On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of TJP / Manik / T.J. Perkins, 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.
Theodore James Perkins was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 3, 1984, and he is currently 39 years old.
He is currently a Wrestler, working for NJPW on the Junior Heavyweight division, under the ring name of TJP.
Currently, he is a member of the teams of United Empire and Catch 2/2 (with Francesco Akira).
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Theodore James Perkins
- Ring Names
- TJP ( January 19, 2021 - Present)
- TJP / Manik ( December 12, 2020 - January 18, 2021)
- Suicide ( November 19, 2020 - January 12, 2021)
- TJP ( April 10, 2017 - December 18, 2020)
- T.J. Perkins ( January 13, 2016 - April 9, 2017)
- Manik ( July 4, 2013 - January 12, 2016)
- Suicide ( May 23, 2013 - July 3, 2013)
- T.J. Perkins ( November 15, 2003 - May 22, 2013)
- TJP ( January 16, 2010 - June 10, 2011)
- Puma ( November 28, 2003 - September 22, 2009)
- El Bombero ( April 25, 2009 - September 20, 2009)
- Cobra II ( May 21, 2006 - January 25, 2008)
- Pinoy Boy ( January 5, 2001 - June 26, 2004)
- Born September 3, 1984 (age 39)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Kansas City, Missouri
- Billed From
- Los Angeles, California
- Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight
- 167 lbs (76 kg)
- Nicknames The Aswang; Public Enemy; Jinrui no Teki (Enemy of Mankind); The Duke of Dab; The Fil-Am Flash; The Pinoy Boy; The Wrestling Yoda
United StatesCareer History
- Roles
- Wrestler ( August 1, 1998 - Present)
- Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
August 22, 2019 Present Promotion NJPWBrand
STRONG
August 14, 2020 August 21, 2022 Promotion MLWNovember 25, 2020 April 1, 2022 Promotion IMPACTJune 21, 2019 November 3, 2021 Promotion WWEBrand
205 Live
November 29, 2016 February 22, 2019 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
September 13, 2016 May 29, 2017 Promotion EVOLVEMarch 26, 2015 September 11, 2016 Promotion TNAMay 23, 2013 January 12, 2016 Promotion PWGSeptember 10, 2011 August 30, 2013 Promotion ROHDecember 17, 2010 August 3, 2012 Promotion NWAJanuary 21, 2006 July 23, 2011 Promotion NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
May 26, 2011 June 10, 2011 Promotion PWGOctober 4, 2003 February 21, 2009 Promotion TNAMarch 12, 2006 May 14, 2006 Promotion ROHFebruary 26, 2005 August 27, 2005 Promotion NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
March 4, 2005 March 21, 2005 Promotion NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
April 17, 2004 April 29, 2004 Promotion CMLLJuly 4, 2003 September 19, 2003 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face November 4, 2023 Present Heel September 26, 2021 November 3, 2023 Face June 21, 2019 September 25, 2021 Heel April 10, 2017 June 20, 2019 Face September 23, 2015 April 9, 2017 Heel September 3, 2014 September 22, 2015 Face August 1, 1998 September 2, 2014 - Images History
Apr 2022Jan 2021Dec 2020Apr 2017Jan 2016Jul 2013May 2013May 2011Sep 2009Aug 1998
NJPW
MLW
IMPACT
WWE
EVOLVE
TNA
PWG
ROH
NWA
TNA
ROH
CMLL
- Finishers
- TJP Clutch - Leglock Inverted Cloverleaf from a Kneebar ( April 10, 2017 - Present)
- Detonation Kick - Fireman's Carry into an Overhead Kick ( November 15, 2003 - Present)
- Mamba Splash - Frog Splash ( November 15, 2003 - Present)
- The Leaning Tower - with Francesco Akira - Electric Chair Drop + Springboard Avalanche Cutter combination followed by an Arm Trap Cross-legged STF ( June 3, 2022 - Present)
- 2x2 - with Francesco Akira - Running Knee Strike to an opponent's head from opposite directions ( June 3, 2022 - Present)
- Death from Above - Double Chickenwing Double Knee Gutbuster ( November 19, 2020 - January 18, 2021)
- Death from Above - Double Chickenwing Double Knee Gutbuster ( May 23, 2013 - January 12, 2016)
- Puma Suplex - Bridging Tiger Suplex ( November 28, 2003 - September 22, 2009)
- Figure Four Deathlock - Leglock Cloverleaf ( November 28, 2003 - September 22, 2009)
- 540° Corkscrew Springboard Tornado DDT ( November 28, 2003 - September 22, 2009)
