Theodore James Perkins

Theodore James Perkins, better known by the ring name T. J. Perkins (or simply TJP), is an American professional wrestler of Filipino descent.

Perkins is best known for his time with WWE, Impact Wrestling, and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he was the second leader of United Empire and a former three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion with Francesco Akira. Perkins began his professional wrestling career in 1998. In 2001, he went to the NJPW Dojo, where he became the youngest wrestler to perform in a NJPW ring.

Since then, Perkins worked in various U.S. promotions, such as Ring of Honor (ROH), Major League Wrestling (MLW), TNA Wrestling, and WWE, as well as Japanese promotions, like NJPW and Dragon Gate.

Theodore James Perkins is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes MLP Mayhem (2026), NJPW Royal Quest III (2023), NJPW Burning Spirit 2022 - Day 14 (2022), WWE 205 Live (2016), Para Pencari Tuhan (2007), WWE NXT (2010), Raw (1993), New Japan Pro Wrestling (1972). The recorded credits span 1972 to 2026, including 9 movies and 20 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.