Samuel Robert Shaw(born January 17, 1984) is an Americanprofessional wrestler.As of August 2022, he is signed toWWE,where he performs on theRaw brandunder the ring nameDexter Lumisand is a member ofThe Wyatt Sick6faction. He is also known for his time withTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA), where he performed asSamuel Shawfrom 2010 to 2015.

Dexter Lumis
Lumis in 2023
Birth nameSamuel Robert Shaw
Born(1984-01-17)January 17, 1984(age 40)[1]
Jacksonville, Florida,U.S.[2]
Alma materSavannah College of Art and Design
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Boss Hogg[3]
Dexter Lumis
Lupus
Sam Shaw[1]
Samuel Shaw[4]
Slick Sleazy
Mercy The Buzzard
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[4]
Billed weight239 lb (108 kg)[4]
Billed fromJacksonville Beach, Florida[4]
Recluse, Wyoming[5]
"An Undisclored Location" (residing)
Trained byCurtis Hughes[3]
WWA4 Wrestling School[3]
Bubba Ray Dudley
D-Von Dudley
DebutSeptember 21, 2007[3]

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Shaw started his professional wrestling career in 2007 on theindependent circuit.In 2010, he signed with TNA where he won theTNA Gut Checkchallenge in 2012 before spending a stint in its then-developmental territoryOhio Valley Wrestling,later returning in 2013. Upon departing TNA in 2015, Shaw returned to the independent wrestling scene for the next 5 years until signing with WWE in 2019. He was released in April 2022, and returned once more to the independent circuit before returning to WWE in August 2022.

Early life

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Shaw was born in January 1984, in Jacksonville, Florida. He attendedAllen D. Nease High SchoolinSt. Augustine, Florida,and graduated from theSavannah College of Art and Designin 2006. Shaw made his way toOrlandoto work as an illustrator for Universal Studios, after which he returned to his hometown of Jacksonville and began working for the Riverside Arts Market drawing caricatures, with a side business creating "pet ornaments", drawing pictures of people's pets on Christmas ornaments.[6][7]

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (2007–2012)

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After training withCurtis Hughesat the WWA4 Wrestling School,[3]Shaw made his professional wrestling debut on September 21, 2007, atWorld League Wrestling,[3]where he teamed up with Tookie Tucker to defeat Marco Cordova and Otis Idol in a tag team match.[8]Shaw lost to Bruce Santee on August 3, 2009, atFull Impact Pro.[8]On August 21, 2010, he took on VSK at Victory Pro Wrestling in a match for VPW New York State Championship. Shaw was also part of a Gold Rush Rumble. He lost both matches.[8]On May 18 Shaw teamed up withQ. T. Marshallin a losing effort to theBriscoe BrothersforRing of Honor.He has also wrestled sporadically for Pro Wrestling Extreme.[8]

On April 18, 2009, Shaw debuted for Vintage Wrestling defeating Nooie Lee on his debut.[9]Just over a month later on May 30, Shaw defeatedGlacierto become the first Vintage Heavyweight Champion. Over the months, Shaw would defend his championship on multiple occasions against the likes ofTyson TomkoandJesse Neal.Shaw would finally lose the championship to Thomas Marr on February 2, 2011.[9]On April 17, Shaw would become a second-time champion after winning the vacant Vintage Heavyweight Championship and would lose it to Jesse Neal on September 11.[9]In 2011, Shaw participated in the King Of The State tournament and reached the finals before losing toFrancisco Ciatso.[9]On May 14, Shaw would win his third Vintage Heavyweight Championship by defeating Aaron Epic. On September 3, Shaw was part of a title vs title match where the Vintage Heavyweight Championship and the Vintage Internet Championship were on the line, Shaw won the match after Simon Sez was disqualified which also meant the championship would not change hands.[9]He lost the Vintage Heavyweight Championship to Francisco Ciatso on June 6, 2012. His last match for the company took place a month later in a fatal four-way match for the Vintage Heavyweight Championship which Milo Beasley won.[9]

