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'''Christopher Lindsey''' (born July 26, 1983), better known by his [[ring name]] '''Roderick Strong''', is an American [[professional wrestler]]. He is signed to [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW), where he is a member of the [[The Paragon (professional wrestling)|The Paragon]] stable and is a former one-time [[AEW International Champion]]. He also performs in AEW's sister promotion [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH).

He is bestalso known for his tenure with [[WWE]], where he performed on the [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]]. HePrior isto alsosigning knownwith forWWE hisand later AEW, Strong had a 13-year tenure with [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH), where he is a former [[List of ROH World Champions|one-time]] [[ROH World Champion]], a [[List of ROH World Television Champions|two-time]] [[ROH World Television Champion]], and a [[List of ROH World Tag Team Champions|one-time]] [[ROH World Tag Team Champion]] with [[Austin Aries]], which made him the second-ever ROH [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)|Triple Crown Champion]] (after [[Eddie Edwards (wrestler)|Eddie Edwards]]).

In 2000, he debuted on the Floridian [[independent circuit]]. He worked for IPW Hardcore and NWA Florida, before debuting for ROH in September 2003. In mid-2004, Strong joined forces with [[Alex Shelley]], Austin Aries, and [[Jack Evans (wrestler)|Jack Evans]], collectively known as [[Generation Next (professional wrestling)|Generation Next]]. As part of Generation Next, Strong won the ROH World Tag Team Championship with Austin Aries. Strong later turned on Aries, forming a new faction, the [[No Remorse Corps]], with [[Davey Richards]] and [[Rocky Romero]]. During this time, he was also competing for ROH's sister promotion, [[Full Impact Pro]] (FIP), and debuted for [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]] (PWG). Strong toured Japan with [[Dragon Gate (wrestling)|Dragon Gate]] and [[Pro Wrestling Noah]] and had a brief stint in [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA) in 2005.

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At PWG's [[PWG Eleven|eleventh anniversary show]], Strong defeated [[Adam Cole]] to become the #1 contender for the PWG World Championship which was held by [[Kyle O'Reilly]]. After congratulating O'Reilly for his successful title defense over Chris Hero, he then attacked O'Reilly turning heel once again. He later justified his turn by claiming he was "tired of being the guy who has the great matches" and he was tired of being "the gatekeeper of PWG." In August, Strong would enter the [[Battle of Los Angeles (2014)|2014 Battle of Los Angeles]], defeating [[Biff Busick]] in the first round, and would make it to the finals albeit through cheating; getting a disqualification win over A.J. Styles and getting a bye over Kyle O'Reilly in the semifinals after attacking him before the match. The three-way final match, which also included [[Johnny Gargano]], was won by Ricochet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80512.shtml|title=Show results – 8/31 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 3: The Finals of huge tournament with Styles, former WWE stars, PWG champ, ROH champ, mega-tag match, Willie Mack says good-bye|date=2014-08-31|access-date=2014-09-01|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At Untitled II, Strong unsuccessfully challenged O'Reilly for the title.

At Black Cole Sun, Strong defeated O'Reilly in a Guerrilla Warfare match to win the PWG World Championship for the first time after goading O'Reilly into a match after O'Reilly defeated BOLA winner Ricochet in a near thirty-minute match. Strong successfully defended the title against [[Trevor Lee (wrestler)|Trevor Lee]] at ''From Out of Nowhere'', [[Zack Sabre Jr.]] in a critically acclaimed match at ''Don't Sweat the Technique'' and [[Brian Cage]] and [[Chris Hero]] in a three-way match at [[Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament (2015)|2015 DDT]].<ref name=PWG121214>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_81445.shtml|title=Show results – 12/12 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: O'Reilly retains, but loses top title in impromptu Guerrilla Warfare match, plus Cole, Joey & Candice vs. Daniels & Kaz, Sabin & Sydal vs. Bucks, more|last=Massingham|first=Matt|date=2014-12-13|access-date=2014-12-13|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At [[PWG Mystery Vortex III|Mystery Vortex III]], Strong successfully defended the title against "Speedball" Mike Bailey in an open challenge and later helped The Young Bucks capture the PWG World Tag Team Championship and afterwards formed a new version of the [[Mount Rushmore of Wrestling|Mount Rushmore]] stable with them and the returning Super Dragon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_85888.shtml|title=Show results – 6/26 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: Huge show with no advanced line-up – new PWG tag champs, faction re-forms, PWG Title match, Alexander says good-bye, big celebrities at ringside, more|date=2015-06-27|access-date=2015-06-27|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On December 11, Adam Cole joined the stable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/12/12/5450/|title=12/11 PWG ASW Night 1 – PWG Title & PWG Tag Title matches, Sami Callihan returns|date=2015-12-12|access-date=2015-12-12|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

