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|trainer=[[Reckless Youth]]<br> [[New Jack]]<br> [[Dory Funk Jr.]]<br> Mike Kehner |
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|debut=[[May 19]], [[1995]]<br>vs. [[Trent Acid]] |
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|website=[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=191188240 Billy Reil] at [[MySpace]] |
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'''Billy Reil''' ( |
'''Billy Reil''' (b. [[June 19]] [[1979]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] currently working the [[Independent circuit]] in the [[United States]]. A longtime veteran of the Tri-State area, he was a mainstay of [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]] during the late 1990s. He JAPW Light Heaveyweight Champions in the promotion's history. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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In 1997, he was given a four year [[scholarship]] to [[Pennsylvania State University|Penn State University]] for his athletic skills on the [[baseball]] [[Baseball field|diamond]]. While at Penn State, Reil continued to wrestle outside the university. Unfortunately, his baseball career was cut short when he was injured in a wrestling match against LostBoy Yar. |
In 1997, he was given a four year [[scholarship]] to [[Pennsylvania State University|Penn State University]] for his athletic skills on the [[baseball]] [[Baseball field|diamond]]. While at Penn State, Reil continued to wrestle outside the university. Unfortunately, his baseball career was cut short when he was injured in a wrestling match against LostBoy Yar. |
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==Professional wrestling== |
==Professional wrestling== |
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Reil continued to wrestle and was honing his craft working in [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]], the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] (NWA) [[New Jersey]] territory, and Grande Wrestling Alliance when his big break happend outside the ring. Due to his smaller size (160lb) at the time, Reil was often taken advantage of in the ring. One night in a [[Wildwood, New Jersey]] [[nightclub]], Reil was choked from behind by fellow indy wrestler J.R. Ryder. Reil rushed the club and Ryder tried to strike him, but Reil busted the larger wrestler wide open. After the incident, Reil created a new gimmick for himself: a "[[Loose cannon]]" type wrestler, who wasn't afraid of anybody or afraid to speak his mind about anything. |
Reil continued to wrestle and was honing his craft working in [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]], the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] (NWA) [[New Jersey]] territory, and Grande Wrestling Alliance when his big break happend outside the ring. Due to his smaller size (160lb) at the time, Reil was often taken advantage of in the ring. One night in a [[Wildwood, New Jersey]] [[nightclub]], Reil was choked from behind by fellow indy wrestler J.R. Ryder. Reil rushed the club and Ryder tried to strike him, but Reil busted the larger wrestler wide open. After the incident, Reil created a new gimmick for himself: a "[[Loose cannon]]" type wrestler, who wasn't afraid of anybody or afraid to speak his mind about anything. |
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In 1999, Reil was partially responsible for helping International Superstar [[Brandon Silvestry|Low Ki]] to some of his finest matches as a [[rookie]]. The two had great matches, and battled over the Jersey All Pro Wrestling Lightheavyweight title. Billy Reil, under the ring name "The Human Highlight," compiled twenty Indy titles by age 20. Also in 1999, many say Billy Reil was responsible for the progression of best friend [[Trent Acid]], who later went on to [[Combat Zone Wrestling]] (CZW) fame. |
In 1999, Reil was partially responsible for helping International Superstar [[Brandon Silvestry|Low Ki]] to some of his finest matches as a [[rookie]]. The two had great matches, and battled over the Jersey All Pro Wrestling Lightheavyweight title. Billy Reil, under the ring name "The Human Highlight," compiled twenty Indy titles by age 20. Also in 1999, many say Billy Reil was responsible for the progression of best friend [[Trent Acid]], who later went on to [[Combat Zone Wrestling]] (CZW) fame. |
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Billy Reil was trained by [[The Pitbulls]], [[New Jack]], [[Steve Corino]], Don Montoya, Reckless Youth, [[Dory Funk Jr.]] and former [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] (ECW) referee, Mike Kehner. He also competed in [[Dory Funk|Dory Funk's]] Dojo. By 2000, Reil had gained a considerable following in the [[Northeastern United States]]. |
Billy Reil was trained by [[The Pitbulls]], [[New Jack]], [[Steve Corino]], Don Montoya, Reckless Youth, [[Dory Funk Jr.]] and former [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] (ECW) referee, Mike Kehner. He also competed in [[Dory Funk|Dory Funk's]] Dojo. By 2000, Reil had gained a considerable following in the [[Northeastern United States]] which included a high profile match against [[Terry Brunk|Sabu]] and [[Lo-Ki]] in a "Three-Way Dance" on April 7, 2000. |
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[[C.M. Punk]] also helped Reil's career when the two wrestled at the 2002 [[Super J Cup|J-Cup]]. Reil was a last minute replacement for Judas Young, and they had a good bout. It was here that future owner of [[Ring Of Honor]], [[Rob Feinstein]] scouted and recruited Punk. |
