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  • Marko Stunt Says Goodbye to Pro Wrestling Next Month

    Marko Stunt is set to make a one-night return to wrestling at Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) on March 14 at The Showboat in Atlantic City, NJ. He retired from active competition in November 2024, citing health concerns, and will be not be competing on the show.

    Stunt, best known to many fans for his run in AEW from 2019 to 2022, briefly returned to Memphis Wrestling in November 2025. His last match in AEW was against Jack Perry on Collision for the TNT Championship.

    This GCW appearance is being promoted as a one-time-only \’final farewell\’ for the high-flyer.

    During his time with AEW, Marko Stunt was a member of the Jurassic Express faction alongside Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus. Known for his underdog persona and exciting in-ring style, Stunt quickly became a fan favorite.

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  • Retired Marko Stunt Set for Big Announcement at Memphis Wrestling

    Marko Stunt recently revealed his new career outside of wrestling, but now the former AEW star has something big to share. Memphis Wrestling has confimed that Stunt will be a part of their November 2, show, which will also feature Scorpio Sky. Hyping up the event, Memphis Wrestling shared that \”Marko Stunt has a big announcement!\”

    PW Insider reports that Stunt\’s announcement will be about his professional wrestling career. Stunt retired from wrestling in late 2024, saying at the time that he made the decision to prioritize his long-term health. Stunt added at the time that leaving wrestling would also give him more time to spend with his family and daughter.

    Stunt recently shared that he is now working as a car salesman, where he works under his real name Noah Nelms. The former wrestler works at the Homer Skelton Ford dealership and shared in a video on TikTok that he loves what he does.

    @funsizedeals A little bit about me! #funsizedeals #mrfunsize #markostunt #homerskeltonford ? original sound – Noah “ Mr. Fun Size” Nelms

    A VIP package costing $19.59 will allow fans the chance to meet Stunt, AEW\’s Scorpio Sky, and Famos Amos at the event. Fans wanting the ultimate experience can pay $31.30 for ringside seats as well as the VIP package.

    It remains to be seen what Marko Stunt has to share in Memphis Wrestling. While he is now retired from wrestling, fans can\’t count out a return just yet.

  • Marko Stunt On AEW Departure: \”I Have To Blame It On Myself\”

    Former All Elite Wrestling star Marko Stunt, an original member of the roster from its 2019 debut, has opened up about his tenure with the company and his eventual departure in 2022. Stunt, who has since retired from the ring, spoke about his own shortcomings during his run, admitting that he adopted a \”poor mindset\” and believes he \”got too comfortable\” in his position.

    During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, the 29-year-old reflected on his time in the spotlight as a member of the popular Jurassic Express faction alongside \”Jungle Boy\” Jack Perry and Luchasaurus.

    “I think there’s a few things that went into it. l’ve grown up a lot since then. I’m almost 30 now. I was in my early twenties when all that first started. I was young, dumb, and excited to be living my dream. I made some decisions that didn’t go over too well a couple times. I kind of treated it like, ‘Okay, I’m here. I’m good.’ And that was a terrible mindset to have. I absolutely loved being there. I’ve got friends for life from there now… But I was… I think plans just started to change. More people started to come in and new toys are more fun than the toys that you got a few years ago… I’m not bitter at all. I’m very fortunate to have lived my dream.\”

    While Stunt acknowledged the changing creative direction, he ultimately placed the responsibility for his exit on his own shoulders.

    “I do think there were some things I could have done differently to maybe preserve my spot a little better… I don’t think I handled it as maturely as I should have. I feel like I have to blame it on myself. I want to say I got too comfortable, to be real honest with you. I got too comfortable and, I didn’t feel untouchable or anything… But I did get very, very comfortable there.”

    Now retired from wrestling, Stunt (real name Noah Nelms) has embarked on a new career path as a car salesman at Homer Skelton Ford, a job he landed after a brief stint waiting tables.

    “They liked that they knew about me in AEW at one point. They saw all that and how I deal with people and just how I interact with them, and they ended up taking a chance on me. And I’m still pretty new. This is my second month on the car floor selling cars. But I was number three for the whole month last month in my first month out of, like, 16.”

