Quackenbush in October 2019
Soldier Ant, Fire Ant and Green Ant (later known as Silver Ant) in April 2011, celebrating their King of Trios victory
(Left to right) Quackenbush, Shane Storm and Jigsaw, the 2007 King of Trios
Fire Ant in 2008
Quackenbush at a Chikara show in June 2008
Green Ant in 2012
Quackenbush with Manami Toyota in April 2011
assailAnt, who joined The Colony in late 2012 and later became the second Worker Ant in 2014
Quackenbush performing the Chikara Special on the Great Sasuke
From left to right: Silver Ant, Fire Ant, and Worker Ant (II) during the 2014 King of Trios in September 2014
Quackenbush going for a high-angle senton bomb on the Great Sasuke
Fire Ant with the Young Lions Cup
Quackenbush performing a Mexican surfboard on Stupefied in 2008

After being trained by both Mike Quackenbush and Chris Hero, Fire Ant and Soldier Ant debuted as Team Colony at the 2006 Tag World Grand Prix, where they lost in the first round to Lancelot (Lance Steel and Lance Steel).

- The Colony (professional wrestling)

On June 2 at Chikara's second internet pay-per-view, Chikarasaurus Rex: How to Hatch a Dinosaur, Quackenbush, Eddie Kingston, Jigsaw, Green Ant and Soldier Ant defeated Gekido in a ten man tag team match, after which Quackenbush grabbed 17's hand and broke his fingers, sidelining him for nine weeks.

- Mike Quackenbush
Quackenbush in October 2019

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Chikara (professional wrestling)

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American professional wrestling promotion based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

American professional wrestling promotion based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Mike Quackenbush, one of the founders and the trainer until the promotion's closure
The Chikara roster of 2004
Juan Francisco de Coronado, a former Grand Champion and trainer

It was founded in 2002 by professional wrestlers Mike Quackenbush and Reckless Youth, who also served as trainers and in-ring performers.

At the time of June 2020, head trainer Mike Quackenbush was assisted by trainers Fire Ant, Hallowicked, and Ophidian.

(From left to right) Mike Quackenbush, Shane Storm and Jigsaw, the 2007 King of Trios

King of Trios

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Three-night tournament promoted by the Chikara professional wrestling promotion.

Three-night tournament promoted by the Chikara professional wrestling promotion.

(From left to right) Mike Quackenbush, Shane Storm and Jigsaw, the 2007 King of Trios
Lince Dorado, one third of the 2008 King of Trios, along with Incognito and El Pantera
(From left to right) Chuck Taylor, Icarus and Gran Akuma of F.I.S.T., the 2009 King of Trios
(From left to right) Claudio Castagnoli, Tursas and Ares of the Bruderschaft des Kreuzes, the 2010 King of Trios
(From left to right) Soldier Ant, Fire Ant and Green Ant of The Colony, the 2011 King of Trios
Frightmare (back left), Hallowicked (front left) and UltraMantis Black (right) of the Spectral Envoy, the 2012 King of Trios
(Left) Max Smashmaster and (right) Blaster McMassive of the Devastation Corporation, the 2014 King of Trios
(From left to right) Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate and Trent Seven, the 2017 King of Trios

The Colony (Fire Ant, Soldier Ant and Worker Ant [I])

Mike Quackenbush and ShaneSaw (Jigsaw and Shane Storm)

Icarus in February 2016

Icarus (wrestler)

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American professional wrestler.

American professional wrestler.

Icarus in February 2016
(Left to right) Chuck Taylor, Icarus and Gran Akuma of Team F.I.S.T.
Icarus in June 2008
Chuck Taylor and Icarus having their heads shaved after losing a Double Mask vs. Double Hair match against The Colony
Icarus in September 2014
Icarus as one-half of Chikara's Campeones de Parejas

Grams received his initial training from Chikara founders Mike Quackenbush and Reckless Youth at the Chikara Wrestle Factory, where he was trained on the first term of the school alongside the likes of Hallowicked and UltraMantis Black.

In March 2008 F.I.S.T. entered the 2008 King of Trios, where they defeated Sweet 'n' Sour Inc. (Bobby Dempsey, Sara Del Rey and Tank Toland) and Da Soul Touchaz (Acid Jaz, Marshe Rockett and Willie Richardson), advancing to the quarterfinals of the tournament, before losing to The Colony (Fire Ant, Soldier Ant and Worker Ant).

Jigsaw at an independent wrestling show in July 2012

Jigsaw (wrestler)

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American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Jigsaw.

American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Jigsaw.

Jigsaw at an independent wrestling show in July 2012
Jigsaw at a Chikara show in 2007
Jigsaw and Mike Quackenbush in April 2011
Jigsaw in August 2010
An unmasked Jigsaw in 2008
Jigsaw holding a Chikara Campeonatos de Parejas belt in April 2011

Jigsaw was originally trained as a professional wrestler at the Chikara Wrestle Factory by Mike Quackenbush.

At their first pay-per-view event Enter the Dragon on September 4, Jigsaw teamed with The Colony (Fire Ant and Soldier Ant) and Mike Quackenbush to defeat F.I.S.T. (Icarus and Gran Akuma), Amasis and Hallowicked in an eight-man tag team match.

Cesaro in 2014

Cesaro (wrestler)

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Swiss professional wrestler.

Swiss professional wrestler.

