Gregory Marasciulo Bio
Gregory Marasciulo, better known by the ring name Trent Beretta, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling. Born on March 30, 1987, in Mount Sinai, New York, Marasciulo has established himself as a versatile performer across multiple major wrestling organizations. He is currently a member of the Don Callis Family and competes as one-half of RPG Vice alongside Rocky Romero. Throughout his career spanning more than two decades, he has also performed for WWE as Trent Barreta, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Ring of Honor, and various independent promotions.
Marasciulo is perhaps best known for his tenure as part of Roppongi Vice with Rocky Romero in NJPW, where the team captured the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship on four occasions. His ability to adapt to different wrestling styles and work effectively as both a tag team specialist and singles competitor has made him a valuable asset to every organization he has joined. In AEW, he gained significant popularity as part of the Best Friends faction alongside Chuck Taylor and Orange Cassidy before a dramatic heel turn in 2024.
Early Life and Background
Gregory Marasciulo was born and raised in Mount Sinai, New York, as the middle son of Al and Sue Marasciulo. His mother Sue worked as a schoolteacher before retiring and later authored two children’s books designed to help children with dyslexia overcome reading challenges. This family background would later become part of his wrestling persona, as Sue made several memorable appearances on AEW television programming driving her minivan.
Marasciulo developed an interest in professional wrestling at a young age and began training to pursue it as a career. He made his professional wrestling debut on July 10, 2004, for the New York Wrestling Connection promotion under the ring name Plazma. This early start in the Northeast independent circuit provided him with foundational experience and helped him develop the skills that would eventually catch the attention of larger wrestling organizations.
Path to Professional Wrestling
Marasciulo’s early career in NYWC proved successful as he quickly began capturing championships. On January 28, 2006, he defeated Matt Maverick to become the first-ever Hi-Fi Champion in the promotion’s history, marking the first championship of his professional wrestling career. He held and regained this title multiple times throughout 2006 before eventually losing it to Dickie Rodz in October of that year.
His success continued in the tag team division as he partnered with Matt Maverick to win the NYWC Tag Team Championship in a three-way match against The Angus Brothers and another team. That same night, he also captured the NYWC Heavyweight Championship by defeating Quiet Storm. However, this heavyweight title was vacated shortly afterward when Marasciulo announced his signing with World Wrestling Entertainment, marking his transition from the independent circuit to major professional wrestling.
Gregory Marasciulo Career
Early Career (2004-2013)
After signing with WWE in 2007, Marasciulo was assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling, the company’s developmental territory. He initially competed under the ring name Greg Jackson before adopting the name Trent Barreta, which was later tweaked to Trent Beretta. During this period, he formed a tag team with Caylen Croft known as the Dude Busters. The duo found success in FCW, winning the Florida Tag Team Championship on multiple occasions using the Freebird Rule that allowed them to defend the title with different partners.
Marasciulo and Croft made their main roster debut on the December 1, 2009, episode of ECW on Syfy as villains. Following the dissolution of the ECW brand, they moved to SmackDown where they continued competing as a team. However, the Dude Busters partnership ended in November 2010 when Croft was released from his WWE contract. Barreta then transitioned to a singles competitor, primarily appearing on Superstars and NXT while engaging in lower-card feuds with wrestlers such as Tyson Kidd, Curt Hawkins, and Drew McIntyre.
WWE Breakthrough (2009-2013)
During his time as a singles competitor in WWE, Barreta struggled to gain significant television time and momentum. His most notable victory during this period came on January 14, 2011, when he scored an upset win over Drew McIntyre on SmackDown, marking his first singles victory on the main roster since the breakup of the Dude Busters. Throughout 2011 and 2012, he primarily served as enhancement talent, losing to established stars while occasionally picking up victories on NXT and Superstars.
Barreta formed an alliance with Yoshi Tatsu in late 2011, and the duo feuded with the team of Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks. This rivalry featured several back-and-forth matches and comedic segments, including pranks played between the teams. Barreta’s WWE tenure came to an end on January 11, 2013, when he was released from his contract. His final televised match for the company aired on the January 16 episode of NXT, where he defeated Leo Kruger by disqualification.
Independent Circuit Breakthrough (2013-2019)
Following his release from WWE, Marasciulo returned to the independent circuit and quickly established himself as a sought-after talent. He made appearances for numerous promotions including Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Dragon Gate USA, Full Impact Pro, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. In August 2013, he defeated Jon Davis to win the FIP World Heavyweight Championship, holding the title until November 2014 when he lost it to Rich Swann during a WWNLive tour of China.
In PWG, Marasciulo adopted the ring name Trent? and formed the Best Friends tag team with Chuck Taylor. The duo found success by winning the 2014 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament, though they fell short in their subsequent PWG World Tag Team Championship challenge against The Young Bucks. Marasciulo also picked up notable singles victories in PWG, defeating stars such as Drew Galloway, Adam Cole, and Marty Scurll during his tenure with the promotion.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling Era (2013-2019)
Marasciulo debuted for New Japan Pro-Wrestling in May 2013, competing in the Best of the Super Juniors tournament under the ring name Beretta. He finished the tournament with three wins out of eight matches. His most significant success in NJPW came when he formed Roppongi Vice with Rocky Romero in March 2015. The team quickly made their mark by defeating The Young Bucks to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship at Invasion Attack 2015.
Roppongi Vice would go on to hold the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship on four separate occasions between 2015 and 2017. They also won the 2016 Super Jr. Tag Tournament in November of that year. The partnership dissolved in September 2017 when Romero gave Beretta his blessing to transition to the heavyweight division. Beretta then began competing as a heavyweight, challenging for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship and winning the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship with Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano at Wrestle Kingdom 12 in January 2018.
