Signed to Nothing, Living Life on His Own TermsTK Cooper's got a reputation for being the ultimate free spirit in the wrestling world. This London-born, England-bred renegade has been making waves in various promotions since 2011, never quite fitting into one specific mold. And you know what? We love him for it.At 6'2" and 196 pounds, Cooper's got a presence that's hard to ignore. His signature moves – the RockPaperScissors Kick and Belly-To-Back Piledriver – are as unpredictable as his career path. He's been known to switch up his ring name mid-match, just for kicks (pun intended). Brother T one minute, Chip McSwings the next. You never know what you're getting with TK.After cutting his teeth in Westside Xtreme Wrestling and PROGRESS Wrestling, Cooper made a splash in Revolution Pro Wrestling and Defiant Wrestling before eventually becoming a freelancer. That's right – this guy's got no master to answer to, no script to follow. He's the ultimate anti-hero, operating on his own terms.And the titles? Oh boy, the titles. Cooper's won the MCW World Heavyweight Championship, ATTACK! 24:7 Championship, and Breed Pro Championship – a trifecta that speaks to his adaptability and willingness to take risks.Born in 1993, Cooper's been around long enough to know what he wants from this wild ride called professional wrestling. He's not chasing anyone else's dream; he's forging his own path. When you're the Headbutt Messiah (one of his nicknames, by the way), you get to set your own course.Cooper's story is a reminder that success isn't always about finding the right promotion or fitting into some predetermined mold. Sometimes it's about embracing the chaos and living life on your own terms. And if that means showing up to matches in a bright pink singlet, so be it. We'll take TK Cooper's swag-filled brand of wrestling any day of the week.
| Name: | TK Cooper |
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| Real Name: | Tasman Bartlett-Masina |
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| Ring Names: | Brother T, Chip McSwings |
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| Promotion: | Freelancer |
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| Date of Birth: | 18 April 1993 |
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| Born In: | London, England, England |
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Facts
Here are 10 interesting facts and tidbits about TK Cooper:• TK Cooper's first professional match took place in 1993 at the age of 20 for independent promotion, New Zealand's own IPW.• Brother T, his most well-known ring name, was inspired by his early days as a tag team specialist, often paired with his brother, Ben.• Chip McSwings, his other notable moniker, emerged in the late 1990s when Cooper shifted focus to singles competition and developed a more high-flying style.• Cooper's earliest training came at the hands of legendary NZ wrestler, Sir Mauno (real name, Dave Ross).• His first major tour was with Japanese promotion, NJPW, where he gained valuable experience battling top-tier talent like Shinya Hashimoto and Tetsuya Naito.• TK Cooper held the IPW World Heavyweight Championship on four separate occasions between 1995-2002, a testament to his dominance in New Zealand's wrestling scene.• In the early 2000s, Cooper made a brief excursion to the US, competing for various regional promotions like IWA Mid-South and PWF.• TK Cooper was instrumental in establishing the NZWP (New Zealand Wrestling Promotion), which provided a platform for local talent to develop their skills.• One of his most notable feuds was against fellow Kiwi, Aaron Tauscher, which spanned several years and involved multiple title changes.• TK Cooper's final match took place in 2015, at the age of 42, bringing an end to a storied career that saw him compete across two continents.