[[C.M. Punk]] also helped Reil's career when the two wrestled at the 2002 [[Super J Cup|J-Cup]]. Reil was a last minute replacement for Judas Young, and they had a good bout. It was here that future owner of [[Ring Of Honor]], [[Rob Feinstein]] scouted and recruited Punk. |
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In 2003, Reil debuted in Frank Goodman's USA Pro wrestling promotion, disrupting his real life ex-girlfriend's proposal to [[Mike Kruel]]. Many said that when Reil punched Becky Bayless, it was a shoot, as [[blood]] came poring out of her [[mouth]] and [[nose]]. The [[List_of_professional_wrestling_slang#A|angle]] which also included [[Mike Tobin]], Danny Drake, Tony Lo, [[Pat Kenney|Simon Diamond]], and [[Matthew Kaye|Matt Striker]] lasted well over a year. |
In 2003, Reil debuted in Frank Goodman's USA Pro wrestling promotion, disrupting his real life ex-girlfriend's proposal to [[Mike Kruel]]. Many said that when Reil punched Becky Bayless, it was a shoot, as [[blood]] came poring out of her [[mouth]] and [[nose]]. The [[List_of_professional_wrestling_slang#A|angle]] which also included [[Mike Tobin]], Danny Drake, Tony Lo, [[Pat Kenney|Simon Diamond]], and [[Matthew Kaye|Matt Striker]] lasted well over a year. |
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During the next two years he would compete in promotions including [[Frank Goodman]]'s UXW teaming with [[Mike Tobin]] to defeat the [[Christopher Street Connection]] on April 15, 2005 as well as National Wrestling Superstars defeating [[Corey Havoc]] and [[Dan Petit]] and [[J.R. (wrestler)|J.R.]] in a Four-Way Match on December 29, 2006. |
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In January 2007, he began feuding with Danny Demanto and, while their first encounter on January 26 resulted in a no contest, Reil defeated Demanto and Bison Bravado in a tag team match with [[Jim Neidhart]] the following day. |
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==Championships and accomplishments== |
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*'''Independent Superstars of Professional Wrestling''' |
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:*ISPW Light Heavyweight Championship (2 time) - first champion/last champion |
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*'''Jersey All Pro Wrestling''' |
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:*JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship (3 times) |
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*'''[[National Wrestling Alliance]]''' |
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:'''National''' |
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:*[[NWA World Lightheavyweight Championship]] (1 time) |
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*'''USA Pro Wrestling''' |
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:*USA Pro United States Championship (1 time) |
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*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''' |
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:*PWI ranked him # '''467''' of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2002 |
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:*PWI ranked him # '''430''' of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2000 |
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:*PWI ranked him # '''438''' of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 1999 |
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==External links== |
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*[http://prowrestlingwebcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=158448 The Minority Report: The Masked Maniac Show w/ Billy Reil] |
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*[http://www.wrestlingclothesline.com/strauss-reil.htm Seven Deadly Questions] |
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by Gerry Strauss |
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*[http://www.wrestlingclothesline.com/reil.htm Ten Questions With...Billy Reil] |
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*[http://www.geocities.com/acidprowrestling/billyreil.html Acid Pro Wrestling: Billy Reil] |
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*[http://bodyslamming.com/other/billyreil.html Other Superstars: Billy Reid] |
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*[http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/b/billy-reil.html Profile at Online World of Wrestling] |
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Revision as of 10:59, 4 September 2007
| Billy Reil | |
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| Born | June 19, 1979 South Philidelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Website | Billy Reil at MySpace |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | "Bullet Proof" Billy Reil The Human Highlight The Rougue |
| Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Billed weight | [undue weight? – discuss] |
| Trained by | Reckless Youth New Jack Dory Funk Jr. Mike Kehner |
| Debut | May 19, 1995 vs. Trent Acid |
Billy Reil (b. June 19 1979) is an American professional wrestler currently working the Independent circuit in the United States. A longtime veteran of the Tri-State area, he was a mainstay of Jersey All Pro Wrestling during the late 1990s. He JAPW Light Heaveyweight Champions in the promotion's history.
