesthetics. By 2006, after teaming up with (then Stupefied) for his first tag matches, Player Uno began considering a more committed pursuit of wrestling as a full-time career, balancing it with a day job while seeking greater opportunities. This period culminated in a move to the for increased exposure.

International Wrestling Syndicate

Player Uno joined the (IWS) in 2006, debuting with a distinctive portraying a pixelated character from retro 8-bit video games, complete with blocky movements and NES-inspired attire that emphasized his . This character quickly gained traction in the Montreal-based promotion, where he competed regularly against local Canadian talents, establishing himself as a fan favorite through comedic yet resilient performances. Early in his IWS run, Player Uno pursued singles success, capturing the IWS Canadian Championship on June 17, 2006, by defeating the reigning champion in Gatineau, Quebec, marking his first major title win after a series of multi-man battles showcasing his agility and video game-themed offense. He defended the title successfully in several matches, including a high-profile 5-way match at the IWS/ISW Warped Summer Vacation event on August 13, 2006, against Dan Paysan, Jagged, Jimmy Stone, and Sexxxy Eddy, before losing it on September 30, 2006, after 105 days amid escalating rivalries with established IWS veterans like Paysan, who represented the promotion's hardcore Canadian style. These feuds highlighted Uno's growth from a novelty act to a credible contender, often involving ladder matches and no-disqualification stipulations that tested his endurance against more experienced opponents. In 2007, Player Uno formed the tag team Super Smash Brothers with Stupefied, blending their video game gimmicks into a cohesive unit that targeted IWS's tag division, leading to key victories over teams like The Untouchables and in intense rivalries that built on themes of technological underdogs versus traditional brawlers. The duo captured the IWS Championship on September 22, 2007, defeating the reigning champions ( and ) at the Blood, Sweat & Beers event, holding the belts for 182 days through defenses at major shows, including a standout clash against at Blood, Sweat & Beers 2007. Their reign ended on March 22, 2008, against Franky the Mobster and , but the partnership solidified Uno's reputation for innovative teamwork and contributed to ongoing storylines involving inter-promotional tensions with American indies. Player Uno's IWS tenure featured prominent appearances at the promotion's flagship Un F'N Sanctioned events, such as the 2007 edition on , where he participated in multi-man chaos matches that amplified his feuds with figures like Sexxxy Eddy and , often incorporating weapons and video game-inspired spots to advance hardcore narratives. He also challenged for the IWS Heavyweight Championship multiple times between 2008 and 2011, including unsuccessful bids against champions like El Generico and Kevin Steen, which underscored his pursuit of main-event status amid tag team commitments and singles pursuits against local rivals like and Max Boyer. These efforts helped build his character through a mix of humor, athleticism, and resilience in the promotion's violent environment. By 2012, as opportunities expanded in American promotions like Chikara and , Player Uno departed IWS after six years, having evolved his retro into a foundation for broader indie success while leaving a legacy of entertaining, character-driven matches in the Canadian scene.

Chikara

Player Uno debuted in Chikara in 2007, integrating his video game-themed into the promotion's distinctive lucha libre-inspired environment, which emphasized high-flying maneuvers and colorful characters. Teaming with Stupefied as the , now rebranded as Player Dos, he experienced significant success, most notably capturing the on September 21, 2008, by defeating Incoherence in , . In 2009, Player Uno competed in the Young Lions Cup VII tournament, advancing as a promising undercard talent but falling in the first round to his partner Player Dos via pinfall after an 11-minute bout featuring their signature comedic spots. By 2010, Player Uno executed a pivotal heel turn, aligning with the dominant Bruderschaft des Kreuzes (BDK) —a faceless group of invaders seeking to overhaul Chikara's traditions—and adopting an increasingly sinister demeanor that foreshadowed his future as Evil Uno. This shift positioned him in intense feuds against heroic acts like The Osirian Portal, where he and Player Dos interfered in matches to aid BDK's agenda, escalating the promotion's central narrative of rebellion. Player Uno departed Chikara later that year on October 24, 2010, in a tag team loss alongside Player Dos to BDK members and , coinciding with broader internal promotion changes that reshaped its roster and storylines; this period solidified the foundations of his enduring villainous persona.

