Ashante “Thee” Adonis Bio
Tehuti Miles, known worldwide by his ring name Ashante “Thee” Adonis, is an American professional wrestler born on November 23, 1992, in Hammonton, New Jersey. Standing 178 centimeters tall and competing at 98 kilograms, he is best recognized for his time in WWE, where he performed as a member of the faction Hit Row. After serving in the United States Army, Miles transitioned to professional wrestling in 2018 and has since built a reputation across WWE, Ring of Honor, MCW Pro Wrestling, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
Across two WWE runs spanning 2019 to 2025, Miles developed from a developmental talent into a featured performer on both the SmackDown and NXT brands. He is also known by the ring name Elijah King, which he used during his early appearances in WWE and on the independent circuit.
Early Life and Background
Tehuti Miles was born and raised in Hammonton, New Jersey, where he graduated from Hammonton High School in 2008. Shortly after completing high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, beginning a military career that would shape his early adulthood. He served on active duty from 2008 until 2013, including a combat deployment to Afghanistan between 2010 and 2011.
Following his military service, Miles pursued higher education at the University of Maryland, where he played Division 1 football as a running back for the Terrapins. His athletic background in both military training and college football helped lay the foundation for the physical demands of professional wrestling.
Path to Professional Wrestling
After finishing his college football career, Miles turned his attention to professional wrestling and began training at the MCW Pro Wrestling school in Maryland. He made his in-ring debut on the independent circuit in 2018 under the ring name Elijah King, working matches for promotions including Ring of Honor and MCW Pro Wrestling.
On January 19, 2019, Miles captured the MCW Rage Television Championship while performing as Elijah King, marking his first major title. His growing reputation on the independents caught the attention of WWE scouts, and on January 9, 2019, it was reported that he had been invited to train at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. He officially signed with WWE in August 2020.
Ashante “Thee” Adonis Career
Early Career (2018–2019)
Miles made his professional debut in 2018, appearing in a dark match for Ring of Honor on November 3, 2018, at the promotion’s television tapings. Teaming with Dante Caballero and Joe Keys under the name Elijah King, he competed in a six-man tag match. His first singles match for Ring of Honor came on November 23, 2018, on the Future of Honor YouTube series.
He also competed for MCW Pro Wrestling, where he trained at the company’s wrestling center and won the MCW Rage Television Championship on January 19, 2019. On April 1, 2019, Miles made his WWE television debut on Raw under the name Elijah King, appearing in a backstage segment and a 2-on-1 Handicap match against Braun Strowman.
WWE NXT Run (2019–2021)
After joining the WWE Performance Center, Miles was assigned to the NXT brand, where he competed on both NXT and 205 Live from 2019 through 2021. Working under the ring name Ashante “Thee” Adonis, he faced a range of opponents including Tyler Breeze, Danny Burch, The Brian Kendrick, Drake Maverick, Ariya Daivari, Cameron Grimes, Dexter Lumis, Tony Nese, and August Grey.
On the May 18, 2021, episode of NXT, Adonis was introduced as part of the stable Hit Row alongside Isaiah “Swerve” Scott, Top Dolla, and B-Fab, turning heel in the process. The group feuded with teams including Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari, Ever-Rise, Imperium, and Legado Del Fantasma. On October 1, 2021, Hit Row was called up to SmackDown in the 2021 WWE Draft but was released on November 18, 2021, after only one match.
Independent Circuit (2022)
Following his WWE release, Miles and the other Hit Row members appeared on the independent circuit under the team name The HitMakerZ. The group continued to perform together while pursuing opportunities to return to a major promotion.
Return to WWE — SmackDown Era (2022–2024)
On the August 12, 2022, episode of SmackDown, Hit Row made an unannounced return to WWE as fan favorites. On the December 16, 2022, episode of SmackDown, Hit Row defeated The Viking Raiders and Legado Del Fantasma in a triple threat tag team match to earn an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity against The Usos, though they failed to capture the titles the following week.