    Marko Stunt\’s final in-ring appearance was a one-off return to AEW in July 2024, where he answered an open challenge from his former partner Jack Perry, losing a three-minute match for the TNT Championship.

  • AEW Alum Marko Stunt Relishing Post-Wrestling Life As Car Salesman

    For years, Marko Stunt wowed fans as a professional wrestler and he would gain mainstream exposure as part of AEW. Today, Stunt has traded in his headlocks for headlamps and is relishing his new life working at a car dealership.

    On TikTok, Stunt, using his real name Noah Nelms introdcued himself as \’Mr. Fun Size.\’ Speaking about his role as a salesman at the Homer Skelton Ford dealership, the former AEW star was thrilled with his new line of work.

    \”I love what I do. I come here energetic and ready to work… I love dealing with people.\”

    @funsizedeals A little bit about me! #funsizedeals #mrfunsize #markostunt #homerskeltonford ? original sound – Noah “ Mr. Fun Size” Nelms

    Nelms shared that those who buy from him aren\’t subjected to ordinary sales tactics, but will instead remember buying from Nelms. Reflecting on his time as a wrestler, Nelms was grateful for being able to spend a dozen years in the ring.

    \”I was a professional wrestler for 12 years and I got to be in front of major crowds on television for four of those 12 years. I got to live my dream. I got thrown around a lot and I loved it.\”

    Today, the only thing Nelms is throwing is deals for his customers and highlighted that the dealership has both new and used vehicles. After choosing to retire from wrestling in 2024, Nelm\’s journey from the ring to the dealership shows how their is a life for talent beyond the squared circle.

  • Marko Stunt Explains His Decision to Retire From Wrestling

    Marko Stunt says he made the difficult decision to retire from professional wrestling due to injuries and a desire to spend more time with his young family.

    Stunt made a name for himself wrestling for Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), IWA Mid-South, and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as part of the Jurassic Express faction.

    Stunt has battled chronic lower back pain stemming from his right hip rotating inward, has caused misalignment in his tailbone and legs. During an interview with Love Wrestling, he says the condition left his right leg weaker and shorter, risking further complications, including potential paralysis.

    He made every effort to remain in the business, including a two-year layoff to rest his body. However, when a return to the ring left him in significant pain, he knew it was time to listen to the advice of his doctors.

    “It’s something I’ve been trying to avoid for a while… their recommendation was, for my long-term health, to step away.”

    Marko Stunt on his retirement from wrestling

    Stunt still loves pro wrestling, and we all know that\’s a tough habit to kick. However, he\’s looking forward to spending more time with his young family and raising his daughter.

    In a sport dominated by giants, where being 6-feet-tall is nothing special, Stunt defied the odds and embraced his biggest disadvantage – his height (billed at 5\’2\”). The self-proclaimed \’Mr. Fun Size\’ did the impossible and will be an inspiration to others who want to pursue their dreams, despite not being the prototype for success.

    Watch Marko Stunt\’s interview with Pluggo from Love Wrestling:

  • Marko Stunt Retires from Wrestling: A Heartfelt Farewell to Fans

    Marko Stunt announced his retirement from professional wrestling, expressing deep gratitude to his fans, All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), and his peers in the wrestling community for their unwavering support and the opportunities they provided throughout his career. He explained that this decision was made after consulting with doctors and prioritizing his long-term health, acknowledging it as one of the most challenging choices of his life. Wrestling brought Marko immense passion and joy. Stepping away is a difficult but necessary move.

    Reflecting on his career, Marko Stunt shared heartfelt thanks to AEW for giving him the chance to showcase his talents on national television, fulfilling a lifelong dream. He expressed appreciation to the production team, his fellow wrestlers, and everyone who made AEW feel like home.

    He also highlighted the pivotal role GCW and Brett Lauderdale played in launching his career, teaching him to embrace his uniqueness and grow into the person and performer he became. Marko’s message extended to all the wrestlers he shared the ring with, acknowledging their roles in shaping his journey and pushing him to his limits.

    Marko Stunt reserved special thanks for his fans, who supported and believed in him through every match and show. He noted that their energy, chants, and unwavering support fueled his spirit more than they could ever know.

