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			{{short description\|American professional wrestler}}
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			{{Infobox professional wrestler
	\|name=Mike Hettinga
	\|~~names~~=~~'''~~Mike Knox~~'''~~		\|name = Mike Knox
			\|birthname = Michael Shawn Hettinga<ref>{{cite web \|title=Facebook \|url=https://www.facebook.com/michaelshawn.hettinga/ \|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref><ref name="OWW"/>
	\|height=6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
			\|image = Mike Knox Cropped.jpg
	\|weight=260 lb (118 kg)
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			\|caption = Knox in 2009
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			\|names = '''Knox'''<br>Knux<ref name="pwtorch.com">{{cite web\|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_69158.shtml\|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA LOCKDOWN PPV RESULTS 3/10: Live, in-person coverage from San Antonio - Hardy vs. Ray TNA Title match, Lethal Lockdown, more\|website=www.pwtorch.com\|access-date=January 13, 2020}}</ref><br/>Mike Hettinga<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=173&view=&page=4&gimmick=Mike+Hettinga&year=&promotion=&region=&location=&arena=&showtype=&constellationType=&worker= \| title=Knux \| publisher=cagematch.net \| access-date=May 11, 2014}}</ref><br/>'''Mike Knox'''<br/>Mike Knoxx<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://houseofhardcore.net/roster.html \|title=Roster \|work=] \|access-date=November 7, 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121227110252/http://www.houseofhardcore.net/roster.html \|archive-date=December 27, 2012 }}</ref>
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	\|trainer="Navajo Warrior" Steve Islas
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			'''Michael Shawn Hettinga''' (born July 17, 1978) is an American ] best known under the ring name '''Mike Knox'''. He performs for the ] (NWA). Hettinga is best known for his work in World Wrestling Entertainment (]), and also performed in ] (TNA) under the ring name '''Knux'''.

			==Professional wrestling career==
	'''Mike Hettinga''' (born ] ]) is an ] ] better known by his ], '''Mike Knox'''. He is currently signed to ] wrestling on its '']'' ].

			===Independent circuit (2000–2005)===
	==Career==
			Hettinga worked for ] (UPW) in 2000. He tagged with ] at UPW Proving Ground on December 12, 2000, in the Galaxy Theatre of ] and defeated the debuting ] with Basil. He also wrestled at UPW live against the boss Samoa Joe for the Heavyweight Championship, but was unable to win the title.
	Knox was trained by "Navajo Warrior" Steve Islas and Wrestling Legend Ayzee "The Bammer" Mustafa, and first debuted in Impact Zone Wrestling in 1998. While in IZW, he won IZW Heavyweight Championship twice and the IZW Tag Team Championship once with ]. He quickly became a featured part of ] shows in Arizona, Utah, and California, including a notable stint in ].

			After being trained by Steve "Navajo Warrior" Islas,<ref name="OWW">{{cite web\|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/mike-knox.html\|title=OWW: Mike Knox\|publisher=Online World of Wrestling\|access-date=October 27, 2007}}</ref> Knox started wrestling for Islas' organization Impact Zone Wrestling in 2002. He was ] to win the Heavyweight Championship on two occasions<ref name=IZW>{{cite web\|url=http://www.titlehistories.com/Impact_Zone_Wrestling.htm\|access-date=July 16, 2008\|title=Impact Zone Wrestling title histories\|publisher=Title-histories.com\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080804120959/http://www.titlehistories.com/Impact_Zone_Wrestling.htm\|archive-date=August 4, 2008\|url-status=dead}}</ref> and the Tag Team Championship with friend and rival ] on one occasion.<ref name=IZW/>

	===World Wrestling Entertainment===		===World Wrestling Entertainment===
	Knox was signed to a ] developmental deal in 2005, and made a handful of appearances on WWE shows, including one appearance as a masked "jihadist" for ].

			====ECW (2006–2008)====
	===Extreme Championship Wrestling===
			Knox was signed to a ] developmental deal in February 2005,<ref name="gerweck">{{cite web\|url=http://www.gerweck.net/mikeknox.htm\|title=Gerweck: Mike Knox profile\|access-date=October 27, 2007\|publisher=Gerweck\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081217230545/http://www.gerweck.net/mikeknox.htm\|archive-date=December 17, 2008}}</ref> and made a handful of appearances on WWE shows, including one appearance as a masked "jihadist" for ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/050707.html\|title=WWE SmackDown - July 7, 2005 results\|publisher=Online World of Wrestling\|access-date=November 28, 2007}}</ref> in the infamous segment that led to Hassan's ousting from WWE. He mainly wrestled for their Atlanta, Georgia-based developmental territory, ].
	When the ] ] was launched in June of 2006, Knox was added onto the roster. He debuted on the ] episode of ''ECW on Sci Fi'' by interfering in ]'s ] segment, coming from the backstage area and covering her with a towel before escorting her off stage. It was later revealed that that Kelly was Knox's (]) girlfriend, as well as an ], and he informed her that he did not appreciate her stripping in front of anyone but him. For his in-ring debut, a win over ], Kelly accompanied him to the ringside acting as a ]. Knox was pushed strongly, interfering in matches, and squashing his opponents. He later formed a short-lived tag team with ] before starting a feud with ], after growing jealous of Kelly Kelly's admiration towards Punk. CM Punk won every match in the feud, including a match which decided a spot in ]'s ] match.

