{{Short description|Australian wrestler, rugby league footballer (born 1990)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}} <!--{{Use Samoan English|date=September 2024}}--> {{Infobox person | name = Daniel Vidot | image = DANIEL VIDOT (5628571959).jpg | caption = Vidot in 2009 | birth_name = Daniel Sean Vidot | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|02|08}} | birth_place = Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | alma_mater = | module = {{Infobox professional wrestler|child=yes |names = {{Ubl | Daniel Vidot | Ghost Vin Quade | Xyon Quinn<ref name=Cage>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=21211|title=Cagematch profile}}</ref> | '''Xyon'''<ref name="TNA">{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1495471-xyon-xyon-quinn-makes-tna-debut-on-tna-xplosion|title=XYON (Xyon Quinn) Makes TNA Debut On TNA Xplosion|last=Tessier|first=Colin|website=WrestleZone|date=9 August 2024|access-date=21 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913234026/https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1495471-xyon-xyon-quinn-makes-tna-debut-on-tna-xplosion|archive-date=13 September 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> }} |height = {{height|ft=6|in=2}}<ref name=Cage /> |weight = {{convert|246|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name=Cage /> |billed = |trainer = {{Ubl | WWE Performance Center | Chris Hero<ref name=Cage /> }} |debut = 29 November 2018<ref name=Cage /> |retired = }} | module2 = {{Infobox rugby league biography |embed = yes |image = |image_size = |caption = |height = {{convert|188|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} |weight = {{convert|112|kg|lb stlb|abbr=on}} |position = {{rlp|WG}} |club1 = Canberra Raiders |year1start = 2009 |year1end = 11 |appearances1 = 45 |tries1 = 27 |goals1 = 0 |fieldgoals1 = 0 |points1 = 108 |club2 = {{nowrap|St. George Illawarra}} |year2start = 2012 |year2end = 13 |appearances2 = 35 |tries2 = 14 |goals2 = 0 |fieldgoals2 = 0 |points2 = 56 |club3 = Brisbane Broncos |year3start = 2014 |year3end = 15 |appearances3 = 31 |tries3 = 12 |goals3 = 0 |fieldgoals3 = 0 |points3 = 48 |club4 = Salford Red Devils |year4start = 2016 |year4end = |appearances4 = 10 |tries4 = 6 |goals4 = 0 |fieldgoals4 = 0 |points4 = 24 |club5 = Gold Coast Titans |year5start = 2017 |year5end = |appearances5 = 3 |tries5 = 2 |goals5 = 0 |fieldgoals5 = 0 |points5 = 8 |club6 = DC Cavalry |year6start = 2024 |year6end = |appearances6 = 1 |tries6 = 0 |goals6 = 0 |fieldgoals6 = 0 |points6 = 0 |teamA = Samoa |yearAstart = 2013 |yearAend = 15 |appearancesA = 10 |triesA = 6 |goalsA = 0 |fieldgoalsA = 0 |pointsA = 24 | teamB = {{rlnt|United States}} | yearBstart = 2024 | yearBend = | appearancesB = 3 | triesB = 4 | goalsB = 0 | fieldgoalsB = 0 | pointsB = 8 | retired = no | updated = 5 November 2024 | source = <ref>[https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Daniel-Vidot/ loverugbyleague]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/daniel-vidot/summary.html|title=Daniel Vidot – Career Stats & Summary|publisher=Rugby League Project|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> }} }}
'''Daniel Sean Vidot''' ({{IPAc-en|v|ɪ|d|oʊ}}; born 8 February 1990) is an Australian-born professional wrestler and rugby league footballer of Samoan descent. He is predominantly performing for All Japan Pro Wrestling under the ring name '''Xyon''', where he is a former World Tag Team Champion alongside Oddyssey as part of the HAVOC stable. He is best known for his tenure in WWE, where he performed under the ring name '''Xyon Quinn'''. Born in Australia, he played for the Samoa national rugby league team.
During his time in rugby league, he previously played as a {{rlp|wg}}er in the NRL for the Canberra Raiders, St. George Illawarra Dragons, Brisbane Broncos and the Gold Coast Titans. He also played for the Salford Red Devils in the Super League, and represented Samoa and now the USA at international level, where he often plays as a {{rlp|sr}}.