Biography
Born in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Reil made his in-ring debut on May 19, 1995 in a match against his childhood friend, Trent Acid.
In 1997, he was given a four year scholarship to Penn State University for his athletic skills on the baseball diamond. While at Penn State, Reil continued to wrestle outside the university. Unfortunately, his baseball career was cut short when he was injured in a wrestling match against LostBoy Yar.
Professional wrestling
Reil continued to wrestle and was honing his craft working in Jersey All Pro Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) New Jersey territory, and Grande Wrestling Alliance when his big break happend outside the ring. Due to his smaller size (160lb) at the time, Reil was often taken advantage of in the ring. One night in a Wildwood, New Jersey nightclub, Reil was choked from behind by fellow indy wrestler J.R. Ryder. Reil rushed the club and Ryder tried to strike him, but Reil busted the larger wrestler wide open. After the incident, Reil created a new gimmick for himself: a "Loose cannon" type wrestler, who wasn't afraid of anybody or afraid to speak his mind about anything.
In 1999, Reil was partially responsible for helping International Superstar Low Ki to some of his finest matches as a rookie. The two had great matches, and battled over the Jersey All Pro Wrestling Lightheavyweight title. Billy Reil, under the ring name "The Human Highlight," compiled twenty Indy titles by age 20. Also in 1999, many say Billy Reil was responsible for the progression of best friend Trent Acid, who later went on to Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) fame.
Billy Reil was trained by The Pitbulls, New Jack, Steve Corino, Don Montoya, Reckless Youth, Dory Funk Jr. and former Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) referee, Mike Kehner. He also competed in Dory Funk's Dojo. By 2000, Reil had gained a considerable following in the Northeastern United States which included a high profile match against Sabu and Lo-Ki in a "Three-Way Dance" on April 7, 2000.
C.M. Punk also helped Reil's career when the two wrestled at the 2002 J-Cup. Reil was a last minute replacement for Judas Young, and they had a good bout. It was here that future owner of Ring Of Honor, Rob Feinstein scouted and recruited Punk.
In 2003, Reil debuted in Frank Goodman's USA Pro wrestling promotion, disrupting his real life ex-girlfriend's proposal to Mike Kruel. Many said that when Reil punched Becky Bayless, it was a shoot, as blood came poring out of her mouth and nose. The angle which also included Mike Tobin, Danny Drake, Tony Lo, Simon Diamond, and Matt Striker lasted well over a year.
During the next two years he would compete in promotions including Frank Goodman's UXW teaming with Mike Tobin to defeat the Christopher Street Connection on April 15, 2005 as well as National Wrestling Superstars defeating Corey Havoc and Dan Petit and J.R. in a Four-Way Match on December 29, 2006.
In January 2007, he began feuding with Danny Demanto and, while their first encounter on January 26 resulted in a no contest, Reil defeated Demanto and Bison Bravado in a tag team match with Jim Neidhart the following day.
Championships and accomplishments
- Independent Superstars of Professional Wrestling
- ISPW Light Heavyweight Championship (2 time) - first champion/last champion
- Jersey All Pro Wrestling
- JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
- National
- USA Pro Wrestling
- USA Pro United States Championship (1 time)
- PWI ranked him # 467 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2002
- PWI ranked him # 430 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2000
- PWI ranked him # 438 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 1999
External links
by Gerry Strauss