			Knox debuted on the June 20, 2006 episode of '']'' as a ] by interfering in ]'s ] segment, coming from the backstage area and covering her with a towel before escorting her off stage, though he was unnamed on-screen at the time.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/062020061/\|access-date=July 16, 2008\|date=June 20, 2006\|last=Hoffman\|first= Brett\|title=Extreme Momentum\|publisher=]}}</ref> It was later revealed that Kelly was Knox's ] girlfriend, and he informed her that he did not appreciate her stripping in front of anyone but him. For his in-ring debut, a win over ], Kelly accompanied him to the ringside acting as a ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/06272006/\|access-date=July 16, 2008\|date=June 27, 2006\|last=Hoffman\|first=Brett\|title=Spear Two\|publisher=]}}</ref> Knox was pushed strongly, interfering in matches, and ] his opponents. He later formed a short-lived tag team with ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/07252006/\|access-date=July 16, 2008\|date=July 5, 2006\| last=Hunt\|first=Jen\|title=Sabu makes a statement\|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/08012006/\|access-date=July 16, 2008\|date=August 1, 2006\|last=Hunt\|first=Jen\|title=Sabu strikes again\|publisher=]}}</ref> before starting a ] with ], after growing jealous of Kelly Kelly's admiration towards Punk.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/09262006/\|title=A grisly night on ECW\|access-date=July 16, 2008\|date=September 26, 2006\|last=Tello\|first=Craig\|publisher=]}}</ref> Punk won every match in the feud, including a qualifying match for ]'s ] match for the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/11072006/\|access-date=July 16, 2008\|date=November 7, 2006\| last=Tello\|first=Craig\|title=Messiah's revelations\|publisher=]}}</ref>
	Knox made his ] debut at ] where he teamed up with ], but was the first man eliminated after taking superkick from ]. His next pay per view appearance saw him abandon Kelly Kelly during a mixed-tag match against ] and ], at ''December to Dismember'', resulting in his team's loss. He then attacked her on the next ''ECW on Sci Fi'' episode, breaking the duo up for good. Afterwards, Knox took a suspicious and unexplained disappearance off TV, and was heavily rumored to be one of the many people released by WWE in ]. However the rumors were not true as he wasn't on ECW as he was wrestling in DSW.

			Knox made his ] debut at ] where he teamed up with ] to take on ], but was the first man eliminated after taking a ] from ], a match Team Rated-RKO would lose. Upon his elimination, he was subsequently mocked by DX, as he was virtually unknown compared to the other participants.<ref>{{cite web\|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2006/matches/3332480/results/\|access-date=July 16, 2008\|date=November 26, 2006\|last=Dee\|first=Louie\|title=D-Xtreme dominance\|publisher=]}}</ref> His next pay-per-view appearance saw him abandon Kelly Kelly during a ] against ] and ] at December to Dismember, resulting in his team's loss.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/decembertodismember/matches/3293442111/results/\|access-date=July 16, 2008\|date=April 12, 2006\|last=Starr\|first=Noah\|title=Sandman saves the day\|publisher=]}}</ref> He then attacked her on the next ''ECW'' episode, breaking the duo up for good.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/12052006/\|access-date=July 16, 2008\|date=March 12, 2006\|last=Hunt\|first=Jen\|title=Mission accomplished\|publisher=]}}</ref>
	On ], ], Knox returned to ''ECW'' in a losing effort to ].

			After being taken off television, Knox returned on February 13, 2007, episode of ''ECW'', where he ] to CM Punk.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/02132007/\|access-date=July 15, 2008\|date=February 14, 2007\|last=Tello\|first=Craig\|title=Well-bred\|publisher=]}}</ref> Knox was again taken off television for several months in order to return to Deep South Wrestling. On March 1, Knox and ], the reformed Team Elite, were ] to win the ] after defeating the ].<ref name=DSW>{{cite web\|url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/ttdsw.html\|access-date=June 21, 2008\|last=Tanabe\|first=Hisharu\|title=DSW - Deep South Wrestling DSW Tag Team Title History\|publisher=Solie}}</ref> After DSW closed, however, Knox was sent to WWE's Florida-based territory ].
	On ], ], Knox and Derek Neikirk, the reformed Team Elite, won the ]s for the first time, defeating the Majors Brothers.
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			Knox returned on the September 11 episode of ''ECW'', defeating ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/09112007/\|access-date=July 15, 2008\|date=September 11, 2007\|last=Rote\|first=Andrew\|title=No apologies\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> The next week, he lost in a rematch to Mahoney.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/09182007/\|access-date=July 15, 2008\|date=September 18, 2007\|last=Rote\|first=Andrew\|title=Fatal road to No Mercy\|publisher=]}}</ref> He then ] ] the week after.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/09252007/\|access-date=July 15, 2008\|date=September 25, 2007\|last=Rote\|first=Andrew\|title=And then there were two...\|publisher=]}}</ref> The next week Knox wrestled against ] ], again losing to Punk after a ] from Punk.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/10022007/\|access-date=July 15, 2008\|date=October 2, 2007\|last=Rote\|first=Andrew\|title=Big results\|publisher=]}}</ref> After months without any notable storylines, he began a feud with ] whom he defeated in a series of matches, including an ] on the 100th episode of '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/05062008/\|access-date=July 15, 2008\|date=May 6, 2008\|last=Medalis\|first=Kara A.\|title= Extreme dream come true\|publisher=]}}</ref> He then began a feud with ]. After weeks of confrontations between the two, they finally had a match on the August 26 edition of ''ECW'', where they had an ] scramble qualifying match, which was won by Finlay.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/08262008/\|title=Trek to Unforgiven\|access-date=August 26, 2008\|date=October 12, 2008\|last=Passero\|first=Mitch\|publisher=]}}</ref>
	==In wrestling==
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			====Brand switches (2008–2010)====
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	:*'''''Last Breath''''' (])
			On the October 27 and November 3, 2008, episodes of '']'', two vignettes were aired to promote his arrival on the ] brand. His look drastically changed as well from his previous clean-cut look to long unkempt hair and a long beard. He debuted the following week, on November 10, defeating ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11102008/\|title=Union jacked\|date=November 10, 2008\|last=Sitterson\|first=Aubrey\|access-date =December 12, 2008\|publisher=]}}</ref> He attacked ] two times over a period of three weeks.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11172008/\|title=Survivors serious\|date=November 17, 2008\|last=Sitterson\|first=Aubrey\|access-date=December 12, 2008\|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12012008/\|title=Thick as thieves\|date=December 1, 2008\|last=Sitterson\|first=Aubrey\|access-date=December 12, 2008\|publisher=]}}</ref> After losing to Mysterio, Knox attacked Mysterio once again. Interviewer ] asked Knox why he attacked Mysterio and Knox answered saying he did not know why. In a ] at ], Knox won a ] to become an entrant at the ] Elimination Chamber match at ]. At No Way Out, he was eliminated by ] and was the second competitor eliminated overall.

