Frankie Kazarian

Known as: Frankie Kazarian, The Masked Brother, Kazarian, Suicide, Kaz, Frankie
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Frankie Kazarian, 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.

Frank Benedict Gerdelman was born in Palm Springs, California on August 4, 1977, and he is currently 49 years old.

He is currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name of Frankie Kazarian.

Currently, he is a member of the team of Frankie Kazarian & Avery Styles.

Frankie Kazarian is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 18 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a TNA Triple Crown Champion.

Frankie Kazarian Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Real NameFrank Benedict Gerdelman
  • GenderMale
  • Born August 4, 1977 (age 49)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlacePalm Springs, California
  • Billed From
    • Anaheim, California
    • "Beautiful" Southern California
    • Yucca Valley, California
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • NicknamesThe King of TNA; Heavy Metal Rebel; The Elite Hunter; The Future

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Frankie Kazarian (December 5, 2015 - Present)
    • The Masked Brother (January 31, 2025 - February 2, 2025)
    • Kazarian (February 12, 2010 - December 4, 2015)
    • Suicide (April 16, 2009 - February 11, 2010)
    • Kaz (March 15, 2009 - April 15, 2009)
    • Suicide (December 7, 2008 - March 14, 2009)
    • Kaz (November 16, 2006 - December 6, 2008)
    • Frankie Kazarian (May 15, 1998 - November 15, 2006)
    • Frankie (April 27, 2002 - February 29, 2004)

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (May 15, 1998 - Present)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAMay 26, 2022Present
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWJanuary 1, 2019January 13, 2023
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTSeptember 23, 2022December 1, 2022
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTMay 26, 2022June 30, 2022
    PromotionRing of HonorROHJune 22, 2014December 15, 2018
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight May 12, 2015December 9, 2015
    PromotionHouse of HardcoreHOHJune 6, 2014July 18, 2015
    PromotionPro Wrestling GuerrillaPWGApril 5, 2014December 12, 2014
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJuly 16, 2006June 1, 2014
    PromotionPro Wrestling GuerrillaPWGJuly 26, 2003April 7, 2007
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown July 16, 2005August 13, 2005
    PromotionOhio Valley WrestlingOVWFebruary 25, 2005July 15, 2005
    PromotionNWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNAJune 4, 2003February 25, 2005
    PromotionUltimate Pro WrestlingUPWMay 24, 2000February 23, 2005

  • Finishers

    • Flux Capacitor - Rolling Moonsault Side Slam (May 15, 1998 - Present)
    • Back to the Future - Bridging Wrist Lock Electric Chair Drop (May 15, 1998 - Present)
    • Wave of the Future - Swinging Reverse STO (May 15, 1998 - Present)
    • Fade to Black - Kneeling Back-to-Belly Piledriver (June 21, 2007 - Present)
    • Bycicle Kick (January 1, 2019 - Present)
    • Tomikaze - Inverted Double Underhook Facebuster (June 22, 2014 - December 15, 2018)
    • Ace of Spades - Inverted Facelock into a Stunner (January 14, 2017 - December 15, 2018)
    • Shining Wizard (May 15, 1998 - December 31, 2011)
    • D.O.A. - Dead On Arrival - Leg Trap Sunset Flip Powerbomb (December 7, 2008 - February 11, 2010)
    • Suicide Solution - Overhead Flipping Leg Hook Belly-to-back Suplex (December 7, 2008 - February 11, 2010)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Kings of the Asylum" by Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons - Single (February 23, 2024 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Deadly Business" by Jasta - Single (June 11, 2021 - February 22, 2024)
    • Theme Song"SCU" by VexTëmper feat. Christopher Daniels & Scorpio Sky - with S.C.U. - Team (May 25, 2019 - May 12, 2021)
    • Theme Song"Uncensored" - with SoCal Uncensored - Team (December 16, 2017 - May 24, 2019)
    • Theme Song"Your Sexy Beast" by Kushinator - with Christohper Daniels - Team (April 2, 2016 - January 4, 2019)
    • Theme Song"Get Addicted" by VexTëmper - with Christohper Daniels - Team (May 17, 2014 - April 1, 2016)
    • Theme Song"Bad Influence" by Dale Oliver - with Christohper Daniels - Team (December 9, 2012 - April 23, 2014)
    • Theme Song"Devious" by Dale Oliver - with Christohper Daniels - Team (January 5, 2012 - December 8, 2012)
    • Theme Song"Fortune 4" by Dale Oliver - with Fortune - Team (June 17, 2010 - January 5, 2012)
    • Theme Song"Kaz" by Dale Oliver - Single (February 12, 2010 - January 5, 2012)
    • Theme Song"Coming Alive" by Dale Oliver - Single (December 7, 2008 - February 11, 2010)
    • Theme Song"Kaz" by Dale Oliver - Single (July 16, 2006 - December 6, 2008)
    • Theme Song"Wild Days" by Sonoton - Single (July 16, 2005 - August 15, 2005)
    • Theme Song"Kaz" by Dale Oliver - Single (June 4, 2003 - February 15, 2005)

