Tye Dillinger / Shawn Spears

Known as: Shawn Spears, Tye Dillinger, Gavin Spears
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Tye Dillinger / Shawn Spears, 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.

Ronnie William Arneill was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada on February 19, 1981, and he is currently 44 years old.

He is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the NXT brand under the ring name of Shawn Spears.

Currently, he is a member of the team of The Culling (with Niko Vance, Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley).

Shawn Spears has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

Tye Dillinger / Shawn Spears Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameRonnie William Arneill
  • Ring Names
    • Shawn Spears (February 23, 2019 - Present)
    • Tye Dillinger (September 15, 2013 - February 22, 2019)
    • Shawn Spears (January 29, 2009 - September 14, 2013)
    • Gavin Spears (September 19, 2008 - January 19, 2009)
    • Shawn Spears (March 1, 2002 - September 18, 2008)
  • Born February 19, 1981 (age 44)
  • NationalityNationality: CanadaCanada
  • Birth PlaceSt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Billed From
    • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
  • Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  • Weight
    • 223 lbs (101 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Perfect 10; The Chairman

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (March 1, 2002 - Present)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT February 27, 2024Present
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWMarch 3, 2021January 1, 2024
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWMay 25, 2019December 23, 2020
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 4, 2017February 22, 2019
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT September 28, 2013April 5, 2017
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight February 8, 2011March 8, 2011
    PromotionWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCMay 15, 2009January 31, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW August 19, 2008January 19, 2009
    PromotionFlorida Championship WrestlingFCWMarch 11, 2008January 8, 2009
    PromotionOhio Valley WrestlingOVWMay 31, 2006February 29, 2008

  • Images History

    Feb 2024
    Feb 2024
    May 2021
    May 2021
    Mar 2021
    Mar 2021
    Oct 2019
    Oct 2019
    May 2019
    May 2019
    Jan 2018
    Jan 2018
    Apr 2017
    Apr 2017
    Aug 2015
    Aug 2015
    Sep 2013
    Sep 2013
    Feb 2011
    Feb 2011
    May 2006
    May 2006
    Mar 2002
    Mar 2002

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelFebruary 27, 2024Present
    FaceOctober 12, 2022February 26, 2024
    HeelMay 25, 2019October 11, 2022
    FaceNovember 19, 2016February 22, 2019
    HeelSeptember 15, 2013November 18, 2016
    FaceAugust 19, 2008September 14, 2013
    HeelMay 2, 2007August 18, 2008
    FaceMarch 1, 2002May 1, 2007

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    NXT Mid CardJuly 9, 2024Present
    NXT Upper CardJune 25, 2024July 8, 2024
    NXT Mid CardFebruary 27, 2024June 24, 2024
    AEW InactiveIndie dates onlySeptember 4, 2023January 1, 2024
    AEW Low CardOctober 12, 2022September 3, 2023
    AEW InactiveHiatusMay 26, 2022October 11, 2022
    AEW Mid CardMarch 3, 2021May 25, 2022
    InactiveHiatusDecember 24, 2020March 2, 2021
    AEW Mid CardMay 25, 2019December 23, 2020
    SD InactiveFebruary 9, 2019February 22, 2019
    SD InjuredHand injuryOctober 16, 2018February 8, 2019
    SD InactiveSeptember 26, 2018October 15, 2018
    SD Low CardJanuary 23, 2018September 25, 2018
    SD Mid CardAugust 29, 2017January 22, 2018
    SD Low CardApril 6, 2017August 28, 2017
    SD Mid CardSeptember 28, 2016April 5, 2017
    NXT Low CardNovember 6, 2013September 27, 2016
    NXT InactiveHouse show appearancesSeptember 28, 2013November 5, 2013
    ECW InactiveFinal FCW matchesDecember 17, 2008January 19, 2009
    ECW Low CardAugust 19, 2008December 16, 2008

  • Finishers

    • C4 - Running Death Valley Driver (February 23, 2019 - Present)
    • Slingshot Jackhammer (November 6, 2019 - Present)
    • Tye Breaker - Fireman's Carry spun in Facebreaker Knee Smash (January 1, 2017 - Present)
    • The Perfect 10 - Running Inverted Overdrive (August 12, 2015 - Present)
    • Tye Breaker - Fireman's Carry Neckbreaker (August 22, 2015 - December 31, 2016)
    • C4 - Running Death Valley Driver (March 1, 2002 - August 11, 2015)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Truth and Pain" by def rebel - Single (March 5, 2024 - Present)
    • Theme Song"5plus5" by Mikey Rukus - Single (October 12, 2022 - January 1, 2024)
    • Theme Song"Resurrection of Perfection" by Josiah Williams - Single (May 25, 2019 - October 11, 2022)
    • Theme Song"Pinnacle" by Mikey Rukus - with The Pinnacle - Team (March 10, 2021 - June 1, 2022)
    • Theme Song"Ten" by CFO$ - Single (November 11, 2015 - February 22, 2019)
    • Theme Song"City Invasion" by Kosinus - Single (August 12, 2015 - November 10, 2015)
    • Theme Song"Hollow Tip in the Clip" by Rudiment The Producer - with Jason Jordan - Team (March 13, 2014 - August 11, 2015)
    • Theme Song"20/20 (Instrumental Version)" by Chris Goulstone - Single (March 11, 2008 - January 19, 2009)
    • Theme Song"I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness - Single (May 31, 2006 - February 29, 2008)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • Adrenaline Live Wrestling

    • 1 ALW Georgian Bay Heavyweight Championship

    American Combat Wrestling

    • 1 ACW Heavyweight Championship

    Canadian Independent Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 CIWA Heavyweight Championship

    Florida Championship Wrestling

    • 1 FCW Florida Tag Team Championship (with Nic Nemeth)

    Florida Underground Wrestling

    • 1 FUW Tag Team Championship (with Kenny Kendrick)

    Ground Breaking Pro Wrestling

    • 1 GBPW Championship

    Great Lakes Championship Wrestling

    • 1 GLCW Tag Team Championship (with Flexx Falcone)

    Neo Spirit Pro Wrestling

    • 1 NSPW Tag Team Championship (with J.T. Playa)

    Ohio Valley Wrestling

    • 3 OVW Television Championship
    • 3 OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (2 with Cody Runnels, 1 with Colt Cabana)

    Prairie Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 PWA Commonwealth Championship

    Pure Wrestling Association

    • 1 PWA Pure Wrestling Championship

    Tri-City Wrestling

    • 1 TCW Heavyweight Championship

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC World Tag Team Championship (with Idol Stevens)

Teams & Relations

Shawn Spears Games Appearances (6)

WWE Main Series (4/26)

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Other Games (2)

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