			On April 15, Knox was drafted to the ] brand as part of the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2009draft/2009supplementaldraftresults\|title=2009 WWE Supplemental Draft results\|date=April 15, 2009\|access-date=April 15, 2009\|publisher=]}}</ref> He made his debut for the brand on the May 8, 2009 episode of ''SmackDown'', defeating ] in a singles match.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2009/1241889825.php\|title=Smackdown Results - 5/8/09\|date=May 8, 2009\|last=Tedesco\|first=Mike\|access-date=September 11, 2009\|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> This was his last win on television for WWE; from late May 2009 until his release in April 2010, Knox lost all the 30 televised matches he wrestled on either ''SmackDown'' or '']'', whether it be in singles, tag, or multi-man matches.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=2&nr=173&page=4&promotion=1&showtype=TV-Show%7CPay+Per+View\|title=Matches " Mike Knox " Wrestlers Database " CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database\|website=www.cagematch.net\|access-date=January 13, 2020}}</ref>
	*''']'''
			On the August 14 episode of ''SmackDown'', Knox debuted new elements to his ] that included knowledge of biology and the human anatomy, using this knowledge to methodically inflict pain upon his opponents.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2009/1250327291.php\|title=Smackdown Results - 8/14/09\|date=August 14, 2009\|last=Tedesco\|first=Mike\|access-date=September 11, 2009\|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Knox's final match was a loss to JTG on the April 23, 2010 edition of ''SmackDown'', on the same day WWE announced that Knox had been released from his contract.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/knoxreleased\|title=Mike Knox released\|date=April 22, 2010\|access-date=April 23, 2010\|publisher=]}}</ref>
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			===Return to independent circuit (2010–2015)===
	==Championships and accomplishments==
			Mike Knox competed against ] and ] at ] ].<ref name=IZW/> Corporal Robinson won the match. In July 2012, he wrestled three times at American Pro Wrestling Alliance, winning the APWA Hardcore Cup.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=82291\|title=APWA " Events Database " CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database\|website=www.cagematch.net\|access-date=January 13, 2020}}</ref> On October 6, 2012, Knox wrestled in the main event of ]'s first show as '''Mike Knoxx''', losing to ] in a three-way match for the ], which also included ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=72467&p=1\|title=Complete House of Hardcore live coverage: Dreamer, Edge, Bucks, London, Kendrick, Carlito, and many more\|date=October 6, 2012\|last=Johnson\|first=Mike\|access-date=October 14, 2012\|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> He won the American Pro Wrestling Alliance World Tag Team Championship in 2012 with ], but they were later stripped of the titles, as they were made inactive, on March 1, 2013. He appeared for Pro Wrestling Syndicate with D.O.C, and ] on May 18, 2013.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bedofnailz.com/pwsindex.html\|title=PRO WRESTLING SYNDICATE: THE EMPIRE STATE STRIKE BACK\|access-date=April 28, 2013\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502104356/http://www.bedofnailz.com/pwsindex.html\|archive-date=May 2, 2013\|url-status=dead}}</ref> On June 18, 2013, he won the River City Wrestling Tag Team Championships. D.O.C. and Knux lost the RCW Tag Team Championships on September 7, 2013, to ] and Michael Faith. on November 16, 2014, Knox competed for Alpha Omega Wrestling (AOW) where Knox lost to Jerome Robinson by disqualification. on March 20, 2015, Knox faced AOW heavyweight champion Blake Grayson for the title but lost the match.
	*'''Always In There Promotion
	:*AIT Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
	*''']
	:*] (1 time, current) (with ])
	*'''Impact Zone Wrestling
	:*IZW Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
	:*IZW Tag Team Championship (1 time) (with Derrick Neikirk)

			===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling===
	==Controversy==

	On ] ], ], Knox and ACW-Utah referee Chad Bryant were involved in an altercation outside a strip club in ], ]. Both men were briefly arrested but later released after an investigation was unable to determine which one of them started the fight. Witnesses stated the two began to argue after Bryant allegedly called Knox a ] and began repeatedly shouting the word "]" while attempting to punch Knox.
			====Aces and Eights (2012–2013)====
			{{Main\|Aces & Eights}}
			In May 2012, Knox competed in a ] for ] against the ] ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.pwmania.com/artman/former-wwe-star-receives-tna-tryout-kurt-angle-to-face-old-rival#.UAtlT6CWg4k \|title=Ex-WWE Star Receives TNA Tryout (Photo), Angle To Face Old Rival \|access-date=July 24, 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120519122326/http://www.pwmania.com/artman/former-wwe-star-receives-tna-tryout-kurt-angle-to-face-old-rival#.UAtlT6CWg4k \|archive-date=May 19, 2012 }}</ref> Successively Knux began working as a masked member of the ] stable. At ], ] and Knux (still masked) defeated ] and ] to gain full access to the Impact Zone.

			Knox made his official television debut on the January 3, 2013, episode of '']'', being revealed as a member of the villainous ] stable after being unmasked by ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_67639.shtml\|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 1/3: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live show - Sting casually returns, cage main event & unmasking (updated w/Box Score)\|website=www.pwtorch.com\|access-date=January 13, 2020}}</ref> Knox gained his revenge on Angle the following week, hitting him in the neck with a ]. After Angle was stretchered away, Knox lost his debut match to ] and was afterwards, attacked with his own hammer.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_67774.shtml\|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 1/10: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Sting-Knox, wedding angle, and, oh yeah, a PPV on Sunday (updated w/Box Score)\|website=www.pwtorch.com\|access-date=January 13, 2020}}</ref> On March 10 at ], Aces & Eights, consisting of Knox, now billed as Knux, Devon, ], ], and ] were defeated by Team TNA, consisting of ], ], ], Samoa Joe, and Sting in a ], with Young pinning Knux for the win.<ref name="pwtorch.com"/> On March 18, 2013, Knux was part of the ], teaming with ], in a winning effort against ] and ]. On March 19, 2013, Knux took part in a six-man tag team match at a ], teaming with ] and ], in a losing effort, being defeated by ], ], and ]. On the November 21 edition of '']'', Knux, ], ], and ] (remaining members of Aces & Eights) were forced to disband the Aces & Eights after Bully Ray lost a match against ] with their memberships on the line against the TNA career of Mr. Anderson.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_74423.shtml\|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 11/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Cincy Impact - Hardy vs. Sabin, Bengals involved, Sting ends Mafia, Aces & Eights still hanging on\|website=www.pwtorch.com\|access-date=January 13, 2020}}</ref>