On August 8, 2011, in his debut match for Florida Underground Wrestling, he took on Romeo Razel and Sideshow in a three-way match and won, this would lead to a shot at the FUW Heavyweight Champion, Bruce Santee, which Shaw lost.[10]On June 28, 2012, he took on Wes Brisco FUW Cuban Heavyweight Championship, where he lost. His last match for FUW came in the form of a win on June 30 against James Alexander.[10]

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2010–2015)

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Gut Check (2010–2013)

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Shaw's first appearance forTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA) was on August 8, 2010, inHardcore JusticeasLupus,Shaw attackedTommy Dreamerin his match againstRavenbefore he was attacked by special refereeMick Foleywith a Mandible Claw. Shaw's first match for TNA came on August 9, 2010, in a dark match against Jesse Neal which he lost. On the December 30 episode ofTNA Impact!,Shaw accompaniedJeff Jarrettto the ring as part of his entourage in his $100,000 Double J MMA Challenge againstLittle Red.

In 2012, Shaw was a participant in the monthlyGut CheckonIMPACT.Although his chances were nearly ruined after he was attacked byAces & Eights,Shaw got a second chance the following week and was defeated byDoug Williamsin his Gut Check match. The Gut Check judges were impressed and awarded Shaw a contract and a spot on the TNA roster.[11]In actuality, Shaw was signed to a developmental contract.[12]Shaw returned toImpact Wrestlingon November 22, defeating fellow Gut Check winnerAlex Silva.[13]

On January 12, 2013, Shaw appeared at TNAX-Travaganza,wrestling in a seven-manXscape match,which was won byChristian York,that aired on April 5, 2013. On March 17, 2013, Shaw appeared at TNAHardcore Justice 2where he was part of a nine-man Hardcore Gauntlet Battle Royal, which was won byShark Boy,that aired on July 5, 2013. Shaw returned on the May 23 edition ofImpact Wrestlingdefeating Alex Silva (by decision since Aces & Eights attacked Silva) to advance into the finals of the Bound for Glory Series tournament to faceJay BradleyatSlammiversary.Shaw lost to Bradley at Slammiversary.

Ohio Valley Wrestling (2012–2013)

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Shaw was then assigned to TNA'sdevelopmental territoryOhio Valley Wrestling(OVW), making his televised debut on October 13, 2012.[14]He then began teaming withAlex Silva,forming a regular tag team over the coming weeks. On December 1, Shaw and Silva defeatedJessie Godderzand Rudy Switchblade to win theOVW Southern Tag Team Championship.[15]They lost the title to Crimson and Jason Wayne on January 16, 2013.[16]But regained the titles having their second reign on February 27, 2013. However, they lost the titles to The Coalition on April 3, 2013.[17]The following week, Shaw was attacked backstage by the Coalition. Shaw would return to OVW TV on May 4 after revealing that he had been under the mask of the Coalition's Gillyman for several weeks and was put in a one-on-one match against Jason Wayne at the May 11 Saturday Night Special. He would have his in-ring return the following week one-on-one against Godderz. Shaw would continue his war with the Coalition in a victory over Jason Wayne at the May 11 Saturday Night Special and a victory overCrimsonon the May 18 episode of OVW TV.

Samuel Shaw (2013–2015)

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On November 21 duringImpact Wrestling: Turning Point,Shaw appeared in an at home interview withChristy Hemme.During the interview, he asked to be called "Samuel Shaw" and also portrayed a character similar toPatrick Batemanof thefilmand bookAmerican Psycho,[18]as well as a ring attire similar to the clothes worn byDexter Morgan.On the January 2, 2014 episode ofImpact Wrestling,Shaw made his debut as aheelby defeatingNorv Fernumvia submission, during which he made continuous glares at Hemme who was at ringside.[19]Shaw later became anobsessedfanof Hemme, and started asking her on dates, including one in his house where it was shown how Shaw had a room full of posters and pictures of Hemme.[20]On the February 6 episode ofImpact Wrestling,Hemme confronted Shaw about the mannequin and the room full of posters.[21]On the February 20 episode ofImpact Wrestling,Shaw attackedMr. Andersonin a rage after watching Hemme and Anderson converse for several minutes. Shaw then carried Hemme away after she was accidentally caught up in the ruckus and injured.[22]On the February 27 episode ofImpact Wrestling,Shaw would confront Hemme in an attempt to explain himself. After failing and being interrupted by Mr. Anderson, Shaw would solidify himself as a heel after using Hemme as a shield to fend off Mr. Anderson who was attempting to exact revenge for the previous week. Shaw would use hiskata gatamefinishing move to choke out Mr. Anderson.[23]