Ring of Honor Era (2015-2019)
Marasciulo began appearing for Ring of Honor in March 2015 alongside Rocky Romero as Roppongi Vice. The team made their ROH debut on March 13, 2015, defeating The Decade. Throughout their ROH tenure, Roppongi Vice challenged for the ROH World Tag Team Championship on multiple occasions, including notable matches against The Hardys and The Young Bucks at the 15th Anniversary Show.
In June 2016, Beretta began teaming with his former partner Chuck Taylor in ROH, reviving their Best Friends partnership. The duo challenged for the ROH World Tag Team Championship but was unsuccessful in their attempts to capture the titles. Beretta continued wrestling for ROH until 2019, balancing his commitments between the promotion and his concurrent work in NJPW and on the independent circuit.
All Elite Wrestling Era (2019-Present)
Marasciulo joined All Elite Wrestling in February 2019 alongside Chuck Taylor as part of the company’s initial roster announcement. The duo debuted at AEW’s inaugural pay-per-view, Double or Nothing, in May 2019, defeating Angélico and Jack Evans. They eventually formed the Best Friends faction with Orange Cassidy, becoming fan favorites known for their positive attitude and comedic segments. The group engaged in notable feuds with The Inner Circle, including a highly acclaimed Parking Lot Brawl that received a 5-star rating from wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer.
In April 2024, Marasciulo turned heel by attacking Orange Cassidy after a match against The Young Bucks. This betrayal led to a feud between the former friends, with Beretta defeating Chuck Taylor in a Parking Lot Brawl but losing to Cassidy in subsequent matches. Following this storyline, Beretta joined the Don Callis Family stable in May 2024, aligning himself with one of AEW’s top heel factions.
Current Team Era (2025-Present)
After recovering from neck fusion surgery that kept him out of action for much of late 2024, Beretta returned to AEW television in April 2025 at the Spring BreakThru episode of Collision. He assisted Rocky Romero and other members of the Don Callis Family in an attack on Tomohiro Ishii, marking his return to action. This appearance also saw the reformation of RPG Vice, reuniting Beretta with his former NJPW tag team partner Rocky Romero under the banner of the Don Callis Family.
Style and Strengths
Beretta is known for his technical wrestling ability and versatility in the ring. He has demonstrated success in both junior heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, adapting his style accordingly. His experience across different wrestling cultures, including the American independent scene, WWE’s style, and New Japan’s strong style approach, has made him a well-rounded performer. He particularly excels in tag team competition, with successful partnerships including the Dude Busters, Roppongi Vice, Best Friends, and the reformed RPG Vice.
Notable Events and Milestones
Throughout his career, Beretta has achieved numerous milestones. His four IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship reigns with Roppongi Vice stand as his most significant accomplishment in Japan. In AEW, he became the inaugural BTE World Champion in November 2020, though his reign was short-lived. His participation in the critically acclaimed Parking Lot Brawl against The Inner Circle remains one of his most talked-about matches. The 2025 reformation of RPG Vice represents another significant milestone in his ongoing career.
Gregory Marasciulo Career Wins
Gregory Marasciulo has accumulated numerous championship victories throughout his career across multiple promotions. His success spans tag team championships, singles titles, and tournament victories on the independent circuit and in major international wrestling organizations.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling Highlights
Marasciulo achieved his greatest tag team success in NJPW as part of Roppongi Vice. The team won the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship on four separate occasions, first capturing the titles in April 2015 by defeating The Young Bucks at Invasion Attack. Their subsequent reigns occurred throughout 2016 and 2017, with victories over teams including Matt Sydal and Ricochet, and The Young Bucks at Wrestle Kingdom 11. Roppongi Vice also won the 2016 Super Jr. Tag Tournament, defeating A.C.H. and Taiji Ishimori in the finals.
Other Wins and Performances
On the independent circuit, Marasciulo won the FIP World Heavyweight Championship in August 2013 and held the title for over a year. In PWG, he and Chuck Taylor won the 2014 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament. During his early career in NYWC, he became the first Hi-Fi Champion and also held both the NYWC Tag Team Championship and NYWC Heavyweight Championship. In WWE, he won the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship on multiple occasions as part of the Dude Busters. He also captured the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship in NJPW alongside Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano in January 2018.
Gregory Marasciulo Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Gregory Marasciulo was born to Al and Sue Marasciulo and is the middle of three sons. His family has been supportive of his wrestling career, with his mother Sue becoming particularly involved in his on-screen storylines during his AEW tenure. Sue worked as a schoolteacher before retiring and later became an author of children’s books focused on helping children with dyslexia improve their reading skills.
Personal Life
Sue Marasciulo became a memorable part of AEW programming through her appearances driving her minivan to transport Trent and his tag team partners to matches. She first appeared during the Best Friends’ feud with Santana and Ortiz at Fyter Fest. Her regular appearances and the running gag involving her minivan became one of AEW’s most popular comedic elements. She would often refer to her son by his real first name, Greggie, during these television segments.
2025 Season Performance
Gregory Marasciulo’s 2025 season began with his return from injury in April after recovering from neck fusion surgery that had kept him out of action since mid-2024. His comeback came at the Spring BreakThru episode of Collision, where he aligned himself with Rocky Romero and the Don Callis Family in an attack on Tomohiro Ishii. This return also marked the reformation of RPG Vice, bringing back the successful tag team partnership that had flourished in New Japan Pro-Wrestling several years earlier.
The reformation of RPG Vice under the Don Callis Family banner represents a significant shift in Marasciulo’s AEW trajectory, moving him into a featured role within one of the promotion’s top heel stables. His partnership with Romero provides established chemistry and a proven track record of success, having won four IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships together. The 2025 season positions Beretta to contend for AEW tag team championships while maintaining his alignment with the Don Callis Family’s ongoing storylines and feuds.