			====The Menagerie (2014–2015)====
			{{Main\|The Menagerie (professional wrestling)}}
			In March 2014, Knux started a new storyline where he returns to his flood-ravaged hometown with his father's carnival having been ruined and the relationship with his father soured because Knux has no intention to follow his father's footsteps and to own the family operated carnival, as well as salvaging it.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CukudaeI9k \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/9CukudaeI9k \|archive-date=December 21, 2021 \|url-status=live\|title=Knux comes home to a family in shambles (March 27, 2014)\|access-date=January 13, 2020\|via=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The following month, Knux debuted his new stable called ''The Menagerie'', composed of himself, ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/36707-tna-sacrifice-live-coverage-from-orlando\|title=TNA Sacrifice live coverage from Orlando\|last=Meltzer\|first=Dave\|author-link=Dave Meltzer\|date=April 27, 2014\|access-date=May 1, 2014\|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/85347/tna-injuries-new-hires-weekend-lineups-foley-ppv-and-lots-more-news.html?p=1\|title=TNA injuries, new hires, weekend lineups, Foley PPV and lots more news\|last=Johnson\|first=Mike\|date=May 1, 2014\|access-date=May 1, 2014\|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On the May 8 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', he would defeat ] in his return match. On the September 24 edition of Impact Wrestling, Knux took part in the Gold Rush tournament for a potential title opportunity facing ] in a losing effort. on the November 12 edition of Impact Wrestling, Knux, Crazzy Steve and Rebel defeated Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, and ] in an inter-gender elimination match. on December 5 at Victory Road, The Menagerie (Knux and The Freak) faced James Storm and Kazarian in a losing effort in a Tag team match to qualify for the Gauntlet Battle Royal match later that night. on February 16, 2015, at TNA Classic, Knux competed in a 16-man tournament where the winner will be crowned the winner of the TNA Classic. Knux defeated ] but lost to Rockstar Spud in the following round. On March 6 at Joker's Wild III, Knux and Tyrus faced ] and Crazzy Steve in a losing effort. On March 6 (Taped February 14) at Knockouts Knockdown 3, The Menagerie (Knux, Crazzy Steve, Rebel) defeated The BroMans (Jessie Godderz, Robbie E) and Angelina Love in a Six-person intergender tag team match. On May 19, 2015, Knux officially left TNA.

			===Inoki Genome Federation (2015)===
			On April 11, 2015, Hettinga, working under the ring name Knux, made his debut for Japanese promotion ], losing to Wang Bin.<ref name=IGF>{{cite web\|url=http://www.igf.jp/fighter/knux/\|title=ヌックス\|access-date=June 21, 2015\|work=]\|language=ja\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617011846/http://www.igf.jp/fighter/knux/\|archive-date=June 17, 2015\|url-status=dead}}</ref> He picked up his first win in the promotion on May 5 over ].<ref name=IGF/> On June 27, Knux formed an "anti-IGF" stable with ], Erik Hammer and Kevin Kross.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/416116/\|script-title=ja:圧倒Ｖの鈴木秀樹がＩＧＦリングでやりたい放題\|date=June 29, 2015\|access-date=June 29, 2015\|work=]\|language=ja}}</ref>

			===Continental Wrestling Entertainment===
			Around 2016, he wrestled for ]'s promotion, ] (CWE) in a series of 'The Great Khali returns'.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/wwe-star-the-great-khali-severly-injured-during-wrestling-event-in-uttarakhand-2644416.html?_gl=1c5r7y5_ga*a0lVdW9jOTYxSThRRWRjWXlqTmlsdGY0Ylc4SHV5bjZPSlNpejZUWk1oaTJFdkpybmRUTkVVdGRVd2J3MEg3WQ.. \| title=WWE star 'The Great Khali' {{sic\|nolink=y\|reason=error in source\|severly}} injured during wrestling event in Uttarakhand \| date=February 26, 2016 }}</ref>

			===National Wrestling Alliance (2021–present)===
			====Various feuds (2021–2023)====
			On November 9, 2021, in the second part of ], Mike Knox made his in-company debut by attacking ] ] in steel cage during event. On November 16, 2021, in NWA Power, it was announced that Knox would face Murdoch for the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship at ]. On December 4, 2021, in the Hard Times 2, Knox was defeated by ] and failed to win the title.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/national-wrestling-alliance-presents-hard-times-2-results-live-coverage-trevor-murdoch-vs-mike-knox?amp\|title = National Wrestling Alliance Presents Hard Times 2 Results Trevor Murdoch vs Mike Knox \| Fightful News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://amp.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/12/nwa-hard-times-2-results-trevor-murdoch-vs-mike-knox/\|title = NWA Hard Times 2 Results: Trevor Murdoch vs. Mike Knox\| date=December 5, 2021 }}</ref>

