Roderick Strong - Pro Wrestlers Database
AEW World Trios Championship
ROH Triple Crown Champion

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Roderick Strong, 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.

Christopher Lindsey was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on July 26, 1983, and he is currently 42 years old.

He is currently working for All Elite Wrestling under the ring name of Roderick Strong, and he is the reigning AEW World Trios Champion, holding the title for 23 days.

Currently, he is a member of the team of The Conglomeration (with Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Tomohiro Ishii, Kyle O'Reilly, Hologram and Willow Nightingale).

Roderick Strong is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 10 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a ROH Triple Crown Champion.

Profile Info

  • Real NameChristopher Lindsey
  • GenderMale
  • Born July 26, 1983 (age 42)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceEau Claire, Wisconsin
  • Billed From
    • Tampa, Florida
  • Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
  • Weight
    • 200 lbs (91 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Messiah of the Backbreaker

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Roderick Strong - Conglomeration (March 22, 2026 - Present)
    • Roderick Strong - Paragon (April 9, 2025 - March 21, 2026)
    • Roderick Strong - Undisputed Kingdom (January 3, 2024 - April 8, 2025)
    • Roderick Strong - Neckbrace (August 16, 2023 - January 2, 2024)
    • Roderick Strong (April 26, 2023 - August 15, 2023)
    • Roderick Strong - The Diamond Mine (June 22, 2021 - April 25, 2023)
    • Roderick Strong (February 25, 2021 - June 21, 2021)
    • Roderick Strong - Undisputed Era (April 7, 2018 - February 24, 2021)
    • Roderick Strong (October 19, 2016 - April 6, 2018)
    • Roderick Strong - Mr. ROH (December 14, 2013 - October 18, 2016)
    • Roderick Strong (December 17, 2012 - December 13, 2013)
    • Roderick Strong - House of Truth (May 22, 2010 - December 16, 2012)
    • Roderick Strong (June 8, 2008 - May 21, 2010)
    • Roderick Strong - No Remorse Corps (February 16, 2007 - June 7, 2008)
    • Roderick Strong - Generation Next (May 22, 2004 - February 15, 2007)
    • Roderick Strong (November 24, 2001 - May 21, 2004)
    • The Jester (January 1, 2000 - November 23, 2001)
  • Roles

    • Wrestler (January 1, 2000 - Present)
    • Coach (May 25, 2002 - June 17, 2005)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWApril 26, 2023Present
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT June 22, 2021November 30, 2022
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT UK March 17, 2022April 7, 2022
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand 205 Live October 8, 2021February 11, 2022
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEApril 14, 2021June 21, 2021
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT October 19, 2016April 13, 2021
    PromotionPro Wrestling GuerrillaPWGFebruary 12, 2005July 29, 2016
    PromotionRing of HonorROHSeptember 20, 2003July 15, 2016
    PromotionEVOLVE WrestlingEVOLVESeptember 13, 2014July 10, 2015
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Junior Heavyweight February 15, 2009July 28, 2013
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNASeptember 11, 2005April 21, 2006
    PromotionDragon GateDGDecember 23, 2005July 12, 2006
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMay 16, 2003September 10, 2005
    PromotionCombat Zone WrestlingCZWMarch 5, 2004December 11, 2004
    PromotionNWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNANovember 29, 2003October 30, 2004
  • Images History

    Sep 2025
    Sep 2025
    Jan 2024
    Jan 2024
    Aug 2023
    Aug 2023
    Apr 2023
    Apr 2023
    Feb 2022
    Feb 2022
    Jun 2021
    Jun 2021
    Oct 2020
    Oct 2020
    May 2019
    May 2019
    Apr 2018
    Apr 2018
    Oct 2016
    Oct 2016
    Dec 2013
    Dec 2013
    Sep 2010
    Sep 2010
    Jul 2009
    Jul 2009
    Mar 2006
    Mar 2006
    Nov 2001
    Nov 2001
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceTurned for a feud against MJFOctober 23, 2024Present
    HeelConvinced Adam Cole to use underhanded tactics to win at All InAugust 27, 2023October 22, 2024
    FaceTurned for a feud against ImperiumFebruary 1, 2022August 26, 2023
    HeelReturned from hiatus to form the Diamond Mine stableJune 22, 2021January 31, 2022
    FaceTurned for a feud against Pat McAfeeOctober 21, 2020June 21, 2021
    HeelBetrayed Pete Dunne, joining the Undisputed EraApril 7, 2018October 20, 2020
    FaceDebuted in WWE as a faceOctober 19, 2016April 6, 2018
    HeelHit Bobby Fish with a Sick Kick to win a matchDecember 18, 2015October 18, 2016
    FaceWas ousted from the Decade stableNovember 28, 2014December 17, 2015
    HeelAttacked Eddie EdwardsDecember 14, 2013November 27, 2014
    FaceLeft the House of TruthDecember 16, 2012December 13, 2013
    HeelDebuted Truth Martini as his new managerMay 22, 2010December 15, 2012
    FaceWas betrayed by Davey RichardsJune 7, 2008May 21, 2010
    HeelBetrayed his (kayfabe) brother, Sedrick StrongFebruary 8, 2003June 6, 2008
    FaceJanuary 1, 2000February 7, 2003
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    AEW Mid CardApril 26, 2023Present
    NXT InjuredAnkle injurySeptember 5, 2022November 30, 2022
    NXT Mid CardJune 22, 2021September 4, 2022
    WWE InactiveHiatusApril 1, 2021June 21, 2021
    NXT Mid CardOctober 25, 2017March 31, 2021
    NXT Upper CardJuly 5, 2017October 24, 2017
    NXT Mid CardOctober 19, 2016July 4, 2017
    TNA Mid CardJanuary 7, 2006April 21, 2006
    TNA Low CardSeptember 11, 2005January 6, 2006
    TNA Low CardNovember 29, 2003October 30, 2004
  • Finishers

