Austin Carter

Alexander "Alex" Vitali (born May 17, 1990) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Austin Carter. He is currently signed by the professional wrestling promotion XWA

Early Life
Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Vitali attended Lincoln Park High School. He played soccer from the time he was 8 to the age of 13, from then on he decided to pursue professional wrestling.

Early Career (2009-2015)
Vitali trained under the wrestling promotion Windy City Pro Wrestling before their closing in 2010. From 2011 to 2015, he would go on to work for other no-name promotions to make ends meet, wrestling under his full name.

Xtreme Wrestling Alliance (2016-present)
On July 26, 2016 it was reported that Vitali had signed with XWA, under the ring name Austin Carter. On the 1st XWA Massacre of the new era, Carter made his debut in a winning effort against fellow debutee Brain Hearthstone.

Rivalry with Adam Fenric (2016)
On the September 5th edition of Massacre, Carter wrestled Adam Fenric in a winning effort but was attacked soon after by Fenric's brothers, Solomon and Franz, thus commencing a heated feud. On the third installment of Massacre, Carter faced Joel Mitchell in a losing effort. On October 15th, Carter beat Jay-k Jayden by disqualification when he was attacked from behind by Solomon and Franz Fenric, with Adam Fenric looking on. This set of events would introduce the XWA to the faction 'The Outsiders' who came out to help Austin fend off the Fenrics. Later on in the night, Carter would call out Adam Fenric for a Submissions Count Anywhere match at XWA Legends.

Personal Life
Vitali is a Christian. He is an avid fan of the Chicago Blackhawks, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Orlando City SC. In his spare time, he collects and reads comic books, one of his first jobs was at a local comic book shop in Chicago. He cites The Flash as his favorite Superhero and The Preacher as one of his favorite comics.

In Wrestling

 * The Windy City Thrill (Pumphandle Half Nelson Driver)
 * Cardiac Unrest (Reverse STO, Mic Check Variation)
 * Chicago Star Press (Shooting Star Press)

Welcome to Chicago, Motherfucker! - Superkick Brainbuster Chicago Air - Standing Moonsault (Sometimes off the top rope) Dragonrana Step-up Enziguri Hurricanrana Savate Kick Multiple Kick Variations: Corner dropkick, sometimes preceded by a catapult Dropkick, sometimes from the top rope Enzuigiri Roundhouse Kick Tie Breaker - (Arm Trap Crossface) Figure 8 Bite of the Dragon Ice Pick STF Muta Lock Kimura Lock Chicago Crab - (Boston Crab) Octopus hold Koji clutch Corkscrew Plancha Cradle Suplex (Sometimes Bridged) Frankensteiner (Sometimes off the top rope) Headscissors Takedown Shining wizard to a cornered opponent Springboard 450° splash Springboard corkscrew senton Suicide Dive
 * Signature Moves
 * Submission
 * Other Moves


 * Nicknames


 * "The Windy City Daredevil"


 * Entrance Themes
 * "Outta Space" by Van Halen (Independent Circuit 2011-2015)
 * "Killing in the name" by Rage Against the Machine (XWA 2016-present)