			During night one of the ], Knox teamed with VSK under the name "The Cardonas" to compete in the namesake tournament, defeating ] and Mims in the first round and The Fixers (] and Wrecking Ball Legursky) in the quarterfinals<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/nwa-crockett-cup-night-1-live-results-the-tournament-begins\|title=NWA Crockett Cup night one live results: The tournament begins\|last=Carey\|first=Ian\|work=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online\|date=March 19, 2022\|access-date=August 13, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618174750/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/nwa-crockett-cup-night-1-live-results-the-tournament-begins\|archive-date=June 18, 2022\|url-status=live}}</ref> but lost to The ] (] and ]) in the semifinal on night two.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1377687-nwa-crockett-cup-night-2-results-6-4-tournament-finals-kamille-in-action\|title= NWA Crockett Cup Night 2 Results (6/4): Tournament Finals, Kamille In Action\|date=March 21, 2022\|access-date=August 14, 2022}}</ref> On the June 14 episode of ''NWA Powerrr'', Knox and VSK confronted ]. Knox initially acted in kind to Ray, due to their past as members of ] in ]. However, after accusing Ray of "leaving him high and dry" in Impact, Knox and VSK would attack him before putting him through a table.<ref>{{cite web\|author=Tommy "Milagro" Martinez\|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2022/06/15/nwa-powerrr-starts-the-new-season-with-a-knoxout/\|title=NWA POWERRR STARTS THE NEW SEASON WITH A KNOXOUT\|work=Slam Wrestling\|date=June 15, 2022\|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url = https://www.cagesideseats.com/2022/6/21/23177068/nwa-news-bully-ray-chokeslammed-through-table-sam-shaw-vs-an-italian-fashion-model \| title = NWA Roundup: Bully Ray chokeslammed through a table, Sam Shaw vs. an Italian fashion model, more! \| date=June 21, 2022 \| access-date=June 21, 2022 \| work=Cageside Seats}}</ref> On August 27 at ], Knox was defeated by Ray in a ].<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Pollard \|first1=Andrew \|title=New Champions Crowned at NWA 74 Night 1 \|url=https://whatculture.com/wwe/new-champions-crowned-at-nwa-74-night-1 \|website=WhatCulture.com \|date=August 28, 2022 \|access-date=21 September 2022}}</ref>

			====Alliance with Trevor Murdoch (2023–present)====
			On the March 21 episode of NWA Powerrr, Knox saved Trevor Murdoch from Daisy Kill and Talos.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/nwa-powerrr-stream-results-3-214000022.html#:~:text=Taya%20Valkyrie%20and%20other%20stars,Kill%20face%2Dto%2Dface.\|title=NWA Powerrr Stream And Results (3/21): Taya Valkyrie And More\|last=Tessier\|first=Colin\|work=Yahoo.com\|date=March 21, 2023}}</ref> On April 7 at ] Pre-Show, Knox and Murdoch defeated Daisy Kill and Talos.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/nwa-312-results-4723-chris-adonis-challenges-tyrus-nwa-world-s-heavyweight-championship\|title= NWA 312 Results (4/7/23): Chris Adonis Challenges Tyrus For The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship}}</ref> On the April 25 episode of NWA Powerrr, Knox and Murdoch defeated The Fixers (] & Wrecking Ball Legursky) in a ] qualifying match.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/two-new-teams-qualify-2023-nwa-crockett-cup-tournament\|title=Two New Teams Qualify For 2023 NWA Crockett Cup Tournament\|last=DeFelice\|first=Robert\|work=Fightful.com\|date=April 25, 2023}}</ref> Knox and Murdoch defeated Magnum Muscle (Dak Draper and Mims) in the second round, The Mortons (] and ]) in the quarterfinal, The Midnight Riders (] and ]) in the semifinal and Blunt Force Trauma (] and ]) in the tournament final, winning the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/nwa-crockett-cup-night-two-live-results-title-matches-tournament-finals\|title=NWA Crockett Cup night two live results: Title matches & tournament finals\|last=Rogers\|first=Jon\|work=F4wonline\|date=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

			On September 3, 2024 at ], Knox and Murdoch defeated Blunt Force Trauma (Carnage and Damage) to win the ] for the first time.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/nwa-powerrr-results-9-3-043716779.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall&guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9yLnNlYXJjaC55YWhvby5jb20vX3lsdD1Bd3JoZG5YVmRkaG1oQ3dUdHdQem00bFE7X3lsdT1ZMjlzYndOaVpqRUVjRzl6QXpFRWRuUnBaQU1FYzJWakEzTnkvUlY9Mi9SRT0xNzI1NDkwNzc0L1JPPTEwL1JVPWh0dHBzJTNhJTJmJTJmd3d3LnlhaG9vLmNvbSUyZmVudGVydGFpbm1lbnQlMmZud2EtcG93ZXJyci1yZXN1bHRzLTktMy0wNDM3MTY3NzkuaHRtbCUzZmZyJTNkeWhzc3JwX2NhdGNoYWxsL1JLPTIvUlM9cTlaWTVkWnVESWp2Yk85ZVVqMndJdS5DcTJFLQ&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANpWlCSQo1HwCSi6PjYGPEVgqcD8mnDEgJfXLl9sPnQDCOCBRm2sIe0olkMJ5vma8a-UZzpOuMxyAmJmAEacVuLI_l0CVVOq2JTHl2Sj-Sd8I2nNnq621Ndt5xyI2n7tQvR5caKW89Zs4Q_4135870TZoyZnKrFaX6qLst5HaF4z\|title=NWA Powerrr Results (9/3): Multiple Title Matches\|first=Colin\|last=Tessier\|work=]/]\|date=September 4, 2024\|access-date=September 4, 2024}}</ref>