Ring of Honor

Evil Uno, performing under the ring name Player Uno during his initial tenure, first appeared in (ROH) as part of the tag team alongside Player Dos in 2009, marking a crossover from their Chikara base where they had established a video game-themed . The duo debuted on May 8, 2009, at the event in Boston, Massachusetts, losing to and Kenny King in a tag team that showcased their energetic, character-driven style against ROH's more athletic roster. Over the following months, they competed sporadically, including an upset victory over former ROH World Tag Team Champions Kevin Steen and El Generico on July 25, 2009, at VII: Night 2 in , , which highlighted their underdog tag team dynamics and ability to compete in high-stakes bouts. Their 2009–2010 run featured limited appearances, often in multi-man or tag matches that emphasized hardcore elements like brawling outside the ring, contributing to their growing multi-promotion credibility without securing a title opportunity at the time. In 2010, the continued their intermittent ROH schedule, facing top teams such as ( and Eddie Edwards) on July 17 at an ROH event, where they fell short in a competitive tag that underscored their resilience as a unit. These outings, tied to their Chikara affiliations with stablemates like the Throwbacks, allowed brief integrations into ROH storylines but remained focused on cohesion rather than singles pursuits. The period ended without major accolades, yet it solidified their reputation for blending comedic personas with intense teamwork in ROH's East Coast environment. Evil Uno returned to ROH in 2018 as part of the Super Smash Bros., now with Stu Grayson (formerly Player Dos) as his partner, positioning them as precursors to larger faction developments while challenging for the ROH World Tag Team Championship. On May 11, 2018, at War of the Worlds '18: Night 2 in , they faced in a high-profile tag match, losing after 17 minutes in a bout praised for its fast-paced action and nod to their long-standing indie rivalry. Later that year, on November 11 at Global Wars 2018: Night 4 in , the team earned a title shot against champions ( and ), delivering a strong performance in defeat that emphasized their technical tag synergy against established ROH contenders. These limited 2018 appearances, amid scheduling constraints, featured feuds with prominent teams like and , reinforcing the Super Smash Bros.' role in elevating ROH's tag division through crossover appeal.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla

Evil Uno, performing under his Player Uno moniker as part of the tag team with Stupefied, made his (PWG) debut on September 10, 2011, at the event The Perils of Rock N' Roll Decadence, where they lost to The RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime and Johnny Yuma) in a match. This appearance marked the team's introduction to PWG's high-energy, spot-heavy environment, contrasting with the more theatrical style they had honed in promotions like Chikara, while briefly carrying over elements of their antagonistic dynamic to engage the West Coast audience. Throughout late 2011, continued to adapt to PWG's fast-paced tag division, facing established teams in bouts that highlighted their technical prowess and comedic timing amid intense athletic sequences. A notable early encounter came on December 10, 2011, at PWG's Fear event, where they fell to The American Wolves ( and Eddie Edwards) in a hard-fought tag match praised for blending chain wrestling with high-impact strikes. These outings against West Coast talents helped solidify their reputation for innovative teamwork, emphasizing synchronized offense and character-driven spots within PWG's athletic framework. In 2012, achieved breakthrough success at PWG's Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament (DDT4) on April 21, defeating in the first round, (Adam Cole and ) in the semifinals, and 2 Husky Black Guys (El Generico and ) in the final to win the tournament and earn a shot at the . This victory propelled them to the main event of Death to All But Metal on May 25, 2012, where they captured the vacant from in a no-disqualification match, showcasing their resilience through weapon-assisted chaos and creative tag maneuvers. Their title reign peaked at Threemendous III on July 21, 2012, in a three-way defending against and , a contest renowned for its innovative high-risk spots and athletic tag innovation, though they ultimately lost the belts to . Super Smash Bros. returned for the 2013 DDT4 on January 12, partnering in the tournament but exiting in the first round after a loss to The Unbreakable F*cking Machines (Michael Elgin and Brian Cage), an outcome that underscored the promotion's competitive depth. Following this event, Uno and his partner shifted focus to other independent opportunities, concluding their initial 2011–2013 PWG run having elevated their status through memorable clashes that blended technical skill with PWG's signature intensity.

