Alan Angels
Alan Angels, ring name of Trey Tucker, is an American professional wrestler born on February 16, 1998, in Snellville, Georgia.[1][2] Standing at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) and weighing 169 pounds (77 kg), he made his professional debut on December 1, 2016, in World Wrestling Alliance 4 (WWA4).[2][3] Angels gained prominence in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2020 to 2022, where he joined the stable The Dark Order as "-5" (later "Five"), competing primarily on AEW Dark and Elevation while contributing to the group's comedic segments and tag team matches alongside members like Preston Vance and Evil Uno.[4][5] Following his departure from AEW in June 2022, he signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA, formerly Impact Wrestling) later that year, becoming a key member of the heel faction The Design (initially under the Violent By Design banner) until his contract expired in April 2025.[6][7] Since becoming a free agent, Angels has thrived on the independent circuit, wrestling for promotions such as Prestige Wrestling, West Coast Pro Wrestling, Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), and Revolution Pro Wrestling, where he recently appeared in a backstage segment on AEW Dynamite on September 10, 2025, alongside former Dark Order colleagues.[8][1] His accolades include multiple reigns with the Prestige Championship (most recently from September 2024 to July 2025), the REVOLVER Tag Team Championship (formerly PWR Tag Team Championship; won on June 14, 2025, with Dreadknot and Krule in a six-man Frat House Rules match), and earlier indie titles like the SFCW Classic Championship and SHW Championship.[1][2]Early life and background
Childhood and education
Alan Angels, whose real name is Trey Tucker, was born on February 16, 1998, in Snellville, Georgia, a suburb located in the Atlanta metropolitan area.[9][2] From a young age, Tucker developed a deep passion for professional wrestling, which became a central focus of his childhood. He has described being obsessed with the sport, stating that it was "all I ever wanted to do."[10] Particularly drawn to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's (TNA) X Division, he idolized performers such as AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, and Christopher Daniels, aspiring to become an X Division Champion as a kid.[11] Tucker's family provided support during his early years, with his father actively following his career and engaging on social media to defend him against online criticism following notable matches.[11]Training and debut
Inspired by a lifelong passion for professional wrestling that began in his youth, Alan Angels pursued formal training to launch his career. In 2016, he enrolled at the World Wrestling Alliance 4 (WWA4) training facility in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was mentored by veteran wrestler and trainer AR Fox.[12][13] Angels underwent intensive instruction, emphasizing foundational elements such as in-ring psychology, high-flying maneuvers—reflecting Fox's aerial expertise—and character development to build compelling personas. This rigorous regimen prepared him for the physical and narrative demands of professional matches.[14][15] He made his professional debut on December 1, 2016, competing as Alan Angels in a singles match for WWA4 in Atlanta, Georgia, where he defeated Tony Midas to secure his first victory. This early success marked the transition from trainee to active competitor on the independent scene.[16][13]Professional wrestling career
Independent circuit (2016–2020)
Alan Angels began his professional wrestling career on the independent circuit in late 2016, debuting under his primary ring name in Georgia-based promotions. He made regular appearances for World Wrestling Alliance 4 (WWA4) from December 2016 through 2017, where he competed in singles and tag team matches, including a notable tag team title challenge alongside Tommy Mazzaratti against AC Mack and Austin Theory in February 2017.[17] These early bouts helped him build foundational experience in multi-person contests and established his high-flying style rooted in training from AR Fox at the WWA4 Wrestling School.[12] By 2018, Angels expanded his bookings to additional Southern promotions, including Peachstate Wrestling Alliance (PWA) and Southern Fried Championship Wrestling (SFCW), while transitioning to a broader regional schedule in the Southeast United States. He adopted the "Sleepy Trey" moniker during this period before reverting to and solidifying "Alan Angels" as his core persona around mid-2018, incorporating elements of a mysterious, ethereal character that emphasized agility and unpredictability.[18] In Southern Honor Wrestling (SHW), he entered a qualifying tournament for the SHW Championship on the promotion's debut event in October 2018, defeating Sean Legacy in the first round to advance, marking an early rivalry that showcased his technical prowess against established competitors.