Joey Success is finally getting his shot.
After months of training, waiting, and preparing behind the scenes, Success is set to make his Power Slap debut at Power Slap 19 during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, where he’ll take on Mecha Wolf in the middleweight division.
And if you ask him, he’s not stepping onto that stage just to compete.
He’s stepping up to make noise.
A Long Time Coming
For Joey Success, this moment has been building since the day he first showed up at the combine.
“It’s been a long time coming.”
He remembers being at camp, getting his first look at the sport, and putting in the work without knowing exactly when the opportunity would come. But instead of waiting around, he stayed ready.
And now, the contract is signed.
Training With Champions
Since the combine, Success has been soaking up knowledge from some of the best in Power Slap.
He says middleweight champion Isaiah Quinones reached out and brought him in to train, while lightweight champ Robert Trujillo also shared advice and perspective. He even credited Brandon Rhodes for influencing parts of his striking style.
“Just talking to the champs, getting tips and tricks from them… seeing what they’re doing to win and keep those belts.”
That kind of access matters for a newcomer.
It has helped shape not just his technique, but also his confidence.
No Film, No Problem
One of the biggest advantages Joey Success brings into his debut is mystery.
There’s no public tape on him.
His opponent will have very little to study, and Success knows that can work in his favor.
“There is no tape on me.”
In a sport where small details matter, that unpredictability could be huge—especially for someone with a combat background who already feels comfortable under pressure.
Built for Combat
Success isn’t coming into this as someone trying combat sports for the first time.
He’s been competing since he was six years old, with a background in folkstyle wrestling and striking. He describes himself as a lifelong combat athlete and says that competitive fire still drives everything he does.
“I want to prove that I’m the best at no matter what I do.”
That mindset is a big reason why Power Slap appeals to him so naturally. It’s another arena. Another challenge. Another chance to prove himself.
From Boxing Mechanics to Slap Power
When he first entered the sport, Success says his mechanics were still heavily rooted in boxing.
At the combine, he was essentially working from the base of a hook punch. Since then, that has changed.
“My slap has evolved a lot.”
He says he has developed a stronger base, more efficient mechanics, and a lot more power in his strike.
And considering his build at 5-foot-11, there’s reason to believe that added leverage could become a real weapon at 185 pounds.
Inspired by Stunt Marshall’s Blueprint
When asked how he envisions his debut going, Success didn’t hesitate.
He wants a finish.
Not just any finish—a viral one.
“I envisioned me coming in spectacular fashion… getting a highlight reel.”
He specifically referenced Stunt Marshall as an example of someone who came into the sport and immediately made people pay attention. That’s the kind of impact Joey wants to make on April 17.
Joey Success Feels Like He’s in His Prime
Now in his mid-30s, Success believes everything in his life has built toward this moment.
“I feel like I’m at my prime.”
Even if Power Slap wasn’t the exact destination he originally imagined, he sees this as the perfect place for his skillset, athleticism, and mentality to come together.
“This is the perfect stage for me.”
That’s a strong statement from a debuting fighter—but he sounds like someone who believes it fully.
Fighting for More Than Just a Debut
For Joey Success, this fight isn’t about just getting one chance.
It’s about opening the door to something bigger.
He’s a naturally competitive athlete, and that hunger is obvious in the way he talks about the sport.
“I feel like I’m the best in the world at anything that I do.”
That confidence may sound bold, but in Power Slap, you almost need that level of self-belief to survive.
A Debut Worth Watching
Power Slap 19 is packed, but Joey Success feels like one of the card’s true unknowns—someone with enough background, coaching, and confidence to steal attention quickly.
If everything he’s been building translates the way he expects, this could be more than just a successful debut.
It could be an arrival.
And if he gets the kind of finish he’s visualizing?
People won’t need tape on Joey Success anymore.
They’ll remember the name.