Eddie Edwards

Known as: Eddie Edwards, John Cahill
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TNA Triple Crown ChampionROH Triple Crown Champion
The System
Brian Myers
Brian Myers
Alisha Edwards
Alisha Edwards
Bear Bronson
Bear Bronson
Cedric Alexander
Cedric Alexander

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Eddie Edwards, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Eric Maher was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 30, 1983, and he is currently 42 years old.

He is currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and Independent Circuit under the ring name of Eddie Edwards.

Currently, he is a member of the team of The System (with Brian Myers, Alisha Edwards, Bear Bronson and Cedric Alexander).

Eddie Edwards is a 4-time World Champion, and has won a total of 16 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a TNA Triple Crown Champion and ROH Triple Crown Champion.

Eddie Edwards Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Real NameEric Maher
  • GenderMale
  • Born December 30, 1983 (age 42)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceBoston, Massachusetts
  • Billed From
    • Boston, Massachusetts
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 214 lbs (97 kg)
  • NicknamesDie Hard

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Eddie Edwards (November 3, 2002 - Present)
    • John Cahill (November 21, 2013 - November 21, 2013)

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (November 3, 2002 - Present)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTJanuary 16, 2014Present
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMarch 30, 2002Present
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand STRONG March 30, 2023August 20, 2023
    PromotionHouse of HardcoreHOHJune 1, 2019November 23, 2019
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight February 22, 2019November 10, 2019
    PromotionLucha Libre AAA WorldwideAAAMay 2, 2019July 12, 2019
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight March 12, 2017December 22, 2017
    PromotionEuropean Pro WrestlingEPWOctober 17, 2015April 24, 2017
    PromotionChaotic WrestlingCWOctober 21, 2016November 4, 2016
    PromotionRevolution Pro WrestlingRPWFebruary 8, 2015August 30, 2015
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAAugust 2, 2014November 22, 2014
    PromotionWrestle-1W 1July 6, 2014September 7, 2014
    PromotionPro Wrestling GuerrillaPWGMarch 4, 2011December 21, 2013
    PromotionRing of HonorROHDecember 22, 2006December 14, 2013
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Junior Heavyweight August 20, 2005November 10, 2013
    PromotionChaotic WrestlingCWJune 22, 2012July 20, 2012
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJune 16, 2007June 29, 2007
    PromotionPro Wrestling ZERO1-MAXZERO1 MAXApril 22, 2005May 28, 2005
    PromotionCombat Zone WrestlingCZWJanuary 16, 2004January 17, 2004

  • 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"The System" by Downstait - with The System - Single (January 29, 2026 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Trust The System" by Monteasy ft. Chris Bey & Warren Wint - with The System - Team (July 20, 2025 - January 28, 2026)
    • Theme Song"Demolisher A" by Brian Brasher - with The System - Team (January 13, 2024 - July 19, 2025)
    • 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)

  • Images History

    Jan 2026
    Jan 2026
    Mar 2025
    Mar 2025
    May 2023
    May 2023
    Feb 2022
    Feb 2022
    Jan 2020
    Jan 2020
    Jan 2019
    Jan 2019
    Feb 2017
    Feb 2017
    Jan 2014
    Jan 2014
    Mar 2012
    Mar 2012
    Dec 2008
    Dec 2008
    Jun 2007
    Jun 2007
    Nov 2002
    Nov 2002

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelTurned with the rest of The System on Moose and the retired JDCJanuary 22, 2026Present
    FaceTurned with the rest of The SystemJuly 20, 2025January 21, 2026
    HeelJoined Honor No More by attacking Team Impact, costing them the matchFebruary 19, 2022July 19, 2025
    FaceAssociation with Sweeney was now over; Him and Richards competed primarily as facesApril 5, 2009February 18, 2022
    HeelJoined Larry Sweeney's stable in ROHApril 11, 2008April 4, 2009
    FaceNovember 3, 2002April 10, 2008

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    TNA Upper CardJanuary 29, 2026Present
    TNA Mid CardDecember 5, 2024January 28, 2026
    TNA Upper CardNovember 7, 2024December 4, 2024
    TNA Mid CardMay 18, 2023November 6, 2024
    TNA Upper CardNovember 11, 2021May 17, 2023
    TNA Mid CardApril 10, 2021November 10, 2021
    TNA Upper CardMay 12, 2020April 9, 2021
    TNA Mid CardSeptember 20, 2018May 11, 2020
    TNA Upper CardApril 22, 2018September 19, 2018
    TNA InactiveOff TNA TV/Facial fracturesMarch 2, 2018April 21, 2018
    TNA Upper CardJuly 12, 2016March 1, 2018
    TNA Mid CardMay 8, 2015July 11, 2016
    TNA InjuredBroken heelFebruary 16, 2015May 7, 2015
    TNA Mid CardJanuary 16, 2014February 15, 2015

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    Ring of Honor

    Pro Wrestling NOAH

  • Assault Championship Wrestling

    • 1 ACW Junior Heavyweight Championship

    Create A Pro Wrestling

    • 1 CAP Tag Team Championship (with Brian Myers)

    Federacion Universitaria de Lucha Libre

    • 1 Wrestling Superstar Tag Team Championship (with Davey Richards)

    Fight Club: PRO

    • 1 FCP Championship

    New England Championship Wrestling

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

    Premier Wrestling Xperience

    • 1 PWX Tag Team Championship (with Roderick Strong)

    Pro Wrestling International

    • 1 PWI Ultra J Championship

    Squared Circle Wrestling

    • 1 2CW Tag Team Championship (with Davey Richards)

    The Dynasty

    • 1 Dynasty Heavyweight Championship

    The Wrestling Revolver

    • 1 REVOLVER World Tag Team Championship (with Davey Richards)

    Top Rope Promotions

    • 1 TRP Heavyweight Championship

    WrestlePro

    • 1 WrestlePro Silver Championship

    Wrestling Federation of America

    • 2 WFA Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • PWI 500 - #227 (2025)
    • TNA Year End Award - Faction of the Year (2025 - with Moose, Bryan Myers, JDC & Alisha Edwards)
    • 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)
    • TNA Gravy Train Turkey Trot Winner (2017 – with Garza Jr., Fallah Bahh, Richard Justice & Allie)
    • Impact Year-End Award - Tag Team of the Year (2014 - with Davey Richards)
    • Super Juniors Tournament Winner (2013)
    • PW Noah NTV G+ Cup Jr. Heavyweight Tag League Fighting Spirit Award (2011 – with Delirious; 2012 – with Bobby Fish)
    • 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) 
    • ROH World Television Championship Tournament Winner (2010)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (2009 - with Davey Richards)
    • NECW Iron 8 Championship Tournament Winner (2006-2007)

Teams & Relations

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