[19] This feud culminated in multi-man title opportunities, such as a five-way match for the vacant SHW Championship later that month, where he competed against Kevin Ryan, Ashton Starr, Jordan Kingsley, and O'Shay Edwards, though Ryan emerged victorious.[20] Angels' momentum continued into 2019 with his first championship reign in SHW, winning the SHW Championship on February 1, 2019, in a high-profile bout that highlighted his growth as a main event talent. He held the title for 161 days, defending it successfully against challengers including AC Mack and Shannon Moore in a triple threat match on May 3, 2019, at SHW Retaliation, solidifying his reputation in Georgia's indie scene.[21][22] Throughout 2018 and 2019, he also appeared in Beyond Wrestling events in the Northeast, participating in multi-man scrambles that accentuated his aerial maneuvers, such as four-way matches against talents like Zachary Wentz and Masha Slamovich.[23] These appearances, combined with bookings in SFCW where he captured the SFCW Classic Championship, demonstrated his versatility across singles, tag, and battle royal formats.[2] By 2020, Angels had logged over 160 matches across the independent circuit, primarily in the Southeast and expanding into the Midwest and Northeast regions through promotions like ACTION Wrestling and Georgia Premier Wrestling. His high-flying spots, including innovative dives and chain wrestling sequences in tournament-style events, began gaining viral traction online, drawing attention from larger audiences without national television exposure.[24][25] This period of consistent touring and character refinement positioned him as a rising prospect in the indie landscape, with 33 matches that year alone before transitioning to major promotions.[12]All Elite Wrestling (2020–2022)
Alan Angels signed a contract with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in April 2020. He made his initial in-ring debut for the company on the April 8 episode of AEW Dynamite, losing to Lance Archer in a squash match. He followed with a television match against Kenny Omega on the April 22 episode of AEW Dynamite, which helped showcase his potential within the promotion.[26] Shortly thereafter, Angels was recruited into the Dark Order stable as its fifth member, adopting the ring name Alan "5" Angels; his first match under this affiliation occurred on the June 9 episode of AEW Dark, where he defeated Lee Johnson.[27] As a full-fledged member of the Dark Order under leader Brodie Lee, Angels primarily competed in multi-person tag team bouts that emphasized the faction's recruitment storyline and comedic elements on Being the Elite.[28] Following Lee's untimely death on December 26, 2020, from complications related to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the stable restructured around Evil Uno as interim leader, with Angels continuing to represent the group in matches alongside members like Uno, John Silver, and Alex Reynolds.[29] Over time, Angels transitioned toward a more individualized persona while retaining his Dark Order ties, showcasing improved in-ring skills against midcard opponents.[30] Angels became a mainstay on AEW's YouTube-exclusive programs, appearing in over 50 matches across AEW Dark and AEW Dark: Elevation from 2020 to 2022, often in tag team or multi-man formats that highlighted his underdog role within the faction.[31] He earned brief exposure on the main AEW Rampage program, including an 8-man tag team win alongside other Dark Order members (Alex Reynolds, John Silver, and Preston Vance) against local competitors during the Grand Slam episode on September 24, 2021.[32] Additionally, Angels participated in select Buy In pre-shows for pay-per-view events. In July 2022, Angels' initial contract expired without renewal, leading him to decline a subsequent per-appearance offer from AEW due to limited television opportunities and a desire for greater creative growth elsewhere.[33] His final match for the promotion occurred on June 29, 2022, a loss to Daniel Garcia on an episode of AEW Dark, marking the end of his two-year tenure primarily as an enhancement talent within the Dark Order.[34]Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2022–2025)
