Jay White Bio
Jay White (born 9 October 1992) is a New Zealand professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling. He leads the Bullet Club sub-group known as the Bang Bang Gang and is a former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion and multi-time titleholder in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Early Life and Background
James White was born on 9 October 1992 in Auckland, New Zealand, and grew up in the region that later billed him from Auckland in his professional career. He attended Orewa College and developed an early interest in professional wrestling after winning a radio contest at age 19 that sent him to WrestleMania XXVII, an experience he cites as pivotal to his decision to train and pursue wrestling professionally.
White holds New Zealand and Dutch citizenship through his grandfather, a status that enabled him to live and train in Europe during the early phase of his career. He trained under The UK Kid and later at the New Japan Pro-Wrestling dojo, receiving instruction from established names including Yuji Nagata and Hiroyoshi Tenzan.
Path to Professional Wrestling
White began training and competing in the United Kingdom in early 2013, making his professional debut on 19 February 2013 for Varsity Pro Wrestling and other British promotions. His early work in the UK brought him to the attention of New Japan Pro-Wrestling representatives and veteran wrestlers, which opened the door for him to join NJPW as a young lion.
After an initial run in the UK and meeting NJPW figures such as Prince Devitt and Bad Luck Fale, White accepted an offer to further his training in Japan, beginning a formal development path that included dojo training and a traditional young lion learning period within NJPW.
Jay White Career
Early Career (2013–2014)
White spent his formative professional years wrestling across Britain and for small independent promotions, where he worked matches against a variety of established and rising competitors. This period gave him ring experience and the opportunity to connect with NJPW talent, ultimately leading to a move to Japan to train in the NJPW Dojo and debut for New Japan in early 2015.
During his UK and early NJPW development, White formed relationships with peers and mentors that would influence his style and career direction, including time living and training alongside established wrestlers when on excursion in the United States.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling Breakthrough (2015–2023)
White made his NJPW debut in January 2015 and followed the young lion system through regular attendance and frequent losses early in his tenure, a standard NJPW pathway. He left for an overseas excursion in mid-2016 and worked for Ring of Honor and Revolution Pro Wrestling in the United States and United Kingdom, broadening his in-ring repertoire before returning to NJPW in late 2017 as the masked “Switchblade.”
After returning, White rose rapidly. He captured the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship in January following a high-profile program and later ascended to lead Bullet Club after defecting from Chaos. His NJPW run included major victories over top stars and a string of championships that culminated in reigns as IWGP Intercontinental Champion, NEVER Openweight Champion and IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, making him one of the promotion’s most decorated foreign talents of his era.
Ring of Honor and International Work (2016–2022)
During his excursion from NJPW, White compiled experience in Ring of Honor and on the British independent circuit. He debuted for ROH in June 2016 and worked a mix of singles and tag matches, forming alliances and a stable named Search and Destroy during that period. His international stint strengthened his visibility in the United States and Europe and prepared him for main-event roles on return to NJPW.
White also worked for Impact Wrestling through NJPW affiliations, appearing on television and engaging in cross-promotional programs tied to Bullet Club interests and roster members moving between promotions. These appearances reinforced his status as a global performer able to work major storylines across companies.
All Elite Wrestling Era (2023–Present)
White began making appearances on AEW television in 2022 and officially signed with All Elite Wrestling after leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling. He formed Bullet Club Gold with former NJPW stablemates and allies, then rebranded elements of that group in AEW as Bullet Club Gold and later as the Bang Bang Gang when lineup changes occurred.
In AEW and ROH, White won the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship alongside The Gunns, and the group later held the unified Trios titles before being stripped of the belts due to White suffering a foot injury. White returned from that injury and registered notable singles wins in AEW, including victories over Adam Page at WrestleDream and Full Gear.
Driving Style and Strengths
White’s in-ring style combines methodical psychology with opportunistic striking and a signature finisher, the Blade Runner. He adapts to opponents across a range of styles, blending technical offense, heel tactics, and close-quarters counters, which have helped him in title matches and faction leadership roles.
Notable Matches and Milestones
Key milestones include winning the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship, capturing the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, and becoming the first wrestler recognized as a NJPW Grand Slam Champion. In AEW and ROH, his role in unifying and holding trios championships and headlining major events marked significant chapters in his international career.
Jay White Career Wins
Across New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Ring of Honor and All Elite Wrestling, White has held multiple major championships, including top singles gold in NJPW and trios gold in AEW/ROH, reflecting success both as a singles main eventer and as a faction leader.
NJPW Highlights
White won the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship early in his post-excursion return and later captured the IWGP Intercontinental and NEVER Openweight Championships. His NJPW accomplishments include a reign as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion and recognition as a Grand Slam Champion within the company.
AEW and ROH Achievements
Since joining AEW, White helped establish Bullet Club Gold/Bang Bang Gang as a prominent faction, won the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship with The Gunns and participated in major AEW pay-per-view matches and high-profile singles programs. He challenged for the AEW World Championship and featured in cross-promotional events that tied his NJPW legacy to AEW storylines.
Other Wins
On the independent scene and during his excursion, White captured important regional victories and tournament successes that elevated him to international opportunities and positioned him for title runs upon returning to New Japan.
Jay White Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
White’s family background includes Dutch ancestry through his grandfather, which provided him Dutch citizenship in addition to his New Zealand citizenship. That dual nationality facilitated his early training and travel in Europe.
Personal Life
White married longtime partner Savanna Price on 6 May 2022. Public details emphasize his international residence and training history rather than an extensive public family profile.
2025 Season Performance
Jay White’s 2025 schedule began with continued involvement in AEW storylines following his 2024 return from injury, including matches that reaffirmed his standing in singles competition. He engaged in notable programs against established AEW stars and further defined his role as a key faction leader and singles contender.
During early 2025, White announced an entry into the Owen Hart Cup men’s bracket but was written off television after an on-screen attack that led to a hand injury requiring surgery. That storyline exit was used to allow recovery and to manage his in-ring workload while he healed, with his return and subsequent match bookings setting the stage for the remainder of the year.
