Charlie Dempsey

Charlie Dempsey: A Brief Biography

Bailey Matthews, hailing from Blackpool, Lancashire, England, is a professional wrestler currently part of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on the NXT brand, adopting the ring name Charlie Dempsey. Having transitioned from NXT UK, Dempsey found his place in NXT as a valuable member of the No Quarter Catch Crew, sharing the spotlight with Drew Gulak, Myles Borne, and Damon Kemp. As he embarks on a journey to Japan, the anticipation and support from his crew are sure to make it a remarkable opportunity in his wrestling career.

Wrestling Career

All Star Wrestling (2018)

At the beginning of his wrestling career, Charlie Dempsey, also known as Jor Bailey, started wrestling with All Star Wrestling. He had his first match against Screwface and won, kicking off a series of matches in February 2018. Notably, he faced Ringo Ryan in Salisbury and unfortunately lost, but he secured victories against Jack Starz in Telford and Dartford. The month concluded with a Four Way Elimination match in Dartford, where James Mason and Max Moran emerged as winners. Despite challenges from wrestlers like Tony Spitfire and James Mason, Joe Bailey showed resilience and determination in his early matches in the All Star Wrestling circuit.

WWE NXT UK and WWE NXT (2022-Present)

Charlie Dempsey made a powerful impact on NXT UK after his debut in September 2021, securing notable wins against opponents like Josh Morrell and Danny Jones. However, a shift in demeanor became evident when Dempsey, vexed by Gallus' disruptions during his backstage interviews, aligned himself with Teoman and Rohan Raja as part of Die Familie. This marked a turning point, as Dempsey embraced a darker persona, complementing his traditional grappling skills and establishing himself as a formidable force on NXT UK.

Charlie Dempsey's NXT debut happened on the August 23, 2022, episode of the developmental brand. The young wrestler was introduced as someone Andre Chase brought in to teach his students during Chase U's excursion to the UK.Since then, Dempsey has made his presence felt on the NXT brand, racking up wins over the likes of Hank Walker and Myles Borne, surely to be an emerging force to reckon with.

After participating in numerous matches, Charli Dempsey joined the No Quarter Catch Crew. On February 27, 2024, in a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) NXT Heritage Cup Title match at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, USA, Charli Dempsey achieved a significant victory. He defeated the reigning champion Noam Dar with a score of 2:1 in Round 5, securing the title change and becoming the new WWE NXT Heritage Cup Title holder.

Charlie Dempsey’s Family

Charlie Dempsey is the son of the legendary wrestler William Regal, better known by his original name Darren Kenneth Matthews. Charlie Dempsey's mother's name is Christina Beddoes, and he has two siblings.

Charlie Dempsey’s Championships and Accomplishments