On the March 6 edition ofImpact Wrestling,Shaw faced off against Eric Young with Mr. Anderson replacing Hemme as the ring announcer for the match. Anderson's presence at ringside ultimately cost Shaw the match as he would be disqualified due to Anderson's distraction. After the match, Shaw would choke out Anderson like last week then claim he was "going to claim what was rightfully his," heading for the backstage area where Hemme had been watching via a ring monitor. Three days later, atLockdown,Shaw defeated Mr. Anderson after escaping the cage following the use of Christy Hemme as a distraction by pulling Hemme through the camera cut-out of the steel cage, Anderson successfully rescued Hemme but was caught in Shaw's kata gatame. The previously unconscious referee only saw Shaw escape the cage thus declaring him the winner.[24]Shaw lost a rematch against Anderson on the followingImpact Wrestlingbringing a mannequin dressed as Christy Hemme to the ring. On the April 3 episode ofImpact Wrestling,Shaw defeated Mr. Anderson in aStraitjacketmatch after rendering him unconscious following two kata gatame attempts.[25]AtSacrifice,Anderson defeated Shaw in a Committed match, whereby he put Shaw into a van heading for a psychiatric facility for intervention.[26]

The next time Shaw appeared on TV was on the May 22 episode ofImpact Wrestlingat the psychiatric facility. A man walked in and said that Shaw had a visitor who was later revealed to beGunner.Gunner said he was going to help him with his obsession with Hemme and with his insanity.[27]Over the weeks following, segments were shown in which Gunner tried to help Shaw in various ways by explaining to Shaw why he understood what Shaw was going through and participating in various activities like going through Shaw's drawings & playing Go Fish with Shaw, which eventually led to Shaw being released under Gunner's supervision on June 26 episode ofImpact.On July 3, he returned and apologized to Christy Hemme as well as to Mr. Anderson, who gave Samuel Shaw another chance to be friends with him as long as he followed Gunner's supervision, seemingly turningface.On October 22, 2014, episode on Impact, Shaw reverted to a villain after he hit Gunner with a steel chair and aligned withBrittany.The alliance between Shaw and Brittany ended after she did not re-sign with TNA. His final TNA match took place on June 19, 2015, againstCrimsononTNA Xplosion.During the Christy Hemme storyline, he was dubbed as the 'creepy bastard'.

On June 21, 2015, Shaw officially announced his departure from the company.[28]

Independent circuit (2015–2019)

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In May 2015, Shaw returned to Vintage Wrestling. In his first match back, on May 16, 2015, Shaw defeated Nick Fame and the next day on May 17, 2015, Shaw, BeastMode (Biff Slater & Don Maximo), Leo Gold and Mike Cruz faced TheDark City Fight Club(Jon DavisandKory Chavis), Francisco Ciatso, Simon Sez & The Afro Boy in a losing effort. In September 2016, Shaw debuted for Full Throttle Pro Wrestling. In his first match on September 17, 2016, Shaw defeatedShannon Moore.On June 23, 2018, Shaw defeatedM.V.P.and Papadon to win the vacant FTPW Championship. He would lose the title on October 20, 2018, against Barrington Hughes in a match that also included Shannon Moore.

On March 18, 2017, at Tried N True/Global Force WrestlingThe Art Of War II, Shaw defeated Crimson to become the inaugural TNT Champion. Shaw held the title 658 days until he lost it toCrazzy Steveat theNWA Pop-Up Eventon January 5, 2019.[29]

On October 21, 2018, at theNational Wrestling Alliance'sNWA 70th Anniversary Show,Shaw defeatedColt Cabana,Sammy GuevaraandScorpio Skyin a fatal four-way elimination to go on to a match for the vacantNWA National Championshiplater that night. However, he was defeated byWillie Mackin the finals. On December 9, Shaw was defeated in a championship rematch by Mack atChampionship Wrestling From Hollywood.[30]

