D. J. Hyde is the owner of
Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW). Hyde purchased the promotion from its original owner,
Zandig, in 2009. As a CZW competitor, he is a three-time
CZW Iron Man Champion. In December 2012, D.J. Hyde faced "The Bulldozer"
Matt Tremont in the main event of Cage of Death. Since 2013, he is also part owner of the all-woman
Women Superstars Uncensored wrestling promotion. In addition, D. J. Hyde has traveled the world to compete for several
independent promotions, including
Big Japan Pro Wrestling and the
East Coast Wrestling Association (ECWA), where he serves as the Commissioner of ECWA. Hyde has also appeared in such companies such as,
Chikara,
Westside Xtreme Wrestling,
Jersey All Pro Wrestling,
Fight Club Pro,
Heartland Wrestling Association,
IWA Mid South,
Maryland Championship Wrestling,
Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, and
Dragon Gate USA, Pro Wrestling Empire, and Legacy Pro Wrestling. ==Personal life==