Challenges in the Life of "Speedball" Mike Bailey in a Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped "Speedball" Mike Bailey's life and career.

Émile Charles Baillargeon-Laberge, known as "Speedball" Mike Bailey, is a Canadian professional wrestler currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He gained prominence during his time in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he achieved significant success as a three-time TNA X Division Champion. Bailey has also wrestled in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), showcasing his talent on an international stage.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

June 16, 2012: C4 Championship Six-Way Match

On June 16, 2012, at C4 Crossing The Line 5, Mike Bailey competed in a six-way match for the C4 Championship against Josh Alexander, Michael Elgin, Scotty O'Shea, Stu Grayson, and Tyson Dux, but was unsuccessful.

October 18, 2014: CZW Wired Championship Challenge

On October 18, 2014, at CZW Tangled Web 7, Mike Bailey unsuccessfully challenged Shane Strickland for the CZW Wired Championship.

2015: CZW Wired Championship Feud

In 2015, Mike Bailey continued his feud with Joe Gacy for the CZW Wired Championship, failing to win the title despite defeating Gacy by disqualification at CZW Proving Grounds 2015 on May 9.

February 13, 2016: Loss at CZW Seventeen

On February 13, 2016, Mike Bailey was defeated by Sami Callihan at CZW Seventeen.

March 5, 2016: Loses IWS World Heavyweight Championship

On March 5, 2016, at Un F'N Sanctioned held at Métropolis, Black Dynomite won the IWS World Heavyweight Championship in a four-way match versus Rey Mysterio, Jack Evans and Mike Bailey.

March 10, 2016: wXw Debut

On March 10, 2016, Mike Bailey debuted for the German promotion Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw) at wXw The Inner Circle, where he first lost to Kim Ray and then teamed with Tyler Bate in a losing effort to Timothy Thatcher and Big Daddy Walter.

March 11, 2016: wXw 16 Carat Gold Tournament - Night 1

On March 11, 2016, at the first night of the wXw 16 Carat Gold 2016 Tournament, Mike Bailey lost to Ilja Dragunov.

March 2016: Arrest and US Ban

In March 2016, Mike Bailey was arrested while attempting to enter the United States to compete for Evolve, resulting in a five-year ban from entering the country.

August 7, 2016: Loss at Smash/Progress Smash vs. Progress

On August 7, 2016, Mike Bailey lost against Mark Haskins for the Smash Wrestling Championship at Smash/Progress Smash vs. Progress, a cross-over event between Smash Wrestling and Progress Wrestling.

October 10, 2016: KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship Challenge

On October 10, 2016, Mike Bailey, alongside Konosuke Takeshita and Antonio Honda, challenged Damnation for the KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship at DDT Sapporo Wrestling Festa, but were unsuccessful.

2016: Banned from Working in the US

In early 2016, Mike Bailey was banned from working in the US for five years due to not having a work visa.

January 3, 2017: KO-D Openweight Championship Challenge

On January 3, 2017, Mike Bailey unsuccessfully challenged Harashima for the KO-D Openweight Championship at DDT New Year Lottery Special!

January 9, 2017: Loss of KO-D Tag Team Championship

On January 9, 2017, Mike Bailey and Konosuke Takeshita dropped the KO-D Tag Team Championship to Masakatsu Funaki and Yukio Sakaguchi at DDT Road To Super Arena In Oyodo.

February 5, 2017: Loss to Zack Sabre Jr. at RevPro

On February 5, 2017, at RevPro Live At The Cockpit 13, Mike Bailey lost to Zack Sabre Jr.

August 27, 2017: Loss to Jeff Cobb at RevPro

On August 27, 2017, at RevPro Live In Portsmouth 9, Mike Bailey lost a match to Jeff Cobb.

October 10, 2017: Loss to Zack Gibson at RevPro

On October 10, 2017, at RevPro Live At The Cockpit 21, Mike Bailey lost to Zack Gibson.

October 23, 2017: RPW British Cruiserweight Championship Challenge

On October 23, 2017, at RevPro Monday Night Mayhem, Mike Bailey unsuccessfully challenged Josh Bodom for the RPW British Cruiserweight Championship.

February 25, 2018: Road To 16 Carat Gold 2018

On February 25, 2018, at Road To 16 Carat Gold 2018, Mike Bailey defeated Jay Skillet and Julian Pace in a three-way match semi-final but lost to Marius Al-Ani in the final.

November 11, 2018: Loss at Progress Chapter 78

On November 11, 2018, at Progress Chapter 78: 24 Hour Progress People, Mike Bailey lost a match to Eddie Dennis.

March 23, 2019: IWS 20th Anniversary Loss

On March 23, 2019, at IWS's 20th-anniversary event, Un F'N Sanctioned at MTelus, Mike Bailey was defeated by Tajiri with Mikey Whipwreck.

September 15, 2019: Progress Proteus Championship Rumble Match

On September 15, 2019, at Progress Chapter 95: Still Chasing, Mike Bailey participated in a 30-person rumble match for the inaugural Progress Proteus Championship but did not win.