Karl Anderson

Known as: Karl Anderson, Chad 2 Badd, Chad Allegra
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Karl Anderson, 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.

Chad Allegra was born in Asheville, North Carolina on January 20, 1980, and he is currently 45 years old.

He is currently working for Independent Circuit under the ring name of Karl Anderson.

Currently, he is a member of the team of The Good Brothers (with Doc Gallows).

Karl Anderson has won a total of 12 championships in major promotions during his career.

Karl Anderson Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameChad Allegra
  • Ring Names
    • Karl Anderson (January 8, 2006 - Present)
    • Chad 2 Badd (August 1, 2020 - December 18, 2021)
    • Chad Allegra (May 10, 2002 - June 12, 2010)
  • Born January 20, 1980 (age 45)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceAsheville, North Carolina
  • Billed From
    • Tokyo, Japan by way of Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Machine Gun; Gunner

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (May 10, 2002 - Present)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMay 10, 2025Present
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand STRONG May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 28, 2023February 8, 2025
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT February 20, 2024October 1, 2024
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw October 10, 2022April 27, 2023
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight May 1, 2022January 4, 2023
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTJuly 18, 2020September 15, 2022
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWJanuary 7, 2021September 1, 2021
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand STRONG July 16, 2021August 14, 2021
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 29, 2019April 15, 2020
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 17, 2018April 28, 2019
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw July 19, 2016April 16, 2018
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEApril 11, 2016July 18, 2016
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight March 23, 2008February 20, 2016
    PromotionGlobal Force WrestlingGFWJune 12, 2015August 22, 2015
    PromotionRing of HonorROHApril 5, 2013August 17, 2013
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight June 18, 2011January 22, 2012
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAOctober 6, 2005June 7, 2008
    PromotionPro Wrestling GuerrillaPWGJanuary 13, 2007February 24, 2008

  • Images History

    Oct 2022
    Oct 2022
    Dec 2020
    Dec 2020
    Apr 2016
    Apr 2016
    May 2013
    May 2013
    Mar 2008
    Mar 2008
    May 2002
    May 2002

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJune 11, 2024Present
    HeelFebruary 20, 2024June 10, 2024
    FaceOctober 10, 2022February 19, 2024
    HeelDecember 15, 2020October 9, 2022
    FaceJuly 18, 2020December 14, 2020
    HeelJuly 1, 2019July 17, 2020
    FaceJanuary 1, 2018June 30, 2019
    HeelMay 3, 2013December 31, 2017
    FaceApril 4, 2010December 17, 2011
    HeelOctober 6, 2005April 3, 2010
    FaceMay 10, 2002October 5, 2005

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    SD InjuredTorn rotator cuffOctober 2, 2024February 8, 2025
    SD Mid CardFebruary 20, 2024October 1, 2024
    SD InactiveHouse show wrestler onlySeptember 30, 2023February 19, 2024
    SD Mid CardJuly 18, 2020September 29, 2023
    RAW Mid CardJuly 1, 2019April 15, 2020
    RAW Low CardDecember 18, 2018June 30, 2019
    SD InactiveHouse show wrestler onlyAugust 29, 2018December 17, 2018
    SD Mid CardJanuary 1, 2018August 28, 2018
    RAW Low CardJune 29, 2017December 31, 2017
    RAW Mid CardNovember 10, 2013June 28, 2017
    NJPW Upper CardMay 3, 2013November 9, 2013
    NJPW Mid CardOctober 9, 2012May 2, 2013
    NJPW Upper CardApril 5, 2012October 8, 2012
    NJPW Mid CardMarch 23, 2008April 4, 2012

  • Finishers

    • Rocket Kick - Running Single Leg Front Dropkick (April 11, 2016 - Present)
    • Magic Killer - with Luke Gallows - Aided Snap Swinging Neckbreaker (November 23, 2013 - Present)
    • Diving Neckbreaker (April 11, 2016 - April 30, 2017)
    • Gun Stun - Diving Neckbreaker (June 20, 2008 - April 10, 2016)
    • Spinebuster (May 10, 2002 - June 19, 2008)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Show Me The Light" by vxDEDxv feat. The Rawkman - with Doc Gallows - Team (May 9, 2025 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Emergence" by def rebel - with The O.C. - Team (October 10, 2022 - February 8, 2025)
    • Theme Song"Gun Stun" by Q[Brick] feat. Kensei Abbot - Single (July 18, 2020 - October 9, 2022)
    • Theme Song"Devil in your Six" by [Q]Brick- with Doc Gallows - Team (July 18, 2020 - October 9, 2022)
    • Theme Song"Shot'Em" by [Q]Brick - with Bullet Club - Team (February 19, 2022 - October 9, 2022)
    • Theme Song"Packing Heat" by Mikey Rukus . with The Elite - Team (February 3, 2021 - October 23, 2021)
    • Theme Song"We're Coming for You" by CFO$ - with The O.C. - Team (September 23, 2019 - April 15, 2020)
    • Theme Song"Omen in the Sky" by CFO$ - with Luke Gallows - Team (April 25, 2016 - April 15, 2020)
    • Theme Song"The Machine Gun"' by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (May 3, 2013 - February 20, 2016)
    • Theme Song"Shot'Em" by [Q]Brick - with Bullet Club - Team (May 3, 2013 - February 20, 2016)
    • Theme Song"Solace" by Triphon - Single (April 5, 2013 - August 17, 2013)
    • Theme Song"Devil's Dance" by Metallica - Single (January 13, 2007 - May 2, 2013)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

    World Wrestling Entertainment

    Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    National Wrestling Alliance

    Pro Wrestling NOAH

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Joey Ryan)

    Appalachian Wrestling Federation

    • 1 AFW Tag Team Championship (with Jay Donaldson)

    Empire Wrestling Federation

    • 1 EWF American Championship

    NWA Midwest

    • 1 NWA Heartland States Heavyweight Championship

    NWA United Kingdom

    • 1 NWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship

    Northern Wrestling Federation

    • 2 NWF Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWF Tri-State Championship

    Stampede Wrestling

    • 1 Stampede British Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship

    Talk 'N Shop A Mania

    • 1 Talk 'N Shop A Mania 24/7 Championship

    Other titles

    • 1 QuizzleMania Championship (with Doc Gallows)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWE Tag Team World Cup Winner (2019 – with Luke Gallows)
    • NJPW G1 Tag League Winner (2009 - with Giant Bernard)
    • NJPW Strong Tag Team Turbulence Winner (2021 - with Doc Gallows)
    • Impact Wrestling Award - Tag Team of the Year (2021 - with Doc Gallows)
    • Impact Wrestling Award - Finishing Move of the Year (2020 - Magic Killer, with Doc Gallows)
    • Impact Wrestling Award - Moment of the Year (2020 – for The Good Brothers' Impact debut at Slammiversary, shared with the other returns and debuts that night)
    • 7° in PWI Tag Team 100 (2022 - with Doc Gallows)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (2011 - with Giant Bernard)
    • Nikkan Sports Best Tag Team Award (2011 - with Giant Bernard)
    • Nikkan Sports Outstanding Performance Award (2012)

Teams & Relations

Karl Anderson Games Appearances (13)

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