- Triangle Choke ( November 28, 2003 - September 22, 2009)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Where's Your Hero Now?" by The Heroes Lie - Single ( September 26, 2021 - Present)
- Theme Song "Empirical Anthem" by Koji Brash - with United Empire - Team ( August 15, 2023 - Present)
- Theme Song "Bring It Down" by Yonosuke Kitamura feat. Eiki - with United Empire - Team ( September 26, 2021 - August 14, 2023)
- Theme Song "Not Dead Yet" by Tour of Duty - Single ( November 25, 2020 - September 25, 2021)
- Theme Song "Inner Villian" by Dale Oliver - Single ( November 19, 2020 - January 12, 2021)
- Theme Song "A Little Bit More" by Nicolas Phillimore Dagnall & Sadie Rudkins - Single ( June 21, 2019 - November 18, 2020)
- Theme Song "Playing with Power (Rock Remix)" by CFO$ - Single ( September 3, 2018 - February 22, 2019)
- Theme Song "Playing with Power" by CFO$ - Single ( September 25, 2016 - September 2, 2018)
- Theme Song "Devastate" by The Heroes Lie - Single ( June 23, 2016 - September 24, 2016)
- Theme Song "Champion" by Tyrone Briggs - Single ( March 26, 2015 - September 11, 2016)
- Theme Song "Inner Villian" by Dale Oliver - Single ( July 4, 2013 - January 12, 2016)
- Theme Song "Cut You Down" by Dale Oliver - with The Revolution - Team ( October 1, 2014 - September 23, 2015)
- Theme Song "Coming Alive" by Dale Oliver - Single ( May 23, 2013 - July 3, 2013)
- Theme Song "The Empire Strikes First" by Bad Religion - Single ( March 4, 2012 - August 3, 2012)
- Theme Song "Pretty Handsome Awkward" by The Used - Single ( December 17, 2010 - March 3, 2012)
- Theme Song "Jane" by The Loved Ones - Single ( February 17, 2002 - January 23, 2009)
- Theme Song "Girlfriend" by Dale Oliver - Single ( March 12, 2006 - May 14, 2006)
- Theme Song "Going Under" by Evanesence - Single ( February 26, 2005 - August 27, 2005)
- Theme Song "Teddy Player One" by Mega Ran feat. Shubzilla - Single ( April 17, 2004 - March 21, 2005)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Titles Won
World Wrestling Entertainment
- 1 WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling
- 2 TNA/Impact X Division Championship
New Japan Pro Wrestling
- 3 IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (with Francesco Akira)
All Pro Wrestling
- 1 APW Worldwide Internet Championship
Alternative Wrestling Show
- 2 AWS Light Heavyweight Championship
Big Time Wrestling
- 1 BTW Cruiserweight Championship
Empire Wrestling Federation
- 1 EWF Heavyweight Championship
- 1 EWF Tag Team Championship (with Liger Rivera)
House of Glory
- 1 HOG Crown Jewel Championship
Mach One Wrestling
- 1 NWA Heritage Championship
United Independent Wrestling Alliance
- 1 UIWA Lightweight Championship
UWA Hardcore Wrestling
- 1 UWA Canadian Championship
- Other Accomplishments
- WWE Cruiserweight Classic Winner (2016)
- TNA X Division Championship Tournament Winner (2013)
- Impact Year End Award - Men's Match of the Year (2021 - vs. Josh Alexander on 06/03)
- NJPW Super Jr. Tag League Winner (2023 - with Francesco Akira)
- NJPW American Young Lions Cup Tournament Winner (2004)
- AWS Best of the West 4 Winner (2006)
- CMLL Best New Sensation (2003)
- CMLL Feud of the Year (2003)
- EVOLVE Breakout Match (2010 - vs. Munenori Sawa, 16/01)
- 35° in PWI 500 (2017)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- United Empire - Aaron Henare, Callum Newman, Dan Moloney, Francesco Akira, Gideon Grey, Great-O-Khan, Jeff Cobb, Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis, Will Ospreay ( September 26, 2021 - Present)
- Catch 2/2 - Francesco Akira ( June 3, 2022 - Present)
- The Swords of Essence - Will Ospreay ( September 26, 2021 - December 11, 2021)
- TJP & Fallah Bahh - Fallah Bahh ( September 3, 2019 - July 19, 2020)
- Neville & TJP - PAC / Neville ( April 10, 2017 - June 5, 2017)
- Catch Point - Drew Gulak, Fred Yehi, Tracy Williams ( January 7, 2015 - August 20, 2016)
- The Revolution - Abyss / Chris Parks, James Storm, Mahabali Shera, SANADA ( September 3, 2014 - September 23, 2015)
- Famous for Fearless - Liger Rivera ( March 9, 2008 - January 9, 2009)
- TJ Perkins & Hook Bomberry - Hook Bomberry ( January 27, 2008 - August 30, 2008)
- The Havana Pitbulls - Ricky Reyes ( February 20, 2004 - July 31, 2004)
- Managers Stokely Hathaway
