From Derbyshire to the NWA: The turbulent career of wrestler Thom Latimer
In short: Born in Chesterfield, Thom Latimer rose from the UK independent circuit to become an NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion. His career has been marked by high-profile stints in WWE and TNA, alongside significant personal controversies, demonstrating the volatile path of a professional wrestler navigating global promotions and independent rings.
Thomas Raymond Latimer, born in August 1986, began his wrestling journey in 2002 as a referee before transitioning to the ring. After training in Leeds, he adopted various personas, including Brandon T and Kenneth Cameron. His early career saw him sign with WWE in 2010, where he performed in the developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling. During this time, he became part of the stable known as The Ascension. However, his WWE tenure ended in 2012 following legal issues in St. Petersburg, Florida, involving battery of a law enforcement officer and disorderly intoxication.
Following his WWE release, Latimer reinvented himself as Bram in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in 2014. His time in TNA was defined by intense feuds, including a notable rivalry with his former partner Magnus and a stint as the King of the Mountain Champion in 2016. His tenure was again interrupted by legal trouble in 2015, when he faced domestic battery and false imprisonment charges, though these were later dropped. He eventually departed TNA in 2017 after a period of fluctuating alliances, including membership in the Death Crew Council.
Latimer found renewed success within the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) starting in 2019. As part of the Strictly Business faction, he secured multiple titles, including the NWA World Television Championship and the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. His career reached a peak on August 31, 2024, when he defeated EC3 to claim the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship for the first time. He held this title until August 16, 2025, when he was defeated by Silas Mason at the NWA 77th Anniversary Show. Throughout his career, Latimer has balanced these professional milestones with a complex personal life, including a marriage to fellow wrestler Kamille in 2022.
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