Independent circuit

During the mid-2010s, Evil Uno, then performing primarily as Player Uno alongside tag partner as the Super Smash Brothers, made sporadic appearances in (CZW), including a notable crossover event with Smash Wrestling in 2016. On January 16, 2016, at Smash vs. CZW in , , Player Uno teamed with Brent Banks and Stupefied to defeat a team representing CZW, showcasing midcard action that highlighted the group's technical and comedic style amid hardcore elements typical of the promotion. These outings contributed to ongoing feuds and built momentum for the duo in the Northeast independent scene, though Uno's CZW involvement remained limited compared to his earlier years. In Canadian promotions like Smash Wrestling, Uno established a strong presence from 2014 onward, competing in high-profile tag matches and singles bouts while defending indie titles and guiding emerging talent. At Smash Wrestling's Rival Schools event on July 19, 2015, the defeated Kirk Warmack and Shane Sabre in a tables match, demonstrating their innovative offense and partnership that earned acclaim in the circuit. Earlier that year, on September 13, 2014, Player Uno advanced in a tournament by defeating in the quarterfinals, underscoring his versatility in singles competition. By 2017, transitioning fully to the Evil Uno persona, he captured the C4 Underground Championship on January 21 by defeating Viking, a win that solidified his role as a veteran mentor in Ottawa's indie landscape, where he shared ring experience with up-and-coming wrestlers. Later that month, on January 29, the claimed the C4 Tag Team Championships from The Fraternity, holding the belts and defending them in matches that emphasized their cult-favorite chemistry. From 2017 to 2018, Uno expanded his reach with international spots in U.S. indies and select tours, further cultivating a dedicated following for the Super ' quirky, video game-inspired antics. In Smash Wrestling's London Calling 2 on February 11, 2018, Evil Uno faced Tarik in a hard-fought singles match, losing via a detonation kick and top-rope knee drop after a competitive display of strikes and submissions that highlighted his evolving sadistic edge. On September 16, 2016, during a Smash Wrestling/ Uncensored event, Uno defeated Jack Gallagher, a victory that bridged North American and indie styles while teasing the darker persona that would influence future group dynamics. These appearances, including crossover bouts in promotions like wXw in during 2015, helped consolidate Uno's reputation across borders, with the Super ' matches often generating buzz for their unique character work and high-energy tags. The duo's indie runs laid early groundwork for thematic elements later seen in stable concepts, fostering a loyal fanbase through memorable, unconventional .