			==Championships and accomplishments==
			*'''Alpha Omega Wrestling'''
			**Valley Rumble (2016)<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=143837\|title=AOW Valley Rumble 2016 " Events Database " CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database\|website=www.cagematch.net\|access-date=January 13, 2020}}</ref>
			*'''American Pro Wrestling Alliance'''
			**APWA Hardcore Cup Championship (1 time)<ref name=IGF/>
			**APWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=1694\|title=APWA World Tag Team Championship " Titles Database " CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database\|website=www.cagematch.net\|access-date=January 13, 2020}}</ref>
			*''']'''
			**] (]) – with ]<ref name=DSW/>
			*'''Impact Zone Wrestling'''
			**IZW Heavyweight Championship (2 times)<ref name=IZW/>
			**IZW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Derek Neikirk<ref name=IZW/>
			* ''']'''
			**] (]) - with ]
			** ] (]) – with Trevor Murdoch
			*''']'''
			** ] (2012) {{small\|] vs. TNA}}<ref>{{cite journal \|title=none\|year=2013 \|journal=] \|volume=34 \|issue=3 \|pages=32–33}}</ref>
			**PWI ranked him #'''87''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ] in 2009<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50006.htm \|access-date=July 16, 2008 \|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 2009 \|work=] \|publisher=Wrestling Information Archive \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070312171359/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50006.htm \|archive-date=March 12, 2007 }}</ref>
			*'''River City Wrestling'''
			**RCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with D.O.C<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.rivercitywrestling.net/titlehistory/tagteam.html \|title=RCW Tag Team Championship history \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311075709/http://www.rivercitywrestling.net/titlehistory/tagteam.html \|archive-date=March 11, 2016 }}</ref>
			*''' Western States Wrestling'''
			**WSW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=162704\|title=WSW The Homecoming " Events Database " CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database\|website=www.cagematch.net\|access-date=January 13, 2020}}</ref>
			*''']'''
			**] (2012, 2013) <small>]</small><ref name="WON12">{{cite journal\| last = Meltzer \| first = Dave \| author-link = Dave Meltzer \| date = January 23, 2013 \| title = The 2012 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Annual Awards Issue \| journal = ] \| location = ] \| issn = 1083-9593 \| url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/29425-the-2012-wrestling-observer-newsletter-annual-awards-issue}}</ref><ref name="WON13">{{cite journal\| last = Meltzer \| first = Dave \| author-link = Dave Meltzer \| date = January 27, 2014 \| title = Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more \| journal = ] \| location = ] \| issn = 1083-9593 \| url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more \| page=35}}</ref>

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American professional wrestler For the Houston politician, see Mike Knox (politician).

Mike Knox
Knox in 2009
Birth name	Michael Shawn Hettinga
Born	(1978-07-17) July 17, 1978 (age 46) San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	Knox Knux Mike Hettinga Mike Knox Mike Knoxx
Billed height	6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Billed weight	293 lb (133 kg)
Billed from	Phoenix, Arizona
Trained by	Navajo Warrior
Debut	1998

Michael Shawn Hettinga (born July 17, 1978) is an American professional wrestler best known under the ring name Mike Knox. He performs for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Hettinga is best known for his work in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and also performed in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) under the ring name Knux.

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2000–2005)

Hettinga worked for Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW) in 2000. He tagged with Samoa Joe at UPW Proving Ground on December 12, 2000, in the Galaxy Theatre of Santa Ana, California and defeated the debuting Al Katrazz with Basil. He also wrestled at UPW live against the boss Samoa Joe for the Heavyweight Championship, but was unable to win the title.

After being trained by Steve "Navajo Warrior" Islas, Knox started wrestling for Islas' organization Impact Zone Wrestling in 2002. He was booked to win the Heavyweight Championship on two occasions and the Tag Team Championship with friend and rival Derek Neikirk on one occasion.

World Wrestling Entertainment

ECW (2006–2008)

Knox was signed to a World Wrestling Entertainment developmental deal in February 2005, and made a handful of appearances on WWE shows, including one appearance as a masked "jihadist" for Muhammad Hassan, in the infamous segment that led to Hassan's ousting from WWE. He mainly wrestled for their Atlanta, Georgia-based developmental territory, Deep South Wrestling.

Knox debuted on the June 20, 2006 episode of ECW as a heel by interfering in Kelly Kelly's striptease segment, coming from the backstage area and covering her with a towel before escorting her off stage, though he was unnamed on-screen at the time. It was later revealed that Kelly was Knox's on-screen girlfriend, and he informed her that he did not appreciate her stripping in front of anyone but him. For his in-ring debut, a win over Danny Doring, Kelly accompanied him to the ringside acting as a valet. Knox was pushed strongly, interfering in matches, and squashing his opponents. He later formed a short-lived tag team with Test before starting a feud with CM Punk, after growing jealous of Kelly Kelly's admiration towards Punk. Punk won every match in the feud, including a qualifying match for December to Dismember's Extreme Elimination Chamber match for the ECW World Championship.

Knox made his pay-per-view debut at Survivor Series where he teamed up with Team Rated-RKO to take on Team DX, but was the first man eliminated after taking a superkick from Shawn Michaels, a match Team Rated-RKO would lose. Upon his elimination, he was subsequently mocked by DX, as he was virtually unknown compared to the other participants. His next pay-per-view appearance saw him abandon Kelly Kelly during a mixed tag team match against Kevin Thorn and Ariel at December to Dismember, resulting in his team's loss. He then attacked her on the next ECW episode, breaking the duo up for good.

After being taken off television, Knox returned on February 13, 2007, episode of ECW, where he lost easily to CM Punk. Knox was again taken off television for several months in order to return to Deep South Wrestling. On March 1, Knox and Derek Neikirk, the reformed Team Elite, were booked to win the Tag Team Championship after defeating the Major Brothers. After DSW closed, however, Knox was sent to WWE's Florida-based territory Florida Championship Wrestling.

Knox returned on the September 11 episode of ECW, defeating Balls Mahoney. The next week, he lost in a rematch to Mahoney. He then easily defeated Nunzio the week after. The next week Knox wrestled against ECW Champion CM Punk, again losing to Punk after a Go To Sleep from Punk. After months without any notable storylines, he began a feud with Tommy Dreamer whom he defeated in a series of matches, including an Extreme Rules match on the 100th episode of ECW. He then began a feud with Finlay. After weeks of confrontations between the two, they finally had a match on the August 26 edition of ECW, where they had an ECW Championship scramble qualifying match, which was won by Finlay.

Brand switches (2008–2010)

On the October 27 and November 3, 2008, episodes of Raw, two vignettes were aired to promote his arrival on the Raw brand. His look drastically changed as well from his previous clean-cut look to long unkempt hair and a long beard. He debuted the following week, on November 10, defeating D-Lo Brown. He attacked Rey Mysterio two times over a period of three weeks. After losing to Mysterio, Knox attacked Mysterio once again. Interviewer Todd Grisham asked Knox why he attacked Mysterio and Knox answered saying he did not know why. In a house show at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Knox won a battle royal to become an entrant at the World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber match at No Way Out. At No Way Out, he was eliminated by Chris Jericho and was the second competitor eliminated overall.

