Rick Victor

Canadian professional wrestler

Eric Thompson (born December 4, 1980) is a Canadian professional wrestler currently working for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), under the ring name Zyon.[4] He is best known for his time in WWE under the ring names Rick Victor and Viktor. He was a part of the tag team The Ascension with Konnor.

Viktor
Viktor in March 2015
Birth nameEric Thompson[1]
Born (1980-12-04) December 4, 1980 (age 43)[2]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Apoc
Apocalypse
Bishop
Erik Doom
Rick Victor
The Shadow
Viktor
Vik
Zyon
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[3]
Billed weight219 lb (99 kg)[3]
Billed fromCalgary, Alberta, Canada
The Wasteland
Trained byBruce Hart
Ross Hart
Mr. Hito
Debut1999

He is a former one-time NXT Tag Team Champion with Konnor. They were the longest reigning NXT Tag Team Champions of all time, holding the titles for 364 days.


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  1. "Luke Harper, Sin Cara and Konnor and Viktor of The Ascension released". WWE. December 8, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  2. "Rick Victor". Florida Championship Wrestling. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Viktor". WWE.
  4. "The Ascension Reveals Their New Name, Talk About How COVID-19 Delayed Their TV Return Plans". Mandatory. June 25, 2020.
  5. "THE FORMER ASCENSION WIN INDIE WRESTLING TAG TEAM TITLES". Ringside News. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  6. "Fact, 3 years ago I was security in Punta Gorda for @CMPunk. Tonight I left the same building as 2 time FCW heavyweight champion!". Rick Victor. July 13, 2012. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  7. "Big ups to new FCW tag champs @CjuicePARKER & @JasonJordanJJ. And even though he's a scumbag...new heavyweight champ @RickVictor69". Seth Rollins. July 13, 2012. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  8. "New FCW Tag Team Champions crowned". Wrestleview. July 30, 2012. Retrieved April 17, 2014. Florida Championship Wrestling tweeted: Congratulations to @RickVictor69 (Rick Victor) and #BradMaddox- New FCW Tag Team Champions following Melbourne Event. Big Week in FCW check out the site!!
  9. "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2014". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  10. "NXT Tag Team Championship". WWE. Retrieved February 16, 2020.

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