Jump to content

Evil Uno

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Evil Uno
Uno in March 2022
Birth nameNicolas Dansereau[1]
Born(1987-07-20)July 20, 1987(age 37)[2]
Gatineau,Quebec,Canada[2]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)El Popo
Evil Uno
Flip D. Berger
Player Uno
Dash Bison
Billed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[3]
Billed weight229 lb (104 kg)[3]
Billed fromThe Keep
The Mushroom Kingdom[3][4]
Trained byCrusher Kline[3][4]
Rick Sterling
Tommy Blade
DebutJanuary 17, 2004[4]

Nicolas Dansereau[1](born July 20, 1987),[2]better known by thering nameEvil Uno,is a Canadianprofessional wrestler.He is currently signed toAll Elite Wrestling(AEW), where he is a member ofThe Dark Order.

Formerly known asPlayer Uno,he regularlyteamedwithStu Graysonas theSuper Smash Brothersfor variousindependent promotionsacross North America, including Alpha-1 Wrestling, Capital City Championship Combat (C*4), Inter Species Wrestling (ISW), andCalifornia-basedPro Wrestling Guerrilla(PWG). Together, they are former one-timeChikara Campeones de Parejas,one-timePWG World Tag Team Championsand winners of PWG's2012 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament.

Player Uno making his ring entrance in July 2013

Career

[edit]

Early career

[edit]

Dansereau first began wrestling at the age of 14. At the time, he went under the name "El PoPo". On an episode ofColt Cabana's podcast,The Art of Wrestling,he explained that the decision to change his name came, whenEl Genericowanted to be called Player 1. Uno changed it around and picked the name Uno. He originally planned to learnSpanishafter choosing the name.[5]

International Wrestling Syndicate

[edit]

Uno made his debut in the Canadian wrestling promotionInternational Wrestling Syndicate(IWS). Uno quickly found a tag team partner inStupefiedas the Super Smash Brothers. The team found success as they soon won the IWS Tag Team Championship. Uno also found success as a singles competitor as he also won the IWS Canadian Championship. He remained with the promotion until it folded on October 9, 2010.[6]

Chikara (2007–2010)

[edit]
The Super Smash Bros. in August 2010
Main article:Super Smash Brothers (professional wrestling)

In 2007, the team started competing inChikara.Uno and Stupefied, now competing as Player Dos and naming their team theSuper Smash Brothers,won theChikara Campeonatos de Parejasfrom Incoherence (DeliriousandHallowicked) atLaying in the Gutters, Looking at the Starson September 21, 2008. The team only held the titles for a month before losing it toThe Osirian Portal,the team of Amasis andOphidian,atGlobal Gauntlet: Night 2.In 2009 Uno went on a long losing streak, which included a loss against Player Dos for theYoung Lions Cup,but the streak came to an end at the season finale, when he debuted his new finishing maneuverThe Joystickand forcedTim Donstto tap out with it.[7]On October 24, 2010 Uno wrestled to date his last Chikara match with Dos withSara Del ReyandDaizee Haze,which Uno and Dos lost.

Ring of Honor (2009–2010, 2018)

[edit]

Uno, along with Player Dos, made hisROHdebut on May 8, 2009 inBoston, MA,in a losing effort againstRhett TitusandKenny King.[8]On July 25 in Toronto, Ontario, atDeath Before Dishonor VII Night 2they scored an upset victory over formerROH World Tag Team ChampionsKevin Steen and El Generico.[9]On the November 9 episode ofRing of Honor WrestlingonHDNet,Uno and Dos debuted on the show in a return match, where they were defeated by Steen and Generico.[10]

Uno last appeared for Ring of Honor on May 11, 2018, at the War of the Worlds event in Toronto, Canada when the Super Smash Brothers faced the Young Bucks in a losing effort.

