American Wrestling Alliance
Start date unknown · Current
Trey Carson
Professional Wrestler
Career roles
Current
Management and representation
Current representation
- Dave Cooper — Manager (Start date unknown · Current)
Championships & Accomplishments
No linked championship reigns or achievement wins have been recorded.
Promotion history
| Promotion | Status | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Wrestling Alliance | Active | Men’s Singles | Start date unknown · Ended Date unknown |
Physical Description
Tall, athletic/muscular build, dark brown hair cut in a flat top, goatee, brown eyes. He wears a black singlet with the words "BIG MAN ON CAMPUS" in white lettering, black tights and wrestling boots. He also wears black, fingerless gloves on both hands. To the ring, he wears sunglasses.
Biography & Background
Trey Carson was a basketball player in high school who loved to spend time in the gym. His offers mostly came from smaller schools, though, and he accepted an offer to play in his hometown of Ann Arbor at Concordia University.
After he graduated from Concordia, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do for a career, but from the time he spent in the gym, he learned more about the world of professional wrestling.
He thus attended wrestling school in Michigan and was particularly notable for his size and strength. Carson then got his opportunity on the independent circuit, competing in various promotions in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and even Canada.
Carson gained a reputation not only for his size and power, but for his cockiness and attitude -- so much that he started referring to himself as "The Big Man on Campus," given how he frequently dominated opponents in these smaller promotions.
He caught the eye of "The Professional" Dave Cooper, who convinced him to take a chance on a bigger stage. And that's how Carson came to land a contract with the AWA -- and only time will tell if he can live up to his moniker in the big leagues.
legdropThree strengths
He does a great job of keeping his cool -- it takes a lot to get him frustrated or lose focus.Three weaknesses
After he graduated from Concordia, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do for a career, but from the time he spent in the gym, he learned more about the world of professional wrestling.
He thus attended wrestling school in Michigan and was particularly notable for his size and strength. Carson then got his opportunity on the independent circuit, competing in various promotions in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and even Canada.
Carson gained a reputation not only for his size and power, but for his cockiness and attitude -- so much that he started referring to himself as "The Big Man on Campus," given how he frequently dominated opponents in these smaller promotions.
He caught the eye of "The Professional" Dave Cooper, who convinced him to take a chance on a bigger stage. And that's how Carson came to land a contract with the AWA -- and only time will tell if he can live up to his moniker in the big leagues.
legdropThree strengths
He does a great job of keeping his cool -- it takes a lot to get him frustrated or lose focus.Three weaknesses
Career Associations
"The Professional" Dave Cooper
Thinning brown hair with some gray tones, mustache, brown eyes. Usually wears a white button-down shirt and brown pants.
Thinning brown hair with some gray tones, mustache, brown eyes. Usually wears a white button-down shirt and brown pants.
In-Ring Style & Influences
Mostly Kevin Nash, with a little bit of Undertaker.
Entrance & Presentation
["The Man" by The Killers starts up over the PA system and, on the video wall, we see a red Ford Mustang convertible driving down a street. As it comes closer, we see the driver's face, it freezes, the song kicks in full and the shot is replaced with these words in white lettering:
"BIG MAN ON CAMPUS"]
RO: Coming down the aisle, accompanied by his manager, "The Professional" Dave Cooper, hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and weighing 325 pounds, he calls himself "The Big Man On Campus"...
TREY CARSON!
[Dave Cooper is first to come out, dressed in a white button-down shirt and a pair of brown slacks. Right behind him comes Trey Carson, the same man you saw driving the Mustang. Carson has dark brown hair cut into a flat top and a goatee. He wears a black singlet with the words "BIG MAN ON CAMPUS" in white lettering, black tights and wrestling boots. He also wears black, fingerless gloves on both hands. Carson also wears sunglasses.
Cooper leads Carson down the aisle, the two taking a methodical pace. When the duo reaches the ring, Cooper ascends the ring steps and ducks between the ropes, while Carson grabs the top rope and uses it to pull himself up to the apron. He keeps his grasp on the top rope and steps over it.
Carson walks to the center of the ring and raises his right hand, curls into a fist, and extends his pointer, letting the crowd know who is number one. Cooper applauds Carson, who lowers his arm and turns to face his manager, then the two men bump fists. Carson then removes his sunglasses.]
"BIG MAN ON CAMPUS"]
RO: Coming down the aisle, accompanied by his manager, "The Professional" Dave Cooper, hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and weighing 325 pounds, he calls himself "The Big Man On Campus"...
TREY CARSON!
[Dave Cooper is first to come out, dressed in a white button-down shirt and a pair of brown slacks. Right behind him comes Trey Carson, the same man you saw driving the Mustang. Carson has dark brown hair cut into a flat top and a goatee. He wears a black singlet with the words "BIG MAN ON CAMPUS" in white lettering, black tights and wrestling boots. He also wears black, fingerless gloves on both hands. Carson also wears sunglasses.
Cooper leads Carson down the aisle, the two taking a methodical pace. When the duo reaches the ring, Cooper ascends the ring steps and ducks between the ropes, while Carson grabs the top rope and uses it to pull himself up to the apron. He keeps his grasp on the top rope and steps over it.
Carson walks to the center of the ring and raises his right hand, curls into a fist, and extends his pointer, letting the crowd know who is number one. Cooper applauds Carson, who lowers his arm and turns to face his manager, then the two men bump fists. Carson then removes his sunglasses.]
Character & Presentation
Heel
In-Ring Repertoire
Finisher
The Bottom Line (He'll wrap both hands around the opponent's throat, lift him up, then release him into bearhug/sidewalk slam position, falling forward to slam the opponent into the canvas.)
Signature Moves
He will trap an opponent in the corner, stretch his leg up and shove his boot into the opponent's face.
He'll drape an opponent over the second rope, then straddle him, dropping his weight across the opponent's back.
He'll pick an opponent up, drape him over his shoulder, then walk around the ring for a bit, before slamming the opponent to the mat.
He'll press an opponent overhead, then drop him throat first across the top rope.
He'll shove an opponent into the corner, spread his arms and say, "You wanna mess with the big man on campus? Huh?" Then he'll slap or punch the opponent.
After hitting a big move on an opponent, he'll raise his right arm, extend his pointer (letting everyone know who is number one) and smirk.
Other Moves
side slam
big boot to the face
backdrop suplex
gutwrench suplex
standard bodyslam
elbow smash
belly to back suplex
backbreaker
knee to the midsection
clothesline
His size, obviously, which makes it difficult for smaller opponents to go up against him.
He's strong and he has a lot of power behind every move he makes.
He has no technical expertise and may over-rely on his strength and power.
He may keep his cool, but he's cocky and may not take opponents seriously, especially if they're smaller than him.
He's not good at strategizing for a match, either -- again, that's him over-relying on his brute strength.
Archive record
Indexed show matches
19
Name-based matches across archived shows.
First Indexed Appearance
Fright Night On Fox
October 28, 2017 · American Wrestling Alliance
Latest Indexed Appearance
Showtime
June 30, 2018 · American Wrestling Alliance
These are exact indexed-name matches, not editorially verified appearances. Mentions, common names, or aliases can create false positives.