Ricochet

Trevor Mann, born October 11, 1988, in Alton, Illinois, is known worldwide as Ricochet, a professional wrestler whose high-flying style has dazzled audiences from Japan to the United States. As of August 2024, he is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he leads The Demand and was crowned the inaugural AEW National Champion. Over a career spanning more than 15 years, Ricochet has competed across dozens of promotions, including Dragon Gate, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Lucha Underground, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), WWE, and AEW, amassing over 30 championships.

Ricochet built his reputation in Japan, particularly in Dragon Gate (DG) and its American offshoot Dragon Gate USA (DGUSA). There he held multiple titles, including the Open the Brave Gate, Dream Gate, Triangle Gate, Twin Gate, and Freedom Gate Championships, and won the 2013 King of Gate tournament. In NJPW, he captured the 2014 Best of the Super Juniors and the 2015 Super Junior Tag League with Matt Sydal, and became a three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion and a three-time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion. His daredevil acrobatics and mid-air flexibility made him a standout in the junior heavyweight division.

Under a mask as Prince Puma in Lucha Underground, Ricochet was the inaugural two-time Lucha Underground Champion and a former Lucha Underground Trios Champion. In PWG, he held the World Championship and remains the only two-time Battle of Los Angeles winner, taking the 2014 and 2017 tournaments. He also worked for Chikara as the masked Helios. After signing with WWE in 2018, Ricochet debuted on NXT, winning the NXT North American Championship at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV. He moved to the main roster in 2019, teaming with Aleister Black to win the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and later capturing the United States Championship at Stomping Grounds. He added the Intercontinental Championship in 2022 and became the inaugural Speed Champion in 2024 before leaving WWE that June. He quickly signed with AEW in August 2024.

Across his career, Ricochet has appeared in over 1,000 matches and numerous television shows, including three seasons of Lucha Underground and multiple WWE pay-per-views. His influence on the modern high-flying style is evident in the work of younger wrestlers who cite him as an inspiration. At 5 feet 9 inches and 195 pounds, his lean, muscular physique and exceptional flexibility allow him to perform high-risk aerial maneuvers with precision. He has been ranked as high as #28 in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500 in 2019 and has been consistently rated among the top 100 wrestlers worldwide since 2014 on Cagematch.net. Media outlets describe him as a human highlight reel, one of the most athletic performers in wrestling history.[edit]

Trevor Mann grew up in Alton, Illinois, a small river town just north of St. Louis. His father was a wrestling fan who introduced him to the sport early, and Mann became obsessed with the high-flying styles of Rey Mysterio Jr. and Eddie Guerrero. He attended Alton High School, where he was a standout in both wrestling and track and field. In the state wrestling championships, he placed third in his weight class, showing the athleticism that would define his career.

At 15, Mann began training under local independent wrestler Brandon T.J. Perkins and later at the Harley Race Wrestling Academy in Eldon, Missouri. He graduated high school in 2007 and immediately pursued wrestling full-time. His first matches came in 2006 on the independent circuit in Illinois and Missouri, wrestling as Ricochet, a name he took from a comic book character he created as a kid. He quickly gained a reputation for incredible athleticism, performing moves few others could execute. A pivotal moment came in 2008 when Dragon Gate in Japan invited him to tour. That tour exposed him to a global audience and a style that perfectly suited his abilities, setting the stage for his international career. He trained relentlessly, often driving hours to attend shows and training sessions, driven by a single-minded focus on wrestling.[edit]

Ricochet's breakthrough came in 2008 when he toured Japan with Dragon Gate. He won the Open the Brave Gate Championship that year, his first title. In 2010, he joined Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) in California, winning the Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament with El Generico. Over the next few years, he dominated Dragon Gate USA, holding the Open the Freedom Gate Championship for 343 days and winning the 2013 King of Gate tournament. In PWG, he won the World Tag Team Championship with Rich Swann in 2013.

2014 was a landmark year. Ricochet won the Best of the Super Juniors tournament in NJPW, defeating KUSHIDA in the final. Later that year, he also won the Battle of Los Angeles in PWG, becoming the first man to win both tournaments in the same year. In Lucha Underground, wrestling under a mask as Prince Puma, he became the inaugural two-time Lucha Underground Champion and a Lucha Underground Trios Champion. In NJPW, he won the Super Junior Tag League with Matt Sydal in 2015 and became a three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion and a three-time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion. He won his second Battle of Los Angeles in 2017, the only two-time winner in PWG history, and also captured the PWG World Championship.

Ricochet signed with WWE in January 2018. He debuted on NXT and won the NXT North American Championship at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV in August. In 2019, he moved to the main roster, teaming with Aleister Black to win the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. He won the United States Championship at Stomping Grounds in June 2019. He added the Intercontinental Championship in 2022 and became the inaugural WWE Speed Champion in April 2024. After leaving WWE at the end of June 2024, he signed with AEW in August and immediately became the inaugural AEW National Champion, forming the stable The Demand. As of 2026, he continues as a top star in AEW, leading The Demand and defending the AEW National Championship. He has been featured prominently on AEW Dynamite and Collision, feuding with top stars like Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, and MJF.[edit]