Beginnings (2019–2020)

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On February 11, 2019, it was announced that Shaw had signed a contract withWWEand that he would report to theWWE Performance Center.[31]He made his debut at anNXThouse showon March 16, losing toFabian Aichner.[32]After debuting under his real name, his ring name was changed to "Dexter Lumis" in June.[33]In the same month, it was announced that Lumis would compete in a tournament named theNXT Breakout Tournament.[34]On the July 17 episode ofNXT,Lumis lost in the first round of the tournament toBronson Reed.On the March 25, 2020 episode ofNXT,avignetteaired promoting Lumis' return.[35]The following week, he defeatedJake Atlas.[36]On the April 22 episode ofNXT,he assistedVelveteen Dreamin defeatingThe Undisputed Erain a tag team match after Dream's partner,Keith Lee,was taken out byDamian Priest,establishing himself as a face.[37]On the May 6 episode ofNXT,Lumis once again attempted to assist Dream in his NXT Championship match againstAdam Cole,but accidentally knocked out the referee, thus costing Dream the match and the title.[38]

On the June 3 episode ofNXT,Lumis debuted a new artist element of his gimmick as he brought out an art easel and drew a sketch depicting himself driving a car with the Undisputed Era trapped in the rear deck. This led to the "Tortured Artist" becoming a nickname for Lumis.[39]AtTakeOver: In Your House,Lumis would interfere in the Backlot Brawl match between Cole and Dream as he attackedRoderick StrongandBobby Fish,throwing them in the rear deck of a car and driving off with them.[40]On the June 10 episode ofNXT,Lumis lost to Cole in a non-title match after a distraction by Strong and Fish. After the match, Lumis attacked Strong and chased him to the back.[41]On the July 1 episode ofNXT: Great American Bash,Lumis defeated Strong in astrap match.[42]On the July 29 episode ofNXT,Lumis defeatedTimothy ThatcherandFinn Bálorto qualify for aNXT North American Championshipopportunity atNXT TakeOver XXX.However, he sustained an ankle injury, removing him from the match.[43]

Lumis made his TV return on the September 30 episode ofNXT,after having his first of 6 children, appearing in a backstage segment withCameron Grimes.[44]He defeatedAustin Theoryin the following week but was attacked by Grimes after the match.[45]On the October 14 episode ofNXT,Lumis challenged Damian Priest for theNXT North American Championshipbut lost after Grimes came out and stomped him on the apron while the referee was checking on Priest.[46]Lumis went on to defeat Grimes in aHaunted House of Terror matchatNXT: Halloween Havoc.[47]On the November 11 episode ofNXT,Lumis faced Timothy Thatcher in a match after the latter threw August Grey into acaricaturethat was painted by Lumis backstage. Lumis would lose that match after Grimes interfered again with a distraction. Grimes subsequently wrapped Lumis's head in aburlap sackand attacked him.[48]The following week, they faced off in ablindfold matchwhich ended in an apparentno contestafter Grimes unknowingly knocked the referee unconscious and eventually ran off.[49]Lumis then defeated Grimes in astrap matchon December 6 atNXT TakeOver: WarGames.[50]

The Way (2021–2022)

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On January 6, 2021, Lumis hostedNXT: New Year's Evil.[51]On the following week'sNXT,he lost toJohnny Garganoin a non-title match after interference from Austin Theory.[52]DuringNXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day,Lumis abducted Theory fromThe Waybefore Gargano's North American title match.[53]On the February 24 episode ofNXT,Lumis defeated Gargano in a non-title bout where Theory hesitated to hit him with a chair, andIndi Hartwellstarts to develop an attraction towards him.[54]On April 7, during Night 1 ofNXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver,he took part in asix-man Gauntlet Eliminator matchwhere the winner gets to challenge for the North American Championship on Night 2, but was eliminated second byL. A. Knight.[55]On the following week'sNXT,Lumis teamed with Bronson Reed and theNXT Women's Tag Team ChampionsShotzi BlackheartandEmber Moonin aneight-person mixed tag team matchagainst The Way, where he carried a falsely unconscious Hartwell away from the ring.[56]