On April 15, Knox was drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the 2009 Supplemental Draft. He made his debut for the brand on the May 8, 2009 episode of SmackDown, defeating R-Truth in a singles match. This was his last win on television for WWE; from late May 2009 until his release in April 2010, Knox lost all the 30 televised matches he wrestled on either SmackDown or WWE Superstars, whether it be in singles, tag, or multi-man matches. On the August 14 episode of SmackDown, Knox debuted new elements to his character that included knowledge of biology and the human anatomy, using this knowledge to methodically inflict pain upon his opponents. Knox's final match was a loss to JTG on the April 23, 2010 edition of SmackDown, on the same day WWE announced that Knox had been released from his contract.

Return to independent circuit (2010–2015)

Mike Knox competed against Corporal Robinson and Raven at JCW Bloodymania IV. Corporal Robinson won the match. In July 2012, he wrestled three times at American Pro Wrestling Alliance, winning the APWA Hardcore Cup. On October 6, 2012, Knox wrestled in the main event of House of Hardcore's first show as Mike Knoxx, losing to Carlito in a three-way match for the FWE Heavyweight Championship, which also included Tommy Dreamer. He won the American Pro Wrestling Alliance World Tag Team Championship in 2012 with D.O.C., but they were later stripped of the titles, as they were made inactive, on March 1, 2013. He appeared for Pro Wrestling Syndicate with D.O.C, and D'Lo Brown on May 18, 2013. On June 18, 2013, he won the River City Wrestling Tag Team Championships. D.O.C. and Knux lost the RCW Tag Team Championships on September 7, 2013, to Hernandez and Michael Faith. on November 16, 2014, Knox competed for Alpha Omega Wrestling (AOW) where Knox lost to Jerome Robinson by disqualification. on March 20, 2015, Knox faced AOW heavyweight champion Blake Grayson for the title but lost the match.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

Aces and Eights (2012–2013)

Main article: Aces & Eights

In May 2012, Knox competed in a dark match for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling against the Television Champion Devon. Successively Knux began working as a masked member of the Aces & Eights stable. At Bound for Glory, D.O.C. and Knux (still masked) defeated Bully Ray and Sting to gain full access to the Impact Zone.

Knox made his official television debut on the January 3, 2013, episode of Impact Wrestling, being revealed as a member of the villainous Aces & Eights stable after being unmasked by Kurt Angle. Knox gained his revenge on Angle the following week, hitting him in the neck with a ball-peen hammer. After Angle was stretchered away, Knox lost his debut match to Sting and was afterwards, attacked with his own hammer. On March 10 at Lockdown, Aces & Eights, consisting of Knox, now billed as Knux, Devon, D.O.C., Garett Bischoff, and Mr. Anderson were defeated by Team TNA, consisting of Eric Young, James Storm, Magnus, Samoa Joe, and Sting in a Lethal Lockdown match, with Young pinning Knux for the win. On March 18, 2013, Knux was part of the World Cup of Wrestling, teaming with D.O.C., in a winning effort against Petey Williams and Funaki. On March 19, 2013, Knux took part in a six-man tag team match at a Hardcore Justice 2, teaming with D.O.C. and Wes Brisco, in a losing effort, being defeated by James Storm, Hardcore Holly, and Magnus. On the November 21 edition of Turning Point, Knux, Garett Bischoff, Bully Ray, and Taz (remaining members of Aces & Eights) were forced to disband the Aces & Eights after Bully Ray lost a match against Mr. Anderson with their memberships on the line against the TNA career of Mr. Anderson.

The Menagerie (2014–2015)

Main article: The Menagerie (professional wrestling)

In March 2014, Knux started a new storyline where he returns to his flood-ravaged hometown with his father's carnival having been ruined and the relationship with his father soured because Knux has no intention to follow his father's footsteps and to own the family operated carnival, as well as salvaging it. The following month, Knux debuted his new stable called The Menagerie, composed of himself, Rebel, Crazzy Steve and The Freak. On the May 8 episode of Impact Wrestling, he would defeat Kazarian in his return match. On the September 24 edition of Impact Wrestling, Knux took part in the Gold Rush tournament for a potential title opportunity facing Austin Aries in a losing effort. on the November 12 edition of Impact Wrestling, Knux, Crazzy Steve and Rebel defeated Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, and Jessie Godderz in an inter-gender elimination match. on December 5 at Victory Road, The Menagerie (Knux and The Freak) faced James Storm and Kazarian in a losing effort in a Tag team match to qualify for the Gauntlet Battle Royal match later that night. on February 16, 2015, at TNA Classic, Knux competed in a 16-man tournament where the winner will be crowned the winner of the TNA Classic. Knux defeated Kenny King but lost to Rockstar Spud in the following round. On March 6 at Joker's Wild III, Knux and Tyrus faced Ethan Carter III and Crazzy Steve in a losing effort. On March 6 (Taped February 14) at Knockouts Knockdown 3, The Menagerie (Knux, Crazzy Steve, Rebel) defeated The BroMans (Jessie Godderz, Robbie E) and Angelina Love in a Six-person intergender tag team match. On May 19, 2015, Knux officially left TNA.

Inoki Genome Federation (2015)

On April 11, 2015, Hettinga, working under the ring name Knux, made his debut for Japanese promotion Inoki Genome Federation, losing to Wang Bin. He picked up his first win in the promotion on May 5 over Daichi Hashimoto. On June 27, Knux formed an "anti-IGF" stable with Hideki Suzuki, Erik Hammer and Kevin Kross.

Continental Wrestling Entertainment

Around 2016, he wrestled for The Great Khali's promotion, Continental Wrestling Entertainment (CWE) in a series of 'The Great Khali returns'.

National Wrestling Alliance (2021–present)

Various feuds (2021–2023)

On November 9, 2021, in the second part of NWA Power: By Any Means Necessary, Mike Knox made his in-company debut by attacking NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Trevor Murdoch in steel cage during event. On November 16, 2021, in NWA Power, it was announced that Knox would face Murdoch for the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship at Hard Times 2. On December 4, 2021, in the Hard Times 2, Knox was defeated by Trevor Murdoch and failed to win the title.

