Austin Gunn Bio
Austin Sopp, born August 26, 1994, is better known by the ring name Austin Gunn. He is an American professional wrestler and reality television personality. Gunn is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH) where he competes in a tag team with his brother Colten as The Gunns. He is also a member of the Bang Bang Gang stable. Gunn is a former one-time AEW World Tag Team Champion and held the Unified World Trios Championship, which encompassed both the AEW World Trios Championship and ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship.
Austin Gunn is a second-generation professional wrestler. His father is Monty Sopp, known professionally as Billy Gunn, a legendary figure in professional wrestling. Growing up around the wrestling business, Gunn developed an early interest in following his father’s footsteps. He pursued both education and athletic training before embarking on his professional wrestling career.
Early Life and Background
Austin Sopp was born on August 26, 1994, in Orlando, Florida. He is the son of professional wrestler Billy Gunn and Tina Tinnell Sopp. His brother Colten Gunn also became a professional wrestler. The family background in wrestling provided Austin with unique exposure to the industry from a young age.
Sopp attended Lake Brantley High School where he was nominated as Computer Science King in 2010. He then pursued higher education at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, from 2013 to 2017. During his time at college, Sopp was a member of the lacrosse team. He graduated with a degree in elementary education, showcasing his commitment to academics before fully transitioning to professional wrestling.
Path to Professional Wrestling
Austin Gunn began his professional wrestling training in 2017. As a second-generation wrestler, he had the advantage of learning from his father Billy Gunn’s extensive experience in the industry. His training focused on developing the skills necessary to compete at the highest level of professional wrestling.
In June 2019, Gunn signed a contract with Ring of Honor (ROH). He made his ROH debut on August 26, 2019, during the ROH Top Prospect Tournament. Gunn defeated Brian Johnson in the quarterfinals and Dante Caballero in the semifinals. His tournament run ended in the finals where he was defeated by Dak Draper. This early exposure in ROH helped establish Gunn as an up-and-coming talent in professional wrestling.
Austin Gunn Career
Early Career (2017-2019)
Austin Gunn made his professional wrestling debut in 2017. He spent his early years competing on the independent circuit while developing his in-ring skills and persona. His second-generation status attracted attention from fans and promoters who were familiar with his father’s legacy in the wrestling business.
Gunn’s signing with Ring of Honor in June 2019 marked his first major opportunity in national-level professional wrestling. His participation in the ROH Top Prospect Tournament demonstrated his potential to become a significant player in the industry. Although he did not win the tournament, his performances against established competitors helped build his reputation.
All Elite Wrestling Breakthrough (2020-2022)
On January 9, 2020, Gunn officially signed with All Elite Wrestling. He made his AEW debut on January 14, 2020, teaming with his father Billy Gunn as The Gunn Club. They defeated Peter Avalon and Shawn Spears on AEW Dark. During this match, Gunn suffered a torn PCL injury which temporarily sidelined him.
Gunn made his AEW Dynamite debut on November 4, 2020, teaming with his father Billy Gunn and Cody Rhodes. They defeated Dark Order members 10, John Silver, and Colt Cabana. On November 17, 2020, his brother Colten joined the Gunn Club, forming a three-man team. The Gunn Club would compete in various six-man tag team matches on AEW Dark and Dynamite throughout late 2020 and early 2021.
Bang Bang Gang Era (2023-Present)
In February 2023, The Gunns achieved their first major championship victory by defeating The Acclaimed to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship on the February 8 episode of Dynamite. They successfully defended their titles at Revolution in March 2023 against multiple teams in a four-way match. However, they lost the championships to FTR on April 5, 2023, in a title versus career match.
Following this loss, The Gunns allied with Jay White and Juice Robinson as part of Bullet Club Gold. On January 17, 2024, The Gunns and White won the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. In April 2024, they unified this title with the AEW World Trios Championship to create the Unified World Trios Championship. Bullet Club Gold was later renamed to the Bang Bang Gang.
Style and Strengths
Austin Gunn competes as part of a tag team specialist. His style incorporates both technical wrestling skills and high-impact maneuvers. Working with his brother Colten has allowed The Gunns to develop strong team chemistry and coordinated offense. Their second-generation upbringing provided them with deep knowledge of wrestling psychology and storytelling.
Notable Events and Milestones
The Gunns’ victory for the AEW World Tag Team Championship in February 2023 marked their first major title win in AEW. Their unification of the trios championships in April 2024 created significant storyline developments within AEW and ROH. The formation and evolution of the Bang Bang Gang stable has been a central storyline in their careers.
Austin Gunn Career Wins
Austin Gunn has achieved significant success in tag team competition throughout his career. His major accomplishments include the AEW World Tag Team Championship and the Unified World Trios Championship, which combined both the AEW World Trios Championship and ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship.
AEW Highlights
The Gunns won their first AEW World Tag Team Championship on February 8, 2023, by defeating The Acclaimed. They held the titles until April 5, 2023, when they lost to FTR. Their reign lasted approximately two months and included a successful title defense at AEW Revolution.
Other Wins and Performances
The Gunns won the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship with Jay White on January 17, 2024. They unified this title with the AEW World Trios Championship on April 21, 2024, at Dynasty: Zero Hour. They held the Unified World Trios Championship until July 2024 when it was vacated.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEW World Tag Team Championship | 1 | Not Available | Not Available |
| AEW World Trios Championship | 1 | Not Available | Not Available |
| ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship | 1 | Not Available | Not Available |
Austin Gunn Family
Family Background and Wrestling Lineage
Austin Gunn comes from a prominent wrestling family. His father is Billy Gunn, a well-known professional wrestler who achieved great success in WWE during the Attitude Era. His mother is Tina Tinnell Sopp. His brother Colten Gunn is also a professional wrestler, and together they form The Gunns tag team.
Personal Life
Austin Sopp graduated from Rollins College with a degree in elementary education. In December 2021, he was announced as a cast member of the E! reality television series Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules, which aired in early 2022. This appearance showcased his life outside of professional wrestling to a broader audience.
2025 Season Performance
The Gunns returned to action in February 2025 after a brief hiatus. On the February 5 episode of Dynamite, they challenged The Hurt Syndicate for the AEW World Tag Championships. The match took place on February 12, 2025, with The Hurt Syndicate emerging victorious. Due to an injury to Colten Gunn, Austin began teaming with Juice Robinson in tournament competition for the AEW World Tag Team Championship.
The Gunns and Robinson were quickly eliminated from the tournament. On the September 27 episode of Collision, Austin Gunn and Juice Robinson added Ace Austin to the Bang Bang Gang. This addition was necessitated by injuries to both Colten Gunn and Jay White. The trio continued to compete in tag team and trios matches throughout 2025 as part of the evolving Bang Bang Gang storyline.