On August 17, 2021,Indi Hartwellproposed to Lumis after the pair won a match on NXT, and Lumis accepted. Lumis and Hartwell had their wedding on the September 14 edition of NXT. During the ceremony Lumis choked out the priest allowing a recently ordainedBeth Phoenixto take over. Lumis also spoke his very first words in WWE by saying "I do". On the December 7 episode on NXT, The Way disbanded after Johnny Gargano opted to leave when his contract expired. On April 29, 2022, Lumis was released from his WWE contract.[57]

Return to the independent circuit (2022)

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Shaw made his first appearance since leaving WWE on June 11, 2022, at theNational Wrestling Alliancepay-per-viewAlwayz Ready.He competed in afatal four-way matchfor the vacantNWA Worlds Heavyweight ChampionshipagainstTrevor Murdoch,Nick Aldis,andThom Latimer;the bout was won by Murdoch. Two days later he defeatedMercurioon an episode ofNWA USA.[58]

On June 26, 2022, Shaw appeared with USA Pro Wrestling, defeating Ryzin at the "USA Pro Wrestle War 2022" event. On July 23, 2022, he appeared withMCW Pro Wrestlingat the 21stShane Shamrock Memorial Cup;substituting for Pat Brink, he teamed with Alec Odin to unsuccessfully challenge the Trade (Eric Martin and Robert Locke) for theMCW Tag Team Championship.[58]

Return to WWE

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Main roster debut (2022–2023)

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On the August 8, 2022 episode ofRaw,Shaw, reprising his Dexter Lumis character, made his unannounced return to the company; he was shown in the crowd being taken away by security whileAJ Stylescelebrated his victory againstThe Mizas the show ended.[59]The following week, Lumis appeared during Styles' match againstBobby Lashley.He climbed the barricade while The Miz attacked Styles, but was quickly escorted out by security.[60]On the August 22 episode ofRaw,Lumis appeared in the crowd and abducted The Miz during a tag team match involving Styles, Lashley andCiampa.[61]The following night onNXT,Lumis reunited with his (kayfabe) wifeIndi Hartwellin an in-ring segment; the two kissed and Lumis carried Hartwell backstage. He handed her a drawing that read "Goodbye, Indi (for now). I love you" before being arrested by police.[62]On the September 5 episode ofRaw,Lumis distracted Miz during asteel cage matchagainst Lashley for theUnited States Championship,costing Miz the match and title. Lumis entered the ring after the match and choked him out.[63]He continued to torment Miz over the next few weeks, including stalking him at his home[64]and attacking him backstage.[65]

On the October 17 episode ofRaw,Lumis was attacked by Miz before their match which then did not take place. On the October 31 episode ofRaw,Johnny Garganowas interviewed backstage and showed footage of a conversation between The Miz and Lumis where, Miz paid Lumis to stage attacks on him, and now Lumis was coming to get the money that is owed to him. On the November 29 episode ofRaw,Lumis defeated Miz in anAnything Goes match,earning himself a WWE contract and the money Miz owed him.[66]On the December 19 episode ofRaw,Lumis put his money on the line against Miz in aladder match,which he lost after interference from the returningBronson Reed,ending their feud.

Lumis appeared atNXT Stand & Deliverin April 2023, assisting Hartwell in herladder matchto win theNXT Women's Championship.[67]He again appeared on the May 2 NXT show in a segment with Hartwell.[68]

The Wyatt Sicks (2024–present)

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On the June 17, 2024 episode ofRaw,after over a year since last appearing on television, Lumis made his return as a part of a new stable under the leadership ofUncle HowdycalledThe Wyatt Sicks.Lumis would sport abuzzardmask, resembling Mercy the Buzzard fromBray Wyatt's"Firefly Funhouse".[69]On the July 29, 2024 episode ofRaw,Lumis along the Wyatt Sicks stable unmasked themselves, sporting a new look with long beard and longdreadedhair.[70]

Acting career

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He had a guest role as Dex, in an August 2023 episode of theTruTVcomedy seriesTacoma FD.[71]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2023 Tacoma FD Dex Episode: "Who Gives A-Shift?"

Video games

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Year Title
2022 WWE 2K22(video game debut)
2023 WWE 2K23
2024 WWE 2K24

Championships and accomplishments

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