Austin Matelson, widely recognized by his wrestling aliases Luchasaurus and presently Killswitch, maintains a discreet stance on his personal life, leaving details like his parental status undisclosed to the public eye.
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Nevertheless, delving into his professional trajectory unveils a captivating journey in the wrestling domain.
Embarking on his wrestling odyssey in 2009, Matelson embarked on a dynamic career under diverse ring monikers during his formative years.
His tenure with WWE from 2012 to 2014 saw him sign a developmental contract and hone his skills within the NXT brand before parting ways.
Following his WWE stint, Matelson indulged in a brief hiatus from wrestling, venturing into the realm of reality television through appearances on popular shows like “Big Brother” and “The Price Is Right” from 2014 to 2016.
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However, his passion for wrestling reignited, propelling him back into the fray under the personas of Vibora and subsequently Luchasaurus on the independent circuit from 2016 to 2019.
The zenith of Matelson’s career materialized upon his ingress into All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019, where he flourished as Luchasaurus.
His accolades include clinching the AEW World Tag Team Championship alongside Jungle Boy as part of the formidable Jurassic Express and capturing the AEW TNT Championship.
Notably, Matelson adopted the persona of Killswitch in 2023, ushering in a new chapter in his ongoing saga.


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