Dragon Gate USA (2012)

[edit]
The Super Smash Bros. - Player Uno (left in the mask) andStu Dosperforming their signature in-ring pose

On January 28, 2012, the Super Smash Bros. made their debut forDragon Gate USA,defeating The Scene (Caleb Konley and Scott Reed) in a tag team match.[11]The following day, they picked up another win over the D.U.F. (Arik Cannonand Pinkie Sanchez), after which Uno asked for a shot at theOpen the United Gate Championship.[12]The Super Smash Bros.' win streak ended on November 2, when they were defeated byGenki HoriguchiandRyo Saitoin an Open the United Gate Championship number one contenders' match.[13]

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2011–2013)

[edit]

On September 10, 2011, Uno debuted inPro Wrestling Guerrilla(PWG) as a member of the Super Smash Bros. with Stupefied. In their debut match, they faced the RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime and Johnny Yuma), a tag team with a similar video game-themed gimmick, in a losing effort.[14]The Super Smash Bros. returned on December 10, 2011, this time losing a match against theAmerican Wolves(Davey RichardsandEddie Edwards).[15]The Super Smash Bros. picked up their first win in PWG on March 17, 2012, by defeating former two-timePWG World Tag Team Champions,The Young Bucks(Matt and Nick Jackson), and the RockNES Monsters in a three-way match.[16]On April 21, the Super Smash Bros. defeated The Young Bucks in the opening round, Future Shock (Adam ColeandKyle O'Reilly) in the semifinal, and 2 Husky Black Guys (El Generico andWillie Mack) in the final round to win the2012 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournamentand become number one contenders to thePWG World Tag Team Championship.[17]

On May 25, the Super Smash Bros. defeated The Young Bucks in a No Disqualification match to win the vacant PWG World Tag Team Championship.[18][19]The Super Smash Bros. made their first successful title defense on July 21 atThreemendous III,PWG's nine-year anniversary event, where they defeated Future Shock and The Young Bucks in a three-wayladder match.[20]On December 1 atMystery Vortex,the Super Smash Bros. made their second successful World Tag Team Championship defense against the RockNES Monsters. Later that same event, they were defeated by the Dojo Bros (Eddie Edwards andRoderick Strong) in a non-title match.[21][22]On January 12, 2013, the Super Smash Bros. lost the World Tag Team Championship to the Unbreakable F'n Machines (Brian CageandMichael Elgin) in the opening round of the2013 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament.[23]During the match, Uno suffered adislocated shoulderafter performing asuicide diveto the outside of the ring.[24]

All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)

[edit]

Evil Uno andStu Graysonmade their surprise debut asThe Dark OrderatAEW Double or Nothingon May 25, 2019, appearing at the conclusion of the match betweenBest FriendsandAngélico and Jack Evans.After the match was over, the lights went out and when they came back on, Uno and Grayson were in the ring. The lights went out a second time and when they came back on, masked henchmen surrounded the ring. The Order then attacked all four men. After the attack, the lights went out again and they disappeared.

Professional wrestling style and persona

[edit]

In Chikara, Player Uno became popular for basing his gimmick, moveset, and attire around video games, specifically games for theNESandSNESconsoles. One of his former trademarks was his pants, which had an NES controller design on one side; if the "Pause" button was pressed, he would stop moving, and if his opponent hit him while he was "paused", Player Uno wouldn't react until getting "unpaused". He was also famous for wearing gear in the color schemes of characters such asMario,Luigi,andWario.In recent years, Player Uno has stopped using both distinctive traits. In 2015, Dansereau repackaged himself as Evil Uno.

Other media

[edit]
Evil Uno
Twitch information
Channel
Years active2020–present
GenreGaming
Followers9.76 thousand
(September 17, 2020)

On December 24, 2012, Uno appeared on a newYouTubechannel called,TheNerdSlam.He, along with a group of friends, created the channel, which consists of two different web shows. One is called4-Playwhere Uno plays various video games with friends. The other is a food show calledStu's Kitchen,hosted by Stupefied.[25]

Uno is heavily involved in the charity "Fighting Back", which was set up in memory of professional wrestler Phrank Morin to raise money for theCanadian Cancer Society.Uno and his partnerPlayer Doshave been part of multiple wrestling events for the charity since its creation in 2011.[26]On August 14, 2015, during a 24-hour gaming stream for the charity, Uno, and Dos were given the nicknames "The Big Dog" and "The Wildcat" respectively by the video game streaming group, newLEGACYinc, who were running the Fighting Back stream that year. Uno and Dos debuted their new nicknames at 2015 Fighting Back: Wrestling with Cancer event the next day, while teaming withÚltimo Dragónin a Trios match against Pinkie Sanchez and EYFBO.[27]

