Personal Info
Birth date
1983-03-15 (42 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
Also known as
Tom Lawlor
Thomas Joseph Lawlor
Biography
Thomas Joseph Lawlor (born May 15, 1983) is an American professional wrestler, retired mixed martial artist and podcast host. He is currently signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he was the inaugural and longest reigning NJPW Strong Openweight Champion, and Major League Wrestling (MLW), where he is the current MLW World Tag Team Champion in his first reign (with Davey Boy Smith Jr.), a former one-time MLW World Heavyweight Champion and the winner of the first-ever Battle Riot in 2018 and the 2020 Opera Cup tournament.
Filmography
The Ultimate Fighter
6.208
Overview:
The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Pilgrim Media Group currently airing on ESPN+. It previously aired for fourteen seasons on Spike TV. The show features professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as they train and compete against each other for a prized six-figure contract with the UFC. The series debuted on January 17, 2005.MLW Fusion
1
Overview:
Major League Wrestling: FUSION is a weekly professional wrestling television series produced by Major League Wrestling® (MLW®) and created by Court Bauer. FUSION presents top ranked wrestlers clashing from around the world, creating a unique fusion of styles.Mr. Malcolm's List
5.9
Overview:
When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm. Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman...or the perfect hoax.IMPACT Wrestling x NJPW: Multiverse United: Only The Strong Survive
5.8
Overview:
Multiverse United (known as Multiverse United: Only the STRONG Survive) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event co-produced by Impact Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) as a part of WrestleCon. It took place on March 30, 2023, at the Globe Theater in Los Angeles, California.ROH: Final Battle
6
Overview:
Ring of Honor comes to Garland, TX with one of the hottest events of the year, ROH: Final Battle. Featuring world-class talent in electrifying bouts, Final Battle storms into the Curtis Culwell Center on Friday, December 15, at 6:00pm CT.Beyond Somebody's Farewell, Probably
10
Overview:
Match Point is an on-going series at Last Word on Pro Wrestling, where we look at intriguing matchups in indie wrestling and beyond. They may be dream matches, first-time matchups, or hotly anticipated rematches. Today’s edition focuses on an intergender match of epic proportions that was teased at All In. It will be “Thick Momma Pump” Jordynne Grace taking on “The Machine” Brian Cage for the first time, at Beyond Wrestling’s “Somebody’s Farewell Probably…” on September 16, 2018.GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII
8
Overview:
GCW Bloodsport is a professional wrestling event held by the American promotion Game Changer Wrestling (GCW). This event consists of a unique ruleset compared to a traditional pro wrestling event, in that every match must end in either a knockout or submission. The traditional wrestling ring is replaced by a ring canvas with no ropes or turnbuckles.UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit
9.3
Overview:
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit was a mixed martial arts pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 17, 2012, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz
6.6
Overview:
UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz was a mixed martial arts event held on March 5, 2016 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.UFC on Fox 16: Dillashaw vs. Barao 2
10
Overview:
UFC on Fox 16: Dillashaw vs. Barao 2 was a mixed martial arts event held on July 25, 2015 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event was headlined by a UFC Bantamweight Championship rematch between current champion T.J. Dillashaw and former champion Renan Barão. The co-main event featured a UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship title eliminator bout between former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and Jessica Eye.Beyond Americanrana 2019
NYR
Overview:
Beyond Wrestling is holding its biggest show of the year – and one of the top indie shows of the year – in the 2019 edition of Americanrana.NJPW Windy City Riot
NYR
Overview:
NJPW Windy City Riot 2024 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event promoted by New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). The event took place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois on April 12, 2024.NJPW Rumble on 44th Street
NYR
Overview:
On October 28th NJPW presents Rumble on 44th Street live on FITE straight from Palladium Times Square in New York.NJPW Collision in Philadelphia
NYR
Overview:
Collision in Philadelphia was a professional wrestling event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took place on April 16, 2023, at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Wrestlers from NJPW's international partner promotions American All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Mexican Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) appeared on the card.Warrior Wrestling 5
NYR
Overview:
Warrior Wrestling 5 held May 12th, 2019 at Marion Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, Illinois.Warrior Wrestling 18
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Overview:
On January 22nd Warrior Wrestling 18 is live on FITE straight from Bendix Arena in South Bend, IN. The event features Warrior Wrestling Title Match where Will Ospreay defends his title against Brian Cage and Warrior Wrestling Lucha Title - 5 Way Scramble Match where Aramis defends his title agains 4 contenders - Sam Adonis, Gringo Loco, Drago Kid, ASF.NJPW Resurgence 2024
NYR
Overview:
Resurgence (2024) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It took place on May 11, 2024, at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. It was the third Resurgence event.NJPW Battle in the Valley
8.8
Overview:
On January 13th NJPW: Battle in the Valley 2024 is live straight from San Jose Civic. The event will features pro wrestling stars such as Kazuchika Okada, Will Ospreay, Eddie Kingston, Giulia, El Phantasmo, Hikuleo, Shota Umino, Rocky Romero, TJP, Zack Sabre Jr., Bad Dude Tito, David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Alex Coughlin, Fred Rosser , Tom Lawlor, Jorel Nelson, Royce Isaacs and more.AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door: Zero Hour
6
Overview:
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023: Zero Hour was an event featuring a collaboration between All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It served as a pre-show for the larger "AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023" event. The pre-show included several matches featuring wrestlers from both promotions: Athena vs. Billie Starkz - This match is part of the women's Owen Hart Foundation Memorial Cup Tournament Stu Grayson vs. El Phantasmo Mogul Embassy (Swerve Strickland, Bishop Kaun, & Toa Liona) vs. CHAOS (Rocky Romero, Trent, & El Desperado) United Empire (Jeff Cobb, Kyle Fletcher, & TJP) vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi, Shingo Takagi, & BUSHI)Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series Night 1
NYR
Overview:
The card: AAA Latin America Title Match: Daga (c) vs. Isaias Velazquez Singles Match: Tom Lawlor vs. Kevin Ku Singles Match: Kimber Lee vs. Thunder Rosa Warrior Wrestling Title #1 Contendership Match: Joey Janela vs. Warhorse Singles Match: Alex Shelley vs. TJP Singles Match: Dan The Dad vs. Elayna Black Singles Match: Brian Cage vs. Benjamin Carter Six Man Tag Team Match: Chris Bey, Jordan Oliver & Myron Reed vs. The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) Warrior Wrestling Women's Title Match: Tessa Blanchard (c) vs. Kylie RaeUFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir 2
5.5
Overview:
UFC 100 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on July 11, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event was a rematch between UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar and Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir.Black Label Pro 4: We're Not The Mounties
NYR
Overview:
Tom Lawlor defends his championship and the Black Label Pro Rumble Match takes placeUFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez
6.6
Overview:
UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 23, 2010 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, United States.UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson
6.2
Overview:
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 19, 2011 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.MLW Saturday Night SuperFight
7
Overview:
Saturday Night SuperFight was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the Major League Wrestling (MLW) promotion, which took place at the Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois on November 2, 2019. It was MLW's first pay-per-view event and the second event under the Superfight chronology. The event aired live on traditional PPV outlets and FITE TV.Mark Hitchcock Memorial Wrestlecon Supershow 2023
6.5
Overview:
The 2023 Mark Hitchcock Memorial Show LIVE from the Globe Theater in DTLA! Negro Casas VS Ultimo Dragon Speedball Mike Bailey VS Shigehiro Irie AAA Mega Championship El Hijo Del Vikingo (c) VS Komander VS Black Taurus Rey Horus VS Aramis VS Galeno Del Mal VS Toxin VS Latigo VS Arez Tokyo Joshi Showcase 10 Woman Tag Jeff Cobb & Aussie Open VS Motor City Machine Guns & Kushida Michael Oku VS Blake Christian Tom Lawlor & ? VS Bryan Keith & KENTANJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over
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Overview:
Historic X-Over is a professional wrestling event co-promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and World Wonder Ring Stardom (Stardom). The event took place on November 20, 2022, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.GCW Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XI
NYR
Overview:
Several WWE and NXT stars will be in action as part of tonight’s Bloodsport XI show from Brooklyn, New York. Shayna Baszler will make her second appearance in the Bloodsport ring as she battles Miyu Yamashita. Baszler won her first outing in April by defeating Masha Slamovich. Both Julius and Brutus Creed will be in action for the first time in Bloodsport as Julius takes on Matt Makowski while Brutus battles former UFC fighters and former MLW Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor. NXT’s Charlie Dempsey will return for his second Bloodsport outing as he takes on Royce Isaacs. Other action includes Josh Barnett himself taking on Bad Dude Tito; Mike Santana vs. Homicide in a battle of mentor vs. mentee, the aforementioned Slamovich vs. Jody Threat in a clash of TNA talent; “Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Akira; Timothy Thatcher vs. AEW/ROH’s Josh Woods; and Brian Johnson vs. Heddi Karaoui.Acting
2025GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII as Tom Lawlor
2025NJPW Windy City Riot as Tom Lawlor
2024NJPW: Strong Style Evolved as Tom Lawlor
2024NJPW: Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2024 as Tom 'Filthy' Lawlor
2024NJPW Capital Collision 2024 as Tom Lawlor
2024GCW Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XI as Tom Lawlor
2024MLW Blood & Thunder as Tom Lawlor
2024NJPW Resurgence 2024 as Tom Lawlor
2024NJPW Windy City Riot as Tom Lawlor
2024NJPW Battle in the Valley as Tom Lawlor
2023ROH: Final Battle as Tom Lawlor
2023RevPro Epic Encounter 2023 as Tom Lawlor
2023NJPW STRONG Independence Day 2023 - Day 2 as Tom Lawlor
2023AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door: Zero Hour as Tom Lawlor
2023NJPW Collision in Philadelphia as Tom Lawlor
2023NJPW Capital Collision 2023 as Tom Lawlor
2023IMPACT Wrestling x NJPW: Multiverse United: Only The Strong Survive as Tom Lawlor
2023Mark Hitchcock Memorial Wrestlecon Supershow 2023 as Tom Lawlor
2023ROH On HonorClub (1 Episode) as Tom Lawlor
2023NJPW: Battle In The Valley as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW Rumble on 44th Street as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW The Night Before Rumble on 44th Street as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 20 (Final) as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 17 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 16 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 15 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 14 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 13 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 12 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 11 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 10 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 9 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 8 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 7 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 6 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 5 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 4 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 3 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 2 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 1 as Tom Lawlor
2022Mr. Malcolm's List as Lord ‘Handsome Man’ Ellison
2022Warrior Wrestling 24 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW Capital Collision 2022 as Tom Lawlor
2022NJPW Windy City Riot as Tom Lawlor
2022Warrior Wrestling 18 as Tom Lawlor
2021NJPW: Battle In The Valley as Tom Lawlor
2021GCW Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 7 as Tom Lawlor
2021NJPW Resurgence as Tom Lawlor
2021PFL 2021 #5: Regular Season - MacDonald vs. Tibau as Self
2021PFL 2021 #2: Regular Season - MacDonald vs. Millender as Self
2021GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport 5 as Tom Lawlor
2021GCW Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 as Tom Lawlor
2020GCW Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3 as Tom Lawlor
2020BLP TURBO GRAPS 16 2020 PARTS 1 AND 2 as Tom Lawlor
2020Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series Night 1 as Tom Lawlor
2020FSW Mecca VI as Tom Lawlor
2019MLW Saturday Night SuperFight as Tom Lawlor
2019GCW Josh Barnett's Bloodsport II as Unknown
2019Beyond Americanrana 2019 as Unknown
2019Warrior Wrestling 5 as Tom Lawlor
2019AIW Slumber Party Massacre as Tom Lawlor
2018Golden Boy MMA Liddell vs Ortiz 3 as Self
2018Beyond Somebody's Farewell, Probably as Tom Lawlor
2018MLW War Games 2018 as 'Filthy' Tom Lawlor
2018Prestige Wrestling Reality Unfolds as Unknown
2018Beyond Americanrana 2018 as Unknown
2018MLW Battle Riot as Unknown
2018Black Label Pro 6: Slamilton as Unknown
2018MLW Fusion (8, 2, 1 Episode) as Tom Lawlor, Tom LAwlor, Tom lawlor
2018DEFYNOW (21 Episodes) as Tom Lawler
2018Black Label Pro 4: We're Not The Mounties as Unknown
2017DEFY9 Yo! Defy Graps as Tom Lawlor
2017Black Label Pro 3: 1st of tha Month as Unknown
2016UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz as Self
2015UFC on Fox 16: Dillashaw vs. Barao 2 as Self
2013UFC on Fuel TV 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi as Self
2012UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit as Self
2012UFC on Fuel TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier as Self
2011UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson as Self
2010UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez as Self
2010UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 as Self
2010UFC Fight Night 20: Maynard vs. Diaz as Self
2009UFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir 2 as Self
2008The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale as Self
2005The Ultimate Fighter (14 Episodes) as Self