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Jay White ( Switchblade) photo by Zohyo

Top 10 Fun Facts about Jay White

Jamie White who is known by his ring name Jay white was born in 1992. He is a New Zealand -Dutch professional wrestler signed to New Japan Pro-wrestling. Jay is currently in IWGP World Heavy weight champion in his first reign.

White had  trained under The UK Kid at Varsity Pro Wrestling in early 2013. And made his professional debut on  working for VPW as well as All Star Wrestling, among other promotions. In an interview on Chris Jericho’s podcast, White acknowledged that he was able to train in the UK because he held a Dutch passport. Being a citizen of the Netherlands allowed him access to the UK, which was a part of the EU at the time.

He also madeappearances for Impact Wrestling. After starting his career in 2013, White joined NJPW the following year as a Young Lion. In June 2016, White left for an overseas excursion, during which he worked for the American Ring of Honor (ROH) and the British Revolution Pro Wrestling (RPW) promotions through NJPW’s international partnerships

White  has been married to his longtime girlfriend Savanna Price. He holds both New Zealand and Dutch citizenship, with his father being born in the Netherlands. His training and temporal residence in the United Kingdom is attributed to his Dutch passport, which allowed him to travel in Europe extensively.

Here are the Top 10 Fun Facts about Jay White

1. He made his professional debut  and worked for VPW including All star wrestling

Jay White performing his finisher Photo by Unknown author

Jay White trained under The UK Kid at varsity pro wrestling in early 2013. He made his professional debut  and worked VPW. AS well as All Star Wrestling and other promotion. He was able to train in the UK because he held a Dutch passport. Being a citizen of the Netherlands allowed him access to the UK, which was a part of the EU at the time.

2. Jay has met the New Japan Pro Wrestling( NJPW) Prince Devitt

 In early 2014, White met New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW)’s Prince Devitt and competed alongside him in a tag team match for VPW. After the match, Devitt gave White his card and told him to keep in touch.

Later he was contacted by Bad Luck Fale who said that Devitt had spoken to NJPW official about Jay White. That could get him a place as young lion in the Dojo if he wanted it. 

3. White  made his debut in Ring of Honor( ROH)by defeating Kamaitachi

Jay White as the IWGP United States Champion at ROHxNJPW Global Wars 2018 Night 2 in May 2018. photo by Troy Teague

He made his debut in the Ring of Honor by  defeating Kamaitachi in the Tvtapings. White had teamed with the Motor city Machine Guns( Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin). The Motor city machine Gun and Jay White formed a stable named ‘search and destroy with Jonathan Gresham and Lio Push.

4. Jay White had debuted for Revolution pro wrestling

Jay White ( Switchblade) photo by Zohyo

He had debuted for England’s Revolution pro wrestling in 2016. He defeated Josh Bodom. Even after his return he defeated Mark Haskins. White also had competed for RPW in 2017 defeating Martin stone.

5. He was the second IWGP united  state Heavyweight champion 

White had eventually returned to NJPW in November 2017 and won the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship At The New Beginning in Sapporo white defeated Omega to become the second IWGP United States Heavy weight champion in the title’s history. He went to defend the title for the first time against Hangman Page at NJWP strong style evolved event in Long Beach.

Jay white would make his second successful title defence against David Finlay at Road to Dontaku. White would make his third defense of the title beating Punishment Martinez on night 2 of the ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds Tour

6. Jay White has been the first wrestler to win G1 Briefcase

Jay White at RPW High Stakes 2017 photo by TDOldSpice

Winners of the G1 Climax tournament earn a World Title shot at the following Wrestle Kingdom. As represented by a briefcase, but said winner must also defend the briefcase and therefore their right to challenge. At 2020’s Power Struggle, Jay White became the first wrestler to actually beat a G1 Winner for the briefcase when he defeated Kota Ibushi.

7.  white earned the NJWP First ever Grand Slam Champion

After his surprise defeat of Hiroshi Tanahashi in the 2021 New Japan Cup. He earned a shot at Tanahashi’s Never open weight championship dethroning the champion in near 40 minute effort.

That title win would be White’s fourth singles title in NJPW, alongside the IWGP US Title, the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, and the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. As a result, White earned the distinction of becoming New Japan’s first-ever Grand Slam Champion, having captured all major singles belts.

8. He made his AEW debut on an episode of AEW Dynamite

Jay White made his AEW debut in 2022 on an episode of AEW dynamite. He first appeared when the Elite attacked Trent Baretta and Rocky Romero during a backstage interview. The Bucks were beating the pair down, before Switchblade revealed himself and seemingly aligned himself with The Elite.

9. Jay became the first Tokyo Dome IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental championship

Jay White as the IWGP United States Champion at ROHxNJPW Global Wars 2018 Night 2 in May 2018. photo by Troy Teague

He then participated in the 2020 G1 Climax in the A Block, which he ended with 12 points (six wins and three losses).At Power Struggle, White defeated Kota Ibushi to become the first wrestler to win the Tokyo Dome IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships challenge rights certificate from the G1 Climax winner.

10. White joined the Bullet club becoming the group’s fifth leader

In 2018, he betrayed his fellow Chaos stablemates to join Bullet Club. And eventually becoming the group’s fifth leader. White has been also a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, IWGP Intercontinental Champion, and NEVER Openweight Champion, making him the fifth NJPW Triple Crown Champion and the first NJPW Grand Slam Champion.