Clark Connors

Clark Connors is an American professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling, where he anchors the hard-hitting stable The Dogs alongside David Finlay and Gabe Kidd. As of 2026, he holds the AEW World Trios Championship, a title he won at Revolution 2025. Before AEW, Connors built his reputation in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, winning the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship twice with TJP and capturing the 2020 Lion's Break Crown Tournament. With over 300 matches under his belt, he brings a rare blend of NJPW strong style and AEW's high-energy chaos. Fans know him for his punishing spear and the relentless intensity he brings to every bout.[edit]

Clark Connors grew up in Snoqualmie, Washington, a small lumber town east of Seattle. As a kid, he was glued to wrestling tapes, studying WWE and Japanese promotions with a focus that bordered on obsessive. After graduating from Mount Si High School, he packed his bags for Los Angeles, where he became part of the first-ever class at New Japan Pro-Wrestling's LA Dojo. Under the supervision of Katsuyori Shibata, he endured grueling daily drills that emphasized strikes, submissions, and the punishing strong style philosophy. The Dojo's boot camp forged not just his technique but his mentality: no shortcuts, no excuses. He made his debut in 2017 as a Young Lion, working dark matches and learning the craft the old-school way. Those early years were lean, with no crowd reactions and no shortcuts, but they gave him a foundation that would later set him apart in AEW.[edit]

Connors broke through in 2020 by winning the Lion's Break Crown Tournament, defeating Karl Fredericks in the final. That victory put him on the map in NJPW's junior heavyweight division. In November 2021, he teamed with TJP to defeat El Phantasmo and Taiji Ishimori for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. They lost the belts in June 2022 but regained them that September, holding them until early 2023. When Connors signed with AEW in 2023, he joined Jay White's faction The Dogs. The group quickly became a force in the trios division. At Revolution on March 12, 2025, Connors, Finlay, and Kidd defeated The Acclaimed to win the AEW World Trios Championship. They have since defended against The Elite and Death Triangle, establishing themselves as one of the most dominant trios in the company.[edit]

Connors projects a no-nonsense, blue-collar toughness that resonates with fans who appreciate old-school wrestling values. In the ring, he favors black trunks and boots, with minimal flash, a deliberate contrast to the theatricality of many AEW performers. The media often describes him as a "gritty" worker who brings a New Japan strong style ethos to American television. His social media presence is professional: match announcements, training clips, and the occasional behind-the-scenes photo with The Dogs. There is no official fandom name, but supporters on X and Reddit refer to themselves as the "Dog Pound." His intensity and the spear have made him a cult favorite among hardcore fans.[edit]

Clark Connors' fanbase is a quiet but fervent pocket of the wrestling world, built on his reputation as one of the hardest-hitting performers in the business. There's no official name for his followers, no “Connors Crew” or similar moniker, but they rally around his “100 PROOF” branding and his claim to have “The Best Spear In The” game. They're the type who appreciate the blue-collar grit he brings to every match, and they've followed him from his NJPW days through his March 2026 jump to AEW alongside The Dogs. That move, announced in a Sports Illustrated exclusive, was a seismic shift for the stable and turned Connors into a fixture of AEW's mid-card scene. His fanbase is active on social media, where he posts training clips and merchandise updates, but there are no documented fan campaigns or organized rituals, just a shared appreciation for his no-nonsense approach.

When it comes to global fame, iFANN's Global Fame Engine has evaluated Clark Connors, but as of August 2026, he does not hold a placement in the published rankings. He is not currently ranked among the Global Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list. His fame is real but niche, driven by wrestling fans who follow AEW and NJPW rather than the broader public. That could change as his profile grows, but for now, he remains an unranked talent in iFANN's system.[edit]

Connors' finishing move is the spear, a running shoulder tackle he delivers with explosive speed, a move he boldly claims is “The Best Spear In The” business. He was one of the first graduates of NJPW's LA Dojo, a program that has since produced several top talents. Despite his tough ring persona, he is known backstage as a quiet, focused worker who rarely raises his voice. He has wrestled in over 300 matches across NJPW, AEW, and independent promotions. His nickname “The Bone Soldier” was used briefly in NJPW but never stuck. He is an avid fan of Seattle sports teams, particularly the Seahawks and Mariners.

One of the most talked-about moments of his career came in March 2026, when David Finlay's comments prompted a viral response from WWE's Fit Finlay, who declared, “Your Brother Uriah Connors Is My Greatest Accomplishment.” The exchange became a hot topic in wrestling media, adding a layer of family drama to The Dogs' storyline. Another viral moment involved AEW wrestler Thekla, whose real-life relationship with Connors was reported in February 2026. By July, Thekla publicly shut down gossip about her love life, claiming that “wedding photos ruin a wrestler's image.” These stories have become part of the lore surrounding Connors, even as his in-ring work remains the core of his appeal.[edit]

Connors keeps his family life out of the public eye. He has not shared the names or occupations of his parents or whether he has siblings. He is not married and has no children. He lives in the Los Angeles area, where he trains and films most of his AEW appearances. He has a cat named Cinder, whom he occasionally features on his Instagram stories.[edit]

Clark Connors has built his career alongside key collaborators. In NJPW, he teamed with TJP to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship twice. In AEW, he is a core member of The Dogs, a stable led by Jay White, alongside David Finlay and Gabe Kidd. He also trained and competed with Karl Fredericks in the LA Dojo.[edit]

Clark Connors has no confirmed public relationships. He has never been linked to a romantic partner in interviews or by reputable wrestling news outlets. There are no reports of marriages, engagements, or children. As of 2026, he is reportedly single and focused on his wrestling career.[edit]

iFANN currently estimates Clark Connors' net worth at $2 million. His primary income comes from his AEW contract, which for mid-card talent typically ranges between $100,000 and $300,000 annually. He also earns from merchandise sales, including T-shirts and signed photos sold through AEW's online shop. Occasional independent bookings and appearances at conventions add to his earnings. He has no known endorsement deals or business ventures. His net worth has grown steadily since his AEW debut in 2023, with the trios title win boosting his marketability.[edit]

Connors has won three championships in his career: the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship twice (with TJP in 2021 and 2022) and the AEW World Trios Championship once (with David Finlay and Gabe Kidd in 2025). He also won the 2020 Lion's Break Crown Tournament in NJPW.[edit]