Independent Wrestling Spotlight: AJ Gray is everything indy wrestling needs
By Robbie Lee
Here’s a special look at one of the best competitors on the independent wrestling scene, AJ Gray, and why the scene needs him.
AJ Gray is on the rise, fighting out of Lexington, Tennessee with an array of talent that any wrestling fan can enjoy thanks to a unique and outspoken way of connecting with followers outside of the ring. Gray, AKA Rich Homie Juice, is truly everything the indies need right now.
As a person of action with strong attributes that anyone can admire in the new age of wrestling, Gray also uses his voice and platform to speak up against racism and other mistreatment within the world of independent wrestling and beyond.
He’s made his name known throughout Independent wrestling for all the right reasons as wrestling continues to flourish. So without any hold up get to know one the most talented wresters on the independent wrestling circuit AJ Gray.
Standing at six foot tall and 200 plus pounds of clothesline muscle with a head full of energy and eye opening talent, AJ Gray, aka Rich Homie Juice is a well rounded athlete who stands out by bringing pure athleticism to the ring
AJ started his in-ring career in 2016 and quickly become a favorite throughout a number of independent wrestling promotions. As of most recent, Gray currently holds a place in two tag teams: 40 Acres and the newly formed Second Gear Crew.
In 2019 with only three years of in-ring competition, Gray would win two prestigious independent wrestling titles The Black Label Pro Midwest Championship and The GCW World Championship and as of today is currently the Crown Of Glory Championship, having held the title for 274 days and counting.
Moving forward in 2020 during Mania Weekend with the help of Game Changer Wrestling, Gray was set to host his own event – “For The Culture” – highlighting a roster of all Black indy wresters, but due to the novel coronavirus, this major groundbreaking event was cancelled.
Now we’re looking forward to seeing what the growth of this young wrestler will be as he moves onto a promising career.
Most of all, AJ Gray should be on your radar as a strong Black and talented independent wrestler that is speaking up for equality within independent wrestling.