On March 5, 2016, Strong lost the PWG World Championship to Zack Sabre Jr.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/03/06/35-pwg-all-star-weekend-night-two-roderick-strong-vs-zack-sabre-jr-for-the-pwg-championship-the-young-bucks-vs-bobby-fish-and-kyle-oreilly-for-the-pwg-tag-titles/|title=3/5 PWG All-Star Weekend Night Two: Roderick Strong vs. Zack Sabre Jr. for the PWG Championship, The Young Bucks vs. Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly for the PWG Tag Titles|date=2016-03-06|access-date=2016-03-08|publisher=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> He would later cash in his rematch clause against Sabre at [[PWG Thirteen|Thirteen]] on July 29, 2016, and lose. He followed the match with a farewell speech to signal his departure from PWG after eleven years with the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/29/pwg13results/|title=7/29 PWG "13" Results – Zack Sabre defends PWG Title twice, Roderick Strong says good-bye, Young Bucks defend Tag Titles|date=2016-07-29|access-date=2016-07-30|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

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[[File:Undisputed Era champions TakeOver NOLA crop.jpg|thumb|Strong (center) after joining [[The Undisputed Era]] at [[NXT TakeOver: New Orleans]]]]

At [[NXT TakeOver: New Orleans]], during the triple threat match for the [[NXT Tag Team Championship]] and the [[Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic]] trophy, Strong turned on his partner [[Pete Dunne (wrestler)|Pete Dunne]] and joined The Undisputed Era, turning heel.<ref name="NXTNew Orleans">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=4/7 Moore's NXT Takeover: New Orleans live review – Andrade Almas vs. Aleister Black for the NXT Title, Ember Moon vs. Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship, Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa in an unsanctioned match, ladder match for the new North American Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/07/4-7-moores-nxt-takeover-new-orleans-live-review-andrade-almas-vs-aleister-black-for-the-nxt-title-ember-moon-vs-shayna-baszler-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-johnny-gargano-vs-tommaso-cia/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 7, 2018|access-date=April 7, 2018}}</ref> The next morning at [[WrestleMania Axxess]], Strong teamed with O'Reilly to defend the [[NXT Tag Team Championship]], making him one of the champions via the [[Freebird Rule]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Datta |first1=Soumik |title=WWE News: British Strong Style officially reunites in WWE |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/wwe-news-british-strong-style-officially-reunites-in-wwe |website=Sportskeeda.com |date=April 8, 2018 |access-date=8 April 2018}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=May 2019}} At the [[WWE Greatest Royal Rumble|Greatest Royal Rumble]], Strong competed in the namesake match, entering at #34 and eliminating [[Rhyno]] before being eliminated by [[Baron Corbin]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Zucker |first1=Joseph |title=Daniel Bryan Sets Royal Rumble Record, Roderick Strong Gave Him Welts on Chest |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2773110-daniel-bryan-sets-royal-rumble-record-roderick-strong-gave-him-welts-on-chest |website=Bleacher Report |access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>

At [[NXT TakeOver: Chicago II]], O'Reilly and Strong defeated [[Danny Burch]] and [[Oney Lorcan]] to retain the NXT Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-nxt-takeover-results/106968-chicago-june-16-2018-gargano-ciampa/|title=NXT TakeOver: Chicago II Results - 6/16/18 (Gargano vs. Ciampa, NXT Championship Match) -|date=June 16, 2018}}</ref> On [[United Kingdom Championship Tournament (2018)#NXT U.K. Championship (19 June)|day 2 of the 2018 WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament]], O'Reilly and Strong lost the NXT Tag Team Championship against Moustache Mountain ([[Tyler Bate]] and [[Trent Seven]]). However, they would regain the championships on the July 11, 2018, episode of ''NXT'', after Bate threw in the towel over an injured Seven. At [[NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4]] on August 18, O'Reilly and Strong defeated Moustache Mountain again to retain the titles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-nxt-takeover-results/111979-august-18-brooklyn-4-ciampa-gargano-nxt-title/|title = NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV Results - 8/18/18 (Ciampa vs. Gargano, Two new champions) -|date = August 18, 2018}}</ref> All four members of the Undisputed Era competed in a [[WarGames match]] at [[NXT TakeOver: WarGames (2018)|NXT TakeOver: Wargames II]] on November 17 against [[Ricochet (wrestler)|Ricochet]], [[Pete Dunne (wrestler)|Pete Dunne]], [[War Machine (professional wrestling)|War Machine]] ([[Raymond Rowe|Rowe]], and [[Hanson (wrestler)|Hanson]]), in a losing effort.