All Elite Wrestling

Evil Uno signed with (AEW) in 2019 as one of the promotion's early wrestling talents, debuting at on May 25 alongside as the masked tag team . The faction initially portrayed a cult-like group seeking to recruit lost souls in the wrestling world, with Uno positioned as its enigmatic leader. In March 2020, former wrestler joined AEW and was revealed as "The Exalted One," the true head of , elevating the stable's prominence through aggressive recruitment angles and in-ring dominance. Following Lee's passing in December 2020, The Dark Order's storylines shifted toward themes of legacy and family, with Uno assuming greater leadership responsibilities. Post-2020 narratives centered on recruiting new members, including -1 (Brodie Lee Jr., Lee's son, who joined as a masked protégé in tribute) and -5 (John Silver, portrayed as a downtrodden enhancement talent "saved" by the group after a brutal beatdown). These arcs humanized the faction, transitioning from heelish cult recruiters to sympathetic babyfaces while feuding with teams like Best Friends over tag team supremacy and Jurassic Express in high-stakes matches, such as a February 2020 Dark episode where Uno and Grayson defeated Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus. The (John Silver, Alex Reynolds, and Preston Vance) pursued the inaugural in 2022, advancing to the final with Hangman Page substituting for Vance, but lost to The Elite ( and ). In 2023, the group continued title chases, challenging reigning trios champions in multi-man bouts to highlight their resilience amid roster changes. By 2024–2025, Uno balanced AEW commitments with independent crossovers, retaining the C4 Underground Championship against Alexia Nicole on January 17, 2025, at C*4 Wrestling's Fire & Ice event, and defeating D-Man Parker on October 27, 2025, at Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling's Reena Rumble. In 2025, Uno transitioned into a backstage producer role for AEW, contributing to event production such as while preserving occasional in-ring appearances to support The Dark Order's ongoing presence. This shift allowed him to mentor younger talent , drawing from his established roots in Chikara's heel turns.

Professional wrestling style and persona

Wrestling style

Evil Uno employs a hybrid wrestling style that combines technical proficiency with high-flying elements and brawling sequences, often incorporating spots derived from his video game-themed origins as Player Uno. This approach allows him to adapt to various match dynamics, emphasizing coordination within faction in (AEW). His moveset features signature maneuvers such as the Stomp, Koopa Smoosh, and a diving senton bomb, blending grounded strikes with aerial attacks for versatile offense. As a finisher, he utilizes , a lifting reverse STO that delivers a flatliner-style impact from a setup, which has been adapted by other wrestlers for its visual impact. Influenced by his Canadian training under veterans like Crusher Kline and the high-flying, theatrical environment of Chikara, Uno's style evolved from the power-oriented, gimmick-driven matches of his Player Uno persona to more agile, heel-oriented maneuvers suited to AEW's athletic emphasis. This progression highlights a shift toward fluid transitions and opportunistic brawling while retaining comedic flair in spot selection.

Persona and character development

Evil Uno's professional wrestling persona originated with the character of Player Uno, a lovable inspired by retro video games, which he adopted upon his debut in the independent scene around 2004 and refined through appearances in promotions like Chikara. As Player Uno, the character embodied a nerdy, enthusiastic , incorporating elements such as NES and SNES-themed attire, movesets mimicking classic games, and comedic spots like a "pause button" mechanic to highlight his status against more established opponents. This gimmick positioned him as an relatable everyman hero, appealing to audiences through its blend of humor and perseverance in dynamics with partner Player Dos as the The evolution to the Evil Uno persona marked a significant heel turn, debuting in 2015 with a sinister, anonymous masked appearance that concealed his identity and amplified a menacing aura, shifting from the affable to a calculating . This change allowed for deeper exploration of villainous traits, including psychological manipulation and faction leadership, drawing on his prior experiences in masked, antagonistic groups during his Chikara tenure. By 2019 in (AEW), Evil Uno fully embraced this darker iteration as the inaugural leader of , portraying a charismatic yet threatening recruiter who preyed on the wrestling world's outcasts with promises of purpose and belonging. Central to the Evil Uno character in are symbolic elements like distinctive signifying and anonymity, his designation as "-1" to denote supreme authority over numbered members, and tactical that sow among rivals through eerie vignettes and tactics. These features built a cult-like mystique, evolving the persona into a paternalistic figure who mentors while exerting control, often through subtle intimidation rather than overt aggression. As of 2025, with a reduced in-ring presence due to a backstage role within AEW, Evil Uno has maintained this enigmatic leader by focusing on guidance and occasional appearances that reinforce the group's shadowy allure without diminishing his core menace.

