Max Caster

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Max Caster
Born (1989-07-31) July 31, 1989 (age 32)
Long Island, New York, U.S.
Parent(s)Rich Caster (father)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Max Caster
Billed height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Billed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Billed fromRockville Centre, New York
Trained byBrian Myers
Pat Buck[1]
Debut2015[1]
Musical career
GenresHip hop
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2020–present

Max Caster (born July 31, 1989) is an American professional wrestler and rapper currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Caster began his wrestling career in 2015, and signed with AEW in November 2020, beginning a team with Anthony Bowens called The Acclaimed. Caster is known for his hip hop inspired persona, often freestyle rapping during his entrance. He released his debut album, Critically Acclaimed, Vol.1, in May 2021, under the name Platinum Max.[2]

Professional wrestling career[]

Early career (2015–2020)[]

Caster trained under Curt Hawkins and Pat Buck at their Create A Pro Wrestling Academy and made his debut for the school's promotion in February 2015, later becoming the inaugural CAP Champion in December of that year. He wrestled on the independent circuit for a number of promotions including Combat Zone Wrestling. He also made a WWE appearance as one of Bobby Lashley's (kayfabe) sisters on the May 22, 2018 episode of WWE RAW.[1]

All Elite Wrestling (2020–present)[]

Caster made his first appearance for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on the June 23, 2020 episode of Dark, teaming with Luther and Serpentico in a losing effort against Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus and Marko Stunt).[3] He came back with his new tag team partner Anthony Bowens on the October 27 episode of Dark in a losing effort to Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent).[4] In November 2020, AEW President Tony Khan announced that Caster, alongside Bowens, had been signed to a five-year contract with the promotion.[5][6] The announcement also stated that Bowens and Caster would compete as a tag team named The Acclaimed.[1]

Caster and Bowens made their first appearance on the December 16 episode of Dynamite, defeating SoCal Uncensored.[7] The following week, Caster and Bowens unsuccessfully challenged The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) for the AEW World Tag Team Championship.[8]

On the March 3, 2021 episode of Dynamite, Caster defeated 10 to qualify for the Face of the Revolution ladder match at Revolution.[9] However, at Revolution, the match was won by Scorpio Sky.[10] At Double or Nothing on May 30, Caster competed in the Casino Battle Royale, but he was eliminated by Christian Cage.[11]

Rap Controversy (2021)[]

On the August 3 episode of Dark, while making his entrance, Caster performed a rap, which attracted controversy. Caster rapped about subjects such as Olympic gymnast Simone Biles' mental health issues, the Duke lacrosse case, the validity of COVID-19 testing, and made a sexual joke about 19 year-old wrestler Julia Hart. AEW owner Tony Khan called the rap "terrible", said it should have been edited out of the show and announced that he would personally be taking over the editing of the show going forward. Caster was later removed from several independent events and AEW programming following the incident.[12] According to Fightful Select, Caster's appearances with AEW were "on thin ice" going forward.[13] Caster would return during tapings for Dark: Elevation on September 1.[14]

Personal life[]

Caster is the son of former NFL player Rich Caster.[15]

Discography[]

Mixtapes[]

  • Critically Acclaimed, Vol.1 (2021)

Championships and accomplishments[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d Rose, Bryan (November 3, 2020). "AEW signs Anthony Bowens and Max Caster". F4Wonline.com. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  2. ^ Nature, Heel By (May 15, 2021). "AEW's Max Caster Files Trademark For 'Platinum'". Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Tedesco, Mike (June 23, 2020). "AEW Dark Results – 6/23/20 (Brian Cage in action, Orange Cassidy vs. Peter Avalon)". WrestleView.com. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  4. ^ Klyn, Parker (October 27, 2020). "AEW DARK RESULTS: CUTLER VS. AVALON III, HIKARU SHIDA VS. LEYLA HIRSCH". F4WOnline.com. Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  5. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (November 3, 2020). "AEW Signs Anthony Bowens And Max Caster To Contracts, Bowens And Caster Comment". Fightful. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  6. ^ Lee, Joseph (December 4, 2020). "Note On How Long Recent AEW Contracts Are For Younger Talent". 411Mania. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  7. ^ Boutwell, Josh (December 16, 2020). "AEW Dynamite Results – 12/16/20 (Omega vs. Janela, 12-Man Tag, Cody Rhodes, Sting and more)". Wrestleview.
  8. ^ Keller, Wade (December 24, 2020). "12/23 AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT: Keller's report on Young Bucks vs. The Acclaimed, Jericho & MJF vs. Top Flight, Sting interview with Schiavone, more". Pro Wrestling Torch.
  9. ^ Rose, Bryan (March 3, 2021). "Max Caster qualifies for ladder match at AEW Revolution". WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results.
  10. ^ Powell, Jason (March 7, 2021). "AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley in an Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match for the AEW Championship, Young Bucks vs. Chris Jericho and MJF for the AEW Tag Titles, surprise debut, Face of the Revolution ladder match for a TNT Title shot". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  11. ^ Powell, Jason (May 30, 2021). "AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Pac for the AEW Championship, Hikaru Shida vs. Britt Baker for the AEW Women's Title, Miro vs. Lance Archer for the TNT Title, The Young Bucks vs. Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston for the AEW Tag Titles, The Pinnacle vs. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  12. ^ Currier, Joseph (August 4, 2021), "Tony Khan: 'Terrible' Max Caster AEW Dark Rap Shouldn't Have Aired", Wrestling Observer Newsletter, retrieved August 4, 2021
  13. ^ Sapp, Sean Ross (August 10, 2021). "Update on Max Caster". Fightful Select. Retrieved August 18, 2021 – via Patreon.
  14. ^ Rose, Bryan (September 1, 2021). "MAX CASTER MAKES AEW RETURN DURING DARK: ELEVATION TAPINGS". F4WOnline.com. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  15. ^ Barrasso, Justin (January 27, 2021). "LEFT MY WALLET: AEW'S MAX CASTER ON SPORTS, HIP-HOP AND WRESTLING". Wrestling Observer. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  16. ^ "CAP Championship". Cagematch.net. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  17. ^ "CAP Tag Team Champion". Cagematch.net. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  18. ^ "NWL Heavyweight Championship". Cagematch.net. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  19. ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2021". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved October 8, 2021.

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