James Mcahren
Birthday: 1984-03-19
Place of Birth: Dartford, Kent
Synopsis
Jim Mcahren (March 19, 1984) is a British professional wrestler better known by the ring name Jimmy Havoc. He is known for his work through the British and European independent promotions. Havoc is currently regularly working for International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom, Insane Championship Wrestling, and is currently on a hiatus from PROGRESS Wrestling and is the former and longest reigning Progress Wrestling champion
Independent circuit (2004–present)
Jimmy Havoc trained at NWA UK Hammerlock under Andre Baker and Jon Ryan, alongside the likes of Zack Sabre Jr and Fergal Devitt before making his debut in 2004. Wrestling exclusively under the Hammerlock banner until 2006, he made his first appearances outside of the promotion for Triple X Wrestling where he first started appearing as a "deathmatch" or hardcore wrestler. He quickly became known as one of the top deathmatch wrestlers in Europe, debuting for International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom in 2008, Germany's Westside Xtreme Wrestling in 2009 and appearing on a joint show between WXW and U.S. hardcore promotionCombat Zone Wrestling in 2010. Havoc appeared in European versions of the CZW Tournament of Death in both 2010 and 2012. As of 2013 has made appearances in other independent companies such as Mid-Atlantic Wrestling and Full Impact Pro.
Acting
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AEW All Out
as Jimmy Havoc
All Out is a professional wrestling event produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It will take place at the Sears Centre Arena in the Chicago suburb of Hoffman Estates, Illinois on August 31, 2019. The event also will determine the inaugural AEW World Champion.
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RIPTIDE: Spring Break
as Jimmy Havoc
RIPTIDE's first spring show of 2018 will be off the hook, with WWE's "White Lightning" Mark Andrews performing in the ring and on the stage with his band Junior! WALTER vs WILD BOAR JIMMY HAVOC vs JINNY MARK ANDREWS vs JACK SEXSMITH MAVERICK MAYHEW vs SPIKE TRIVET SIERRA LOXTON vs CHAKARA vs SAMMI JAYNE TK COOPER vs DREW PARKER vs ELIJAH vs DANNY JONES GRIZZLED YOUNG VETS vs KIP SABIAN & ??? vs TEAM WHITE WOLF vs ANTI-FUN POLICE
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RIPTIDE: Black Water 2018
as Jimmy Havoc
CONFIRMED: - CHUCK MAMBO defends the Brighton Championship! - TK COOPER vs VIPER vs MILLIE MCKENZIE vs CANDY FLOSS vs FLASH MORGAN WEBSTER (Winner receives a Brighton Championship opportunity at the RIPTIDE Rumble 2019) - CHRIS BROOKES vs DAVID STARR - 'SPEEDBALL' MIKE BAILEY vs CARA NOIR - MONEY VS EVERYBODY vs THE OJMO & TEAM WHITE WOLF - LORD GIDEON GREY vs JORDON BREAKS - THE AUSSIE OPEN CHALLENGE - KRIS WOLF vs "KEYBOARD WARRIOR" KURTIS CHAPMAN
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PROGRESS Chapter 79: One Big Neck With Sausage Hands
as Jimmy Havoc
PROGRESS emanates from the Electric Ballroom before next months huge doubleheader. Ever since Wembley, they have been pumping out great shows and this one promises to be more of the same. Team Tremendous and Jordynne Grace debut for PROGRESS (for Grace this is her UK PROGRESS debut) and we have regulars like Mark Haskins, Eddie Dennis and Jimmy Havoc.
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PROGRESS Chapter 7: Every Saint Has A Past, Every Sinner Has A Future
as Himself
Filmed at The Garage, Islington on Sunday 19th May 2013 El Ligero vs Noam Dar Darrell Allen vs Joey Lakeside vs Xander Cooper vs Eddie Dennis (Natural Progression Series) London Riots vs Project Ego Jimmy Havoc v Zack Sabre Jr (special guest referee Nigel McGuinness) Will Ospreay vs Mark Andrews RJ Singh vs Danny Garnell Screw Indy Wrestling vs Marty Scurll, Paul Robinson and Rampage Brown
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PROGRESS Chapter 6: We Heart Violence
as Himself
Filmed at The Garage, Islington on Sunday 31st March 2013, featuring Dave Mastiff vs Noam Dar Paul Robinson vs MK McKinnan (Natural Progression Series) Nathan Cruz vs Jimmy Havoc London Riots vs Hunter Brothers Loco Mike Mason vs Mexican Eagle Team DEFEND vs Bhangra Knights El Ligero vs Ricoche
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PROGRESS Chapter 2: The March Of Progress
as Himself
Filmed live at The Garage, Islington on Sunday 30th September 2012. Paul Robinson vs Noam Dar Mark Andrews vs Xander Cooper London Riots vs Bastard Squad Jimmy Havoc vs Jon Ryan Rob Cage vs RJ Singh Lion Kid vs Stixx Dave Mastiff and Greg Burridge vs El Ligero and Nathan Cruz
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PROGRESS Chapter 4: The Ballad Of El Ligero
as Himself
Filmed live at The Boston Dome in Tufnell Park, London on Sunday 25th November 2012 London Riots vs Hunter Brothers RJ Singh vs Paul Robinson Noam Dar vs Jimmy Havoc Will Ospreay vs Mark Andrews Stixx vs Marty Scurll vs Dave Mastiff Nathan Cruz vs El Ligero
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PROGRESS Chapter 3: Fifty Shades Of Pain
as Himself
Filmed live at The Garage, Islington on Sunday 30th September 2012. Paul Robinson vs Noam Dar Mark Andrews vs Xander Cooper London Riots vs Bastard Squad Jimmy Havoc vs Jon Ryan Rob Cage vs RJ Singh Lion Kid vs Stixx Dave Mastiff and Greg Burridge vs El Ligero and Nathan Cruz