Other media

Television and video appearances

Evil Uno has appeared in various non-wrestling segments on (AEW) programming, often highlighting his role in stable through comedic and promotional vignettes. From 2019 to 2022, he was a regular in the series Being the , contributing to episodes that featured recruitment antics, backstage skits, and character-driven humor, such as concerns over storyline developments involving allies like . The series, produced by AEW talents including , provided fans with behind-the-scenes glimpses into 's dynamic, with Uno often portraying the group's enigmatic leader in non-competitive scenarios; following a hiatus, a -focused spin-off series, Being the Dark Order, ran from late 2023 to August 2024, while Being the was revived in August 2025, with Uno featuring in episodes that included elements leading up to major events like All In. On AEW's and Rampage shows, Uno hosted interviewer segments and vignettes, such as pre-match interviews with Dark Order members like to build faction narratives or promote upcoming storylines. These appearances, typically aired on and TNT, emphasized his character's cult-like persona without involving in-ring action, including a 2023 Hey! (EW) episode where debated pop culture topics in a lighthearted vignette format. Post-2020, Uno made guest spots in wrestling specials and documentaries honoring former Dark Order leader . He and participated in the December 30, 2020, : special, delivering tributes through emotional promos and symbolic gestures during the broadcast. In 2024, he appeared in the AEW-produced documentary Remembering Mr. , sharing insights into Lee's impact on the faction and AEW's creative direction. In 2025, despite transitioning to a backstage role at AEW, Uno maintained visibility through cameos in , including promotional videos for AEW like All Out and game-related announcements tied to AEW Fight Forever, where he recapped appearances at conventions such as Gamescom. These brief video spots focused on his ongoing involvement with the promotion's multimedia output.

Podcasts and streaming content

Evil Uno co-hosts the All Elite Arcade podcast alongside (under his gaming alias CHUGS), which launched in April 2024 as an AEW-affiliated show dedicated to video game news, reviews, and discussions with guests from the wrestling and gaming worlds. The weekly episodes often feature AEW roster members and gaming personalities, blending Uno's long-standing passion for gaming with his professional wrestling career. In April 2024, Uno began hosting Evil Uno's Mystery Podcast, an audio series tied to his Mystery Wrestling promotion, where he and collaborators explore indie wrestling topics, event recaps, and creative processes in an unscripted, mystery-themed format. Episodes frequently include discussions with co-founders Patrick Martin and Steve St. Pierre, highlighting the behind-the-scenes development of Mystery Wrestling events and Uno's evolving role in the independent scene. Uno has made frequent guest appearances on indie wrestling podcasts in 2024 and 2025, often reflecting on his career transitions from early indie bookings to AEW stability and side projects like Mystery Wrestling. For instance, in October 2025, he joined The Johnny I Pro Show to discuss his journey in and creative endeavors. Similarly, in a March 2024 interview on Fightful's podcast-style discussion, Uno detailed the relaunch of Mystery Wrestling and his shift toward promotional roles amid AEW commitments. On streaming platforms, Uno maintains an active presence on Twitch under the handle EvilUno, where he broadcasts gaming sessions and live Mystery Wrestling content, tying into his original gaming-inspired wrestling persona that originated from characters. With over 37,800 followers as of November 2025, his streams—ongoing since the early 2010s—feature playthroughs of various titles and interactive fan engagements, often overlapping with podcast themes from All Elite Arcade.

Personal life

Early life and education

Nicolas Dansereau, professionally known as Evil Uno, was born on July 20, 1987, in , , , where he grew up. Dansereau developed a passion for video games during his youth, particularly titles from the (NES) and (SNES) eras, which would later influence his early wrestling persona. At the age of 14, he attended a school for the first time and was immediately captivated upon seeing a in person, marking the beginning of his dedication to the sport.

