Shadow
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Table of contents
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Basic info
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Professional wrestling career
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Polish Xtreme Wrestling (2011-2012)
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Do Or Die Wrestling (2013)
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Maniac Zone Wrestling (2013-present)
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PpW Ewenement (2023-2024)
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Legacy of Wrestling (2024)
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In wrestling
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Championships and accomplishments
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Internet presence
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References
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Career
Basic info
- Years active: 2011-present
- Gimmicks/nicknames:
- Terry Shadow
- Straceniec
- Shadow
- Trained by:
Professional wrestling career
Polish Xtreme Wrestling (2011-2012)
Shadow started out as a backyard wrestler for Polish Xtreme Wrestling in his hometown Głuchołazy, where he performed as Terry Shadow, showcasing his high-risk, high-flying style. During his time in this backyard promotion he managed to win their ECW Championship at least once.
Do Or Die Wrestling (2013)
2013 was the year when Terry Shadow left PXW to start professional training with Do or Die Wrestling in Rzeszów, joining their roster as Straceniec (The Condemned). However, he only had two fights: at DDW #8 and DDW #9.
Dissatisfied with Don Roid's way of running the promotion, Shadow left along with Jędruś Bułecka, Justin Joy and Rider in order to start a new federation on his own terms.
Maniac Zone Wrestling (2013-present)
Głuchołazy Era
Upon returning to Głuchołazy, Shadow started Maniac Zone Wrestling along with Jędruś Bułecka. From the outset, he became one of the most influential figures in MZW and one of their top babyfaces, despite his mysterious and ambiguous gimmick.
In 2016, Shadow briefly feuded with Justin Joy over the MZW Championship. He won the title in a Loser Leaves Town Match at MZW Beatdown and held it for 385 days until he was defeated by Asmund in a hardcore match at MZW Champions War III. He regained the title over 225 days later at MZW Big Rumble, which would be the last show held in Głuchołazy.
During that time, Shadow continued his training abroad, attending classes mostly in Germany. He also began making regular appearances at German federations such as Next Step Wrestling, and later Eastside Revolution Wrestling.
Moving to Wrocław; "Project" Era and gaining control
After MZW moved to Wrocław, Jędruś Bułecka began to slowly step away from MZW operations due to personal reasons. From mid-2018 to mid-2019 Maniac Zone Wrestling was effectively ran by Shadow, Justin Joy and Asmund. During that time, MZW hosted shows regularly.
Shadow's second reign as MZW Champion ended when he was defeated by Damien Rotschild.
Following the PAW summer camp of 2019 and MZW Project 6: Death & Glory, Asmund and Justin vacated their positions as members of MZW's board, leaving Shadow as the sole owner of MZW and PAW.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, MZW was forced to temporarily halt their operations. However, during this break, Shadow decided to produce taped events held in the Ostrowskiego venue, known as MZW Project Basement. He also dealt with the "Green Revolution" - a significant loss of talent due to personal and managerial conflicts with members of "The Greens".
After the COVID pandemic, Shadow continued to run Maniac Zone Wrestling events as both the promoter and an in-ring performer, albeit with a rather irregular schedule. He also continued as the head coach of PAW, which moved operations to Kępno.
In addition to performing in Poland, Shadow has also wrestled for several international promotions, particularly for Germany-based Eastside Revolution Wrestling.
PpW Ewenement (2023-2024)
In late 2023 Shadow made history by co-organizing a joint show MZW+PpW: Żadnych Granic with PpW, thereby finally acknowledging them as a professional federation. He later cemented that by making his PpW debut a couple of months later at PpW Miasto Bezprawia.
Legacy of Wrestling (2024)
In December 2024 Shadow was announced as one of the stars of the newly-founded federation called Legacy of Wrestling, and faced Marcelito at their inaugural show.
In wrestling
- Finishers:
- Phoenix Splash (2011-)
- Inverted Facelock Neckbreaker Slam (2011); used as signature thereafter
- Managers:
- Entrance music:
Championships and accomplishments
Internet presence
References
Gallery
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Shadows's entrance, MZW+PpW Żadnych Granic.
M3n747
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Terry Shadow, as seen at PXW Smash 20.06.2011.
Polish Backyard Archives @ YouTube
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Terry Shadow after his fight at PXW Backyardmania III.
AttitudePL @ YouTube
Photos from events
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Image announcing Jędruś Bułecka vs Straceniec.
From: DDW #9
Official DDW Facebook
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Jędruś Bułecka vs Straceniec.
From: DDW #9
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Jędruś Bułecka vs Straceniec.
From: DDW #9
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Jędruś Bułecka vs Straceniec.
From: DDW #9
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Jędruś Bułecka vs Straceniec.
From: DDW #9
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Jędruś Bułecka vs Straceniec.
From: DDW #9
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Jędruś Bułecka vs Straceniec.
From: DDW #9
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Jędruś Bułecka vs Straceniec.
From: DDW #9
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Jędruś Bułecka vs Straceniec.
From: DDW #9
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Jędruś Bułecka vs Straceniec.
From: DDW #9
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Shadow vs Marcelito.
From: Legacy of Wrestling
Official Legacy Facebook
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Marcelito and Shadow up close and personal.
From: Legacy of Wrestling
Krzysztof Zych
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Shadow staring us down from behind the mask.
From: Legacy of Wrestling
Krzysztof Zych
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Shadow and Marcelito performing a Spanish Fly, while Sędzia Seweryn stands there amazed and horrified.
From: Legacy of Wrestling
Krzysztof Zych
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Image announcing Shadow vs Biesiad Strong vs ??? vs Aron Wake vs Sambor.
