Mike D Vecchio
Mike Derudder, better known by his ring name Mike D Vecchio, is a Belgian professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE where he performs on the NXT brand. He is best known for working in Westside Xtreme Wrestling, where he was a former wXw European Champion. He is known for his tenures with various promotions from the European independent scene, and also makes appearances for All Japan Pro Wrestling.
Professional wrestling career
German Wrestling Federation (2020–2025)
In the German Wrestling Federation, Derudder is a former GWF Berlin and World Champion, titles which he has won on one separate occasion each.Westside Xtreme Wrestling (2021–2025)
Derudder made his debut in Westside Xtreme Wrestling at the wXw German Comic Con Limited Edition 2021 on September 11, where he teamed up with Ultima Sombra in a losing effort against Tristan Archer and Michael Knight. During his time in the promotion, he chased for various of its championships. At wXw Drive Of Champions 2023 on June 17, he unsuccessfully challenged Shigehiro Irie for the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship. In 2024, he took part in the inaugural tournament of the wXw European Championship, where he defeated Jacob Crane in the first round and Luke Jacobs in the semifinals, but lost to Aigle Blanc in the finals. He eventually defeated Blanc to win the title on the second night of the 2024 of the WXw World Tag Team Festival. Derudder held the title until May 20, 2025 when he vacated it due to a knee injury.Derudder competed in several signature events of the promotion. In 2023's Shortcut to the Top, he competed in the traditional battle royal for the number one contendership at the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship, ultimately won by Maggot. At the 2024 edition of Shortcut to the Top, Derudder teamed up with Nick Schreier to unsuccessfully challenge Dennis Dullnig and Hektor Invictus for the wXw World Tag Team Championship. At the same event, he also competed in the traditional battle royal, which was won by Peter Tihanyi.
In the 16 Carat Gold Tournament, he made his first appearance at the 2023 edition, where he lost to Tristan Archer in the first round. One year later at the 2024 edition, Derudder defeated Gringo Loco in the first round, then lost to Aigle Blanc in the quarterfinals.
Progress Wrestling (2024–2025)
Derudder made his debut in Progress Wrestling at the 2024 Super Strong Style 16 tournament, where he lost to Luke Jacobs in the first round. On the second night of the event, he participated in a battle royal won by Gene Munny. At Progress Chapter 169: The Devil On My Shoulder on July 28, 2024, he unsuccessfully challenged Axel Tischer for the Progress Atlas Championship.On July 27th, 2025 he successfully defeated Axel Tischer in a Tables Match to capture the Progress Atlas Championship
Revolution Pro Wrestling (2024–2025)
Derudder often makes appearances in Revolution Pro Wrestling. At RevPro Revolution Rumble 2024 on March 31, he competed in the traditional Revolution Rumble won by Luke Jacobs.Impact Wrestling (2023)
Derudder made a one-time appearance in Impact Wrestling as he competed at Turning Point on October 27, 2023, where he teamed up with Ryan Richards in a losing effort against Grado and Rhino.World Wrestling Entertainment (2025-present)
Championships and accomplishments
- Association les Professionnels du Catch
- *APC Championship
- Catch As Catch Can
- *CACC Supreme Championship
- European Wrestling Association
- *EWA Europameisterschaft Championship
- Fédération Française de Catch Professionnel
- *FFCP Heavyweight Championship
- Premium Championship Wrestling
- *Premium Cup
- German Wrestling Federation
- *GWF Berlin Championship
- *GWF World Championship
- *GWF Battlefield
- International Catch Wrestling Alliance
- *ICWA France Heavyweight Championship
- *ICWA Heavyweight Championship
- Progress Wrestling
- *Progress Atlas Championship
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- *Ranked No. 180 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2025
- Superstar Wrestling
- *Superstar Wrestling Championship
- Tigers Pro Wrestling
- *TPW Proud Championship
- Wrestling Pro Essonne
- *WPE Spotlight Championship
- Westside Xtreme Wrestling
- *wXw European Championship
- WrestlingKULT
- *WrestlingKULT Championship
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