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T.J. Perkins

TJパーキンス / TJぱーきんす

American amateur wrestler

September 2, 1984 (age 41) ・ Los Angeles, California, United States

  • California
  • amateur wrestler
  • professional wrestler

My Take

T.J. Perkins — or TJP, as most fans know him — is one of those wrestlers who genuinely earned his spot the hard way. Growing up in Los Angeles and coming up through the amateur wrestling ranks before making the jump to the pros, he built a technical foundation that set him apart from the flashier names of his era. When WWE launched the Cruiserweight Classic tournament in 2016, TJP was the guy who walked away with the whole thing and the inaugural Cruiserweight Championship to go with it — and honestly, it felt right, because his in-ring style is the kind of crisp, submission-heavy work that rewards close attention. He's also done solid stints in AAA and on the independent scene, which speaks to his versatility. Maybe not a household name, but if you actually watch wrestling instead of just following the hype, you know exactly who he is.

Overview

Theodore James Perkins (born September 3, 1984), also known by his ring name T. J. Perkins or simply TJP, is an American professional wrestler. He is a freelancer, primarily working for the WWE, performing in its sister promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, in which he is best known during his first run with the company.

1. Profile

Name (English)
T.J. Perkins
Name (Japanese)
TJパーキンス
Reading
TJぱーきんす
Born
September 2, 1984 (age 41)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Virgo / Rat
Origin
Los Angeles, California, United States
Blood type
Private
Height
180 cm
Agency
Private
Occupation
amateur wrestler / professional wrestler

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
High school
Private
University
Private

3. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

7. About this entry

Tags

  • California
  • amateur wrestler
  • professional wrestler
Last updated
2026-06-02

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.