    As he steps away from in-ring competition, Marko takes with him lifelong memories and friendships, and he looks forward to contributing to wrestling in other ways, while remaining connected with the community that turned his dream into reality.

    “Thank you for everything.”

  • Marko Stunt Answers Jack Perry’s Open Challenge on AEW Collision

    Marko Stunt made a surprise return to All Elite Wrestling this week as the unlikely challenger to AEW TNT Champion Jack Perry.

    On the July 6, edition of AEW Collision, Perry put his title on the line in an open challenge. The Elite member certainly didn\’t expect his challenge to be answered by Stunt, who previously teamed with Perry (who competed as Jungle Boy) and Killswitch (then known as Luchasaurus) in Jurassic Express.

    Despite the loud reaction, Stunt was unable to dethrone Perry, who captured the TNT Championship at the recent AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door event. In a backstage interview later in the show, Stunt\’s segment was interrupted by former ally Killswitch.

    This match was Stunt\’s first bout for AEW since September 2021. He would later be released from the company in June 2022. It remains to be seen if he\’ll appear again in AEW but the interactions between himself, Perry, and Killswitch make clear that the past has not been forgotten.

    Marko Stunt in All Elite Wrestling

    Stunt made his AEW debut as part of a battle royal during the promotion\’s inaugural pay-per-view, AEW Double or Nothing, back in May 2019. It wouldn\’t be until December of that year that Stunt first tasted victory in an AEW ring when he and Luchasaurus defeated The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) on AEW Dark. Throughout his AEW run, Stunt competed in 49 matches and boasts a somewhat unfortunate 17-32 win/loss record

    Marko Stunt Returns The Ring on September 14th

  • Marko Stunt Returns The Ring on September 14th

    Former All Elite Wrestling talent Marko Stunt will return to wrestling after a one-year hiatus. Stunt has been out of action since January 21, 2023, after a loss to Mike Jackson at GCW Take A Picture. He will compete at A Love Letter To Professional Wrestling, presented by Wrestle ACTION, on September 14. 

    The announcement was made by an independent wrestling superstar, Brayden Toon, on his X account. Alongside revealing that Stunt will compete on the show, Toon shared a highlight video of the former AEW in-ring work. 

    As noted in the post, tickets for the event have yet to go on sale. The event will occur at Clements High School in Athens, Alabama. 

    Before Stunt was advertised for the show, the first talent Toon promoted was Derek Neal on May 20. It seems Toon will announce all participants involved in A Letter To Professional Wrestling on X and will likely reveal more names in the coming days. 

    Stunt has yet to comment on his upcoming return on social media. However, his comeback will have his fans interested in what\’s next in his wrestling career. 

    Marko Stunt Working In The Independent Wrestling Scene

    Longtime AEW fans may recall Stunt being featured in the company alongside Jack Perry(FKA Jungle Boy) and Killshot (FKA Luchasaurus) as a group. He mainly competed in tag team matches on AEW Dynamite, with them in losing efforts. His last match with AEW was a defeat against Serpentico at AEW Dark on October 5, 2021. The following year, he was quietly let go by the company 

    After being let go by AEW in 2022, Stunt has been solely competing on the independent wrestling scene. He would wrestle for several different indie promotions, including Game Changer Wrestling. Currently, It\’s unclear if he has any interest in signing with a promotion. 

    Hopefully, Stunt\’s in-ring return on September 14 will lead to more appearances from him moving forward. 

  • Former AEW Star Discusses Silence From Tony Khan Before His Release

    Tony Khan has made a point of not releasing stars mid-contract until it\’s absolutely necessary. Though the AEW owner has also received some criticism for ceasing communication with talents they have decided to let go.

    Marko Stunt is one such AEW original whose run with the company ended recently. He made his debut at the promotion\’s Inaugural Double Or Nothing event. He left AEW after the officials decided not to renew his contract earlier this year.

    The former AEW talent opened up about his departure from the promotion during an interview with NBC Sports Boston. Stunt mentioned how he didn\’t have any communication with Khan towards the end of his run:

    \”I never really had any communication at the end. So I didn’t know if I was getting let go or renewed or anything. I sent out an email and didn’t get a response. I texted him and didn’t get a response.

