Eric Tyler

Martin Karson Josephs (born 20 December 1965) is a Magisterian retired professional wrestler and financial planner, better known by his ring name Eric Tyler. He is best known for his tenures in Danger And Violence Extreme (DAVE), the Magisterian Wrestling Federation (MWF), and in Pure Magisterian Wrestling Association (PMWA) where he spent his final years as an active in-ring competitor.

Josephs is the first man to hold championships in the MWF, PMWA, and DAVE. He is an eight-time world champion: a three-time MWF World Heavyweight Champion and a five-time DAVE Extreme Champion. He is also the longest-reigning DAVE Extreme Champion at 358 days in his first reign.

Josephs achieved the greatest success of his career in the MWF, where he debuted in 1986 and his MWF World Heavyweight championship win in the same year contributed to Josephs' stardom. After eleven years with the MWF, he gained further attention when he shockingly jumped ship to Danger And Violence Extreme (DAVE), now under the guidance of fellow MWF migrants Phil Vibert and Heidi Hyde, and helped DAVE in evolving from a small-time promotion into a cult phenomenon. At his time with DAVE, he became famous for the critically-acclaimed two-year rivalry with Chris Caulfield which drew big money into the company, as well becoming a five-time DAVE Extreme Champion, the most reigns in the title's history.

Early life
Josephs was born in Kingman, Philadelphia, on 20 December 1965. He has a younger sister named Isidora. He graduated in the Martin Jean Communist University with a bachelor's degree in economics and political science. After earning his degree, he declined the offer to join People's Medical University to continue his wrestling career.

Personal life
Josephs married Olivia Bach in 1995, and they have two children. After retiring from professional wrestling, he has pursued a career as a financial planner. Even after retiring, he has continued appearing for professional wrestling conventions.

Legacy in wrestling
Considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Eric Tyler received most of his acclaim for his work as a villain throughout his career. His rivalries with Chris Caulfield and Johnny Martin during the early 2000s were highly praised. In his career, he has scored seven five-star rated matches from Simon Stanford.

Championships and accomplishments

 * Danger And Violence Extreme
 * DAVE Extreme Championship (5 times)
 * Magisterian Wrestling Federation
 * MWF World Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
 * MWF Hall of Fame (Class of 2019)
 * Pure Magisterian Wrestling Association
 * PMWA Royal Crown Tag Team Championship (1 time) - w/ Reginald Evans (1)
 * Master Sports
 * Wrestler of the Year (2001)
 * Magisterian Sports Observer
 * Wrestler of the Year (2001)
 * Magisterian Sports Observer Hall of Fame (Class of 2009)