Matt Sydal

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Real Name:

Matthew Korklan

Billed From:

St. Louis, Missouri

Billed Height:

5′ 8″

Billed Weight:

165 lbs

Debut:

2000

Retired:

Still Active

Birthday:

03/19/1983

Age: 43

Promotions Wrestled in:AEW | WWE | ROH | TNA | NJPW | OVW | Evolve | PWG

Eras Wrestled in:The Ruthless Aggression Era | The PG Era | The Reality Era | The New Wave Era | The Modern Era

Championships Won (1)

1x WWE Tag Team Champion (2002 – 2016)

Career Summary

Matt Korklan, wrestling under the ring names Matt Sydal and Evan Bourne, is celebrated for his high-flying, acrobatic wrestling style highlighted by his signature finishing move, the Shooting Star Press (“Air Bourne”). Beginning his career on the independent circuit from 2000, he originally wrestled as Matt Sydal for promotions including Ring of Honor (ROH), IWA Mid-South, and Dragon Gate in Japan. In 2007, he signed with WWE and debuted on the main roster as Evan Bourne, quickly becoming a fan favorite on ECW and Raw brands. He was one half of the popular tag team Air Boom with Kofi Kingston, winning the WWE Tag Team Championship and defending it for 145 days. After WWE, he returned intermittently to the independent scene using both ring names and competed in TNA/Impact Wrestling, NJPW, and AEW while maintaining his reputation as a high-energy, aerial specialist. Injuries and suspensions affected parts of his WWE tenure, but he consistently impressed with his athleticism and spirit.

Titles Held

Belt	Won	Opponent(s)	Partner(s)	Event	Days Held
WWE Tag Team Championship (2002 – 2016)	Aug 22, 2011	The New Nexus	Kofi Kingston	Raw	146

Tag Teams

2 Teams

Evan Bourne and Mark Henry

with Mark Henry

2010

Air Boom

with Kofi Kingston

2011 – 2012

1 Title

Matches

3 Matches

#	Date	Promotion	Match Details	Match
1	Aug 8, 2026	AEW	Tournament Match \| AEW Continental Challenge Cup 2026 Matt Sydal lost to Orange Cassidy Collision	View Match: Matt Sydal lost to Orange Cassidy, Aug 8, 2026
2	Apr 3, 2011	WWE	Battle Royal Match The Great Khali won WWE WrestleMania XXVII (27) @ Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia	View Match: The Great Khali won, Apr 3, 2011
3	Sep 19, 2010	WWE	WWE Tag Team Championship (2002 – 2016) Match \| Tag Team Turmoil Match Tag Team Turmoil Match \| WWE Tag Team Championship Match \| WWE Night of Champions 2010 WWE Night of Champions 2010 @ Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois	View Match: Tag Team Turmoil Match \| WWE Tag Team Championship Match \| WWE Night of Champions 2010, Sep 19, 2010