Marko Stunt

Noah Nelms (born July 30, 1996), better known under the ring name Marko Stunt, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is also known for his appearances for Game Changer Wrestling and IWA Mid-South.

Early life

Nelms was born on July 30, 1996 to Lori Nelms and former pastor and missonary, Dwyndl Nelms. Growing up Nelms found interest in professional wrestling through his father. In a video interview by Chris Van Vliet, Nelms revealed that due to his father's role as a pastor, Nelms and his family lived in several different states in the lower mid-south as well as Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Nelms graduated from Lewisburg High School. During his later teen years, Nelms won his schools talent show and also found small success doing guitar covers on YouTube uploaded by his parents.

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2015–2019)

Stunt started training when he was 18. Stunt wrestled mostly locally around Mississippi and for Cape Championship Wrestling in Missouri. In January 2018, Stunt made his debut for IWA Mid-South's 800th show losing a four-way match. At Game Changer Wrestling's Joey Janela's Lost In New York, Stunt lost to KTB however this exposure and his performance was popular with online wrestling fans. This performance caught the attention of Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks who announced Stunt for All In. At All In, Stunt participated in the pre-show Over the Budget battle royal. In September 2018, Stunt competed for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's Battle of Los Angeles where he was eliminated in the first round by Trevor Lee.

All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)

Marko Stunt made his All Elite Wrestling debut at the inaugural AEW Double or Nothing as part of the Casino Battle Royal entering after drawing spades. He was eliminated from the ring by Ace Romero. Later it was confirmed that Stunt had signed with AEW. Stunt found allies with Jungle Boy (wrestler) and Luchasaurus on Being The Elite after segments of Stunt showing him being harassed by other members of the locker room. The trio formed the Jurassic Express. Jurassic Express were announced for the Inaugural tournament for the AEW World Tag Team Championships to take on the Lucha Brothers in the first round. Marko Stunt replaced Luchasaurus for the team due to Luchasaurus suffering a hamstring injury. However Jungle Boy and Marko Stunt lost to the Lucha Brothers eliminating them from the rest of the tournament.

Personal life

Nelms has a younger brother who is also a professional wrestler under the name Logan Stunt. Nelms helps run a family owned podcast called the "Stunt Family Podcast". Growing up Big Show was Nelms's favorite wrestler and his influences include Rey Mysterio, Kane, Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero and The Undertaker.

Championships and accomplishments

• Cape Championship Wrestling
  • CCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • CCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Mikey McFinnegan
• Scenic City Invitational
  • Futures Showcase Tournament (2018)
• Southern Underground Pro
  • SUP Bonestorm Championship (1 time)