Who is BDE? YouTuber turns wrestler as Brandon Collymore signs full-time deal with TNA Wrestling (Image via Getty)
Brandon Collymore, popularly known as BDE, is an infamous YouTuber who specializes in wrestling. Recently, he has signed a full-time contract to work with TNA as a wrestler and will be taking part in general wrestling events. This is an exciting new chapter for Brandon as he begins his career as an entertainment professional. Brandon has transitioned from being a YouTuber who creates content surrounding the sporting aspect of professional wrestling to now being a professional wrestler with TNA. BDE has disclosed this information directly from his mouth during a video discussing a recent interview he did with TheSportster’s MuscleManMalcolm, when he discussed how his life was transformed after making this decision.“Your boy has signed a contract with TNA Wrestling. What a time to be alive, man,” BDE said, clearly emotional.V This move puts the biggest news first. BDE is now a signed TNA wrestler. His massive online following only adds to the moment. He has more than 1.4 million subscribers on YouTube and close to 300,000 followers across social media. Fans who once watched him talk about matches will now see him fight in them, full-time, on a major wrestling stage. The timing also makes the story special. BDE signed his deal almost one year after his first official wrestling match, turning a dream into reality faster than many expected.
Brandon Collymore reflects on his first year in wrestling and the road to TNA Wrestling
For Brandon Collymore, this signing feels personal. He started wrestling on January 9, 2025, when he had his first match. Now, almost exactly one year later, he is officially part of TNA’s roster.“It is honestly a dream come true. For real. It is kind of cool that this is happening on the week of my one-year wrestling anniversary. I started wrestling and I had my first match on January 9th in 2025. So for this to all come full circle around the same time is really cool,” he said.BDE first appeared in TNA at the Call Your Shot Gauntlet during Bound For Glory. That moment introduced him to a new audience. Since then, he has been training hard and learning the craft.A big part of that growth came from training under Sami Callihan, a former TNA World Champion. Callihan helped guide BDE as he moved from content creator to active wrestler.The signing itself came with strong emotions.“I do not think it has kicked in all the way yet. Honestly, as soon as I signed it and I got it back, I was jumping for joy. I was calling my family and telling them the news. It happened right before Christmas too, so it was a nice early Christmas present,” BDE shared.From YouTube videos to live matches, BDE’s path shows how passion can turn into real opportunity. Now, fans wait to see what he does next inside the TNA ring.Also Read: Top 10 Most Subscribed YouTube Channels In The World
