A native to Ireland, the self-titled "Mr Wrestling" began his career in April 2008 under small time promotion TCW. His run with the company lasted a whole week before it went out of business and soon found himself bouncing around minor-league promotions until he landed at COA (Championship Online Association). There, from May 8 to February 10 he had a somewhat successful career as a midcarder, earning a record setting 5 Tag Team Championships with various opponents. His most notable time in COA was in the battle of Chuck Norris/Jack Bauer. When after many heated debates with rival David Andrews, the two came to blows about who was the better hardman, Chuck Norris (represented by Christie) or Jack Bauer (represented by Andrews). The match ended with the win going to Christie and ultimately