    • Strong Hold - Elevated Boston Crab with a knee to the back or a straight jacket choke (April 7, 2018 - Present)
    • End of Heartache / Strong Breaker - Vertical Suplex into a Double Knee Backbreaker (May 16, 2003 - Present)
    • Sick Kick - Running Single Leg Dropkick (May 16, 2003 - Present)
    • Jumping High Knee (September 20, 2003 - December 19, 2015)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"The End of Heartache" by Killswitch Engage - Single (April 26, 2023 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Devil Rising" by Mikey Rukus - with The Undisputed Kingdom - Team (January 3, 2024 - April 8, 2025)
    • Theme Song"The Tide Is Turning" by def rebel - Single (March 3, 2021 - November 30, 2022)
    • Theme Song"Diamond Mine" by UberChardgeD - with The Diamond Mine - Team (June 22, 2021 - October 4, 2021)
    • Theme Song"Shock the System" by CFO$ - with The Undisputed ERA - Team (April 7, 2018 - March 2, 2021)
    • Theme Song"Next Level" by CFO$ - Single (January 18, 2017 - April 6, 2018)
    • Theme Song"Gallantry" by CFO$ - Single (October 19, 2016 - December 21, 2016)
    • Theme Song"A Victim, A Target" by Misery Signals - Single (February 16, 2007 - July 15, 2016)
    • Theme Song"Emofarm" by Eliot Purse & Judson F. Snell - with The Decade - Team (December 14, 2013 - November 28, 2014)
    • Theme Song"Amazing" by Dale Oliver - Single (September 11, 2005 - October 4, 2006)
    • Theme Song"Interstellar Overdrive" by Melvins - with Generation Next - Single (May 22, 2004 - June 3, 2006)
    • Theme Song"5 Minutes Alone" by Pantera - Single (September 20, 2003 - December 17, 2005)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    All Elite Wrestling

    Ring of Honor

  • Pro Wrestling Guerrilla

    • 1 PWG World Championship
    • 3 PWG World Tag Team Championship (1 with Davey Richards, 1 with PAC, 1 with Jack Evans)

    American Wrestling Federation

    • 1 AWF Heavyweight Championship

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 3 NWA Florida X Division Championship

    Full Impact Pro

    • 3 FIP World Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 FIP Tag Team Championship (1 with Erick Stevens, 1 with Rich Swann)

    Florida Entertainment Wrestling

    • 1 FEW Heavyweight Championship

    Independent Professional Wrestling

    • 1 IPW Florida Unified Cruiserweight Championship
    • 1 IPW Tag Team Championship (with Sedrick Strong)

    Independent Wrestling Association East Coast

    • 1 IWA East Coast Heavyweight Championship

    Lethal Wrestling Federation

    • 1 LWF Heavyweight Championship

    Premier Wrestling Xperience

    • 1 PWX Tag Team Championship (with Eddie Edwards)

    South Florida Championship Wrestling

    • 1 SFCW Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 SFCW Tag Team Championship (with Justin Venom)
  • Other Accomplishments

    • NXT Year-End Award - Tag Team of the Year (2018 – with Kyle O'Reilly, 2020 - as a member of The Undisputed ERA)
    • ROH Honor Gauntlet Winner (2010)
    • ROH Toronto Gauntlet Winner (2010)
    • PWG Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament Winner (2007 - with PAC; 2008 - with Jack Evans)
    • IAW Mid-South Revolution Strong Style Tournament Winner (2008)
    • PW Noah Nippon TV Cup Jr. Heavyweight Tag League Outstanding Performance Award (2010 – with Eddie Edwards)
    • 13° in PWI 500 (2011, 2016)
    • WON Most Improved Wrestler (2005)

Teams & Relations

Roderick Strong Game Appearances (6)

WWE Main Series (4/26)

Other Games (2)

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