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When Jack Cartwheel steps into the ring, gravity becomes a suggestion once the bell rings. Whether he’s exploding into a cartwheel-backflip combo or finding yet another jaw-dropping way to turn momentum into offense, the California native has crafted a style all his own—one that blends joyful athleticism with undeniable innovation.
Now, as WrestleMania Week descends on Las Vegas, Cartwheel is poised for one of the biggest weeks of his career. He’s representing WWE ID in the inaugural WWE ID Championship Tournament, which begins tonight in partnership with GCW, and continues Friday, April 18 at the FSW Arena. He’ll also be everywhere from Joey Janela’s Spring Break to Tokyo Joshi Pro vs. DDT vs. GCW, making the most of a week where opportunity and chaos go hand in hand.
“I’m ready to cartwheel my way into Vegas and win the WWE ID Championship,” Cartwheel told PWInsiderElite.com. “I’m not on Friday’s show, but I’ll be at GCW Wednesday, running [the main event of WWE EVOLVE episode one] back with my guys Cappuccino Jones and Sean Legacy in a six-man against Swipe Right and Jackson Drake. We already embarrassed them once. I’m looking to do it again.”
Cartwheel’s path to WWE ID was anything but conventional. Long a standout on the independent scene, he became a fixture in promotions like GCW, AAA, Ring of Honor, AEW, and GLEAT in Japan, dazzling audiences with his aerial precision and undeniable charisma. By the time WWE launched its ID initiative—a platform designed to spotlight breakout and unsigned talent—Cartwheel had already been making noise globally.
Even still, the call caught him off guard.
“I was surprised,” he said. “It’s a brand new thing, and I didn’t know what to expect. But I was so excited. I cried a lot, honestly. It was the legitimacy. It was like—this is real. It validated everything I’d been chasing.”
For a time, Cartwheel considered that WWE might not be in the cards. With others carving out names outside the system, he had accepted that his journey might follow a similar route. But WWE ID gave him the chance to remain rooted in the independents while gaining access to the Performance Center, WWE EVOLVE tapings, and firmly placing all eyes on his work.
“It was a dream come true, but it didn’t mean I had to stop being me,” he said. “That’s what makes this so special.”
Jack Cartwheel didn’t invent the cartwheel—but he may as well have redefined it.
“For the first two years of my career, I never actually did a cartwheel,” he laughed. “My name was Jack Cartwheel, but I thought of it more as a vibe—something joyful. It wasn’t until a tag team called Two Fresh pulled me aside and said, ‘Why don’t you actually start cartwheeling?’”
Since then, Cartwheel has turned the move into a brand. He uses it to escape holds, start sequences, and launch into offense in ways nobody else in the business does. And yes, he’s aware some might think there’s too much of it—but he disagrees.
“There’s no such thing as too many cartwheels,” he said. “You watch wrestling and you try to figure out, ‘How do I make people remember me?’ That’s my thing. And I plan to still be doing it when I’m 60.”
Cartwheel headlined the debut episode of WWE Evolve on Tubi, teaming with Sean Legacy and Cappuccino Jones in a main event six-man tag—one that will be revisited at the WWE ID Tournament show this Wednesday night on TrillerTV+.
“It felt amazing to be trusted with that,” he said. “It wasn’t pressure. It was an opportunity. We didn’t overthink it—we just knew we were gonna go out there and kill it. I’m proud of that match, and we’re going to do it again this week. Better.”
Despite being one of the more experienced names in the WWE ID pool, Cartwheel sees the program as a leveler, not a hierarchy.
“Everybody brings something unique,” he said. “You’ve got to trust each other, help each other shine. I might have more mileage, but we’re all learning.”
Cartwheel’s international résumé is already extensive. He’s appeared at TripleManía, wrestled in Korakuen Hall, and impressed crowds across Mexico and Japan.
“TripleManía 2022 was surreal,” he recalled. “Arena México, 17,000 people. I hadn’t even started tanning yet! And working with guys like Dragon Lee, Penta, and Bandido—that’s a trust thing. It meant something.”
His work in GLEAT also left an impression.
“I loved it,” he said. “They took such good care of me. Great merch, great energy, and amazing wrestlers. Te-Hawk’s chops? Insane. Lindaman? Built like a statue. I want to go back. It felt like home.”
Asked if there’s a dream opponent in GLEAT, Cartwheel lit up.
“Quiet Storm. I think we could do something really special together. It’d be wild.”
This week, Cartwheel returns to GCW for several events—including the Wednesday WWE ID show, where the promotion partners with WWE in a first-of-its-kind collaboration.
“It’s fantastic,” Cartwheel said. “GCW has always pushed the boundaries. So has WWE ID. It makes sense. I think walls between promotions should come down. Wrestling’s better when it’s united.”
Cartwheel’s WrestleMania Week is nothing short of exhausting:
-Today: WWE ID Tournament (GCW, 4 PM local time)
-Thursday 4/17:
*Oasis Pro (11 AM)
*Demand Lucha (7 PM)
*LuchaMania at The Nerd (10 PM)
Friday 4/18:
*WrestleCon signing with West Coast Pro
*Devolution Pro (4 PM, FSW Arena)
*Joey Janela’s Spring Break (7 PM)
Saturday 4/19:
*GCW x DDT x TJPW (2 PM)
*Potential GCW Clusterf*** (Midnight)
“Not as packed as last year—I had 11 matches in L.A. This year, it’s just eight. Light work,” he joked.
Cartwheel has begun regular training at WWE’s Performance Center and is soaking up as much knowledge as possible.
“Lince Dorado’s been amazing,” he said. “He’s not just a lucha legend—he’s a black belt in jiu-jitsu. The way he teaches, the way he carries himself—it inspires me. He’s got my back.”
When asked if the WWE ID opportunity changed his goals, Cartwheel was reflective.
“It didn’t change them—it brought them closer,” he said. “I started this to chase a feeling. I want to walk down that WrestleMania ramp. But I’ve learned to enjoy every step of the way. Every match is part of that journey.”
One of the most emotional moments of the week will come at Spring Break, where Cartwheel teams with Gringo Loco and Arez against the Wagner family on the same show as Sabu’s retirement match.
“Sabu was an innovator. He inspired a generation,” Cartwheel said. “I try to be that kind of innovator for today. To be on that card? It’s an honor. I hope we make him proud.”
With so much going on during WrestleMania Week, why should fans tune in to WWE ID?
“Because this is the next wave,” Cartwheel said. “We’re not just working hard—we’re passionate, we’re creative, and we’re giving you something real. You’re going to remember us. You’re going to be glad you saw it from the start.”
You can follow Jack Cartwheel on Instagram & Twitter: @JackCartwheel
The WWE ID Championship Tournament begins tonight, streaming on TrillerTV+ as part of GCW’s WrestleMania Week programming.
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