On January 6, 2023, Hit Row turned heel for the first time on the main roster after attacking Ricochet following a Royal Rumble qualifying match loss. Adonis made his singles main roster in-ring debut on May 26, 2023, on SmackDown, losing to Cameron Grimes. Hit Row was quietly disbanded in September 2023 after Top Dolla was released. On December 8, 2023, Adonis and Cedric Alexander defeated Pretty Deadly in a dark match on SmackDown, and the duo officially became a tag team on February 9, 2024.
NXT Return (2024–2025)
After the 2024 WWE Draft, Adonis and Alexander were moved to the NXT roster. On the July 23, 2024, episode of NXT, Adonis and Alexander made their return to the brand and confronted Trick Williams. That same night, Adonis lost his NXT return match to Oro Mensah of The Meta-Four.
Adonis entered a romance storyline with Karmen Petrovic starting in October 2024. On November 19, 2024, he and Petrovic teamed for the first time, defeating Dion Lennox and Brinley Reece in a mixed tag team match. On January 14, 2025, the pair became an official on-screen couple. On August 10, 2025, Adonis announced that his WWE contract had expired and was not renewed, ending his three-year second run with the company.
Style and Strengths
Drawing on his background as a Division 1 running back and Army veteran, Adonis brings an athletic, power-based style to the ring. He has demonstrated versatility as both a singles competitor and a tag team wrestler, working effectively in faction-based storylines. His military discipline and football conditioning have allowed him to absorb high-impact matches and maintain a strong in-ring presence.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among Adonis’s career milestones are his MCW Rage Television Championship win in 2019, his inclusion in the Hit Row faction in NXT in 2021, and his SmackDown Tag Team Championship opportunity against The Usos in December 2022. His 2025 TNA debut at Genesis and his long-running on-screen romance with Karmen Petrovic further highlight his versatility as a performer.
Ashante “Thee” Adonis Career Wins
Across his professional wrestling career, Ashante “Thee” Adonis has captured at least one verified championship and competed in multiple major promotions including WWE, Ring of Honor, MCW Pro Wrestling, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
MCW Pro Wrestling Highlights
On January 19, 2019, Tehuti Miles won the MCW Rage Television Championship while performing under the ring name Elijah King. The title marked his first major championship in professional wrestling and helped establish his reputation before joining WWE.
Other Wins & Performances
Adonis has earned notable victories on WWE programming, including a tag team win with Cedric Alexander over Pretty Deadly in a December 2023 dark match on SmackDown, and a mixed tag team victory with Karmen Petrovic over Dion Lennox and Brinley Reece in November 2024. He also captured an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity for Hit Row in December 2022.
Ashante “Thee” Adonis Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Public details about Tehuti Miles’s parents and extended family are not widely documented in verified sources. He grew up in Hammonton, New Jersey, and has credited his hometown and military background with shaping his disciplined approach to professional wrestling.
Personal Life
In August 2022, Miles posted bail for fellow professional wrestler Patrick Clark Jr., known in NXT as Velveteen Dream, who had been incarcerated for first degree battery and first degree trespassing on property after warning. On WWE television, Adonis was involved in an extended on-screen romance with Karmen Petrovic, with the couple becoming an official on-screen pairing in January 2025 before the storyline ended later that year.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season marked a transitional year for Ashante “Thee” Adonis. On January 19, 2025, he made his Total Nonstop Action Wrestling debut at the Genesis pay-per-view, losing to Jake Something in the pre-show. His appearance followed a multi-year working partnership between WWE and TNA announced earlier that month.
Back on NXT, Adonis continued his on-screen romance with Karmen Petrovic, with the couple officially becoming an on-screen pair in January 2025. On April 29, 2025, Adonis booked Petrovic into an NXT Women’s North American Championship match against Sol Ruca, after which Petrovic attacked him, ending the storyline relationship.
On August 10, 2025, Adonis announced that his WWE contract had expired and was not renewed, bringing his second WWE run to a close after three years. As of late 2025, his future appearances remain open, including the possibility of further work with TNA or other promotions.