Player Uno appears on posters in the video gameGuacamelee![28]

As of October 6, 2021 Uno began co-hosting the online showRanking of EvilonGiant Bomb.[29]

Personal life

[edit]

Dansereau worked as a web specialist for theCanadian federal government.[1]

He was married and affectionately referred to his wife as "Mrs. Uno".[30]

Championships and accomplishments

[edit]
Player Uno as Alpha-1 Wrestling Tag Team Champion

References

[edit]
  1. ^abcBaines, Tim (March 21, 2010)."Ottawa wrestlers chase The Dream".Slam! Wrestling.Canadian Online Explorer.Archived from the original on January 1, 2013.RetrievedMarch 21,2010.Nick Dansereau, a web specialist with the federal government who wrestles as Player Uno.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^abc"Player Uno".cagematch.de.Retrieved2009-01-09.
  3. ^abcd"Roster".Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.Retrieved2013-01-09.
  4. ^abc"Player Uno".Chikarafans. Archived fromthe originalon 2010-01-03.Retrieved2009-01-09.
  5. ^"AOW 107: Chicago Live".The Art of Wrestling.TSM Radio. 2012-08-08. Archived fromthe originalon 2014-10-02.Retrieved2013-02-23.
  6. ^Leroux, Yves; Laprade, Patric (October 11, 2010)."Final IWS show filled with blood, nostalgia and great wrestling".Slam! Sports.Canadian Online Explorer.Archived from the original on July 13, 2012.RetrievedNovember 24,2010.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^"Chikara Results".Chikara Pro. Archived fromthe originalon 2013-10-17.Retrieved2009-12-31.
  8. ^Dunn, J.D. (2009-11-03)."Dark Pegasus Video Review: Ring of Honor — Never Say Die".411Mania.Retrieved2009-11-15.
  9. ^"Death Before Dishonor VII Night 2- Toronto, Ontario 7/25/09".Ring of Honor.Archived fromthe originalon 2013-03-22.Retrieved2012-04-07.1. The Super Smash Brothers defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico in an upset
  10. ^Hubbard, Aaron (2009-11-12)."411's ROH on HDNet Report 11.12.09: Danielson-Strong vs. American Wolves (11.09.09)".411Mania.Retrieved2009-11-15.
  11. ^Radican, Sean (2012-07-28)."Radican's DGUSA" Untouchable 2012 "IPPV report 7/28: Live report on Gargano vs. Tozawa Open the Freedom Gate Title match".Pro Wrestling Torch.Retrieved2012-07-28.
  12. ^Radican, Sean (2012-07-29)."Radican's DGUSA" Enter the Dragon 2012 "internet PPV report - Live coverage of DGUSA anniversary celebration from Chicago".Pro Wrestling Torch.Retrieved2012-07-29.
  13. ^Radican, Sean (2012-11-02)."Radican's DGUSA" Fearless 2012 "iPPV report 11/2 - virtual time results from Everett, Mass".Pro Wrestling Torch.Retrieved2012-11-03.
  14. ^"PWG: title match results from Saturday night, main event for next show".Pro Wrestling Torch.2011-09-11.Retrieved2012-01-23.
  15. ^Massingham, Matt (2011-12-11)."12/10 PWG" Fear "results Reseda, Calif.: Hero surprise return, new PWG tag champs, Generico vs. Dick Togo, American Wolves".Pro Wrestling Torch.Retrieved2012-01-23.
  16. ^"World's Finest".Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.Retrieved2012-05-02.
  17. ^abRyan, Joey(2012-04-22)."4/21 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: Super Smash Bros. win DDT4 tag tournament, Steen defends PWG Title in Open Challenge".Pro Wrestling Torch.Retrieved2012-04-22.
  18. ^ab"5/25 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: New PWG tag champs, Steen PWG Title defense, Elgin debut, Joey Ryan post-Gut Check".Pro Wrestling Torch.2012-05-26.Retrieved2012-05-26.
  19. ^Martin, Adam (2012-05-26)."5/25 PWG Results: Reseda, CA".WrestleView.Retrieved2012-05-26.