    But about a month before it happened, I did get a call,\” said Marko Stunt, \”And I got told, not by him, but I did get the phone call that I wasn’t gonna be renewed.\”

    The former AEW star revealed that he texted Tony Khan after receiving the news. He thanked the AEW owner for the opportunities he was given.

    The AEW president did respond to this text from Marko Stunt. Khan thanked him in return and said sorry for not being able to find a spot for him moving forward.

  • Marko Stunt Talks AEW Hiring Former WWE Talent Becoming a \”Waterfall Effect\”

    Former AEW wrestler Marko Stunt recently spoke with SEScoops correspondent Steve Fall for NBC Sports Boston about original AEW talent being pushed out for WWE free agents.

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    \”I think that there was a point where they got a taste of what that star power could do…. you know and you know it\’s kind of like a drug I guess in a way you you get a little bit and you\’re like ooh that felt good that was nice let\’s let\’s let\’s get a little more in here so it just starts waterfalling and waterfalling ….. you\’re like oh this guy\’s not there anymore let\’s bring him in and so that\’s kind of where it got you and like it wasn\’t that bad when I was like being weaned out, but uh it definitely uh got that way it\’s definitely more that way now it feels like.\”

  • Marko Stunt Reacts to Christian Mentioning His Name on AEW

    Former AEW wrestler Marko Stunt recently spoke with SEScoops correspondent Steve Fall for NBC Sports Boston about hearing his name on AEW Dynamite in a negative context during a heel Christian Cage promo.

    \”Let me put it this way: I was not aware. I was not aware that it was going to be said or anything or that when my name was going to be thrown out in any context because it hasn\’t been since October and for them (AEW) to do it in that context I thought it\’s kind of lame.”

    He continued, ”I mean, it makes sense though in a way you know like I was and I was a part of that group before him and what he\’s basically saying is he came in and got me fired. So in story sense, love it. In real life sense you know….it is what it is.\”

    Did Christian take Marko’s Spot in Jurassic Express?

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    A brotherhood shattered

    Later, Marko Stunt was asked if he feels like Christian intentionally “took his spot” in Jurassic Express.

    \”I don\’t think that he necessarily took my spot because we are two completely different roles for sure,” said Stunt. “I was more of a hype guy and he was more and he\’s more of a more of a like leader role.”

    Stunt says he didn’t think Christian added anything to Jurassic Express.

    \”I did not think that he fit with the group at all. I didn\’t think he added any sort of dynamic. I think it would have been better to have him mentor, or really, what it was, was him mentoring Jack and that\’s ultimately the the whole goal with that.”

    I and you know they\’re setting up Jack to do great things you know they\’re setting him up to have this great push right now … and I\’ve known that he was going to do that from the start. He\’s one of my best friends that I made there and like we still talked to the day and he even texted me when it happened\”.

    Catch Steve Fall’s full interview with former AEW star Marko Stunt:

  • Chris Jericho Talks AEW Characters He Didn\’t Like Initially

    AEW star Eddie Kingston appeared on this week’s episode of the Talk Is Jericho podcast. The independent veteran would discuss a number of topics from his time on the road, working with a number of AEW stars and his tryout with WWE.

    During the show Chris Jericho and Kingston would discuss characters in AEW, with special praise being given to the younger talent such as Orange Cassidy. Jericho and Cassidy have been feuding on Dynamite and their program seemingly culminated at this past weekend\’s ALL OUT PPV.

    Even still, Jericho would admit that there were three younger \’characters\’ in AEW that he did not like initially. Chris Jericho would even say that he needed to get his \”head out of my a**\” to appreciate them as workers.

