Doc Gallows: There is ‘no bigger moment for me’ than teaming with son CJ in debut
Doc Gallows is set for one of the biggest moments of his life tonight at an indie show in Temple, Georgia.
Gallows is teaming up with his 18-year-old son CJ (Cade Hankinson) at a show for SECW Pro Wrestling on February 6. In what is CJ’s in-ring debut, the father-son duo is taking on Brad Lynch and a mystery partner. Gallows spoke with Undisputed in advance of the match and explained how much this night means to him.
“I’ve been fortunate to wrestle on the biggest stages and platforms in the entire world,” Gallows said. “I count my blessings all the time that I was able to live my dream. But there is no bigger moment for me than teaming up with my son.”
While in high school, CJ was a four-sport athlete on the lacrosse, football, basketball, and wrestling teams. He is now entering pro wrestling while studying business in college.
“I get to watch him start the path to live out his dream,” Gallows told Undisputed. “We’ve always bonded over pro wrestling. I watch him train and he’s 10 times the athlete I’ll ever be. He is super athletic. He was a state champion wrestler, he had football scholarship offers — the kid can do a standing backflip and nip-up with no problem.
“He wanted to pursue his business degree and professional wrestling, and I’m proud to be along for the ride.”
After tonight’s match, Gallows & CJ will team up again at a show for Gallows’ Lariato Pro Wrestling promotion in Dublin, Georgia next month. They’re joining forces with Karl Anderson & Billy Gunn at that March 7 event for an eight-man tag bout against The Good Hands & The Highwaymen.
Gallows & Anderson currently compete for MLW in the United States and Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan.
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