==Early life== Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Vidot is of Samoan and Irish descent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-and-samoa-star-daniel-vidot-calls-for-overhaul-of-international-eligibility-rules/story-fniabm4i-1226907617438|title=Brisbane and Samoa Star Daniel Vidot Calls for Overhaul of International Eligibility Rules|publisher=Couriermail.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref>
Vidot played his junior football at Souths Acacia Ridge, and attended Sunnybank State High School and St Thomas More College, Sunnybank before being signed the Canberra Raiders. In 2007, Vidot played the Queensland Under 17's team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-2045-0-0-0&sID=15965&articleID=4200978&news_task=DETAIL|title=Preview game for Young Queenslanders – South West Division|publisher=Fox Sports Pulse|date=13 June 2007|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> Vidot played for the Canberra Raiders NYC team in 2008–2009 including playing in the Raiders team at {{rlp|ce}} that won the 2008 inaugural Toyota Cup Grand Final against the Brisbane Broncos NYC team 28–24.<ref>{{cite web|last=Williams|first=Steven|url=http://leagueunlimited.com/news/raiders-win-u-20s-grand-final-in-extra-time|title=Raiders win U/20s grand final in extra time|publisher=League Unlimited|date=5 October 2008|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref>
==Rugby league career== ===2009=== In Round 18 of the 2009 NRL season, Vidot was called on to make his first grade NRL debut for the Canberra Raiders against the Newcastle Knights on the {{rlp|wg}} in the Raiders 23–4 loss at Hunter Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tim Leslie|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-07-11/knights-untroubled-by-raiders/1349870|title=Knights untroubled by Raiders – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)|work=ABC News |date=11 July 2009 |publisher=Abc.net.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> In Round 18 against the Penrith Panthers, Vidot scored his first NRL career try in the Raiders 27–14 loss at Penrith Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/panthers-defeat-canberra-27-14-at-cua-stadium-in-dominant-performance/story-fn2mcuj6-1225751733369|title=Panthers Defeat Canberra 27–14|publisher=Foxpsorts.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> In Round 25 against the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium, Vidot was sin binned during the match after being in a fight with the Knight's Ben Rogers, the Raiders won the game 30–14 and Vidot scored a try.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/national/raiders-beat-knights/story-e6frfkp9-1225768068391|title=Knights to play Panthers for finals place after losing to Raiders|publisher=News.com.au|date=31 August 2009|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> Vidot finished his debut year in the NRL with him playing in 8 matches and scoring 6 tries for the Raiders in the 2009 NRL season.
===2010=== Vidot finished the 2010 NRL season as the Raiders highest try scorer with 16 tries in 25 matches. Vidot was selected in the Samoan train on squad in 2010 to play New Zealand but withdrew so he would remain eligible to play for Queensland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/origin-dreams-take-a-big-hit/story-e6frexnr-1225937866116|title=Origin Dreams Take a Big Hit|publisher=Dailytelegraph.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref>
===2011=== On 30 August 2011, Vidot signed with the St George Illawarra Dragons starting in the 2012 season on a 3-year deal after falling out of favour with the Raiders spending most of the year in the Queensland Cup playing for the Souths Logan Magpies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/raiders-player-vidot-signs-with-dragons-20110830-1jjj3.html|title=Raiders player Vidot signs with Dragons|publisher=Smh.com.au|date=30 August 2011|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> Vidot finished the 2011 NRL season with him playing in 12 matches and scoring 5 tries for the Raiders.
===2012=== In Round 3 of the 2012 NRL season, Vidot made his club debut for the St George Illawarra Dragons against the Wests Tigers on the wing, scoring a try in the Dragons 36–12 win at Jubilee Oval.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/lowdown-on-dragons-tigers-clash/story-e6frexnr-1226301620833|title=Lowdown on Dragons v Titans Clash|publisher=Dailytelegraph.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> Vidot finished the year with him playing in 20 matches and scoring 5 tries for the Dragons.
