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Jordan Lee Wade (born 17th May 1996) is a British professional wrestler, who is signed to the UC (Ultimate Championship).

Early life
Wade was born on 17th May 1996, in Leeds, UK. His father left the family when he was three years old, leaving him to be raised by his mother Jackie and his grandmother Eileen.

He attended Twin Oaks High School in Leeds, and was frequently in trouble for fighting with other students and being rude to staff. He often played truant, and instead of attending school would visit a local back street gym, where he would spend hours lifting weights and practising callisthenics. Whilst there he came to know the owner, former boxing promoter Brian Wilcox. Wade confided in Wilcox about his struggles at school, and told him about the intense aggression he felt towards society, his absent father and himself. Wilcox began to mentor him, helping him to channel his aggression positively.

Scouting
In 2014, Wilcox was approached by UC development manager Brandon Weeting, who was in the UK scouting for potential talent in boxing and Crossfit circles. Wilcox mentioned this to Wade, who was immediately interested, and persuaded Weeting to give him a chance to audition.

At the audition, Weeting was impressed by Wade's physicality but felt that he had too little experience of combat sports to join the development roster. Upon hearing the decision, Wade became intensely angry and launched a tirade at Weeting, extolling his own virtues and insulting the UC and its staff. Weeting realised that with some polishing Wade could be a powerful character, and offered him a development contract on the spot. Wade accepted immediately, and moved to the US as soon as he obtained a visa.

Development and breakthrough
Wade spent six months at the UC Development Center in Ballerma, California. He was given the professional nickname "The Body", referring to his toned and sculpted physique. His status as a "heel" (an antagonist or "bad guy") was never in doubt, and his natural self-confidence and disrespect for authority were incorporated into his UC 'character'. During his time at the Development Center he began to appear in matches locally, and was voted "best newcomer" - becoming the first ever UK-born wrestler to earn the title.

His full UC debut came at an exhibition match in November 2014 in Toulon, Nevada, in which he defeated Eugene Flores. Wade quickly became a fan favourite, developing a reputation as an egotistical, narcissistic villain. He proclaimed himself as a young upstart who was so talented that he viewed himself as the inevitable future Ultimate Champion. He embarked on numerous storyline feuds with established wrestlers, and gained infamy for his shameless self-promotion and blatant disrespect for more experienced figures in Ultimate, the Authority and crowds.

Style and character
Wade is known for his assertive, high-energy wrestling style, favouring agility over brute strength. What he lacks in mass he makes up for with high upper-body strength.

He has developed a strong persona as the archetypal narcissistic “bad boy”, who insults his opponents (and spectators) and brags about his own prowess. He is fond of goading the crowd, remarking that the boos and jeers only excite him further. He frequently interferes in other wrestlers’ matches, promos and interviews, and often picks fights backstage or outside. Wade has admitted that his UC persona is only a slightly exaggerated version of his own personality, likening it to “being an actor, but playing myself.”

Attire
Wade‘s attire consists of black trunks, orange kneepads and, instead of the traditional boots, a pair of white trainers. It has been noted that Wade’s attire is extremely skimpy even by professional wrestling standards, and that of all the stars on the roster he certainly wears the least. His trunks are noticeably smaller and tighter than those worn by other wrestlers, and he doesn’t even wear socks with his trainers. His UC attire is designed to match and accentuate both his “the Body” nickname and his rebellious, supremely self-confident persona. Wade has remarked that he will never change what he wears, as he “enjoys showing off his body” and likes how his attire makes him “feel naked”.

Wade rarely, if ever, appears in-persona wearing anything more than his attire: performing promos, conducting interviews and appearing backstage in nothing but his trunks, kneepads and trainers - even on occasions when he is not scheduled to wrestle.

Wade‘s tendency to sweat profusely has been remarked upon - and often mocked - by commentators, fans and other wrestlers. He is often dripping before he has even entered the ring, and by the end of a match his whole body is shiny and slick with sweat. When questioned, Wade revealed that his sweating is a combination of “genuinely overheating very easily“ and “pure excitement and passion.”