07/26/2026
Everybody show this man some appreciation!!!!!!!
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Our head trainer and working alongside Nova Kaine
He’s Everybody’s Favorite
PICKLE!! 🥒 Deacon Sherman
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 215 lbs.
Eyes: Green
Born: August 7, 1994
Hometown: From the Top of the Pickle Barrel
Pickle is the kind of wrestler who can light up an arena the moment the music hits. With an infectious smile, endless energy, and a heart as big as the ring itself, Pickle is a family-friendly entertainer who believes wrestling should leave people smiling long after the show ends.
Whether he’s making fans laugh with his goofy antics or battling through a hard-fought match, Pickle’s message never changes: be unapologetically yourself. He encourages kids and adults alike to embrace who they are, stand proud in their identity, and never let anyone tell them they aren’t enough. As a proud trans man, Pickle wears his story with confidence, hoping to show others that authenticity is a strength, not a weakness.
Outside the ring, Pickle dreams of being more than just a wrestler. His lifelong goal is to become a positive role model for people of all ages and one day build and run his own professional wrestling promotion—a place where everyone feels welcome, respected, and has the opportunity to chase their dreams.
Pickle’s story is also tied to his twin brother, Big Sherm, who is two minutes older. Growing up, the brothers were inseparable. They trained together, laughed together, and dreamed of conquering the wrestling world side by side. But as the years went on, something changed. A switch seemed to flip in Big Sherm, and the brother Pickle had always known wasn’t quite the same anymore. While the two still love each other deeply, they no longer see eye to eye, and their different paths have driven a wedge between them. It’s a relationship filled with respect, frustration, and the hope that someday they might find common ground again.
Even with that heartbreak, Pickle refuses to let bitterness define him. He chooses kindness over anger, laughter over negativity, and hope over fear. Every match is another opportunity to inspire someone in the crowd to believe in themselves.
Because to Pickle, winning championships is great—but helping someone leave the arena feeling accepted, confident, and proud of who they are is the greatest victory of all.