Who Is Alex Shelley? Age, Biography and Wiki
Born on May 23, 1983, Alex Shelley is currently 41 years old. A native of Bay City, Michigan, Shelley has made a significant impact in the world of professional wrestling. He started his career in the early 2000s and has become well-known for his innovative wrestling style and engaging character. As of 2025, he continues to be a prominent figure in wrestling promotions, captivating fans around the globe. More insights about his life and career can be found on his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 23, 1983 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Birth Place | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Alex Shelley's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Alex Shelley stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and weighs approximately 185 pounds (84 kg). His athletic build and physical readiness have contributed to his success in the ring, allowing him to perform at high levels against various opponents.
On the November 27, 2008, Impact!, Shelley took part in the second annual Turkey Bowl, defeating Cute Kip and Consequences Creed in a three–way dance in the semifinals.
In the finals Shelley faced the reigning X Division Champion Sheik Abdul Bashir and Rhino in another three–way dance where the winner would receive a check for $25,000, and the loser had to wear a turkey suit. Rhino won the match, pinning Shelley following a Gore forcing him to wear the suit.
Shelley finally agreed to put on the suit after Mick Foley threatened to fire him if he did not. After putting on the turkey suit Shelley gave Foley a middle finger and was laid out with a double arm DDT.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Alex Shelley maintains a relatively private personal life. He is known to be dating fellow wrestler and partner, who shares his passion for the sport. While details about their relationship are kept out of the spotlight, they occasionally share glimpses of their life together on social media. Shelley has not publicly discussed any marriage plans, keeping fans intrigued about his relationship status.
Net Worth and Salary
As an accomplished wrestler, Alex Shelley has earned a considerable fortune through his career. As of 2025, his estimated net worth is around $2 million, which is a testament to his dedication and success in professional wrestling. His salary primarily comes from his wrestling matches, merchandise sales, and endorsements, all contributing to his financial standing.
At Hell Freezes Over on January 14, 2006, Shelley teamed up with Rave to defeat the duo of Claudio Castagnoli and Azrieal. Later that evening, Prince Nana offered to buy the ROH World Championship from Bryan Danielson after his successful defense against Chris Hero.
When Danielson refused to sell it, he was attacked by The Embassy with Shelley giving him a Sliced Bread #2 claiming it was his "Kryptonite" as Danielson's long–time rival and former Embassy member, Spanky, utilized the move to defeat him on numerous occasions.
The following show, The Embassy of Shelley, Rave and Abyss won the 2006 Trios Tournament defeating Generation Next of Jack Evans and Matt Sydal and their partner Jimmy Yang in the finals, and thus each wrestler was granted any match they wanted, with Shelley and Rave both announcing they wanted a shot at the ROH World Championship.
Shelley was originally scheduled to face Danielson for the title on February 11, but a severe snowstorm hit the Northeast and Shelley was told by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling to fly back early to Orlando, Florida, so he would not miss their pay-per-view the following day.
Shelley would eventually get his title shot one month later at Arena Warfare, but was unable to defeat Danielson.
Career, Business and Investments
Alex Shelley's wrestling career took off after he made a name for himself in the independent circuit, where he garnered attention for his unique style and charisma. He has since competed in various promotions, including TNA/Impact Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and many more. Besides wrestling, Shelley has also explored opportunities in coaching and wrestling training, helping to shape the next generation of wrestlers. He is known for his business-savvy approach, having made smart investments in various ventures, including merchandise and wrestling schools.
Martin first rose to fame on the independent circuit, and gained breakout success while performing for Ring of Honor (ROH), having won the ROH World Tag Team Championship with Chris Sabin as one-half the Motor City Machine Guns.
He is also known for his tenures in Japan with Pro Wrestling Zero1-Max and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where in the latter promotion, he is a former three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion alongside Kushida as one-half of the Time Splitters, and a former Strong Openweight Tag Team Champion as one-half of the Motor City Machine Guns
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Social Network
Alex Shelley is quite active on social media, engaging with his fans and sharing insights into his personal and professional life. You can find him on platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, where he posts updates about his wrestling career, training routines, and snippets of his personal life. His online presence helps him maintain a strong connection with fans while promoting his brand.
Nash and Shelley made several well–received comedy vignettes (some exclusive to YouTube) mostly focusing on their feud with Chris Sabin. At Slammiversary, Shelley helped Nash defeat Sabin. Earlier Shelley had been ranked fifth in the X Division after being the second person eliminated in a six–man contender's match.
In a post–match interview with Nash, Shelley claimed there was "ten guys, twenty guys – some of them had knives. I think I spotted a couple gats... guns". On July 16, 2006, Shelley teamed with Nash to face Chris Sabin and Jay Lethal in a losing effort.
Education
Alex Shelley pursued higher education at the University of Michigan, where he studied to attain a Bachelor's degree. His time at university not only contributed to his growth as a person but also influenced his professional journey, as he balanced academics with his burgeoning wrestling career. His educational background has allowed him to apply critical thinking and strategic planning in his wrestling endeavors and investments.
At Sacrifice on March 5, 2022, Shelley returned to Impact Wrestling to face his student Jay White in a losing effort. At Multiverse of Matches on April 1, Shelley was defeated by Mike Bailey. On the July 21 episode of Impact!, Shelley defeated Sabin in an Impact World Championship number one contender match.
On August 12 at Emergence, Shelley unsuccessfully challenged Josh Alexander for the Impact World Championship. On December 9, 2022, The Guns defeated Heath and Rhino to capture the Impact World Tag Team Championship for a third time, ending their 62 days reign.
On the March 2, 2023, episode of Impact, the Motor City Machine Guns lost their titles to Bullet Club members Ace Austin and Chris Bey, ending their reign at 78 days.