  • Images History

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    Aug 2025
    Aug 2025
    Jan 2024
    Jan 2024
    Jan 2023
    Jan 2023
    Nov 2021
    Nov 2021
    Oct 2020
    Oct 2020
    May 2019
    May 2019
    Sep 2018
    Sep 2018
    May 2015
    May 2015
    Apr 2011
    Apr 2011
    Feb 2010
    Feb 2010
    Apr 2009
    Apr 2009
    Mar 2009
    Mar 2009
    Dec 2008
    Dec 2008
    Jun 2007
    Jun 2007
    Jul 2006
    Jul 2006
    Jun 2003
    Jun 2003
    May 2000
    May 2000
    May 1998
    May 1998

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    TweenerBecame a mentor to Avery StylesOctober 11, 2026Present
    HeelAttacked Eric Young, claiming 2024 would be his yearJanuary 18, 2024October 10, 2026
    FaceBegan feuding with Bullet ClubJanuary 14, 2017January 17, 2024
    HeelAbandoned AJ Styles to join Christopher DanielsJanuary 5, 2012January 13, 2017
    FaceTurned along with Fortune by attacking immortalFebruary 3, 2011January 4, 2012
    HeelAligned with Ric Flair to defeat Jay LethalMay 27, 2010February 2, 2011
    FaceTurned on his master, RavenJune 21, 2007May 26, 2010
    HeelGrew resentful towards AJ StylesJuly 2, 2004June 20, 2007
    FaceDebuted in TNA as a faceJune 4, 2003July 1, 2004
    HeelMay 15, 1998June 3, 2003

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    TNA Upper CardOctober 11, 2026Present
    TNA Mid CardMarch 19, 2026October 10, 2026
    TNA Upper CardOctober 12, 2025March 18, 2026
    TNA Mid CardMay 1, 2025October 11, 2025
    TNA Upper CardOctober 26, 2024April 30, 2025
    TNA Mid CardJanuary 13, 2023October 25, 2024
    TNA InactiveContract talks with TNADecember 27, 2022January 12, 2023
    TNA Mid CardRarely competes on AEW TVMay 26, 2022December 26, 2022
    AEW Low CardNovember 1, 2021May 25, 2022
    AEW Mid CardMay 25, 2019October 31, 2021
    AEW InactiveAEW signingJanuary 1, 2019May 24, 2019
    NJPW Mid CardMay 12, 2015December 9, 2015
    TNA InactiveContract expiringMay 16, 2014June 1, 2014
    TNA Mid CardApril 30, 2009May 15, 2014
    TNA InjuredTorn bicepsDecember 12, 2008April 29, 2009
    TNA Mid CardDecember 7, 2008December 11, 2008
    TNA InactiveKayfabe contract releaseJuly 21, 2008December 6, 2008
    TNA Upper CardMay 11, 2008July 20, 2008
    TNA Mid CardDecember 2, 2007May 10, 2008
    TNA Upper CardNovember 11, 2007December 1, 2007
    TNA Mid CardJuly 16, 2006November 10, 2007
    SD Low CardJuly 16, 2005August 13, 2005
    TNA Mid CardMarch 3, 2004February 25, 2005
    TNA InactiveIndie matches onlyOctober 9, 2003March 2, 2004
    TNA Mid CardJune 4, 2003October 8, 2003

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • All Elite Wrestling

    Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    Ring of Honor

    Pro Wrestling Guerrilla

  • Big Time Wrestling

    • 1 BTW Tag Team Championship (with Jason Styles)

    California Wrestling Coalition

    • 1 CWC Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 CWC Tag Team Championship (with Iron Eagle)

    DDT Pro-Wrestling

    • 1 Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship (with Christopher Daniels)

    East Coast Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 ECWA Tag Team Championship (with Nova)

    Empire Wrestling Federation

    • 1 EWF Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 EWF Tag Team Championship (with Josh Galaxy)

    International Wrestling Coalition

    • 1 IWC United States Championship

    Jersey All Pro Wrestling

    • 1 JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 JAPW New Jersey State Championship

    Millennium Pro Wrestling

    • 1 MPW Heavyweight Championship

    Phoenix Championship Wrestling

    • 1 PCW Television Championship
    • 1 PCW Tag Team Championship (with Nova)

    Primos Wrestling Canada

    • 1 Primos Television Championship

    Ultimate Pro Wrestling

    • 1 UPW Lightweight Championship
    • 1 UPW Tag Team Championship (with Nova)

    United States Xtreme Wrestling

    • 1 UXW Xtreme Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • EWF Hall of Fame induction
    • TNA Fight for the Right Tournament Winner (2007)
    • PWG Bad Ass Mother 3000 Winner (2003)
    • Bar Wrestling Trios Tournament Winner (2019 - with Christopher Daniels & Scorpio Sky)
    • Rising Phoenix Wrestling Invitational Tournament Winner (2006)
    • UPW Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (2001 - with Nova)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Future Legends Award Winner (2005)
    • TNA Match of the Year (2003 - vs. Chris Sabin and Michael Shane, 20/08)
    • TNA Memorable Moment of the Year (2003 - for the first Ultimate X Match)
    • 30° in the PWI 500 (2009)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (2012 - with Christopher Daniels)

Teams & Relations

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