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Mace
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Brennan Marcel Williams
February 5, 1991 Easton, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Spouse(s) | Ciarra Williams |
| Children | 3 |
| Family | Brent Williams (father) |
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Professional wrestling career
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| Billed height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
| Billed weight | 286 lb (130 kg) |
| Billed from | "The savage lands of Shaolin" |
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| Debut | February 1, 2016 |
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Football career |
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Williams with North Carolina in 2012
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| No. 73, 65 | |
| Position: | Offensive tackle |
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| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 314 lb (142 kg) |
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| High school: | Catholic Memorial (West Roxbury, Massachusetts) |
| College: | North Carolina |
| NFL Draft: | 2013 / Round: 3 / Pick: 89 |
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Brennan Marcel Williams (born February 5, 1991) is an American professional wrestler and former football player. He is currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). There, he wrestles as Mason Madden and is part of the tag team MxM Collection with Mansoor. He also performs for Ring of Honor (ROH) and other wrestling shows.
Before becoming a wrestler, Williams played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Houston Texans picked him in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. He then joined WWE in 2016 and stayed until 2023. During his time in WWE, he was known by names like Dio Maddin, Mace, and ma.çé.
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Early Life and High School Football
Brennan Williams was born in North Easton, Massachusetts. He went to Catholic Memorial School. While in high school, he was a top football player. He was named an All-American by PrepStar. Both the Boston Globe and Boston Herald called him an all-scholastic player.
He was also named all-conference in his junior and senior years. Experts rated him as one of the best offensive linemen in the country. In 2014, his high school retired his jersey number, 73. This was a special honor for his achievements.
Football Career
College Football
Williams earned a sports scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He played for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team from 2009 to 2012. In his senior year, he was recognized as one of the best players in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). During this time, he studied communications. He also had a knee injury that affected his playing.
Playing in the NFL
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans picked Williams in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. He was the 89th player chosen overall. Sadly, he missed his first season because of a knee injury. The Texans released him in July 2014.
Jacksonville Jaguars
In February 2015, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Williams. He signed a two-year contract. He was meant to be a backup player. However, the Jaguars released him in August 2015.
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots signed Williams to their practice squad in October 2015. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team. They can be called up to play if needed. But the Patriots released him just two days later.
Professional Wrestling Career
Starting in Reality of Wrestling (2016)
After his football career, Williams decided to try professional wrestling. He went back to Houston to train with famous WWE star Booker T. He made his wrestling debut on February 1, 2016. He wrestled under the name Marcellus Black for Booker T's promotion, Reality of Wrestling.
Time in WWE (2016–2023)
Early Years and New Roles
In February 2016, Williams tried out for WWE. He was officially signed on August 1, 2016. He began training at the WWE Performance Center. His first match was in September 2016 for NXT.
In 2019, he got a new wrestling name, Dio Maddin. He even joined the commentary team for 205 Live and later Raw. But his time as a commentator ended in November 2019. He was sent back to NXT to train more.
Being Part of Retribution (2020–2022)
On September 21, 2020, Williams joined the main WWE roster. He became a member of a villain group called Retribution. He wrestled as Mace, wearing a mask and a new outfit. The group's leader was Mustafa Ali.
In March 2021, Mace and another member, T-Bar, attacked Ali. This caused the group to break up. Mace and T-Bar then started working as a tag team. They were unmasked in a match against Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman. In the 2021 WWE Draft, Mace moved to the SmackDown brand. T-Bar stayed on Raw, so their tag team ended.
Maximum Male Models (2022–2023)
On April 15, 2022, Mace returned on SmackDown. He joined a new group called Knight Model Management. Later, on July 1, he and Mansoor formed a new tag team. They were called Maximum Male Models. Mace's name was changed to ma.çé.
The group later welcomed Maxxine Dupri as their manager. In 2023, Maxxine left the group to join another team. After not wrestling for a few months, ma.çé and mån.sôör announced they had left WWE on September 21, 2023.
Return to Reality of Wrestling (2023–2024)
On December 7, 2023, Reality of Wrestling (ROW) announced Williams was returning. He would wrestle as Mason Madden. He made his comeback match for ROW on January 13, 2024.
Independent Wrestling (2023–Present)
Mason Madden also started wrestling for other promotions. He appeared at Deadlock Pro-Wrestling (DPW) in December 2023. There, he teamed up with Mansoor as MxM. They had their first match for DPW in January 2024. He also made his debut for Soft Ground Wrestling in April 2024.
All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2024–Present)
Madden and Mansoor, as MxM Collection, debuted in Ring of Honor (ROH) in July 2024. Soon after, it was reported that they had signed with ROH and its sister company, All Elite Wrestling (AEW). They had their first ROH match on July 26. Their AEW debut was on July 27, where they faced FTR. In November, MxM Collection formed an alliance with Johnny TV.
Personal Life
Brennan Williams is the son of Jacquelyn and Brent Williams. His father was also an NFL defensive end. Brennan has three children with his wife, Ciarra. His brother, Cam, played football for Ohio State. Cam later became a scout for the New England Patriots. Brennan's younger sister, Jaylen, also played basketball and was with WWE for a short time.
Williams has always loved professional wrestling. He enjoys video games, anime, and manga. His love for anime even influences his wrestling moves. For example, his running knee attack is called "Nico Nico Knee." This name comes from a phrase in the anime Love Live!.
Other Media
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Genre | VTuber |
| Subscribers | 10.9 thousand |
| Total views | 726.2 + thousand |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of July 15, 2024. | |
Williams has appeared on several YouTube channels that focus on tabletop role-playing games. He has played characters like The Batsu Sama and Harlock on "The Third Wheel." He also appeared on the channel Stabbyness in series like "Forgotten Indigo."
He has also done voice-over work for videos. These include "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2" by Did You Know Anime. On February 3, 2021, Williams started his own YouTube channel. He uses it as a VTuber under the name JiBo. A VTuber is a virtual YouTuber who uses a digital avatar.
Championships and Awards
- Hoodslam
- Intergalactic Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) – with Mansoor
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 211 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2021
- WrestleCrap
- Gooker Award (2020) – as part of Retribution
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Worst Gimmick (2022) Maximum Male Models
See also
- List of gridiron football players who became professional wrestlers
