Michael Elgin is a renowned Canadian professional wrestler and promoter, widely recognized by his iconic ring name. In the esteemed New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) organization, he holds the prestigious titles of IWGP Intercontinental Champion and NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion, showcasing his remarkable skills and achievements.
Furthermore, Elgin has made significant contributions to Ring of Honor (ROH),claiming the coveted ROH World Championship title, solidifying his reputation as a formidable competitor. Additionally, he has collaborated with Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, a Southern California-based company, to win the PWG World Tag Team Championship alongside Brian Cage, demonstrating his versatility and adaptability.
Frobel, also known as Michael Elgin, embarked on his professional wrestling journey in late 2004, quickly establishing himself as a prominent figure on the independent circuit by the age of 16. Throughout his career, he has competed for various promotions, including Combat Zone Wrestling, World League Wrestling, Alpha-1 Wrestling, and the Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South, where he triumphed in the IWA Mid-South Strong Style Championship in 2008.
In 2005, Elgin began wrestling for BSE Pro Wrestling, claiming the BSE Tag Team Championship alongside Ashley Sixx, and later joined Great Canadian Wrestling in 2006, where he won the GCW National Championship twice and the GCW Tag Team Championship twice, showcasing his impressive skillset.
Elgin made his debut in Ring of Honor in 2007, gradually becoming a regular competitor as part of the House of Truth, and eventually signing a contract with the organization in 2011. That same year, he won the 2011 Survival of the Fittest tournament, cementing his status as a formidable wrestler. In 2015, Elgin repeated this feat, becoming the first wrestler to win the tournament twice.
Elgin's journey continued in 2015 when he made his debut for NJPW, and in the following year, he signed a contract with the prestigious promotion, marking a significant milestone in his career.
