Paul Lloyd Jr.
Biography
Phillip Paul Lloyd, born March 3, 1981 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, is a male South African‑American performer listed on The Movie Database with sixty‑four acting credits. He is also known by the ring names PJ Black, Justin Gabriel and The Bu from his career as a professional wrestler. A second‑generation wrestler trained by his father, Lloyd debuted in 1997 at age sixteen, competing in the United Kingdom and South Africa and becoming the inaugural World Wrestling Professionals Cruiserweight Champion. He signed a WWE developmental contract in 2008, worked in Florida Championship Wrestling and captured the FCW Florida Tag Team title. His acting work is catalogued under the name Paul Lloyd Jr.
Career overview
Paul Lloyd Jr. is a South African-American actor. He began his career in the entertainment industry at a young age, debuting in 1997. Lloyd's early work included competing in the United Kingdom and South Africa. He is also known for his work in professional wrestling, where he competed under various ring names, including P. J. Black and Justin Gabriel.
Lloyd's professional wrestling career spanned multiple promotions, including World Wrestling Professionals and World Wrestling Entertainment. In 2008, he signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment, where he was assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling. During his time in FCW, Lloyd won the FCW Florida Tag Team championship.
As an actor, Paul Lloyd Jr. has accumulated a significant number of credits, with 64 known acting credits to his name. He has worked in various capacities, including film and television. Lloyd's early start in the entertainment industry has led to a diverse and extensive body of work.
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Full Filmography
70 titles- The Iron Sheik Massacre (2022) as Dr. Black
- ROH Final Battle 2021 - Pre-Show (2021) as PJ Black
- NJPW STRONG (2020) as PJ Black
- ROH: Bound By Honor (2020) as PJ Black
- ROH: Best In The World (2019) as PJ Black
- RevPro: Live At The Cockpit #46 (2019) as PJ Black
- Bar Wrestling 30: Three's Company - Night 1 (2019) as PJ Black
- Bar Wrestling 31: Three's Company - Night 2 (2019) as PJ Black
- ROH: Manhattan Mayhem (2019) as PJ Black
- ROH: Honor Reigns Supreme (2019) as PJ Black
- Bar Wrestling 28: The Best City I've Ever Been To (2019) as PJ Black
- ROH: Honor For All (2019) as PJ Black
- ROH: Saturday Night At Center Stage (2019) as P. J. Black
- Bar Wrestling 29: Four Touchdowns in a Single Game (2019) as PJ Black
- Bar Wrestling 17 Not Bad For Tourists (2018) as PJ Black
- Bar Wrestling 26: Mistletoe Can Be Deadly If You Eat It (2018) as PJ Black
- Bar Wrestling 20: Ain't My First Rodeo Drive! (2018) as PJ Black
- Bar Wrestling 25: We're All Mad Here (2018) as PJ Black
- One Night Only: GFW Amped Anthology (2017) as PJ Black
- Azteq vs The Prowler (2017) as Jerry
- WrestleCade SuperShow 2017 (2017) as PJ Black
- EVOLVE 53 (2016) as PJ Black
- WrestleCade 2016 - The Final 3 Count (2016) as PJ Black
- RevPro Uprising 2016 (2016) as PJ Black
- EVOLVE 38 (2015) as PJ Black
- TNA Turning Point 2015 (2015) as PJ Black
- EVOLVE 40 (2015) as PJ Black
- WWN Supershow: Mercury Rising 2015 (2015) as PJ Black
- TNA vs. GFW Supershow (2015) as PJ Black
- EVOLVE 39 (2015) as PJ Black
- Lucha Underground (2014) as PJ Black
- Lucha Underground (2014) as "The Darewolf" PJ Black
- WWE WrestleMania XXX (2014) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Greatest Wrestling Factions (2014) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Survivor Series 2014 (2014) as The Bunny
- WWE Survivor Series 2014 (2014) as Justin Gabriel
- Superstar Collection: Daniel Bryan (2014) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Payback 2013 (2013) as Justin Gabriel (Lumberjack)
- WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology (2013) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Main Event (2012) as Justin Gabriel
- The JBL and Cole Show (2012) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE WrestleMania XXVIII (2012) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Survivor Series 2012 (2012) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Elimination Chamber 2012 (2012) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Royal Rumble 2012 (2012) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE The Great American Bash 2012: Super Smackdown Live! (2012) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Hell In A Cell 2012 (2012) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE No Way Out 2012 (2012) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE WrestleMania XXVIII Pre-Show (2012) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE WrestleMania XXVII (2011) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Royal Rumble 2011 (2011) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Money in the Bank 2011 (2011) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Elimination Chamber 2011 (2011) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Over The Limit 2011 (2011) as Justin Gabriel (Appearance)
- WWE NXT (2010)
- WWE NXT (2010) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Tribute to the Troops 2010 (2010) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Money in the Bank 2010 (2010) as Justin Gabriel (Appearance)
- WWE Night of Champions 2010 (2010) as Justin Gabriel (Appearance)
- WWE TLC: Tables Ladders & Chairs 2010 (2010) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Fatal 4-Way 2010 (2010) as Justin Gabriel (Appearance)
- WWE Bragging Rights 2010 (2010) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Survivor Series 2010 (2010) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE SummerSlam 2010 (2010) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Hell In A Cell 2010 (2010) as Justin Gabriel (Appearance)
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Justin Gabriel
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as The Bunny
- Raw (1993) as Justin Gabriel
- Raw (1993) as The Bunny
- Raw (1993)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Lloyd Jr. best known for?
Paul Lloyd Jr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lucha Underground (2014), Lucha Underground (2014), WWE Main Event (2012), WWE NXT (2010).
When and where was Paul Lloyd Jr. born?
Paul Lloyd Jr. was born on March 3, 1981 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
How many credits does Paul Lloyd Jr. have?
Paul Lloyd Jr. has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2022.
What is Paul Lloyd Jr.'s background in cinema and television?
Phillip Paul Lloyd, born March 3, 1981 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, is a male South African‑American performer listed on The Movie Database with sixty‑four acting credits. He is also known by the ring names PJ Black, Justin Gabriel and The Bu from his career as a professional wrestler. A second‑generation ...