James Cipperly, a.k.a. Orange Cassidy, is a professional wrestler currently working with the wrestling brand All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is famously known for his nonchalant and comedic wrestling style along with his signature thumbs-up pose and denim jacket, which have now become iconic in the wrestling industry. He is currently the AEW International Champion and is the longest-reigning International Champion of the brand.
| Name | James Cipperly a.k.a Orange Cassidy |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Age | 39 |
| Nationality | American |
| Source of Wealth | Professional Wrestling |
| Salary | $500,000 est. |
| Endorsements | Not disclosed |
How Much is Orange Cassidy’s Net Worth in 2023?
Born on 4th May, 1984, Orange Cassidy started his wrestling career in Ground Breaking Wrestling Promotion (GBW), where he wrestled as “JC Ryder” and won the GBW Tag Team Championships twice with Danny Rage. While working for GBW, he also made appearances in other Pennsylvania-based promotions, such as Valley Wrestling Alliance and Eastern Wrestling Alliance, but his major stint came with the promotion called Chikara, where he debuted as JC Ryder but then changed his gimmick to Fire Ant, a masked wrestler who was the leader of the stable called The Colony. During this gimmick, he won the Tag World Grand Prix and Campeonatos de Parejas with Soldier Ant as well as the King of Trios with Green Ant and Soldier Ant. He introduced his gimmick, Orange Cassidy, in 2012 within the Chikara promotion itself, which turned out to be one of his most well-known and famous characters. He debuted as Orange Cassidy in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on 25th May, 2019 at Double or Nothing as a participant in the Casino Battle Royal, and since then he has been labeled as the most popular star of AEW. He has gone on to make a name for himself with his unique wrestling style and appeal to all audience alike. On 12th October, 2022, Cassidy finally won his first championship in AEW, the AEW- All Atlantic Championship which has since then be renamed as AEW International Championship and Cassidy is the longest reigning International Champion of the brand. In 2023, he also won the Casino Tag Team Royale with Danhausen. Orange Cassidy’s current net worth is estimated to be $2 Million dollars with his primary source of income being professional wrestling.
Orange Cassidy’s Salary
Orange Cassidy has been in the wrestling industry since 2004 and is currently the AEW International Champion. According to reports, his salary is estimated to be around
$500,000 per year.
Orange Cassidy’s Other Sources of Income
Besides professional wrestling, Orange Cassidy has also featured in the latest game, AEW Fight Forever, from which he earned a handsome sum as well.
Orange Cassidy’s Charity Work
AEW is known to be involved in multiple charitable events and organizations. Cassidy also participated in one such event which was a Softball game in 2021 and played the role of a third base coach. This event went on to raise $13,000.
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FAQs
Orange Cassidy’s real name is James Cipperly.
Orange Cassidy is currently the AEW International Champion, which is his first championship in the brand.
As of 2023, Orange Cassidy is not in a relationship
Cassidy usually kicks his opponent in a casual fashion with a slow superkick to their shins. It is called the Kicks of doom.
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