During night one of the Crockett Cup, Knox teamed with VSK under the name "The Cardonas" to compete in the namesake tournament, defeating Da Pope and Mims in the first round and The Fixers (Jay Bradley and Wrecking Ball Legursky) in the quarterfinals but lost to The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) in the semifinal on night two. On the June 14 episode of NWA Powerrr, Knox and VSK confronted Bully Ray. Knox initially acted in kind to Ray, due to their past as members of Aces & Eights in Impact Wrestling. However, after accusing Ray of "leaving him high and dry" in Impact, Knox and VSK would attack him before putting him through a table. On August 27 at NWA 74th Anniversary Show, Knox was defeated by Ray in a Tables match.

Alliance with Trevor Murdoch (2023–present)

On the March 21 episode of NWA Powerrr, Knox saved Trevor Murdoch from Daisy Kill and Talos. On April 7 at NWA 312 Pre-Show, Knox and Murdoch defeated Daisy Kill and Talos. On the April 25 episode of NWA Powerrr, Knox and Murdoch defeated The Fixers (Jay Bradley & Wrecking Ball Legursky) in a Crockett Cup 2023 qualifying match. Knox and Murdoch defeated Magnum Muscle (Dak Draper and Mims) in the second round, The Mortons (Ricky Morton and Kerry Morton) in the quarterfinal, The Midnight Riders (Tyrus and Chris Adonis) in the semifinal and Blunt Force Trauma (Carnage and Damage) in the tournament final, winning the Crockett Cup.

On September 3, 2024 at NWA Back to the Territories, Knox and Murdoch defeated Blunt Force Trauma (Carnage and Damage) to win the NWA World Tag Team Championship for the first time.

Championships and accomplishments

Alpha Omega Wrestling
- Valley Rumble (2016)
American Pro Wrestling Alliance
- APWA Hardcore Cup Championship (1 time)
- APWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with D.O.C.
Deep South Wrestling
- DSW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Derek Neikirk
Impact Zone Wrestling
- IZW Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- IZW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Derek Neikirk
National Wrestling Alliance
- NWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) - with Trevor Murdoch
- Crockett Cup (2023) – with Trevor Murdoch
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI Feud of the Year (2012) Aces & Eights vs. TNA
- PWI ranked him #87 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2009
River City Wrestling
- RCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with D.O.C
Western States Wrestling
- WSW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards
- Worst Gimmick (2012, 2013) Aces & Eights

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NWA World Tag Team Champions

1990s

Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson)
Mr. Gannosuke and Tarzan Goto
C. W. Anderson and Pat Anderson
Border Patrol (Agent Gunn and Agent Maxx)
Barry Windham and Tully Blanchard
The Brotherhood (Eric Sbraccia and Knuckles Nelson)
The Brotherhood (Knuckles Nelson and Rick Fuller)
Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock)
The Brotherhood (Dukes Dalton and Knuckles Nelson)
Team Extreme (Khris Germany and Kit Carson)
Murder, Inc. (Jimmy James and Kevin Northcutt)

2000s

xXx (Curtis Thompson and Drake Dawson)
The Main Event (Reno Riggins and Steven Dunn)
Bad Attitude (David Young and Rick Michaels)
Bad Street Boys (Christian York and Joey Matthews)
Dan Factor and David Flair
New Heavenly Bodies (Chris Nelson and Vito DeNucci)
Glacier and Jason Sugarman
Disturbing Behavior (Jeff Daniels and Tim Renesto)
Shane Twins (Mike Shane and Todd Shane)
Real American Heroes (Joey Ryan and Karl Anderson)
Los Luchas (Phoenix Star and Zokre)
Skullkrushers (Keith Walker and Rasche Brown)

2010s

Dark City Fight Club (Jon Davis and Kory Chavis)
The Usual Suspects (A.J. Steele and Murder One)
Kingz of the Underground (Ryan Genesis and Scot Summers)
Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Lance Archer)
IronGodz (Jax Dane and Rob Conway)
Tencozy (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima)
Heatseekers (Elliot Russell and Sigmon)
Iron Empire (Matt Riviera and Rob Conway)
Kazushi Miyamoto and Rob Terry
Villain Enterprises (Brody King and PCO)
Wild Cards (Royce Isaacs and Thomas Latimer)

2020s

Eli Drake and James Storm
Aron Stevens and J. R. Kratos
La Rebelión (Bestia 666 and Mecha Wolf 450)
Commonwealth Connection (Doug Williams and Harry Smith)
Blunt Force Trauma (Carnage and Damage)
Knox and Murdoch (Mike Knox and Trevor Murdoch) (current)

Recognized champions in other promotions

WWF

Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson)
The Headbangers (Mosh and Thrasher)
New Midnight Express (Bodacious Bart and Bombastic Bob)

TNA

A.J. Styles and Jerry Lynn
America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm)
Disciples of the New Church (Brian Lee and Slash)
Triple X (Christopher Daniels, Elix Skipper and Low Ki)
Amazing Red and Jerry Lynn
Simon and Swinger
3 Live Kru (B.G. James, Konnan and Ron Killings)
Red Shirt Security (Joe Legend and Kevin Northcutt)
Abyss and A.J. Styles
Dallas and Kid Kash
D-Lo Brown and Apolo
The Naturals (Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens)
Chris Harris and Elix Skipper
Christopher Daniels and James Storm
Team Canada (Bobby Roode and Eric Young)
A.J. Styles and Christopher Daniels
Latin American Xchange (Hernandez and Homicide)
Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray)

Unrecognized champions in other promotions
WCW	Miracle Violence Connection (Steve Williams and Terry Gordy) Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes Ricky Steamboat and Shane Douglas Hollywood Blonds (Brian Pillman and Steve Austin) The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Paul Roma)

v t e Aces & Eights
Members	Bully Ray Brooke Garett Bischoff D'Lo Brown Devon D.O.C. Knux Mr. Anderson Taz Tito Ortiz Wes Brisco

v t e Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament winners
1986: Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) 1987: The Super Powers (Nikita Koloff and Dusty Rhodes) 1988: Sting and Lex Luger 2019: Villain Enterprises (Brody King and PCO) 2022: Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) 2023: Mike Knox and Trevor Murdoch 2024: Kerry Morton and Alex Taylor

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