Family and residence

Evil Uno, whose real name is Nicolas Dansereau, is based in , , , while maintaining close ties to the local wrestling community in , , , through his professional endeavors. He was married to a known publicly as Mrs. Uno from 2020 until their separation, which she announced in June 2024, expressing heartbreak over the end of their relationship while affirming her ongoing support for him. Dansereau's transition to a backstage role with (AEW) in 2025 has allowed him greater flexibility to balance professional travel with family commitments, reducing the physical toll of in-ring performances. This shift coincides with his ongoing involvement in co-founding and operating Mystery Wrestling, a promotion he established in 2019 to foster independent wrestling talent in the region. Through Mystery Wrestling and collaborations with local promotions like C4 Wrestling, Dansereau has actively contributed to philanthropy in the wrestling scene, particularly supporting . In August 2025, his promotion hosted a record-breaking 21-hour-and-49-minute charity event featuring the world's longest match, raising over $130,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society as part of the broader Fighting Back initiative, which has collectively amassed more than $600,000 since its inception. These efforts underscore his commitment to community involvement, including running a wrestling to empower emerging Canadian wrestlers.

Championships and accomplishments

Championships

Evil Uno has captured multiple championships across various independent promotions, primarily in , with a focus on success alongside partners like Stupefied and . His title reigns span singles and tag divisions, highlighting his versatility in the ring, though he has not secured major singles titles in larger promotions like (AEW), where he has pursued the without success.

Singles Championships

Evil Uno's singles title wins are limited to early career accomplishments in the International Wrestling Syndicate (IWS) and Capital City Championship Combat (C4).
  • IWS Canadian Championship (1 time): As Player Uno, he won this title on June 17, 2006, defeating the previous champion and holding it for 105 days until losing it to on September 30, 2006.
  • C4 Underground Championship (1 time): Uno captured this title on January 21, 2017, defeating Viking, and held it for 35 days before dropping it to an opponent on February 25, 2017. This reign featured hardcore-style defenses typical of the title's underground stipulation.
  • C4 Championship (1 time): Uno won this main title on September 20, 2024, and held it for 280 days until losing it on June 27, 2025. During the reign, he made notable defenses, including a successful retention against Alexia Nicole on January 17, 2025, at Fire & Ice, winning via submission after 19 minutes and 40 seconds in a hard-fought .

Tag Team Championships

Uno's most prominent success has come in competition, often as part of the Super Smash Brothers.
PromotionTitleReignsDatesPartnerDurationNotes
IWS World Tag Team Championship1September 22, 2007 – March 22, 2008Stupefied182 daysDefeated (Jagged & ) to win; lost to Franky the Mobster & .
[ChikaraCampeonatos de Parejas](/page/Chikara_Campeonatos_de_Parejas)1September 21, 2008 – October 19, 2008Stupefied28 daysWon at Laying in the Gutter, Looking at the Stars; lost to The Osirian Portal (Amasis & Ophidian).
1May 25, 2012 – July 21, 201257 daysDefeated to win at Death to All But Metal 6; lost to Tag Team ( & ).
Northern Shore Pro WrestlingNSPW Tag Team Championship2May 26, 2018 – October 13, 2018 (second reign)140 days (second reign)Defeated Clean Up Society to win the second reign; previous reign details align with tag team pursuits in .
These reigns often involved high-impact defenses emphasizing the duo's video game-inspired offense, such as the Total Elimination finisher, and contributed to their reputation on the indie circuit.

Other accomplishments

In 2009, as Player Uno, he participated in the CHIKARA Young Lions Cup VII , where he was defeated by Player Dos in the first round match on Night Two. He also competed in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's events, including a victory alongside as over and on Night Three of the 2019 edition, and a ten-man match on Day Two of the 2023 . Evil Uno founded Mystery Wrestling in 2019, serving as its owner and host for a promotion based in , , that features mystery-themed shows with surprise participants, comedy elements, and live Twitch streams. The promotion emphasizes a fun, relaxed atmosphere while delivering high-quality matches and has garnered positive reception for its innovative format. In August 2025, Mystery Wrestling organized a 21-hour charity match that raised over $31,000 CAD for the Canadian Cancer Society, setting a record for the longest match at the time. These endeavors outside of title pursuits have contributed to his reputation as a versatile figure in independent wrestling, particularly through ties to the Dark Order's cult following in .

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