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Team Information
| Founded | February 22, 2014 |
| Nickname | The Viking Experience, War Machine, War Raiders, The Viking Raiders |
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The War Raiders are a pro wrestling team from the United States. Erik and Ivar are members of the team, and as of May 2025, they are performing on the RAW brand. Previously known as War Machine, they performed in promotions like Brew City Wrestling, NJPW, ROH, etc. They held the IWGP Tag Team Championship twice in NJPW. The former ROH World Tag Team Champions won the WWE World Tag Team Championship and NXT Tag Team Championship once each. They have also won the World Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Tournament in 2024 and the WWE Speed Championship #1 Contender Tournament in 2025.
| Promotion | WWE |
| Debuted | 2018 |
| Members | Erik and Ivar |
| Finisher | Viking Experience and Fallout |
| Active years | 2014- present |
The War Raiders History
Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2014–2018)
WWE (2018-present)
The War Raiders Members
| Members | Erik and Ivar |
| Promotions | Ring of Honor (ROH) |
| Debut | 2014 |
Erik
| Name | Raymond Rowe |
| Finisher & Signature Move | Death Rowe, Ragnarok, War Machine |
| Theme Song | "Vicious" by def rebel |
| Billed Height | 6 feet 1 inches (185 cm) |
| Billed Weight | 247 lbs (112 kg) |
| Billed From | Cleveland, Ohio |
Erik is one-half of the War Raiders in WWE. He previously performed in ROH, International Wrestling Cartel, What Culture Pro Wrestling, and various promotions in Japan before WWE. The former IWC World Heavyweight Champion held the WWE 24/7 Championship individually. Erik additionally held several other titles while working for different promotions. Erik worked under different names: Raymond Right, Ray Rowe, Raymond Rowe, and Rowe.
Ivar
| Name | Todd James Smith |
| Finisher & Signature Move | Spin Kick of Doom, Viking Splash, Doomsault, War Machine, Ragnarok |
| Theme Song | "Vicious" by def rebel |
| Billed Height | 6 feet 2 inches (187 cm) |
| Billed Weight | 350 lbs (158 kg) |
| Billed From | Reno, Nevada, and Lynn, Massachusetts |
Ivar is a pro wrestler from the USA and is one-half of the War Raiders. Before WWE, Ivar worked for promotions like Chaotic Wrestling, Millennium Wrestling Federation, NJPW, NWA New England, ROH, etc. Ivar has held the Chaotic Wrestling Heavyweight, NEW Heavyweight, and MWF Heavyweight titles individually. Apart from these, Ivar also won several tag team titles with Erik in many promotions. He worked under the ring names of Johnny Hayes, Todd Smith, War Beard Hanson, Don Chesterfield, Todd Hansen, Warbeard Hanson, Handsome Johnny, Hanson, and Todd Hanson.
The War Raiders' Former Members
Sarah Logan/Valhalla (Sarah Rowe)
The War Raiders' Championships and Accomplishments
Brew City Wrestling: BCW Tag Team Championship (1x)
NJPW: IWGP Tag Team Championship (2x)
ROH: ROH World Tag Team Championship (1x)
VIP Wrestling: VIP Tag Team Championship (1x)
What Culture Pro Wrestling: WCPW Tag Team Championship (1x)
WWE: World Tag Team Championship (2x)
NXT Tag Team Championship (1x)
World Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2024)
WWE Speed Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2025)
The War Raiders' Signature Move and Finisher
| Signature and Finisher | The Actual Move | Tenure (from-to) |
| War Machine | German Suplex + Springboard Clothesline combination | December 16, 2024 - Present |
| Ragnarok | Double Powerbomb | June 24, 2022 - Present |
FAQs on War Raiders
A. The War Raiders changed their name for trademark issues and fan feedback, as per PWMania.
A. The girl with the Viking Raiders is Sarah Logan or Valhalla.
A. Erik from The War Raiders is Raymond Rowe.
A. Ivar weighs around 350 lbs (158 kg), as per WWE.com.