Cesaro in 2014
Castagnoli in April 2014
Castagnoli (right), upon his return to Chikara with Ice Cream Jr. (left) and El Hijo del Ice Cream
Castagnoli performing the giant swing as Hero waits to dropkick the spinning opponent
Castagnoli performing the giant swing in 2009
Castagnoli in the ring in 2009
Castagnoli as Antonio Cesaro during a WWE dark match in 2012
Cesaro as the United States Champion in 2013
In 2013, Cesaro formed The Real Americans with Zeb Colter and Jack Swagger
On the post-WrestleMania Raw, Hulk Hogan endorsed and congratulated Cesaro for winning the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania XXX
During the first half of 2015, Cesaro spent much of his time teaming with Tyson Kidd in pursuit of the WWE Tag Team Championship
Cesaro with "Cesaro Section" in 2016
Cesaro (left) and Sheamus in May 2017
The Bar as the Raw Tag Team Champions at WrestleMania 34
Cesaro performing the "Giant Swing" during a house show in January 2015

In Switzerland, he met Chris Hero and Mike Quackenbush, who invited Swiss Money Holding to perform in the United States.

After picking up the three points needed in order to challenge for the Campeonatos de Parejas in just one weekend, Castagnoli and Ares defeated The Colony (Fire Ant and Soldier Ant) on 20 March 2010, to win the championship, making Castagnoli the first two-time Campeon de Parejas in Chikara history.

UltraMantis Black at Chikara's Aniversario Yin in May 2009

UltraMantis Black

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Professional wrestler and musician, who performs primarily in the Chikara professional wrestling promotion.

Professional wrestler and musician, who performs primarily in the Chikara professional wrestling promotion.

UltraMantis Black at Chikara's Aniversario Yin in May 2009
(Left to right) UltraMantis Black, Hydra and Crossbones of the Order of the Neo–Solar Temple
UltraMantis Black controlling Delirious with the Eye of Tyr
UltraMantis Black's 2010 tecnico look
UltraMantis Black and Hallowicked reunited as the Spectral Envoy in April 2011

UltraMantis started his professional wrestling training in 2002 at the brand new Chikara Wrestle Factory, where he was trained by Mike Quackenbush and Reckless Youth.

With their newest recruit, the Order went on a winning streak, which included tag team victories over The Super Smash Bros. (Player Uno and Player Dos), The Roughnecks (Eddie Kingston and Grizzly Redwood) and The Colony (Carpenter Ant and Green Ant) and a trios victory over Mike Quackenbush, Claudio Castagnoli and Skayde.

Castagnoli (left) and Ares (right) as the Campeones de Parejas in April 2010, with Tursas (center)

Bruderschaft des Kreuzes

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Professional wrestling stable in the Chikara promotion.

Professional wrestling stable in the Chikara promotion.

Castagnoli (left) and Ares (right) as the Campeones de Parejas in April 2010, with Tursas (center)
UltraMantis Black (right) controlling Delirious with the Eye of Tyr
Vökoder in May 2009
(From left to right) BDK members Dieter VonSteigerwalt, Jakob Hammermeier and Derek Sabato
Pinkie Sanchez (left) and Lince Dorado (right) posing next to Ryan Cruz as Tim Donst holds him in a straight jacket choke
Lince Dorado holding the Young Lions Cup
Jakob Hammermeier in April 2011
Tursas in October 2010
Claudio Castagnoli and Ares as the Campeones de Parejas

On May 27, 2007, at Aniversario? Mike Quackenbush defeated longtime rival Chris Hero in a match two years in the making with a new submission maneuver called the Chikara Special.

On November 22, 2009 at Chikara's Season eight finale titled Three Fisted Tales, following the conclusion of the main event between The Colony (Fire Ant and Soldier Ant) and The Osirian Portal (Amasis and Ophidian), the two masked men from months prior invaded the ring and one of them stated that a war was coming and that he was tired of waiting.

Kingston in December 2019

Eddie Kingston

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American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Kingston in December 2019
Kingston in 2008.
Kingston in 2009
Kingston (bottom) with Volgar (left) and Jimmy Jacobs (right) as part of the Flood in September 2014
Kingston in March 2020, at 16 Carat Gold
Kingston at a PWG show in 2008.
Kingston and Homicide as the JAPW Tag Team Champions in April 2012.

After Moore was kicked out of the school, he became part of the second class of students to train at the Chikara Wrestle Factory, where he was taught by Mike Quackenbush and Chris Hero.

Kingston was next scheduled to defend his title against Green Ant on March 9, but ended up no-showing the event.

Torneo cibernetico

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Multi-man professional wrestling elimination match that was created and primarily used in Mexican lucha libre professional wrestling promotions, especially in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre .

Multi-man professional wrestling elimination match that was created and primarily used in Mexican lucha libre professional wrestling promotions, especially in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre .

Spyrazul unmasked himself as Mike Quackenbush and helped Jigsaw pick up the win over Sweeney.

Chikara's fifth annual Torneo Cibernetico was held on November 15, 2008, in Framingham, Massachusetts, and saw "Team Equinox" (Jimmy "Equinox" Olsen (captain), Mike Quackenbush, Tim Donst, Hydra, Helios, Fire Ant, Soldier Ant, and Worker Ant) taking on "Team Gerard" (Vin Gerard (captain), Lince Dorado, Stigma, Eddie Kingston, Amasis, Ophidian, UltraMantis Black, and Crossbones).

Tag World Grand Prix

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Professional wrestling tag team tournament promoted by the Chikara and Wrestling is Fun! wrestling promotions.

Professional wrestling tag team tournament promoted by the Chikara and Wrestling is Fun! wrestling promotions.

The SuperFriends (Chris Hero and Mike Quackenbush)

The Colony (Fire Ant and Soldier Ant)