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Drake Wuertz

Born 1984-09-10Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Drake Wuertz is an American professional wrestling referee and retired professional wrestler. He was a referee in WWE from 2014 to 2021. Before that, he wrestled for several major independent promotions under the ring name Drake Younger, including Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), IWA Mid-South (IWA MS), EVOLVE, Dragon Gate USA (DGUSA), Chikara, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG). Known for his deathmatch wrestling style, he retired from professional wrestling in April 2014 but came out of retirement following his release from WWE in 2021.

Screen work

Movies & roles

2018WWE WrestleMania 34Drake Wuertz 2015The Kevin Steen Show: Drake YoungerDrake Younger 2015NXT TakeOver: UnstoppableReferee 2015NXT TakeOver: RivalReferee 2014PWG: DDT4Drake Younger 2013PWG: All Star Weekend X - Night TwoDrake Younger 2013PWG: All Star Weekend X - Night OneDrake Younger 2013PWG: Matt RushmoreDrake Younger 2013PWG: 2013 Battle of Los Angeles - Night TwoDrake Younger 2013PWG: 2013 Battle of Los Angeles - Night OneDrake Younger 2013PWG: TENDrake Younger 2013PWG: Is Your Body Ready?Drake Younger 2013PWG: All Star Weekend 9 - Night TwoDrake Younger 2013PWG: All Star Weekend 9 - Night OneDrake Younger 2013DGUSA Heat 2013Drake Younger 2013Dragon Gate USA REVOLT! 2013Drake Younger 2013PWG: DDT4Drake Younger 2012PWG: Mystery VortexDrake Younger 2012PWG: 2012 Battle of Los Angeles - Night TwoDrake Younger 2012PWG: 2012 Battle of Los Angeles - Night OneDrake Younger 2012PWG: Threemendous IIIDrake Younger 2012Crimson MaskHimself / "Drake Younger"2010EVOLVE 6: Aries vs. TaylorDrake Younger 2010Dragon Gate USA Untouchable 2010Drake Younger