# Jack Talos

> Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jack_Talos
> Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jack_Talos.md
> Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Talos
> Source revision: 1356106986
> License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)

**Zechariah Smith**, (born June 17, 1991) better known by his ring names **Jack Talos**, **Painful Paul**, or **Zech Smith** is an American [professional wrestler](/source/Professional_wrestling), former [basketball player](/source/Basketball) and actor, previously signed to [WWE](/source/WWE), [NWA](/source/National_Wrestling_Alliance) and [Coastal Championship Wrestling](/source/Coastal_Championship_Wrestling).[1] Smith has made appearances on [WWE NXT](/source/WWE_NXT), [Impact Wrestling](/source/Total_Nonstop_Action_Wrestling), and [NWA Powerrr](/source/NWA_Powerrr).[2][3] He now wrestles for [All Japan Pro Wrestling](/source/All_Japan_Pro_Wrestling) and [Boca Raton Championship Wrestling](/source/Boca_Raton_Championship_Wrestling).[4][5]

## Early life and education

Smith born and grew up in [McLoud, Oklahoma](/source/McLoud,_Oklahoma).[6] He got his early life education from [Putnam City High School](/source/Putnam_City_High_School). Smith went to [Morgan State College](/source/Morgan_State_University) for higher education and joined college basketball team.[7] Eventually, he became a professional basketball player and played against several teams at college level.[8] Smith played two seasons for [Howard College](/source/Howard_College) and was part of Oklahoma Magic AAU squad from 2006 to 2010. He also played for [Harlem Globetrotters](/source/Harlem_Globetrotters) against [The Washington Generals](/source/The_Washington_Generals).[9] Smith left basketball and later in 2020 he became involved in professional wrestling and made his debut at CCW's Untouchable event and defeated Bull Anderson.

## Career

### WWE (2020–2022)

Smith was recruited by [WWE Performance Center](/source/WWE_Performance_Center) in 2020 as a developmental talent for their [NXT brand](/source/NXT_(WWE_brand)).[10] He was not involved in major televised shows produced by WWE but made an appearance in the 2020 [WWE SmackDown](/source/WWE_SmackDown) event. He was released by WWE in 2021 along with [Stephon Smith](/source/Stephon_Smith) and Zanjeer.[11]

### NWA (2023–present)

After Smith was releases by WWE, He made his debut at [NWA 312](/source/NWA_312) Pre-Show for [National Wrestling Alliance](/source/National_Wrestling_Alliance) where he along with Daisy Kill were defeated by [Mike Knox](/source/Mike_Knox) and [Trevor Murdoch](/source/Trevor_Murdoch) in a [tag team match](/source/Professional_wrestling_match_types).[12]

### BRCW (2023–present)

Smith debuted at [BRCW](/source/Boca_Raton_Championship_Wrestling) in early 2023 along with Frank The Clown.[13] He appeared on a [NWA Pop-Up Event](/source/NWA_Special_Supercards) with Daisy Kill for a tag team match against [Bull James](/source/Bull_Dempsey) and [Gangrel](/source/Gangrel).[14]

## Championships and accomplishments

- **[All Japan Pro Wrestling](/source/All_Japan_Pro_Wrestling)** - [World Tag Team Championship](/source/World_Tag_Team_Championship_(AJPW)) ([1 time, current](/source/World_Tag_Team_Championship_(AJPW))) – with [Ren Ayabe](/source/Ren_Ayabe) - [World's Strongest Tag Determination League](/source/World's_Strongest_Tag_Determination_League) ([2025](/source/World's_Strongest_Tag_Determination_League#2025)) – [Ren Ayabe](/source/Ren_Ayabe)
- **[Boca Raton Championship Wrestling](/source/Boca_Raton_Championship_Wrestling)** - BRCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- **Empire Pro Wrestling** - EPW Americas Championship (1 time, current)
- **[National Wrestling Alliance](/source/National_Wrestling_Alliance)** - [NWA United States Tag Team Championship](/source/NWA_United_States_Tag_Team_Championship_(Lightning_One_version)) ([2 times](/source/NWA_United_States_Tag_Team_Championship_(Lightning_One_version))) – with Daisy Kill[15] - [Crockett Cup (2026)](/source/Crockett_Cup_(2026)) – with [Ren Ayabe](/source/Ren_Ayabe)