    Chris Jericho on Younger Talent

    \”The idea of wrestling is to be different and get over\” Chris Jericho began on the podcast. \”If you can do that? You\’ll make money. And listen, is it a six foot eight muscle guy? We went through that phase. Is it a five foot six guy with a mask? We went through that phase.\”

    Chris Jericho would then reveal the three talents that he had an issue with initially. \”When I first came in here [to AEW]? I had a big issue, or problem, with Marko Stunt, Orange Cassidy, and Chuck Taylor.\”

    \”Instead of Rey Mysterio and Bobby Eaton…and I don\’t know what Orange Cassidy would even be related to, you know!? You now have Marko who\’s a smaller guy, and we have Chuck Taylor, who\’s doesn\’t have the best physique but he\’s a great wrestler. Then we got Orange, he was completely carved out this whole new character for himself. As soon as I actually pulled my head out of my ass I went \’holy sh*t this guy is over.\’ That\’s what it\’s all about.\”

    Do you agree with Chris Jericho? Were you not a fan of Orange Cassidy and you\’ve changed your opinion of him? Let us know in the comments

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  • Marko Stunt On His Size, Connecting With The Fans

    All Elite Wrestling’s Marko Stunt has addressed how his size initially stopped him from pursuing his dreams of becoming a pro wrestler. Speaking with Chris Jericho on Talk is Jericho, Stunt confessed how negativity has a major impact on him:

    “[…] growing up, I never really saw myself as a different size because I’ve always been this size,” Stunt said. “I don’t know what it’s like to be any taller. I’ve always had the mentality of like, ‘Oh, if I want to do that, I’m gonna do it,’ you know? I’m really bad about taking negative things the wrong way, like I’ve always taken negative things to heart, so it’s had to get on Twitter and see a bunch of stuff now. But even back when I wanted to do it growing up, I had people telling me I shouldn’t, I’m too small, so I kinda threw that away for a long time.”

    Marko Stunt In Person Vs. On Screen

    Stunt also explained how it’s a different experience to watch him live versus on TV. He admitted that he’s trying to improve on connecting with fans through their screens and not just with those in the arena. 

    “I’m new to this but I’m definitely used to the being in person, connecting with the crowd that’s there, not necessarily connecting with the crowd that’s watching me from behind a screen. So, I understand watching me on TV and being like, ‘Okay, well such and such and such and such,’ because I’m not connecting with them.”

    He continued, “But being in a stadium or something, I feel like I connect well with that crowd specifically. I feel like I’m able to read them to an extent and either they like me or they don’t. But usually I’m able to connect with them and I feel like I have a decent charisma about me and it’s not necessarily my wrestling, either.”

    During their conversation, Stunt also shared how The Big Show was his favorite wrestler growing up. It was The Big Show that actually got him interested in wrestling. He then divulged how he gravitated towards Superstars like Big Show, Kane and The Undertaker. This was because he “wanted to be tall. I wanted to be big.\”

    Marko Stunt has previously addressed fan criticism over his size. AEW World Champion Chris Jericho would defend the Jurassic Express member following Stunt\’s Dynamite debut.

    H/T to Wrestlezone for the transcription.

  • Marko Stunt Addresses Fan Criticism Regarding Size

    All Elite Wrestling’s Marko Stunt has addressed the criticism some have lobbied at him regarding his size. Appearing on AEW’s Road To Memphis video via the promotion’s official YouTube channel, Stunt confessed when he first saw the reactions he “did not take it well at first.”

    “When I first showed up in AEW, they didn’t understand why I was there,” Marko said. “They didn’t understand why I got booked or why I got hired or anything. Cause why would this 5-foot-1 kid from Olive Branch, Mississippi be on national TV?”

    He continued, “I did not take it well at first. The first couple months, I was very depressed, and I didn’t feel like I should be wrestling.”

    Several wrestlers came to the defense of Marko Stunt following the online backlash, including AEW World Champion Chris Jericho.

    Marko Stunt On Embracing His Passion

    The Jurassic Express member stressed that, whether fans side with him or dislike him, he is committed to his role within AEW. He highlighted his passion for wrestling and how he wants to “live that passion” and continue growing as a person and performer.

    “You make that your thing and you be the best you can be at that, who’s gonna tell you no? Who’s gonna be able to tell you no if you’re the best at that? You make yourself the best at that. You live your dreams.”

    Marko Stunt will be in action this Wednesday. He joins Jungle Express to take on Best Friends and Orange Cassidy on AEW: Dynamite in six-man tag team action.

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