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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
He is best known for his tenure with [[WWE]], where he performed on the [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]]. He is also known for his 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]]).
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===All Elite Wrestling / Return to ROH (2023–present)===
==== Undisputed Kingdom (2023–2025) ====
{{Main|The Undisputed Kingdom}}
On April 26, 2023, Strong made his surprise debut in [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW), appearing on ''[[AEW Dynamite]]'' and saving Adam Cole from an attack by [[Jericho Appreciation Society]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1269645/roderick-strong-makes-shocking-aew-debut-on-dynamite/ | title=Roderick Strong Makes Shocking AEW Debut on Dynamite | date=April 26, 2023 }}</ref> The following week, Strong wrestled his first AEW match, when he teamed with Cole, [[Orange Cassidy]], and [[Bandido (wrestler)|Bandido]] defeated the Jericho Appreciation Society ([[2point0|Angelo Parker]], [[Daniel Garcia (wrestler)|Daniel Garcia]], [[Jake Hager]] and [[2point0|Matt Menard]]).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/aew-dynamite-results-5-3-23/ | title=AEW Dynamite Results 5/3/23 | date=May 3, 2023 }}</ref> On the May 17 edition of ''Dynamite'', Strong defeated [[Chris Jericho]] in a [[Falls Count Anywhere match]], with the help from Cole.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-dynamite-live-results-chris-jericho-vs-roderick-strong | title=AEW Dynamite live results: Chris Jericho vs. Roderick Strong | date=May 17, 2023 }}</ref> On the July 1 episode of ''[[AEW Collision]]'', Strong competed in the [[Owen Hart Cup|Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament]], losing to [[Samoa Joe]] in the quarterfinals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nodq.com/news/aew-collision-match-results-spoilers-for-the-july-1st-2023-edition/|title=AEW Collision match results (spoilers) for the July 1st 2023 edition|website=NODQ.com|first=Aaron|last=Rift|date=June 30, 2023|accessdate=July 1, 2023}}</ref> In August 2023, Strong, who suffered a neck injury (kayfabe), along with [[The Kingdom (professional wrestling)|The Kingdom]] confronted Adam Cole for his alliance with [[MJF]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roderick-strong-and-kingdom-confront-adam-cole-le-sex-gods-reunite-aew-fight-size|title=Roderick Strong And The Kingdom Confront Adam Cole, Le Sex Gods Reunite {{!}} AEW Fight Size|website=Fightful|first=Colin|last=Tessier|date=August 31, 2023 |accessdate=August 31, 2023}}</ref> On September 6 episode of ''Dynamite'', Strong competed in the Grand Slam Tournament, defeating [[Trent Beretta]] in the quarterfinals, [[Darby Allin]] in the semifinals and lost to Samoa Joe in the final round on September 13 and after the match Strong suffered another neck injury (kayfabe).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1402250-roderick-strong-darby-allin-advance-in-grand-slam-tournament-on-aew-dynamite|title=Roderick Strong, Darby Allin Advance In Grand Slam Tournament On AEW Dynamite|website=Wrestle Zone|first=Anthony|last=Nash|date=September 6, 2023|accessdate=September 6, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/roderick-strong-advances-aew-collision/|title=Roderick Strong Advances In AEW World Title Eliminator Tournament On Collision|website=411mania|first=Joseph|last=Lee|date=September 9, 2023|accessdate=September 9, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/aew-world-title-eliminator-mjf-samoa-joe-roderick-strong/|title= MJF'S CHALLENGER FOR AEW DYNAMITE GRAND SLAM CONFIRMED|website=Wrestle Talk|first=Amanda|last=Savage|date=September 13, 2023|accessdate=September 13, 2023}}</ref>
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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/amp/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) ====
{{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 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==
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