Myles Borne Bio
David Bostian III, known professionally as Myles Borne, is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE who performs on the NXT brand. Born May 25, 1999, in Wilmington, North Carolina, Borne rose through amateur wrestling before joining WWE’s Performance Center and debuting on NXT Level Up in 2022.
Early Life and Background
Bostian was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was diagnosed with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, a condition whose treatment resulted in significant hearing loss; he uses hearing aids and an FM system to focus on individual speakers and to read lips when necessary.
Bostian began wrestling in kindergarten and continued through high school. He attended Emsley A. Laney High School in Wilmington, where accommodations from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association allowed him to wear an FM transmitter inside his headgear so he could hear coaches during matches.
Path to NASCAR
Bostian reported to the WWE Performance Center as part of a class of recruits announced on March 17, 2022, and trained at the Performance Center before making his televised in-ring debut. He debuted under the ring name Myles Borne on the June 17, 2022 episode of NXT Level Up, losing to Guru Raaj in his first match.
Over his initial period on NXT Level Up, Borne primarily worked in developmental matches while refining his in-ring style and gaining experience. He recorded his first televised win on the October 21 episode of NXT Level Up, defeating Ikemen Jiro, and continued to build his profile through appearances on other promotions and special events.
Myles Borne Career
Early Career (2022–2023)
After reporting to the Performance Center in March 2022, Borne made his in-ring debut on television in June 2022. The early stretch of his career focused on learning under WWE coaches and competing on NXT Level Up, where he faced a range of established and emerging talents while developing match pacing, striking, and chain-wrestling fundamentals.
That developmental period included sporadic wins and many competitive losses that are typical for newer talent on the NXT broadcast roster. The work in 2022 and 2023 established Borne as a persistent competitor with a background in scholastic wrestling and an emphasis on fundamentals.
NXT Breakthrough (2023–2025)
In September 2023, Borne became associated with Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey, and Damon Kemp as part of the stable No Quarter Catch Crew (NQCC). The group adopted an identity tied to traditional catch-as-catch-can and rounds-style matches, and they asserted control of the NXT Heritage Cup under a self-styled “Catch Clause” that allowed the stable to claim the Cup collectively while WWE recognized Charlie Dempsey as the official champion.
During this period Borne continued to appear regularly on NXT programming and on Level Up, broadening his television exposure and working a variety of match types. He also made appearances for other promotions: on July 11, 2024 he appeared on TNA Impact! to assist Charlie Dempsey, and on November 24, 2024 he competed at Game Changer Wrestling’s Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XII, where he lost to Royce Isaacs by submission.
On the May 6, 2025 episode of NXT, Borne won a 25-man battle royal to become the number one contender for the NXT Championship, earning a title opportunity at NXT Battleground on May 25, 2025. He challenged Oba Femi for the NXT Championship at Battleground but came up short, a program that generated notable fan support and contributed to a face turn for Borne and the rest of NQCC.
Shortly after Battleground, Borne defeated Charlie Dempsey in a rounds-style match on the June 3, 2025 episode of NXT to formally leave NQCC, marking a key turning point in his singles career and character direction.
WWE Era (2022–Present)
Borne’s tenure with WWE has centered on NXT-level programming and developmental matches while he expanded his in-ring repertoire and television presence. He trained at the WWE Performance Center and was billed at 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) with a billed weight listed on record as 227 lb (103 kg), reflecting his transition from scholastic wrestling into a physically imposing pro style.
With steady television exposure, occasional victories, and featured spots on special events and pay-per-view undercards, Borne has moved from a developmental prospect into a featured mid-card performer. His match with Oba Femi at NXT Battleground and the subsequent character shift after leaving NQCC are the most visible markers of his progress through 2025.
Driving Style and Strengths
Borne’s in-ring style draws from his amateur wrestling background and emphasizes mat work, positional control, and a measured, physical approach. He is noted for resilience, an ability to adapt to rounds-style and traditional match formats, and the discipline to work within structured match concepts; his time with NQCC also exposed him to catch wrestling elements and rounds rules that broadened his technical repertoire.
Notable Races and Milestones
Key moments in Borne’s career include his NXT Level Up debut on June 17, 2022, his first televised victory over Ikemen Jiro on the October 21 episode of Level Up, his association with No Quarter Catch Crew beginning in 2023, his GCW Bloodsport appearance in November 2024, and his May 6, 2025 battle royal victory that led to an NXT Championship match at NXT Battleground on May 25, 2025. Leaving NQCC with a win over Charlie Dempsey on June 3, 2025, stands as a turning point.
Myles Borne Career Wins
Borne’s recorded televised victories include the first documented win against Ikemen Jiro on an October 21 episode of NXT Level Up and the 25-man battle royal on May 6, 2025 that earned him the NXT Championship opportunity. Other televised and live-event wins and competitive matches have contributed to his steady rise through NXT development ranks.
Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Bostian was raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. Public records and reporting focus on his athletic development rather than a broader family racing lineage or multi-generational wrestling tradition.
Personal Life
In May 2023 Bostian married his girlfriend Jadyn; the marriage ended in separation shortly afterward. Reporting indicates that since 2025 he has been publicly linked to fellow wrestler Stephanie Vaquer. Borne maintains a public profile tied closely to his wrestling career and training schedule.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season has been the most prominent stretch of Borne’s career to date. Winning the 25-man battle royal on May 6, 2025 earned him the NXT Championship shot at NXT Battleground on May 25, 2025, which elevated his status despite losing the title match. The reaction from fans to his title pursuit effectively turned him and his former stablemates face, and his June 3, 2025 rounds victory over Charlie Dempsey to leave NQCC provided momentum for a singles push.
Looking forward from mid-2025, Borne’s outlook centers on capitalizing on the sympathy and support built during the title program, refining his singles identity outside of NQCC, and translating his rounds-and-catch style experience into distinct match narratives on NXT television. Continued work with WWE coaches and a growing television resume place him in position for more featured matches and storyline development through the remainder of 2025.
