Lance Archer
Lance Hoyt (born February 28, 1977 in Gause, Texas) is an American professional wrestler. Hoyt is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and wrestles under the ring name, Lance Archer. He also makes appearances for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).
Lance Archer | |
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![]() Archer at Forbidden Door on June 26, 2022 | |
Born | Gause, Texas, U.S. | February 28, 1977
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Breakdown Dallas Hoyt Lance Archer Lance Hoyt Lance Rock Lance Steel Shadow Vance Archer |
Billed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Billed weight | 260 lb (120 kg) |
Billed from | Dallas, Texas |
Trained by | Solo Fiatala |
Debut | July 2000 |
Career
Hoyt is known for his time with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling where he worked from 2004-2009 under the ring name Dallas.
In 2010, he was part or Florida Championship Wrestling under the ring name Vance Archer. He also competed on theie ECW brand.
In 2011, he moved to Japan where he became part of New Japan Pro Wrestling.[1]
On February 26, 2020, Archer signed a multi-year contract with All Elite Wrestling (AEW).[2] On the April 1 episode of Dynamite, Archer made his AEW in-ring debut, defeating Marko Stunt. He was managed to the ring by Jake "The Snake" Roberts.[3]
Related pages
References
- ProWrestling.com, "Former WWE and TNA wrestler Lance Hoyt (a/k/a Vance Archer) discusses his time in WWE developmental, his brief stint on ECW, and working for New Japan Pro Wrestling," September 14, 2011; retrieved 2012-2-29.
- "Lance Archer signs multi-year deal with AEW". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- "AEW Dynamite 4/1/20 Results: TNT Title Tournament Preview, Omega vs. Trent & Vanguard 1 Appears". Fightful. Retrieved October 1, 2023.