Samuel Gradwell

is a British professional wrestler better known by his ring name Ricky J. McKenzie. He has wrestled solely on the English independent circuit, building work experience through his appearances for Grand Pro Wrestling. He debuted in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) during the 2017 WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament. Professional wrestling career Grand Pro Wrestling (2009-present) Gradwell made his professional debut in 2009 for Grand Pro Wrestling as Ricky J. McKenzie (also referred by initials RJM). He wrestled his first match at GPW Carpe Diem, losing to William Gaylord. The following year, McKenzie wrestled for the GPW Heavyweight Championship, losing to title holder The Juggernaut on March 19 at GPW Out For Justice. McKenzie captured his first title when he and tag partner Chris Echo won the GPW Tag Team Championships at GPW Battlefield on May 6, 2011. World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament (2016–2017) On December 15, 2016, it was revealed that Gradwell would be one of 16 men competing in a two night tournament to crown the first ever WWE United Kingdom Champion on January 14 and 15, 2017. Gradwell defeated Saxon Huxley in the …