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Robert Evan Lee Cox (born September 29, 2000), better known by the ring name Evan Golden, is an American professional wrestler. A second generation wrestler, he is the son of Eddie Golden and the third member of the Golden wrestling family.
Early life
Robert Evan Lee Cox was born on September 29, 2000, in Asheville, North Carolina. His father, Eddie, worked as a professional wrestler, touring the Southeast. Cox attended Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
Professional wrestling career
National Wrestling Alliance and SOM Live (2023–present)
Early career and first feuds
Golden debuted on December 18, 2021, for the Asheville-based promotion Uprise Pro Wrestling. Accompanied to the ring by his father Eddie, Golden lost after a rock bottom from Brandon Paradise. On October 22, 2022, Golden defeated mentor Jeff Connelly in a match for the Rocky Top Heavyweight Championship at a fundraising event.
Junior Heavyweight division and SOM Live (2023–present)
On May 17, 2023, Golden unsuccessfully challenged Kerry Morton for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship in Mountain City, Tennessee. Immediately after the match, Golden tagged alongside Jeff Paul against Morton and Brian Montgomery in an impromptu tag team match.
Golden competed at SOM Live and the National Wrestling Alliance’s Monsters of the Midway event on July 28, 2023. Golden retained the SOM Hybrid Championship against Victor Andrews, Blade Gibson, and Jackson Black. Golden retained the championship in a defense against Kirk Cazana on August 8, 2023 at 5:05 Live.
Music career
On March 19, 2020, Golden debuted his first single as a musician on streaming platforms. Golden released the following single, "Walk", a year later. Golden released his third single titled "Jet Lag" in collaboration with MecHeoN on May 28. Golden released his fourth single titled "Huntin' for Myself" alongside James Tate on July 10, 2021.
Other media
Golden will appear in the upcoming Steam game Main Event: Wrestling Manager.
Discography
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Up Now / The Vapor" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "Walk" | 2021 | |
| "Jet Lag" (featuring MecHeoN) | ||
| "Huntin' for Myself" (featuring James Tate) | ||
| "Keep Asking" | ||
| "Mad" | ||
| "Ride" | ||
| "Chasing You" | ||
| "Snowstorm" | ||
| "Love Again" | 2022 | |
| "Man of the Year" (featuring MecHeoN) | ||
| "It's Christmas Time Again" | ||
| "C9" (featuring NITEMxRE N-A DRExMLxND & MecHeoN) | 2023 | |
| "Chain Gang" (featuring Nkabiness) | ||
| "Dreams" (featuring James Tate) |
Championships and accomplishments
- SOM Live
- SOM Hybrid Championship (1 time, current)
