Known by the ring name Bronson Matthews, he has made his mark in the WWE developmental territory NXT. In 2015, he won the reality competition series WWE Tough Enough's 6th season, from which he earned a 1-year contract with the company. He earned his degree in exercise science from Colorado State University - Pueblo, where he also played collegiate football for the ThunderWolves. He then earned a try-out with the Denver Broncos in April 2015.