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On December 30, 2023 at [[Worlds End (2023)|Worlds End]], Strong revealed himself as one of The Devil's Masked Men, along with Taven, Bennett and [[Wardlow (wrestler)|Wardlow]] attacked MJF, with Adam Cole revealing himself as the Devil.<ref name="WorldsEnd2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Worlds End results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship, Eddie Kingston vs. Jon Moxley to become the first AEW Triple Crown Champion|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/30/aew-worlds-end-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-aew-world-championship-eddie-kingston-vs-jon-moxley-to-become-the-first-aew-triple-crown-champion/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=December 30, 2023|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref> On the January 3, 2024, episode of Dynamite, Cole announced that the stable had changed its name to The Undisputed Kingdom (using a similar name to [[The Undisputed Era]], Strong and Cole's previous faction from their time in [[WWE NXT]]) and laid out their goals, which included Strong capturing the [[AEW International Championship]].<ref name="Dynamite01032024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/03/aew-dynamite-results-1-3-powells-live-review-of-samoa-joes-first-appearance-as-aew-world-champion-adam-cole-explains-why-he-turned-on-mjf-orange-cassidy-vs-dante-martin-for-the-aew-internati/|title=AEW Dynamite results (1/3): Powell's live review of Samoa Joe's first appearance as AEW World Champion, Adam Cole explains why he turned on MJF, Orange Cassidy vs. Dante Martin for the AEW International Title|date=January 3, 2024|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 18, 2024}}</ref> On the January 17 episode, Strong, Bennett, and Taven confronted International Champion Orange Cassidy after his match. Cassidy offered to defend the title against Strong right then, but Strong rejected and said he wanted to face Cassidy for the title at [[Revolution (2024)|Revolution]], which was later made official.<ref name="Dynamite01172024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/17/aew-dynamite-results-1-17-powells-live-review-of-samoa-joe-vs-hook-for-the-aew-world-championship-christian-cage-vs-dustin-rhodes-for-the-tnt-title-mogul-embassy-vs-bullet-club-gol/|title=AEW Dynamite results (1/17): Powell's live review of Samoa Joe vs. Hook for the AEW World Championship, Christian Cage vs. Dustin Rhodes for the TNT Title, Mogul Embassy vs. Bullet Club Gold for the ROH Six-Man Titles|date=January 17, 2024|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 18, 2024}}</ref> At the event, Strong defeated Orange Cassidy for the title, winning his first championship in AEW. After the match, Strong, Taven and Bennett was confronted by [[Kyle O'Reilly]].<ref name="Revolution2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Sting and Darby Allin vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles in Sting's final match, Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page for the AEW World Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/03/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-sting-and-darby-allin-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-in-stings-final-match-samoa-joe-vs-swerve-strickland-vs-hangman-page-for-the-aew/|date=March 3, 2024|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 3, 2024}}</ref> On the April 13 at ''[[Battle of the Belts X]]'', Strong defeated [[Rocky Romero]] in an AEW International Championship eliminator match. After the match, Strong continued to attack Romero until O'Reilly made the save, which caused Strong to attack O'Reilly. This led to a match being made between the both of them at [[AEW Dynasty|Dynasty]] for the International Championship, where Strong retained the title.<ref name="AEWBOTBX">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Battle of the Belts X results (4/13): Powell's review of Athena vs. Red Velvet for the ROH Women's Title, Hook vs. Shane Taylor for the FTW Championship, Roderick Strong vs. Rocky Romero in an eliminator match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/13/aew-battle-of-the-belts-x-results-4-13-powells-review-of-athena-vs-red-velvet-for-the-roh-womens-title-hook-vs-shane-taylor-for-the-ftw-championship-roderick-strong-vs-rocky-romero-in-an-e/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 13, 2024|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Dynasty2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Dynasty results: Powell's live review of Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship, Will Ospreay vs. Bryan Danielson, FTR vs. Young Bucks in a ladder match for the AEW Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/21/aew-dynasty-results-powells-live-review-of-samoa-joe-vs-swerve-strickland-for-the-aew-world-championship-will-ospreay-vs-bryan-danielson-ftr-vs-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-aew-tag-ti/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 21, 2024|access-date=April 21, 2024}}</ref> On May 26 at [[Double or Nothing (2024)|Double or Nothing]], Strong lost the title to [[Will Ospreay]], ending his reign at 84 days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kahrs |first=Alex |date=2024-05-26 |title=AEW Double or Nothing Results - 5/26/24 (Five Year Anniversary,Title Matches, More!) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/top-story/316599-aew-double-or-nothing-results-5-26-24-title-matches-anarchy-in-the-arena-more/ |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=WWE News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW Results |language=en-US}}</ref>

