Career Timeline of Josh Alexander: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Josh Alexander

How Josh Alexander built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Josh Alexander, born Joshua Lemay, is a Canadian professional wrestler recognized for his successful career in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) from 2019 to 2025. He is a two-time TNA World Champion; his second reign is the longest in company history at 335 days. He also held the TNA X Division Championship once. Outside of TNA, Alexander is a one-time AAW Heavyweight Champion, marking him as a significant figure in professional wrestling.

2005: Wrestling Debut

In 2005, Josh Alexander debuted as a professional wrestler after being trained by Johnny Devine, starting his career on the regional Canadian independent circuit.

February 2015: Monster Mafia Debuts for PWG

In February 2015, Monster Mafia, consisting of Josh Alexander and Ethan Page, debuted for Pro Wrestling Guerilla (PWG), facing The Young Bucks in their first match.

July 2015: Neck Surgery and Retirement

In July 2015, Josh Alexander had neck surgery and retired from wrestling due to the injury.

2018: Impact Wrestling Appearances

In 2018, Josh Alexander started appearing in Impact Wrestling, making appearances on Xplosion as an enhancement talent against wrestlers like Killer Kross and Matt Sydal.

February 2019: Signs with Impact Wrestling

In February 2019, Josh Alexander signed a three-year contract with Impact Wrestling, which hyped his debut with an online documentary.

2020: World Tag Team Champions

In 2020, North retained the World Tag Team titles throughout the year, becoming the longest-reigning champions until losing to The Motor City Machine Guns on July 21.

June 18, 2021: NJPW Debut

On June 18, 2021, Josh Alexander made his debut for New Japan Pro-Wrestling on NJPW Strong, defeating Alex Coughlin.

September 1, 2021: End of Construction Work

On September 1, 2021, Josh Alexander stopped working as a construction insulator, focusing on his wrestling career.

February 14, 2022: Contract Expiration

On February 14, 2022, Josh Alexander announced that his contract with Impact Wrestling and US work visa had expired, leading to an on-screen write-off.

January 13, 2024: Defeats Hammerstone

On January 13, 2024 at Hard To Kill, Josh Alexander defeated Alex Hammerstone in the latter's debut match.

November 17, 2024: No More Independent Bookings

On November 17, 2024, Josh Alexander announced that he would no longer be taking independent bookings.

January 19, 2025: "I Quit" Match and Announcement

On January 19, 2025, at Genesis, Josh Alexander was defeated by Mike Santana in an "I Quit" match and subsequently announced he was quitting TNA.