  20. ^Pirrello, Matty; Massingham, Matt (2012-07-22)."7/21 PWG results Reseda, Calif.: Steen defends PWG Title, three-team Tag Title ladder match, Elgin vs. Callihan, Edwards, Strong, Joey Ryan".Pro Wrestling Torch.Retrieved2012-07-22.
  21. ^Nick (2012-12-02)."Show Results - 12/1 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: New PWG champ crowned, Joey Ryan's farewell match, Strong & Edwards".Pro Wrestling Torch.Retrieved2012-12-02.
  22. ^Namako, Jason (2012-12-02)."12/1 PWG Results: Reseda, California".WrestleView.Retrieved2012-12-02.
  23. ^Massingham, Matt (2013-01-13)."Show Results - 1/12 PWG DDT4 tournament in Reseda, Calif.: Complete coverage of new PWG tag champs, Generico's farewell, more".Pro Wrestling Torch.Retrieved2013-01-13.
  24. ^Pruett, Will (2013-01-13)."01/13 PWG DDT4 2013 results - El Generico and Kevin Steen reunite in a tag team tournament featuring The Young Bucks, Super Smash Brothers, Future Shock, Dojo Bros, and more!".ProWrestling.net.Retrieved2013-02-22.
  25. ^"Player Uno here! Here is TheNerdSlam!".Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.2013-01-09.Retrieved2013-02-23.
  26. ^"Fighting Back".Retrieved2015-08-23.
  27. ^"Fighting Back 2015 - The Big Dog. The Wildcat".newLEGACYinc.2015-08-17.Retrieved2015-08-17.
  28. ^"0702142223_zps054b3feb.jpg - Google Search".google.fr.
  29. ^Ranking of Evil 01,retrieved2021-11-30
  30. ^"Evil Uno plays SUPER MARIO BROS.: THE LOST LEVELS - YouTube".youtube.Retrieved2021-01-06.
  31. ^"APW Heavyweight Championship".Retrieved2024-05-07.
  32. ^"APW Women's Championship".Retrieved2024-05-07.
  33. ^"Roster".Alpha-1 Wrestling.Archived fromthe originalon 2011-10-07.Retrieved2011-09-12.
  34. ^"C4 Underground Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database".cagematch.net.
  35. ^Kreikenbohm, Philip (March 8, 2008)."C4 Violent Intentions - Snowbrawl - Event @ Knights Of Columbus Hall in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada".Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database.RetrievedSeptember 17,2021.
  36. ^"Chikara Campeonatos de Parejas".Chikarafans.Retrieved2009-01-09.
  37. ^"Historique du Titre Tag Team de la CRW".Combat Revolution Wrestling(in French). Archived fromthe originalon 2013-10-29.Retrieved2014-01-19.
  38. ^"IWS Title History".syndicatewrestling. Archived fromthe originalon 2008-06-12.Retrieved2009-01-09.
  39. ^"IWS Blood, Sweat & Beers 2007".syndicatewrestling. Archived fromthe originalon 2009-06-28.Retrieved2009-01-09.
  40. ^"Inter Species Wrestling -" Love Hurts "- Full Results".pro-wrestling.ca. Archived fromthe originalon 2008-03-13.Retrieved2009-01-09.
  41. ^"ISDub Falls Count Anywhere Championship".Retrieved2024-05-07.
  42. ^"Royal Canadian Tag Team Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database".cagematch.net.
  43. ^"NSPW Final Chapter 2011".Retrieved2024-05-07.
  44. ^"Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2021".The Internet Wrestling Database.RetrievedOctober 8,2021.
  45. ^"Smash Super Showdown II Aftermath".Retrieved2024-05-07.
  46. ^ab"2012 SoCal Year End Awards".SoCal Uncensored.2013-03-04.Retrieved2015-08-07.
  47. ^Kennedy, Tyler (2012-08-05)."8/4 2CW results Rome, N.Y.: DDP appearance, Callihan vs. Ciampa main event, Steen defends 2CW Title".Pro Wrestling Torch.Retrieved2012-08-06.
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related toPlayer Uno.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Evil_Uno&oldid=1241919857"