Cody Vance (born January 15, 1992), most famously known as Preston Vance, is an American professional wrestler carving out a name for himself in the world of sports entertainment. He is currently 33 years old.
Early Career
Vance debuted in professional wrestling in September 2015. Initially, he primarily wrestled for Monster Factory Pro Wrestling (MFPW) in Paulsboro, New Jersey.
Some of his early career highlights include:
- April 2, 2016 - MFPW: Cody Vance defeated ? to win the MFPW Live title.
- June 11, 2016 - MFPW: Cody Vance defeated Action Ortiz, Bill Daly and Nick Comoroto in a 4-way match to become #1 contender for the heavyweight title.
- November 12, 2016 - MFPW: Cody Vance won a #1 contender battle royal Turkey Slam match for the heavyweight title.
- December 10, 2016 - MFPW: Major McClendon defeated Cody Vance to win the Live title.
Vance continued to compete in various promotions, showcasing his skills and building his reputation.
- February 3, 2018 - LW/PWB: Cody Vance defeated Lucha Locura in the 1st round and Tetchi Makuji in the semi-finals.
- January 10, 2019 - USWA: Cody Vance defeated Jaxson Cassel in the 1st round.
- December 7, 2019 - APW/GRPW: Cody Vance and Jordan Cruz defeated Prince Gabriel and RJ Santos in the 1st round. Cody Vance defeated Jordan Cruz in the semi-finals.
- January 4, 2020 - PWB: Cody Vance defeated Devlin Valek.
- January 17, 2020 - GPW: Cody Vance defeated Kit Sackett and Hot Tamale.
All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
Vance made his AEW debut on January 1, 2020, on AEW Dark, teaming with Shawn Spears in a loss to Austin and Billy Gunn. He is currently working for All Elite Wrestling under the ring name of Preston Vance.
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Some of his notable AEW appearances include:
- May 13, 2020 - AEW Dynamite #32: Mr. Brodie Lee & Colt Cabana defeated Peter Avalon & Brandon Cutler
- December 30, 2020 - AEW Dynamite #66 - A Celebration Of Mr. Brodie Lee
- February 2, 2021 - AEW Dark #73: Ten defeated Jake St. Patrick
- April 20, 2021 - AEW Dark #85: Max Caster w Anthony Bowens defeated Five w Ten.
- July 20, 2021 - AEW Dark #98: The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens & Max Caster) & Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) defeated The Dark Order (Alan Angels & Ten) & The Varsity Blonds (Brian Pillman Jr. & Griff Garrison)
- February 1, 2022 - AEW Dark #128: The Dark Order (Alan Angels and Ten) defeated Ariya Daivari and Invictus Khash by referee’s decision.
- November 25, 2022 - AEW Rampage #69: Rush & The Butcher And The Blade (The Blade and The Butcher) defeated The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, John Silver and Ten).
Notably, on November 25, 2022, Preston Vance turned on Dark Order and aligned himself with La Faccion Ingobernable.
He was even given the name "Perro Peligroso" by Chris Jericho.
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Ring of Honor (ROH)
In September 2024, Vance quietly left La Faccion Igobernable and began wrestling on AEW's sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH) as a face.
Wrestling Style and Persona
Preston Vance's theme song is "Add-Vance" by Mikey Rukus feat..
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Championships and Accomplishments
Throughout his career, Preston Vance has achieved the following championships and accomplishments:
| Championship | Promotion | Date Won |
|---|---|---|
| MFPW Live Title | Monster Factory Pro Wrestling (MFPW) | April 2, 2016 |
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