Brock Anderson
Birth nameBrock Alexander Lunde[1]
Born (1997-02-28) February 28, 1997
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Alma materEast Carolina University
Parent(s)Arn Anderson (father)
Erin Lunde (mother)
FamilyAnderson
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Brock Anderson
Billed height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Billed weight209 lb (95 kg)
Billed fromCharlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Trained by
DebutJune 6, 2021[2][3]

Brock Alexander Lunde (born February 28, 1997), better known by the ring name Brock Anderson, is an American professional wrestler, best known for his time in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2021 to 2023. He is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson.[2][4]

Professional wrestling career

Education and training (2019–2021)

Anderson has stated that he had wanted to become a professional wrestler since the age of twelve. He wanted to begin his wrestling career immediately after high school, during which he was also a highly-ranked football player, but his parents encouraged him to go to college first. He graduated from East Carolina University in 2019 and began training as a professional wrestler in 2021.[5][6]

All Elite Wrestling (2021–2023)

Prior to Lunde's first appearance, he had been spotted at All Elite Wrestling (AEW) events.[7] On the March 29, 2021, episode of the podcast The Arn Show on the Ad Free Shows network, it was revealed by Lunde's father Arn Anderson that Lunde had signed a contract with AEW and had been training by Q. T. Marshall and Glacier at the Nightmare Factory, AEW's training facility. Lunde was also trained by professional wrestler Lodi.[8]

Lunde first appeared on the June 11, 2021 (taped June 5) episode of AEW Dynamite. In an interview with Tony Schiavone, Lunde alongside his father and performer/executive vice-president of AEW Cody Rhodes, announced that he would be wrestling with the company as Brock Anderson as a new member of the Nightmare Family.[7][9] Anderson made his professional wrestling debut on June 18, 2021 (taped June 6). He teamed with fellow Rhodes defeating Q. T. Marshall and Aaron Solow in a match on Dynamite.[10][2][3] About his debut, Anderson stated that he was nervous but credited Cody Rhodes as a calming force.[11] In response to the debut, Jim Cornette said that, despite many positives, Brock’s lack of experience showed and he needed more matches in front of smaller crowds before he should return to national television. He also thought Brock getting the pin on his debut was “a little gratuitous” and “too obvious”.[12]

Since debuting, Anderson has also performed in matches on AEW Dark and AEW Dark: Elevation, including matches with and against Billy Gunn and his son Colten Gunn.[3][13] In July 2022, he teamed with Brian Pillman Jr. to challenge the Rock 'n' Roll Express as part of Ric Flair's Last Match. The team of Anderson and Pillman went on to win the match by pinfall.[14] Anderson's initial contract with the promotion was set to expire in May 2023.[15] Later that year he took some time away from wrestling to improve his physique. He returned to action in June in noticeably better shape.[16] On October 10, 2023, Anderson's profile was removed from the AEW active roster page.[17]

Personal life

Lunde is the son of retired professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson. Lunde had a brother named Barrett.[1]

In 2015, Lunde graduated from Providence High School. In high school Lunde played football, being ranked 94th among graduating linebackers in North Carolina and 904th in the United States. After high school Lunde went to college at East Carolina University and graduated in 2019.[7]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Rhodes To The Top Himself

References

  1. 1 2 "Arn Anderson's Son Files to Trademark "Brock Anderson"". February 14, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "Arn Anderson Was Nervous For Brock Anderson's Debut, Compares His Son's Debut To His Own". Fightful News.
  3. 1 2 3 "Brock Anderson: Profile & Match Listing – Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)".
  4. ↑ Jelinek, Richard (May 2, 2023). "Brock Anderson Living up to the Anderson Family Name In AEW". Last Word on Sports. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  5. ↑ Lambert, Jeremy. "Brock Lunde, Son Of Arn Anderson, Training To Become A Pro Wrestler". Fightful. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  6. ↑ Boone, Matt (February 4, 2023). "Brock Anderson Says He Always Wanted To Be A Wrestler, Reflects On AEW Tryout Match". pwmania.com. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  7. 1 2 3 "Brock Anderson: What to Know About Newest Nightmare Family Member". June 14, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Arn Anderson Reveals His Son is Under a Developmental Deal with AEW, Talks WWE Banning Leg Slaps". April 9, 2021.
  9. ↑ "AEW Dynamite Live Results – June 11, 2021". June 12, 2021.
  10. ↑ "AEW Friday Night Dynamite Results for June 18, 2021". June 19, 2021.
  11. ↑ Cohen, Dakota (November 7, 2022). "Brock Anderson Credits Former AEW Star For Calming Him Before Debut". Wrestling, Inc. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  12. ↑ Kilbane, Lyle (June 22, 2021). "Jim Cornette Reacts To AEW Debut Of Brock Anderson". Inside The Ropes. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  13. ↑ "AEW Dark and Elevation: The Long and the Short". July 28, 2021.
  14. ↑ Konuwa, Alfred. "Ric Flair's Last Match Results: Winners, News And Notes On July 31, 2022". Forbes. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  15. ↑ Gibbons, Aidan (February 6, 2023). "Brock Anderson's AEW Contract Set To Expire In May". Cultaholic. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  16. ↑ Schrute, Michael (June 17, 2023). "AEW Star Brock Anderson Has Bulked Up in Recent Months (With VIDEO)". wrestlingnews.co. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Brock Anderson removed from AEW roster page". WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW results. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
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