Chad Lail, a renowned American professional wrestler, has left an indelible mark on the world of wrestling, all while operating under his notable ring moniker, Jaxson Ryker, a testament to his remarkable journey, which has been heavily influenced by his remarkable stint in the Iraq War.
The remarkable story of Lail, whose illustrious professional wrestling career commenced in the year 2001, commencing as Phil Shatter in various independent promotions, thereby laying the groundwork for the extraordinary journey that was yet to unfold.
It wasn't until the year 2010 that Lail's remarkable odyssey took a significant turn, as he signed with the esteemed Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA),subsequently adopting the enigmatic ring name Gunner, and subsequently joining the formidable and formidable villainous group Immortal, a collective of formidable forces that would shape the trajectory of his illustrious career.
As a prominent figure within the esteemed professional wrestling collective known as Immortal, Lail distinguished himself by capturing the TNA Television Championship, thereby solidifying his reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the wrestling world.
Subsequent to his departure from Immortal, Lail redirected his focus towards tag team and singles wrestling, forging a notable partnership with the talented James Storm, with whom he shared a rich history of competition and camaraderie.
Together, this dynamic duo went on to win the TNA World Tag Team Championship, a testament to their exceptional teamwork, skill, and dedication to the sport.
Two years following his departure from Total Nonstop Action (TNA) in 2015, Lail made the decision to take his wrestling career in a new direction, ultimately signing a contract with the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) organization in 2017.
Upon entering the WWE, Lail was initially assigned to the developmental territory NXT, where he underwent a transformation, adopting the new ring name Jaxson Ryker. As Jaxson Ryker, he went on to form a formidable tag team known as The Forgotten Sons, alongside Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake, in the year 2018.
The stable, which had initially started collaborating on SmackDown in the month of April 2020, underwent a significant transformation shortly thereafter, as a result of which Lail found himself without his fellow stablemates, who unfortunately were released, leaving him with no choice but to continue his professional endeavors with WWE, a tenure that ultimately came to an end with his release in the month of November 2021.