On the June 5 episode of ''Dynamite'', Strong unsuccessfully challenged [[Swerve Strickland]] for the [[AEW World Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beaston |first=Erik |title=AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From June 5 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10123381-aew-dynamite-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-june-5 |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> On the July 13 episode of ''AEW Collision'', Strong defeated [[Dalton Castle (wrestler)|Dalton Castle]] to become the number one Contender for the [[ROH World Championship]], earning a match against champion [[Mark Briscoe]] at [[Death Before Dishonor (2024)|Death Before Dishonor]]. This would be Strong's first ROH appearance since 2016, which is now the sister promotion of AEW.<ref name="Collision07132024">{{Cite web |last=MUELLER |first=DOC-CHRIS |title=AEW Collision Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights From July 13 |url=https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amparticles/10128159-aew-collision-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-highlights-from-july-13.amp.html |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Syndication.bleacherreport.com}}</ref><ref name="WorldTitle">{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |title=Roderick Strong Earns ROH Title Match Against Mark Briscoe At ROH Death Before Dishonor |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roderick-strong-earns-roh-title-match-against-mark-briscoe-roh-death-dishonor |date=July 13, 2024 |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Fightful}}</ref> At the event, Strong failed to win the title from Mark Briscoe.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Jeff |title=ROH Death Before Dishonor live results: Mark Briscoe vs. Roderick Strong title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/ring-of-honor/roh-results/roh-death-before-dishonor-live-results-mark-briscoe-vs-roderick-strong-title-match/ |access-date=July 26, 2024 |website=F4wonline.com|date=July 26, 2024}}</ref> On August 25 at [[All In (2024)|All In]], Strong completed in the Casino Gauntlet match, which was won by [[Christian Cage]].<ref name="AllIn2024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/25/aew-all-in-results-powells-live-review-of-swerve-strickland-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-mariah-may-for-the-aew-womens-championship/|title=AEW All In results: Powell's live review of Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Mariah May for the AEW Women's Championship|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=August 25, 2024|access-date=August 25, 2024}}</ref> On the October 23 episode of ''Dynamite'', Strong and the rest of the Undisputed Kingdom turned babyface and reginited their feud with MJF, who was now a heel. On the same night, MJF made a deal with both Strong and Cole, stating that whoever won three matches in a row first would get a match against him at [[Full Gear (2024)|Full Gear]] on November 23.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Everett |first=Max |date=2024-10-24 |title=MJF Makes Deal With Adam Cole, Roderick Strong To Decide Who He Faces At AEW Full Gear |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1696258/mjf-makes-deal-adam-cole-roderick-strong-decide-faces-aew-full-gear/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tessier |first=Colin |date=2024-10-24 |title=MJF Names Stipulation For Potential Match Against Adam Cole Or Roderick Strong At AEW Full Gear |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1514816-mjf-names-stipulation-for-potential-match-against-adam-cole-or-roderick-strong-at-aew-full-gear |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=Wrestlezone |language=en-US}}</ref> Strong was able to complete the challenge, defeating [[Shane Taylor (wrestler)|Shane Taylor]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mueller |first=Doc-Chris |title=AEW Collision Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights From November 2 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10141966-aew-collision-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-highlights-from-november-2 |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> followed by [[The Beast Mortos]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malkasian |first=Mike |date=2024-11-10 |title=AEW Collision Results 11/9/24 |url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/aew-collision-results-11-9-24/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Wrestling Headlines |language=en-US}}</ref> and finally [[Lance Archer]] in a [[Falls count anywhere match]], earning a match against MJF at Full Gear.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Elizabeth |first=Claire |date=2024-11-13 |title=AEW Dynamite results, live blog: Mox seizes the Superstation |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2024/11/13/24295880/aew-dynamite-results-live-blog-nov-13-2024 |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en}}</ref> At Full Gear, Strong was defeated by MJF.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2024-11-24 |title=AEW Full Gear results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW World Championship, Mercedes Mone vs. Kris Statlander for the TBS Title, Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/23/aew-full-gear-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-orange-cassidy-for-the-aew-world-championship-mercedes-mone-vs-kris-statlander-for-the-tbs-title-will-ospreay-vs-kyle-fletcher/ |access-date=2024-11-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On December 28 at [[Worlds End (2024)|Worlds End]], Strong and O'Reilly came to the aid of Cole from an MJF attack.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-29 |title=AEW Worlds End 2024 live results: Updates, winners and losers, highlights and analysis |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/live/aew-worlds-end-2024-live-results-full-card-start-time-winners-and-losers-updates-and-highlights-053052882.html |access-date=2024-12-29 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== The Paragon (2025–present) ====

