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Bear Bronson
Bronson in 2026
Personal information
BornJoseph Fitzpatrick
(1995-11-13) November 13, 1995 (age 30)
East Islip, New York U.S.
Professional wrestling career
Ring names
  • Bear Bronson
  • Bronson
  • Santa Claus
  • Hous Blazer
  • Joe Bronson
  • Bulk Bronson
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Billed weight280 lb (127 kg)
Trained by
DebutAugust 19, 2015

Joseph Fitzpatrick (born November 13, 1995), better known by the ring name Bear Bronson, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he is a member of The System and former one-time TNA World Tag Team Champions. He also makes appearances on the independent circuit. He is also known for his time All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH), where he was a member of the Iron Savages.

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (2015–2020)

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Bronson began his in-ring career in August 2015. In 2017, he began teaming up with Bear Boulder as Bear Country, making one-off appearances in both Combat Zone Wrestling and Limitless Wrestling. The team then became regular members of Chaotic Wrestling in 2018 and won the Chaotic Wrestling Tag Team Championship later that year. The team joined Beyond Wrestling in 2019 and began to garner greater attention from fans. Notable matches included victories over Santana and Ortiz, the Butcher and the Blade, and the Beaver Boys. In 2019 Bear Country began to travel the United States to appear in various indie promotions. After a stop in Black Label Pro, the team became tag team champions in Xtreme Wrestling Alliance. Finally, the duo returned to CZW for a full-time stint.[1]

All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2020–2025)

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Bronson in 2023

Bear Country debuted in All Elite Wrestling on an episode of AEW Dark in December 2020 losing to The Dark Order. The following week Bronson and Boulder appeared on Dark again, this time facing the Jurassic Express in a losing effort.[1] In May 2021 the team was officially signed to the AEW roster.[2][3] On August 22, 2022, AEW filed a trademark for a new name. The team returned the following day, again on AEW Dark,[4] and defeated them team of Vary Morales and Levis Valenzuela. They also introduced their new manager, JT Davidson.[5][6] Davidson would depart the group in April 2023, which Boulder said in an interview in 2024, was due to ongoing health issues.[7] In May 2023 the Iron Savages debuted in AEW's partner promotion Ring of Honor against Peter Avalon and Ryan Nemeth of The Wingmen, the Iron Savages were escorted to the ring by new member Jacked Jameson in a winning effort. The following month the trio challenged the Mogul Embassy for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship but was unsuccessful.[8] The Iron Savages made their debut on Collision on August 12, 2023, losing to The Acclaimed.[9] The team appeared on Collision again the week after, in a trios match against Juice Robinson and The Gunns in a losing effort.[10]

Following Boulder's release in February 2025 due to his domestic violence arrest,[11][12] Jameson and Bronson would go their separate ways as Bronson would also leave AEW a few months after Boulder.[13]

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2025–present)

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Bronson made his Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) debut on December 5, 2025, at Final Resolution alongside The Andersons (Brock Anderson and C. W. Anderson), where they lost to Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards and Moose of The System.[14][15] A week later on TNA Impact!, Bronson unsuccessfully challenged Frankie Kazarian for the TNA World Championship.[16]

On the January 22, 2026 episode of Impact!, Bronson and Cedric Alexander were introduced as the newest members of the System, while the stable also attacked Moose and JDC, turning heel and kicking them out of the group.[17][18] On January 29, TNA officially announced that Bronson had signed with the promotion.[19] On April 11 at Rebellion, Bronson and Brian Myers defeated The Hardys (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy) to win the TNA World Tag Team Championship.[20]

Personal life

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On June 2, 2024, Fitzpatrick came out as bisexual.[21][22] On October 27, 2024, he married fellow professional wrestler Gabby Forza.

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  1. 1 2 Terry, Brady. "Indie Watch: Bear Country (Bear Bronson & Bear Boulder)". Last Word on Sports. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  2. ↑ Thomas, Jeremy. "AEW Reportedly Signs Mark Sterling, Bear Country". 411 Mania. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  3. ↑ Johnson, Mike. "New Signings, AEW Star Files for Trademark on Ring Name & More". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  4. ↑ Defelice, Robert. "AEW Trademarks New Name For Bear Country". Fightful. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  5. ↑ Datson, Andy. "AEW Tag Team Given New Name & Manager". Wrestle Talk. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  6. ↑ "AEW Rebrands Bear Country Tag Team During AEW Dark Tapings". The Overtimer. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  7. ↑ C., Steve (February 9, 2024). "AEW: Swerve Strickland on AEW Locker Room Morale Being Excellent, Toni Storm vs. Queen Aminata Set for Sat. Collision Show, More News". tpww.net. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  8. ↑ McGuire, Colin. "Six-Man Tag Team title match announced for Ring of Honor TV". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  9. ↑ Lewis, Gino. "AEW Collision Review – August 12, 2023". TJR Wrestling. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  10. ↑ "8 Ups & 4 Downs For AEW Collision (19 August)". whatculture.com. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  11. ↑ "THOMAS WANSAW AKA BOULDER OF IRON SAVAGES ARRESTED, NO LONGER WITH AEW | PWInsider.com". pwinsider.com. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  12. ↑ Matt Boone (February 7, 2025). "Detailed Update On Alleged Domestic Violence Situation That Led To Arrest & Firing Of AEW Star". Wrestling Headlines. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Bear Bronson Set To Become A Free Agent On June 1st, Thanks AEW | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  14. ↑ Lambert, Jeremy (December 5, 2025). "TNA Final Resolution Results (12/5): JDC vs. Frankie Kazarian, Leon Salter vs. AJ Francis". Fightful.
  15. ↑ Lawrenz, Jordon (December 5, 2025). "Bear Bronson, Brock Anderson, and CW Anderson Make TNA Debuts At Final Resolution". Fightful.
  16. ↑ "TNA iMPACT #1120 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  17. ↑ Thompson, Andrew (January 22, 2026). "Cedric Alexander & Bear Bronson Join The System; JDC Gets Attacked, Moose Kicked Out Of The Group On 1/22 TNA iMPACT". Fightful.
  18. ↑ Lambert, Jeremy (January 22, 2026). "TNA iMPACT Results (1/22): Mike Santana Appearance, Feast Or Fired". Fightful.
  19. ↑ "TNA Wrestling Signs Bear Bronson | TNA Wrestling". tnawrestling.com. January 29, 2026. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  20. ↑ Powell, Jason (April 11, 2026). "TNA Rebellion results (4/11): Powell's review of Mike Santana vs. Eddie Edwards for the TNA World Championship, The Hardys vs. Bear Bronson and Brian Myers for the TNA Tag Team Titles". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on April 12, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  21. ↑ Bell, Brian C. (June 3, 2024). "AEW and ROH star Bronson comes out as bisexual". Outsports.
  22. ↑ Sim, Bernardo (June 4, 2024). "Pro wrestler 'Dirty Bulk' Bronson comes out as bisexual & we're SWEATING". Out Magazine.
  23. ↑ Kreikenbohm, Philip (December 31, 2020). "CW New Year's Eve: Reloaded". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  24. ↑ Kreikenbohm, Philip (November 16, 2018). "CW Breaking Point 2018 - Event @ Haverhill High School in Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
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