Eddie Edwards: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

Profile Info

Gender Male

Real Name Eric Maher

Ring Names

Eddie Edwards ( November 3, 2002 - Present)

Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)

Weight

214 lbs (97 kg)

Born December 30, 1983 (age 39)

Birth Place Boston, Massachusetts

Billed From

Boston, Massachusetts

Nicknames Die Hard

Career History

Roles

Wrestler ( November 3, 2002 - Present)

Companies / Promotions

Promotion	from	to
Promotion TNA	January 16, 2014	Present
Promotion NOAH	March 12, 2017	December 22, 2017
Promotion REVPRO	February 8, 2015	August 30, 2015
Promotion PWG	March 4, 2011	December 21, 2013
Promotion ROH	December 22, 2006	December 14, 2013
Promotion NOAH	August 20, 2005	November 10, 2013

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Heel	February 19, 2022	Present
Face	November 3, 2002	February 18, 2022

Images

Jan 2020

Feb 2017

Jan 2014

Mar 2012

Dec 2008

Nov 2002

Finishers

Boston Knee Party - Running Leg Lariat ( November 3, 2002 - Present)
Die Hard - Cross-legged Fisherman Buster ( November 3, 2002 - Present)
Achilles Lock ( November 3, 2002 - Present)
Force of Nature - with Davey Richards - Powerbomb + Double Knee Backbreaker combination ( December 26, 2008 - February 9, 2017)
Hammer of the Gods - with Davey Richards - Diving Double Foot Stomp on opponent's back + Diving Foot Stomp on opponent's chest combination ( December 26, 2008 - February 9, 2017)
Elevated Cutter - with Davey Richards ( December 26, 2008 - February 9, 2017)
Superkick into a German Suplex - with Davey Richards ( December 26, 2008 - February 9, 2017)
Beast Choker - Dragon Sleeper with Body scissors ( November 3, 2002 - January 15, 2014)
Die Hard Driver - Cross-legged Sitout Scoop Slam Piledriver ( November 3, 2002 - January 15, 2014)
Die Hard Flowsion - Cross-legged Emerald Flowsion ( November 3, 2002 - January 15, 2014)

Theme Songs

Theme Song "Fire" by Forever the Fallen - Single ( June 29, 2018 - Present)
Theme Song "Feel the Beast" by Dale Oliver - Single ( February 10, 2017 - June 28, 2018)
Theme Song "Force of Nature" by Dale Oliver - with Davey Richards - Team ( January 31, 2014 - February 9, 2017)
Theme Song "Clutch" by Andrew Peacock & Barrie Gledden - with Davey Richards - Team ( May 9, 2009 - December 14, 2013)
Theme Song "Sawtooth" by Crushpile - Single ( December 16, 2012 - December 14, 2013)
Theme Song "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Iron Maiden - with Davey Richards - Team ( January 16, 2009 - May 8, 2009)
Theme Song "Big Top" by Pete Calandra & Scott Schreer - with Sweet 'N' Sour Inc. - Team ( April 12, 2008 - April 4, 2009)
Theme Song "Crash" by Methods of Mayhem - Single ( December 11, 2006 - April 11, 2008)

Titles & Accomplishments

Titles Won

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling

2 TNA World Heavyweight/Impact World Championship
2 TNA X Division Championship
5 TNA World Tag Team Championship (with Davey Richards)

Ring of Honor

1 ROH World Championship
1 ROH World Television Championship
2 ROH World Tag Team Championship (with Davey Richards)

Pro Wrestling Noah

1 GHC Heavyweight Championship

Assault Championship Wrestling

1 ACW Junior Heavyweight Championship

Dynasty Pro Wrestling

1 Dynasty Championship

Fight Club: Pro

1 Fight Club: Pro Championship

Millennium Wrestling Federation

1 MWF Television Championship

New England Championship Wrestling

4 NECW Tag Team Championship (with D.C. Dillinger)

Premier Wrestling Xperience

1 PWX Tag Team Championship (with Roderick Strong)

Squared Circle Wrestling

1 2CW Tag Team Championship (with Davey Richards)

Top Rope Promotions

1 TRP Heavyweight Championship

Wrestling Federation of America

2 WFA Heavyweight Championship

Wrestling Superstar

1 Wrestling Superstar Tag Team Championship (with Davey Richards)

Other Accomplishments

TNA Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy Winner (2019)
TNA World Cup of Wrestling Winner (2014 – with Bully Ray, Gunner, Eric Young & ODB)
TNA World Cup of Wrestling Winner (2016 – with Jeff Hardy, Robbie E, Jessie Godderz & Jade)
TNA Gravy Train Turkey Trot Winner (2017 – with Garza Jr., Fallah Bahh, Richard Justice & Allie)
TNA Triple Crown Champion
Impact Year-End Award - Tag Team of the Year (2014 - with Davey Richards)
Impact Year-End Award - Match of the Year (2014 - with Davey Richards vs. The Hardys vs. Team 3D on 10/08; 2020 - vs. Ace Austin vs. Trey vs. Eric Young vs. Rich Swann at Slammiversary)
ROH Survival of the Fittest Winner (2010)
ROH World Television Championship Tournament Winner (2010)
ROH Triple Crown Champion
NECW Iron 8 Championship Tournament Winner (2006, 2007)
Super Juniors Tournament Winner (2013)
PW Noah Global Tag League Technique Award (2012 - with Colt Cabana)
PW Noah Nippon TV Cup Jr. Heavyweight Tag League Outstanding Performance Award (2010 – with Roderick Strong)
PW Noah NTV G+ Cup Jr. Heavyweight Tag League Fighting Spirit Award (2011 – with Delirious; 2012 – with Bobby Fish)
9° in the PWI 500 (2011)
WON Tag Team of the Year (2009 - with Davey Richards)

Relations

Tag Teams & Stables

Honor No More - Kenny King, Maria Kanellis, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, PCO, Vincent / Vinny Marseglia ( February 19, 2022 - October 8, 2022)
The Wolves / The American Wolves - Davey Richards ( December 26, 2008 - February 9, 2017)
The Dojo Bros - Roderick Strong ( September 28, 2012 - December 21, 2013)
Sweet 'n' Sour Inc. - Adam Pearce, Davey Richards, James Dick, Kassius Ohno / Chris Hero, Sara Amato / Sara Del Rey, Brent Albright, Bobby Dempsey, Go Shiozaki, Shane Hagadorn, Larry Sweeney ( April 12, 2008 - April 4, 2009)
Sabotage - D.C. Dillinger ( November 3, 2002 - December 13, 2008)
Team Tap Out - Fandango ( April 16, 2004 - October 1, 2004)