On the April 9, 2025 episode of ''Dynamite'' following Dynasty, Cole addressed winning the [[AEW TNT Championship]] in a backstage segment alongside Strong and O'Reilly and formed their own group known as "[[The Paragon (professional wrestling)|The Paragon]]".<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Paragon Revealed As New Trio Name For Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, And Kyle O'Reilly {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/paragon-revealed-new-trio-name-adam-cole-roderick-strong-and-kyle-o-reilly |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=www.fightful.com |language=en}}</ref> On May 25 at [[Double or Nothing (2025)|Double or Nothing]], Paragon were defeated by [[Don Callis Family]] ([[Josh Alexander]], [[Konosuke Takeshita]], [[Kyle Fletcher]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2025-05-25 |title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page and Mercedes Mone vs. Jamie Hayter in the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation tournaments, Anarchy in the Arena |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-will-ospreay-vs-hangman-page-and-mercedes-mone-vs-jamie-hayter-in-the-finals-of-the-owen-hart-foundation-tournaments-anarchy-in-the-arena/ |access-date=2025-05-27 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On July 12 at [[All In (2025)|All In]], Strong competed in the Casino Gauntlet match, which was won by MJF.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2025-07-12 |title=AEW All In Texas results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Hangman Page in a Texas Death Match for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. TBS Champion Mercedes Mone for the AEW Women’s Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/07/12/aew-all-in-texas-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-hangman-page-in-a-texas-death-match-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-tbs-champion-mercedes-mone-for-the-aew-women/ |access-date=2025-07-12 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>

{{Main articles|The Paragon (professional wrestling)}}

On the April 9, 2025 episode of ''Dynamite'' following Dynasty, Cole addressed winning the [[AEW TNT Championship]] in a backstage segment alongside Strong and O'Reilly and formed their own group known as "[[The Paragon (professional wrestling)|The Paragon]]".<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Paragon Revealed As New Trio Name For Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, And Kyle O'Reilly {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/paragon-revealed-new-trio-name-adam-cole-roderick-strong-and-kyle-o-reilly |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=www.fightful.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==

In December 2015, Lindsey got engaged to mixed martial artist and fellow wrestler [[Marina Shafir]] and they had a son.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-poll-mcgregors-next-foe-trish-stratus-get-award-204416|title=Daily Update: Poll for McGregor's next foe, Trish Stratus to get award.|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=2015-12-25|access-date=2015-12-25|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> In 2017, they welcomed their first child, a boy named Troy Veniamin Lindsey.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/roderick-strong-and-marina-shafir-welcome-baby|title=Roderick Strong and Marina Shafir welcome son into the world|work=WWE|date=April 24, 2017}}</ref> Lindsey and Shafir were married on November 7, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/roderick-strong-marina-shafir-get-married|title=Roderick Strong and Marina Shafir get married|work=WWE|date=November 8, 2018}}</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments==

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