He's known for his devastating power moves and finishes his opponents with a "single-knee facebreaker" - now a Rotorua man's dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment is one step closer.
Reon Mahima, aka Rhys Youngblood, has been invited to take part in a two-day tryout in Melbourne next month in a bid to clinch a coveted professional contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
The 27-year-old has been training in Wellington with Kiwi Pro Wrestling for the last two years, determined to follow in the footsteps of WWE legends The Rock, John Cena and Kurt Angle.
WWE programmes are broadcast in more than 150 countries and 30 languages and reach more than 650 million homes worldwide.
Its top wrestlers can earn in excess of a $1 million a year.