Andreas John Ziegler (born April 14, 1999), better known by hisring nameA. J. Z., is an Americanprofessional wrestler and actor. He is currently signed toTNA Wrestling, under the ring nameMr. Elegance as a member ofThe Elegance Brand.

Ziegler began working out in his parents' basement at nine years old.^[1] In 2010, he became a nationalfreestyle skiing champion. He also won variousbodybuilding titles as a teenager.^[2] In 2020, he graduated fromCoastal Carolina University majoring in marketing.^[3]

In 2019, Ziegler graduated from Firestar Pro Wrestling, under Labron Kozone.^[4] He wrestled under the name "The Golden Boy" A. J. Z.^[5][6][7] In 2019, he began working forOhio Valley Wrestling. He performed for their live weekly television for two years. During his tenure at OVW, A. J. Z. feuded with many wrestlers including: Tony Gunn,^[8][9][10] Ryan Howe,^[11][12]Jay Bradley,^[13] andThe Tate Twins.^[14] On October 22, 2019, he won theOVW Television Championship,^[15] and to this day is the final person to ever hold that title.^[16][17][18] His final match at OVW was againstJessie Godderz for the National Heavyweight Championship.^[19]

A. J. Z. also wrestles forAAW,Northeast Wrestling, and various other promotions.^[20][21][22] Over the years A. J. Z. has had numerous matches with former WWE SuperstarEnzo Amore.^[23][24] He also was in asix-man tag team match against the returningBig Cass forImpact Wrestling Plus.^[25]

In 2021, Ziegler began working forNJPW Strong (TV Series).^[26][27] He debuted againstRocky Romero in a losing attempt.^[28] That match was known as his first mainstream appearance.^[29][30] His next appearance was in a match against Clark Connors.^[31][32][33] His last known appearance was at NJPW Autumn Attack.^[34] A. J. Z. signed with Control Your Narrative. A. J. Z. was a part of the first ever match, at the first ever CYN event, that was held in Orlando, Florida.^[35]

On June 17, 2023, A. J. Z. debuted for ROH at the United Center in Chicago Illinois. He competed against the ROH six-man tag team champions theMogul Embassy'sBrian Cage,Kaun, andToa Liona. They were managed byPrince Nana.^[36]

On June 17, 2023, A.J.Z. appeared in an episode of Destination Polaris which also featuredBraun Strowman. The two showed host Alexa Score how to wrestle. Destination Polaris airs nationally on television.^[37][38]

Ziegler renamed himself "The Hunter" A.J.Z.^[39] Using this new persona, he has wrestled all over the United States and into Canada on the independent wrestling scene.^[40][41] In June of 2024, AJZ returned to OVW.^[42] He has aligned himself withDoug Basham and won theOVW Southern Tag Team Championship.^[43] AJZ and Basham won in the main event at one of OVW's biggest-ever shows on Saturday, August 31. OVW Fight Night took place at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville, Kentucky.^[44]

In June 2025, AJZ debuted forTNA Wrestling. He wrestled against a debutingCedric Alexander. He has consistently appeared alongsideMustafa Ali.^[45][46]

OnThursday Night Impact!'s AMC debut on January 15, 2026, AJZ was revealed as Mr. Elegance, the new member ofThe Elegance Brand. He assisted The Elegance Brand's Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance to win theTNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship.^[47]

• Ohio Valley Wrestling
  • OVW Television Championship (1 time)^[48]
  • OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Dalton McKenzie^[49]

• October 2015 WNBF
  • 1st Teens Class & 1st Men's Middle-Weight^[50]
• July 2017Nationals
  • 5th Teen Light Heavy-Weight Bodybuilding^[51]
  • 2nd National Teen Physique^[52]
  • 1st National Teen Physique Class B^[53]

• USASA
  • 4th in the Nation – Freestyle Skiing^[54]

Ziegler's character is "The Golden Boy", an arrogant wrestler who thinks he is better than anyone else. In kayfabe, he is also presented as the nephew ofWWE wrestlerDolph Ziggler.^[55]

• Andreas John Ziegler's profile atCagematch,Internet Wrestling Database

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• 1999 births
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• American male bodybuilders
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• 21st-century male professional wrestlers
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