Alan Angels made his Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) debut on the July 7, 2022, episode of Impact!, challenging Mike Bailey for the X Division Championship in an unsuccessful bid that highlighted his high-flying athleticism. His recent departure from All Elite Wrestling provided the exposure that facilitated TNA's recruitment of the young competitor. Following the debut, Angels competed in several X Division bouts on Impact! and Xplosion, establishing himself as a mid-card talent known for agile maneuvers and competitive undercard performances.[18] In October 2022, Angels entered the tournament for the vacant X Division Championship, facing Trey Miguel in the first round on the October 27 episode of Impact!, where he fell short in a fast-paced encounter emphasizing aerial exchanges.[35] Later that month, during TNA's Las Vegas tapings, Angels joined the stable The Design—evolving from Violent by Design—alongside Kon, under the leadership of Deaner, which integrated him into group storylines involving internal conflicts and rivalries with factions like Time Machine.[36] As a member of The Design, Angels participated in multi-man tags, including a March 2023 six-man match against Time Machine on Impact!, contributing to the stable's chaotic, mind-control themed narrative.[17] Angels continued in the X Division with notable feuds, including a renewed rivalry with Mike Bailey stemming from their debut clash and a 2024 singles match against rising star Leon Slater on the May 16 episode of Impact!, where Slater emerged victorious via a Swanton Bomb.[37] His PPV opportunities were limited but impactful, such as winning a six-way Ultimate X #1 contender match for the X Division Championship on the January 5, 2023 episode of Impact!, defeating Mike Bailey, Rich Swann, Zachary Wentz, Ace Austin, and Jason Hotch.[38] By early 2025, Angels' bookings diminished amid The Design's storyline dissolution and shifting roster priorities, leading to his contract expiring without renewal in April 2025.[39] His final TNA match occurred in November 2024, after which he expressed gratitude for the opportunity while confirming his free agency status.[39]Return to independent circuit (2025–present)
Following his release from TNA Wrestling in April 2025, Alan Angels returned to the independent circuit with his first post-TNA match on May 31, 2025, at Wrestling Revolver's Unreal event in Richmond, Indiana, where he challenged Jake Crist for the Revolver Remix Championship but was defeated via backslide.[40] Angels quickly established himself across several prominent U.S. promotions, including West Coast Pro, Deadlock Pro-Wrestling (DPW), and Prestige Wrestling, where he remained active through title defenses and high-profile bouts in June 2025. On June 1, 2025, at a joint Prestige/West Coast Pro/DPW event in Los Angeles, California, he successfully defended the Prestige Wrestling Championship against Jordan Oliver in a match praised for its athletic intensity.[41] Later that month, on June 14, 2025, Angels teamed with Jordan Cruz to win the PWR Tag Team Championship in a Frat House Rules match at Wrestling Revolver. He also teamed with Jordan Cruz at West Coast Pro's Conquer the World event on May 15, 2025, facing the tag team Sinner & Saint in a showcase of his high-flying style. He made appearances for Garden State Pro Wrestling and continued bookings with Wrestling Revolver throughout the summer. On September 10, 2025, Angels appeared in a backstage segment on AEW Dynamite alongside former Dark Order colleagues, highlighting his ongoing connections. In July 2025, Angels competed in a grueling steel cage match against Judas Icarus—his former stablemate—at Prestige Wrestling's Combat Clash event on July 13 in Portland, Oregon, where Icarus captured the Prestige Championship after a 45-minute contest marked by innovative aerial maneuvers and cage-assisted spots. Expanding internationally, Angels debuted for [Westside Xtreme Wrestling](/page/Westside_Xtreme Wrestling) (wXw) in Germany on November 8, 2025, at the 25th Anniversary Tour: Frankfurt, losing to Elijah Blum in a singles match that highlighted his growing global presence.[42] As of November 2025, Angels continues freelancing across U.S. and international independent promotions without signing to a major contract, positioning himself as a veteran high-flyer who brings experience from larger companies to elevate indie cards.[1]In wrestling
Championships and accomplishments
Alan Angels has captured several regional and independent wrestling championships during his career, primarily in the southeastern United States and later in other promotions. His title reigns are detailed below, listed chronologically by date won.[43][44]| Promotion | Title | Date Won | Reigns | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Honor Wrestling | SHW Championship | February 1, 2019 | 1 | 161 days |
| Southern Fried Championship Wrestling | SFCW Classic Championship | July 20, 2019 | 1 | 168 days |
| Garden State Pro Wrestling | Garden State Openweight Championship | August 27, 2022 | 1 | Ongoing (1,171+ days as of November 2025) |
| Relentless Wrestling | Relentless Pacific Northwest Championship | January 28, 2023 | 1 | 60 days |
| Prestige Wrestling | Prestige Championship | March 25, 2024 | 1 | 121 days |
| Prestige Wrestling | Prestige Championship | September 9, 2024 | 1 | 307 days |
| Pro Wrestling Junkie | PWJ Massacre Championship | July 27, 2025 | 1 | Ongoing (115+ days as of November 2025) |
| PWR/REVOLVER | PWR Tag Team Championship (with The Macabre) | June 14, 2025 | 1 | 84 days |