Adam Pearce
Biography
Adam John Pearce is an American former professional wrestler and producer for WWE. Born on June 24, 1978, in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, he is also known by alternative names including Adam O'Brien, Adam Pearce, and Masked Spymaster. Pearce is a five-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time PWG World Champion, a one-time NWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion, a member of the NWA Hall of Fame, and a former trainer and coach at the WWE Performance Center. He spent the majority of his career working in independent organizations, most notably in Ring of Honor. With eighty-three known credits in acting, Pearce is a male professional with a verified career spanning both independent promotions and WWE.
Career overview
Adam John Pearce is an American former professional wrestler who was born on June 24, 1978, in Lake Forest, Illinois. He is known under several alternate names including Adam O'Brien, Adam Pearce, and Masked Spymaster. Throughout his career, he has accumulated eighty-three known credits in the acting category.
Most of his career has been spent working in independent wrestling organizations, most notably in Ring of Honor. In addition to his independent circuit experience, he is a former five-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time PWG World Champion, and a one-time NWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion. He is also a member of the NWA Hall of Fame.
Following his in-ring career, Pearce transitioned to coaching and production roles within the professional wrestling industry. He has served as a trainer and coach at the WWE Performance Center and currently works as a producer for WWE.
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Full Filmography
97 titles- WWE Backlash 2025 (2025) as Adam Pearce
- WWE Night of Champions 2025 (2025) as Adam Pearce
- WWE Clash in Paris 2025 (2025) as Adam Pearce
- Raw on Netflix Kickoff (2024) as Adam Pearce
- WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2024 - Week 1 (2024) as Adam Pearce
- WWE Day 1 2022 (2022) as Adam Pearce
- Inside Jamie Noble's Last Match (2022) as (self)
- WWE Survivor Series 2021 (2021) as Adam Pearce (Raw G.M.) (Appearance)
- WWE Hell in a Cell 2020 (2020) as Adam Pearce (Raw G.M.)
- Burning Hot Desire (2020)
- WWE Survivor Series 2018 (2018) Producer
- Southpaw Regional Wrestling (2017) as Janitor
- Raw Talk (2016) as Adam Pearce
- CM Punk: Icon (2016) as Himself
- ROH: Year 5 (2015) as Adam Pearce
- ROH: Year 5 (2015) as Himself
- ROH: Death Before Dishonor XII - Night 2 (2014)
- Wrestless: The MPW Documentary (2014) as Himself
- ROH: Death Before Dishonor XII - Night 1 (2014)
- ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 2 (2013) as Himself
- ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 1 (2013) as Himself
- Claudio Castagnoli: The Swiss Sensation (2013) as Himself
- Seven Levels of Hate (2013) as Adam Pearce
- WWE Main Event (2012)
- ROH: Ring of Hardcore (2012) as Himself
- Chris Hero: Ring of Hero (2012) as Himself
- History & Tradition: The Story of The National Wrestling Alliance (2012) as Himself
- Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (2010)
- Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (2010) as Adam Pearce
- ROH: Caged Collision (2009) as Adam Pearce
- PWG Sells Out: Volume 2 (2009) as Himself
- ROH: 7th Anniversary (2009) as Adam Pearce
- Bloodstained Honor (2008) as Himself
- ROH: Return Engagement (2008)
- ROH: Glory By Honor VII (2008) as Adam Pearce
- ROH: Greatest Rivalries (2008) as Himself
- ROH: Death Before Dishonor VI (2008) as Adam Pearce
- PWG Sells Out: Volume 1 (2007) as Himself
- ROH: Driven (2007) as Himself
- ROH: Good Times, Great Memories (2007) as Himself
- ROH: Tag Wars 2006 (2006) as Himself
- ROH: Tag Wars 2006 (2006)
- ROH: Fight of The Century (2006)
- ROH: International Challenge (2006)
- ROH: In Your Face (2006)
- ROH: Ring of Homicide (2006)
- ROH: Time To Man Up (2006)
- ROH: The Chicago Spectacular - Night One (2006)
- ROH: Chi-Town Struggle (2006)
- ROH: Fourth Anniversary Show (2006) as Himself
- ROH: Throwdown (2006)
- ROH: Hell Freezes Over (2006)
- ROH: Suffocation (2006)
- ROH: Irresistible Forces (2006)
- ROH: Destiny (2006)
- ROH: The Chicago Spectacular - Night Two (2006)
- ROH: Glory by Honor V - Night Two (2006) as Himself
- ROH: Best In The World (2006) as Himself
- ROH: Death Before Dishonor IV (2006)
- ROH: Death Before Dishonor IV (2006) as Himself
- ROH: The 100th Show (2006) as Adam Pearce
- ROH: Dissension (2006) as Himself
- ROH: Dissension (2006)
- ROH: Showdown In Motown (2005)
- ROH: Showdown In Motown (2005) as Himself
- ROH: Vendetta (2005)
- ROH: Vendetta (2005) as Himself
- FIP Heatstroke 2005 - Night 1 (2005)
- FIP Heatstroke 2005 - Night 2 (2005)
- UPW: Overload (2004)
- PWG: Taste The Radness (2004) as Self
- PWG: Tango & Cash Invitational - Night One (2004) as Self
- PWG: 44 Ways To Kill You With A Pimento (2004) as Self
- PWG: The Reason For The Season (2004) as Self
- PWG: Kee_ The _ee Out of Our _ool (2004) as Self
- PWG: 88 Miles Per Hour (2004) as Self
- PWG: Rocktoberfest (2004) as Self
- PWG: Pimpin' In High Places (2003) as Self
- PWG: Are You Adequately Prepared To Rock?! (2003) as Self
- PWG: An Inch Longer Than Average (2003) as Self
- PWG: Bad Ass Mother 3000 - Stage 1 (2003) as Self
- PWG: Untitled (The Debut Show) (2003) as Himself
- PWG: Bad Ass Mother 3000 - Stage 2 (2003) as Self
- WXO Wrestling (2000)
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Adam Pearce
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as WWE Official
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Raw GM
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999)
- Raw (1993) as Himself
- Raw (1993) as WWE Official
- Raw (1993) as Raw GM
- Raw (1993) as Raw General Manager
- Raw (1993) as Adam Pearce
- Raw (1993)
- WWE Pay Per View (1985)
- WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) as Adam Pearce
- RFVideo Face Off Vol. 18: Trading Places as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Adam Pearce best known for?
Adam Pearce is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Raw Talk (2016), WWE Main Event (2012), Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (2010), Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (2010).
When and where was Adam Pearce born?
Adam Pearce was born on June 24, 1978 in Lake Forest, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Adam Pearce have?
Adam Pearce has accumulated over 97 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2025.
What is Adam Pearce's background in cinema and television?
Adam John Pearce is an American former professional wrestler and producer for WWE. Born on June 24, 1978, in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, he is also known by alternative names including Adam O'Brien, Adam Pearce, and Masked Spymaster. Pearce is a five-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time PWG World C...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) as Adam Pearce — aged about 7
- WWE Main Event (2012) — aged about 34
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Adam Pearce — aged about 21
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as WWE Official — aged about 21
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Raw GM — aged about 21
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) — aged about 21
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