DJ Hyde | |
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Hyde in January 2016
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Birth name | David John Markland |
Born |
Newark, Delaware |
March 1, 1978
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Deej Mano Metalico DJ Hyde |
Billed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Billed weight | 280 lb (130 kg) |
Trained by |
Combat Zone Wrestling John Dahmer |
Debut | September 13, 2003 |
David John Markland (born March 1, 1978) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name DJ Hyde.
DJ Hyde is the owner of Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW). Hyde purchased the promotion from its original owner, Zandig, in 2009. As a CZW competitor, he is a three-time CZW Iron Man Champion. In December 2012, DJ Hyde faced "The Bulldozer" Matt Tremont in the main event of Cage of Death. Since 2013, he is also part owner of the all-woman Women Superstars Uncensored wrestling promotion. In addition, DJ Hyde also travels the world to compete for several independent promotions, including Big Japan Pro Wrestling and the East Coast Wrestling Association (ECWA), where he serves as the Commissioner of ECWA. Hyde has also appeared in such companies such as, Chikara,westside Xtreme wrestling, Jersey All Pro Wrestling,Fight Club Pro,Heartland Wrestling Association,IWA Mid South,Maryland Championship Wrestling and Dragon Gate USA.
Hyde was an All-American football player in high school. His football skills awarded him a scholarship at Penn State University, but he later tore several ligaments in his right knee, ending up in a wheelchair for 19 months.