Kona Reeves

Jan 11, 2020 - by Jamie Cruickshank

Real Name: Noah Pang-Potjes
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 250 lbs.
Date of Birth: June 5, 1992
From: Hawaii
Pro Debut: December 14, 2013
Trained By: Afa
Finishing Move: Hawaiian Drop

Biography

– Pang-Potjes began his career at WXW, under his trainer Afa
– ‘Noah Kekoa’ wrestled his first match on December 14, 2013, defeating Low Ryda
– On September 11, 2013, Kekoa defeated Bryan Maddox to win the WXW Heavyweight Title
– On March 8, 2014, Kekoa defeated Big O to retain the WXW Heavyweight Title
– On March 29, Kekoa defeated Bryan Maddox to retain the WXW Heavyweight Title
– On April 19, Kekoa defeated Maddox in a Last Man Standing Match to retain the WXW Heavyweight Title
– In May 2014, it was announced that Kekoa had signed with WWE. He would report to the Performance Center in early 2015
– Kekoa debuted for NXT at a live event on April 4, 2015, competing in a Battle Royal
– Kekoa debuted on NXT television on April 28, 2016, losing to No Way Jose
– In June 2016, Kekoa briefly became ‘Noah Potjes’, before completely changing his ring name to ‘Kona Reeves’
– In April 2018, vignettes began airing to promoted the re-debut of ‘The Finest’ Kona Reeves
– On August 6, 2021, after over 7 years and just 21 televised matches, Reeves was released by WWE
– Reeves largely left the wrestling business following three matches in 2021. It was reported that he had found work in the Indiana Jones live show at Disney Hollywood Studios
– Kekoa wrestled a one-off event for the NWA on July 19, 2023
– Kekoa returned to action for another one-off at the final WXW event on April 13, 2024

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