Max Lindsey (born May 13), known by their ring name Max the Impaler, is an American

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currently signed to the

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(NWA). They have also wrestled in

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and Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling, the latter in where they held the

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Professional wrestling career

Early career

Max made their in-ring debut on December 15, 2018. They won the

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twice in the first half of 2019. On February 22, 2020, Max appeared on the pre-show of

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, defeating Cali Young.

Ring of Honor

Max entered the ROH Women's World Title tournament, defeating

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in the first round. In the following round, however, they lost to

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by disqualification.

National Wrestling Alliance

Max made their NWA debut on the May 24, 2022 episode of ''

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'', defeating Ella Envy. On August 27, at night 1 of the

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, they won the Burke Invitational gauntlet match, which earned them the right to face Kamille for NWA World Women's Championship match on night 2. However, Kamille successfully defended her title. On November 12, at NWA Hard Times 3, Max defeated

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in a casket match. On the February 14, 2023 episode of ''Powerrr'', with the announcement of

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, it was announced that the

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tournament would be held to determine the inaugural champion, with the finals set to take place at the event. On the March 21 episode of ''Powerrr'', Max defeated

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to reach the final. On April 7, at ''NWA 312'', however, Max lost to

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in the tournament final.

Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling

On January 4, 2023, at ''TJPW Tokyo Joshi Pro '23'', Max and Heidi Howitzer won the

, defeating

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and Yuki Arai. They lost the titles to 121000000 (

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and

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) on March 18, at ''Grand Princess '23''.

Personal life

Max is

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and uses they/them pronouns.

Championships and accomplishments

*H20 Wrestling **H20 Women's Championship (1 time) *

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(

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) *New South Pro Wrestling **New South Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Heidi Howitzer *

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( 1 time) * ''

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'' ** Ranked No. 100 of the top 100 female wrestlers in the ''

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'' in 2020 **Ranked No. 229 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''

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'' in 2022 *Pro Wrestling ZERO1 USA **ZERO1 USA Women's Championship (1 time) * Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling **

( 1 time) – with Heidi Howitzer

References

External links

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