## Filmography

Year Title Role Notes 2020 WWE Smackdown Self 2022–2023 Young Rock Undertaker TV Series 2023 Tik Tokers Talos TV Series 2023 NWA Powerrr

## References

1. ["Mercedes Martinez, Jake Atlas and more report to WWE Performance Center"](http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/mercedes-martinez-jake-atlas-wwe-performance-center). *WWE*. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

1. ["VSK Looks to Topple Jack Talos in This Week's Exclusive Digital Media Match You Can't Miss – TNA Wrestling"](https://tnawrestling.com/2022/02/08/vsk-looks-to-topple-jack-talos-in-this-weeks-exclusive-digital-media-match-you-cant-miss/). Retrieved 2024-04-06.

1. Pollock, John (2020-01-15). ["WWE introduces latest class at the PC including Mercedes Martinez"](https://www.postwrestling.com/2020/01/14/wwe-introduces-latest-class-at-the-pc-including-mercedes-martinez/). *POST Wrestling*. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

1. ["BRCW provides action, fun and known talent for its second fan-friendly show in South Florida"](https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article264502481.html). *[Miami Herald](/source/Miami_Herald)*. Retrieved 2024-04-07.

1. ["Current AJPW Roster on June 18, 2025: Full List of Wrestlers"](https://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/roster/?promotion=ajpw). *Smackdown Hotel*. Retrieved 2025-06-20.

1. ["Oklafan.com v5 Beta > Bios > Talos"](http://www.oklafan.com/bios/view/4155/). *www.oklafan.com*. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

1. ["Zech Smith – Men's Basketball"](https://morganstatebears.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/zech-smith/3978). *Morgan State University Athletics*. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

1. ["Zech Smith 2023–24 Stats per Game – NCAAM"](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/gamelog/_/id/53277/zech-smith). *ESPN*. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

1. Eurobasket. ["Zech Smith, Basketball Player, News, Stats – Eurobasket"](https://www.eurobasket.com/index.aspx). *Eurobasket LLC*. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

1. Mazique, Brian. ["WWE's Newly Signed 7-Footer Could Be The Next Great Giant"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2020/01/15/wwes-newly-signed-7-footer-could-be-the-next-great-giant/). *[Forbes](/source/Forbes)*. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

1. DeAngelo, Dominic (2021-08-07). ["Zechariah Smith, Stephon Smith & Giant Zanjeer Released By WWE"](https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1247982-zechariah-smith-stephon-smith-giant-zanjeer-wwe). *Wrestlezone*. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

1. ["Jack Talos | Online World of Wrestling"](https://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profile/jake-talos/). Retrieved 2024-04-06.

1. [*WWE NXT alum Jack Talos and Frank The Clown Post Match at Boca Raton Championship Wrestling Debut*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJXRIqlqXJg). Retrieved 2024-04-06. – via www.youtube.com.

1. tampafp.com (2022-05-10). ["BOCA RATON CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING'S Premier Event Features Stacked Lineup Of AEW, IMPACT And FORMER WWE & NXT SUPERSTARS"](https://www.tampafp.com/boca-raton-championship-wrestlings-premier-event-features-stacked-lineup-of-aew-impact-and-former-wwe-nxt-superstars/). *www.tampafp.com*. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

1. ["Daisy Kill And Talos Capture NWA United States Tag Team Titles At NWA 75 Night 2 | Fightful News"](https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/daisy-kill-and-talos-capture-nwa-united-states-tag-team-titles-nwa-75-night-2). *www.fightful.com*. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

## External links

- [Jack Talos](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/63054/zech-smith) at [ESPN](/source/ESPN)

---
Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jack Talos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Talos) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Talos?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.