Daniel Riley

Daniel Michael Riley better known as his stage name, Daniel Riley is an American born Professional Wrestler currently signed to Xtreme Wrestling Alliance (XWA) competing on their Vendetta brand.

Riley is an international superstar best known for his time in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). Riley was a six time IWGP World Heavyweight Champion as well as a four time IWGP Tag Team Champion with his tag team partner, Yurijo Takashi. Riley was known as a dare devil and was referred to as "Osore shirazu" which translates to fearless in Japanese. Riley was trained by NJPW Founder and Creator, Antonio Inoki. In August 2009 Riley won the annual G1 Climax Tournament held in Japan.

Many have even referred to Riley as one of the Best Wrestler's in the World Today placing his name next to the likes of Bryan Danielson and CM Punk who came from international success prior to being signed by the XWA.

Early life
Daniel was born on October 1st, 1986, in Miami, Florida. Daniel graduated high school and went onto college where he fell in love with wrestling. It was following college that Riley made the decision to move to Japan and begin his training.

Vendetta (August 2011-present)
Following signing a contract with the WWE, Riley was sent down to their developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling where he debuted as a fan favorite. Riley's first televised match in the United States was against Gabriel Walker on July 17th, 2011 in a loss. Eager to impress the American fans who didn't get to see much of what he was capable of in his loss he was able to achieve his first victory over Jason Saracen albeit via Disqualification. On the August 7th, 2011 edition of FCW, Riley was able to get a victory over Chaser. On the August 14th, 2011 edition of FCW Riley suffered a loss to reigning FCW Champion, Cole Brennan in a non-title contest.

Personal Life
Outside of the ring, Riley is known as a bit of a Playboy and has been known to party quite a bit. Riley has an older brother, Thomas Riley who is a singer who's collaborated with such artists as Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull. Riley is rumored to be in a relationship with Actress Blake Lively.

Riley has numerous tattoos on his body his most known one is the word "Fearless" in black kanji lettering down the right side of his body. Riley also has the words "Osore shirazu" in signature tribal lettering along his upper back. Riley's first ever tattoo which he got shortly after graduating from college is on his left forearm of the words "Wrestling is My Life" in script lettering. Every single tattoo that Riley has symbolizes something in his life, with the kanji lettering of fearless being his identity and defines him. His forearm tattoo also has a lot of meaning to him as it symbolizes his love for wrestling and how far he has come since beginning in 2005.

In wrestling
Finishing moves
 * Hostile Takeover - (Jumping cutter) – 2006-present
 * Red Alert - (Jumping Reverse Bulldog) - (2008-present)

Signature moves
 * Pelé Kick (Backflip Kick)
 * No Fear (Springboard Flying Forearm Smash)
 * Fearless Edge (Springboard Moonsault onto a Standing Opponent floated over into an inverted DDT)
 * Springboard Flying Hurricanrana
 * Enziguri
 * Multiple Clotheslines
 * Snap DDT
 * Snap Suplex
 * Reverse DDT
 * Snap Scoop Powerslam
 * Cobra Clutch
 * Superman (Fosbury Flop to the Outside)
 * Standing Dropkick
 * Double Jump Moonsault
 * Shining Wizard

Nicknames
 * The Fearless One (NJPW)
 * The Best Wrestler in the World Today (NJPW)
 * FCW's Angel of Mercy (WWE)
 * Osore shirazu (NJPW / XWA)
 * The Man Known as Fearless (XWA)
 * The Man Without Fear (XWA)
 * XWA's Human Highlight Reel (XWA)

Entrance themes
 * "So Cold" by Breaking Benjamin (April 2005-July 2011)
 * "Comatose" by Skillet (July 7th, 2011-July 31st, 2011)
 * "Die Trying" by Art of Dying (August 7th, 2011-present)

Championships and accomplishments

 * New Japan Pro Wrestling
 * IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (6 Times)
 * IWGP Tag Team Championship (4 Times) – with Yurijo Takashi
 * G1 Climax (2009)
 * Xtreme Wrestling Alliance