Ricochet's in-ring persona is defined by breathtaking aerial maneuvers, shooting star presses, 630-degree splashes, and his signature Recoil (a standing shooting star press). He wears athletic gear featuring his Ricochet logo, often in black and gold or red and black, and enters with a constant smile and high energy. His in-ring style is pure high-flying spectacle; his promos have evolved from simple babyface energy to more confident, charismatic delivery in AEW. Media outlets describe him as a human highlight reel, one of the most athletic performers in wrestling history. Critics note that his character work improved significantly after joining AEW, where he was given more creative freedom. His social media voice is energetic and positive, posting training videos, match highlights, and personal updates. On Instagram he has 1.2 million followers, on X 850,000 followers, and on Facebook 500,000 followers. Fans frequently chant his name during matches, especially before his signature moves. His fanbase is particularly strong in Japan and among hardcore wrestling enthusiasts, though no official fandom name exists.[edit]

Ricochet currently holds no placement in the iFANN Global Top 1,000 or any published Top-100 scope list, a status confirmed by the August 2026 evaluation of his global standing. While his athletic prowess as an "Ultra Athlete" and self-styled "Trendsetter" commands respect within professional wrestling circles, he has not yet secured a ranked position among the world's most famous individuals according to the current metrics. The absence of a formal rank reflects a career defined by high-flying spectacle rather than the broad, cross-generational cultural saturation required for top-tier inclusion. His fanbase operates without a unified official name, lacking the organized collective identity seen in other wrestling eras. Unlike personalities with dedicated monikers like "The Rockers," Ricochet's supporters do not rally under a specific title such as "Ricocheters," nor have they established documented campaigns, birthday billboards, or charity drives bearing a unique fandom label. Recent public records highlight a controversial period following his loss of the AEW National Championship at Revolution in March 2026, where social media comments sparked backlash, overshadowing potential legendary moments. While critics acknowledge his mastery of aerial maneuvers, some assessments suggest a lack of ring psychology that limits his lore compared to character-driven icons. Consequently, his legacy remains rooted in athletic achievement rather than a widely retold mythology of extraordinary crowd reactions or viral folklore.[edit]

Trevor Mann, known globally as Ricochet, was born on October 11, 1988, in Alton, Illinois. He holds a Guinness World Record for the highest jump by a wrestler, achieving a 12-foot leap during a Dragon Gate match. Fluent in Japanese, he honed his skills over years in Dragon Gate before becoming a standout in NJPW and PWG. A former high school wrestler who placed third in the Illinois state championships, he trained under the legendary Harley Race. His ring name originated from a childhood comic book character capable of bouncing off walls. Ricochet is a vegetarian who adheres to a strict fitness regimen. He appeared in the WWE 2K video game series from 2K19 through 2K24 and became the first person to win both the Best of the Super Juniors and Battle of Los Angeles in the same calendar year, 2014. Throughout his career, he has showcased versatility by competing both masked as Prince Puma and Helios, and unmasked. In recent history, his public image faced scrutiny after making controversial social media comments following a championship loss at AEW Revolution, an incident that drew significant attention despite his reputation as a premier high-flyer.[edit]

Ricochet married Samantha Johnson, known to wrestling fans as Athena and formerly Ember Moon, on July 17, 2021. The couple met while working together in WWE's NXT brand and began dating in 2017. Johnson is also a professional wrestler, currently signed to AEW, where she is a former ROH Women's World Champion. They live in the Orlando, Florida area and co-own a wrestling school called The Academy, training the next generation of wrestlers. As of 2026, they have no children. Ricochet has not publicly shared details about his parents or siblings.[edit]

Ricochet is closely associated with his wife Samantha Johnson, known as Athena, a fellow professional wrestler in AEW. He has teamed with Aleister Black in WWE, winning the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, and with Matt Sydal in NJPW, winning the Super Junior Tag League. He has feuded with top stars like Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, and MJF in AEW.[edit]

Ricochet's only publicly confirmed relationship is with fellow professional wrestler Samantha Johnson, known as Athena (formerly Ember Moon in WWE). The two met while working together in NXT and began dating in 2017. They got engaged in 2020 and married on July 17, 2021, in a private ceremony attended by fellow wrestlers. Johnson is currently signed to AEW as Athena, where she is a former ROH Women's World Champion. The couple has no children and lives in the Orlando, Florida area. They are considered one of wrestling's most stable power couples. As of 2026, Ricochet is married to Johnson, and no other romantic relationships have been reported.[edit]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Ricochet's estimated net worth stands at $2.5 Million as of 2026 estimates. His primary income source stems from his contract with All Elite Wrestling, which generates between $500,000 and $700,000 annually. During his tenure with WWE from 2018 to 2024, he earned approximately $350,000 to $500,000 per year, supplemented by bonuses for pay-per-view appearances and merchandise royalties. Prior to his time in WWE, his earnings from promotions including Dragon Gate, NJPW, PWG, and Lucha Underground ranged from $50,000 to $100,000 annually. Additional revenue streams include merchandise sales featuring his signature logo, such as t-shirts and action figures. He purchased a home in Orlando, Florida, in 2020 for roughly $450,000. Together with his wife, he co-owns a wrestling school in Florida, contributing further to their financial portfolio. Limited endorsements are secured through sponsored Instagram posts for wrestling-related products and supplements. His net worth has shown steady growth since signing with AEW in 2024.[edit]

Ricochet has won over 30 championships across multiple promotions, including the NXT North American Championship, WWE United States Championship, WWE Intercontinental Championship, and the inaugural WWE Speed Championship. In NJPW, he won the Best of the Super Juniors (2014) and Super Junior Tag League (2015). He is a two-time Battle of Los Angeles winner in PWG and the inaugural AEW National Champion. He also held the Lucha Underground Championship twice.[edit]