From: Legacy of Wrestling vol. 2
Official Legacy Facebook
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Five-Way Match. Left to right: Aron Wake, Shadow, Sędzia Karol Górski, Sambor, Rusałka (outside the ring) and Biesiad Strong.
From: Legacy of Wrestling vol. 2
M3n747
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Show poster featuring Patriota, Kowboj Luke, Justin Joy and Shadow.
From: MZW Pokaz Adeptów
Official MZW Facebook
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Show poster. Pictured from left to right are:
Jędruś Bułecka, Justin Joy, Kowboj Luke,
Robert Kaiser, Shadow and Kevin Williams.
From: MZW in Smolec
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Show poster. Pictured wrestlers are: Shadow, Kowboj Luke, Jędruś Bułecka, Rick Baxxter, Justin Joy, Franz Engel.
From: MZW Wakacyjny Slam
Facebook @ManiacZoneWrestling
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Image announcing the match. Left to right: Shadow, Patriota, Justin Joy.
From: MZW @ Fenix Boxing Night
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Shadow vs Patriota.
From: MZW Wrestlefans Party
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Shadow vs Patriota.
From: MZW Wrestlefans Party
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Official poster, showing Hexia, Kowboj Luke, Shadow, Polish Hammer and Justin Joy.
From: MZW Charity Show 2015
Facebook @GosirGlucholazy
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Official poster. Pictured are: Justin Joy, Szymon Siwiec, Jędruś Bułecka, Asmund, Red Thunder and Shadow.
From: MZW Pre-War
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Show poster.
Top row: Szymon Siwiec, Hexia, Kevin Williams, Robert Kaiser, Rick Baxxter, Jędruś Bułecka, Asmund.
Bottom row: Ilja Dragunov, Shadow, Red Thunder, Justin Joy, Stanisław Van Dobroniak.
From: MZW Champions War
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Official poster, featuring Jędruś Bułecka, Justin Joy, Red Thunder, Szymon Siwiec and Shadow.
From: MZW @ Bieg WOP-isty
Jędruś Bułecka @ Facebook
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Official poster, picturing Justin Joy and Shadow.
From: MZW Champions War II
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Official show poster, with Red Thunder, Patriota and Shadow.
From: MZW Lucha Show
Jędruś Bułecka's Facebook
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Official poster, featuring Shadow and Franz Engel.
From: MZW Beatdown II
Facebook @ManiacZoneWrestling
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Franz Engel vs Shadow
From: MZW Beatdown II
doba.pl
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Show poster, showing the team of Storm Riders: Red Thunder and Blue Thunder, with Shadow in the middle, and MZW Tag Team Championship belts above.
From: MZW Champions War III
Facebook @ManiacZoneWrestling
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Show poster. Wrestlers pictured are: Justin Joy, Laurance Roman, Shadow, Hexia, Asmund and Rick Baxxter.
From: MZW Freak Show
Facebook @ManiacZoneWrestling
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Official poster. Top-down, left to right:
Mr B., Valeria;
???, Hexia;
???, Stanisław Van Dobroniak, ???;
Matt Buckna, Shadow, Asmund;
???, Rick Baxxter, Kent;
Jędruś Bułecka, Laurance Roman;
Ronny Kessler, Dynamite Dave;
Alexander Reich.
From: MZW Big Rumble
Official MZW Facebook
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Official poster. The four wrestlers are Asmund, Damien Rothschild, Justin Joy and Shadow.
From: MZW Project 1: New Beginning
Official MZW Facebook
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Official poster. Pictured left to right, top: ???, ???; bottom: Damien Rothschild, Shadow.
From: MZW Project 2: Four
Official MZW Facebook
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Official poster, showing Damien Rothschild and Shadow.
From: MZW Project 3: Black & White
Official MZW Facebook
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Official poster, featuring Shadow and Zeritus.
From: MZW Project 7: Golden Road
Official MZW Facebook
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Official poster. Wrestlers pictured, top to bottom: Rubix, Dieter Schwartz, Matt Buckna, Shadow, Denim Adams.
From: MZW Game ON
Official MZW Facebook
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Official poster, featuring Mister Z, Shadow,
Marcus Monere, Chris X and Biesiad.
From: MZW+PpW Żadnych Granic
Official MZW Facebook
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Official poster. Left to right: Johnny Blade (top), Shadow (bottom),
Dziedzic, Matt Buckna and Gustav Gryffin.
From: MZW No Time to Die
Official MZW Facebook
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Image announcing the main event: Shadow vs Aron Wake vs Matt Buckna.
From: MZW Forever
Official MZW Facebook
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Mister Z points towards an unseen opponent of Shadow.
From: MZW Forever
M3n747
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Shadow attacks Aron Wake.
From: MZW Forever
M3n747
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Aron Wake gets ready to strike Shadow while he's down.
From: MZW Forever
Kawczun
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Matt Buckna grabs Aron Wake's kendo stick to prevent him from hitting the downed Shadow.
From: MZW Forever
Kawczun
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Official poster, highly stylized to resemble a Sergio Leone western movie poster.
The top two characters are Bill Feager and Steve Kuningas.
Below them, Jacob Crane, Asara, Mister Z, Goblin and Shadow.
In the next row: TJ Charles, MBM, Ricardo Diesel, Samson, Gustav Gryffin.
Last row: Johnny Blade, Biesiad Strong, Gabriel Queen, Chris X, Isnorr.
From: PpW Miasto Bezprawia
Official PpW Facebook
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Terry Shadow…
From: PXW Extreme Hell 2011
Polish Backyard Archives @ YouTube
Career
Appearances per promotion and year
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2025
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2024
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2023
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
Matches and segments