Grayson Waller is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE on its SmackDown brand. His real name is Matthew Farrelly and was born on March 21, 1990. Besides pro wrestling, he has also featured in the Sixth Season of Australian Survivor as a contestant.
Waller made his pro-wrestling debut on April 15, 2017, at Newcastle Pro Wrestling. He wrestled on the independent circuit under the ring name Matty Wahlberg. On the Indies, Waller won championships in Future Wrestling Australia, Newcastle Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Australia, and Wrestling Go!
The Moment Maker made his WWE debut in 2021 on NXT. He was named Grayson Waller. In NXT, he created a talk show named “The Grayson Waller Effect”, which is considered to be the most prominent WWE talk show in recent eras. In NXT, he was the first-ever Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge Winner at NXT Deadline 2022.
During the 2023 WWE Draft, Waller was called up to the main roster and drafted to SmackDown. Since then, he has shared the ring with names such as John Cena, AJ Styles, Edge, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, and more.
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Grayson Waller Birthplace
Grayson Waller was born in Sydney, Australia. He is an Australian by nationality. Waller was born on March 21, 1990, and grew up in Sydney. Before lacing up his wrestling boots full-time, Waller traded punches in the Australian Golden Gloves ring and educated young minds as a high school history teacher. He juggled these pursuits while competing in the Australian independent circuit until 2021 when his talent caught the eye of WWE and he transitioned to professional wrestling. Outside the ring, Waller is a dedicated Sydney Roosters supporter.
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Grayson Waller Age, Theme, Finisher
| Real Name | Matthew Farrelly |
| Date of Birth | March 21, 1990 |
| Birthplace | Sydney, Australia |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Net Worth (2024) | ~3.5 Million |
| Theme Song | Eye on the Prize |
| Finisher | Rolling Thunder Stunner |
| Known for | The Grayson Waller Effect Talk Show |
| Tag Team | A-Town Down Under (w/ Austin Theory) |
Grayson Waller Awards and Achievements
| Promotion | Championship won |
| Future Wrestling Australia | FWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time) |
| Newcastle Pro Wrestling | Newy Pro Middleweight Championship (1 time) |
| King of the Castles (2018) – with Carter Deams | |
| Pro Wrestling Australia | 2019 PWA Colosseum Winner |
| Pro Wrestling Illustrated | Ranked No. 439 of the top singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2021 |
| Wrestling GO! | Wrestling GO! Silver Medal Championship (1 time) |
| Wrestling GO! 24/7 Watermelon Championship (1 time) | |
| Wrestling GO! Year End Awards (3 times) | |
| Male Wrestler of the Year (2018) | |
| Match of the Year (2018) – Dalton Castle vs Matty Wahlberg vs Ricky South | |
| Rivalry of the Year (2018) – Matty Wahlberg vs Ricky South | |
| WWE | Men's Iron Survivor Challenge (2022) |
FAQ's on Grayson Waller
A. Grayson Waller was a part-time indie wrestler and had a teaching job in a school before joining WWE in 2021.
A. Per reports, Grayson Waller draws an annual salary of around $500,000.
A. Born on March 21, 1990, Grayson Waller is currently 33 years old.
A. Grayson Waller is billed at 6 ft 3 inches (191 cm) in WWE.
A. Grayson Waller uses a rolling thunder stunner as a finisher.