===2013=== On 20 April 2013, Vidot played in the 2013 Polynesian Cup against Tonga, scoring the Samoan's only try in the 36–4 defeat at Penrith Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/tonga-smash-samoa-36-4/story-e6frexnr-1226625137385|title=Tonga Smash Samoa 36–4|publisher=Dailytelegraph.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> Vidot played in 15 matches scored 9 tries for the Dragons in the 2013 NRL season. On 15 October, Daniel Vidot signed a 2-year deal with the Brisbane Broncos.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-sign-daniel-vidot-stewart-mills-and-todd-lowrie/story-fniabjcr-1226740214156|title=Broncos Sign Daniel Vidot, Stewart Mills and Todd Lowrie|publisher=Couriermail.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Pengilly|first=Adam|url=http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/1841945/vidot-granted-early-release-to-join-broncos/|title=Vidot granted early release to join Broncos|publisher=Illawarra Mercury|date=15 October 2013|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> Vidot appeared in all four of Samoa's World Cup games and scored one try against France in their 22–6 win at Stade Gilbert Brutus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/video-all-tries-226-samoa-vs-france-rugby-league-world-cup-2013-2013111210|title=VIDEO All tries 226 Samoa Vs France Rugby League World Cup 2013 | Sport|publisher=3 News|access-date=3 November 2015|archive-date=11 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411124702/http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/video-all-tries-226-samoa-vs-france-rugby-league-world-cup-2013-2013111210|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===2014=== In Round 1 of the season, Vidot made his club debut for the Brisbane Broncos against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on the wing, scoring a try in the Broncos 18–12 win at ANZ Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/more-sports/the-brisbane-broncos-have-beaten-the-canterbury-bulldogs-1812-in-a-slugfest/story-e6frf56c-1226848543466|title=Broncos Have Beaten Bulldogs 18–12 in a Slugfest|publisher=Foxpsorts.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> On 3 May 2014, Vidot was selected to play for Samoa in the 2014 Pacific Test against Fiji on the wing and scored a try in the 32–16 win at Penrith Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/gutsy-samoa-secures-place-in-four-nations-tournament-following-win-over-fiji/story-fni3fbgz-1226904268873|title=Gutsy Samoa Secures Place in Four Nations Tournament Following Win over Fiji|publisher=Dailytelegraph.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> On 18 July 2014, Vidot was demoted to the Queensland Cup along with Jack Reed and Corey Oates after they breached the club mid-week anti-alcohol policies, missing the Broncos match against the New Zealand Warriors at Suncorp Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-drop-daniel-vidot-corey-oates-and-jack-reed-for-a-breach-of-team-protocols/story-fni3gv5x-1226993849402|title=Broncos Drop Daniel Vidot, Corey Oates and Jack Reed for a Breach of Team Protocols|publisher=Dailytelegraph.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> Vidot late returned for the Broncos in Round 21 against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the Broncos 16–4 loss at Brookvale Oval.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/the-manly-sea-eagles-have-beaten-the-brisbane-broncos-164-at-brookvale-oval/story-fniabm4i-1227010689096|title=Sea Eagles Have beaten Broncos 16–4|publisher=Couriermail.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> In Round 24 against the Newcastle Knights, Vidot played his 100th NRL career match, scoring a try in the Broncos 48–6 win at Suncorp Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-star-justin-hodges-answers-broncocs-prayers-playing-at-fullback/story-fniabm4i-1227034390685|title=Brisbane Star Justin Hodges Answers Bronco's Prayers Playing at Fullback|publisher=Couriermail.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/bronco-vidots-thrills-and-spills/tabid/10874/newsid/81185/default.aspx|title=Bronco Vidot's thrills and spills|publisher=NRL.com|date=21 August 2014|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> Vidot finished off his first season with the Broncos with him playing in 23 matches and scoring 8 tries.
Vidot played in all of Samoa's 3 matches in the 2014 Four Nations series, scoring 1 try.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/toa-samoa-name-four-nations-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/82434/default.aspx|title=Toa Samoa name Four Nations squad|date=7 October 2014 |publisher=NRL.com|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/toa-samoa-name-four-nations-squad-15250/|title=Toa Samoa name Four Nations squad | NRL|publisher=Zero Tackle|date=7 October 2014|access-date=3 November 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203031215/http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/toa-samoa-name-four-nations-squad-15250/|archive-date=3 February 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
===2015=== Vidot started the 2015 NRL season in the Queensland Cup playing for the Ipswich Jets at {{rlp|pr}} when coach Wayne Bennett axed him due to his error riddled World Cup Series match against Wigan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-snare-14-12-golden-point-win-over-wigan-in-world-club-series/story-fniabm4i-1227231616914|title=Brisbane Snare 14–12 Golden Point Win over Wigan in World Club Series|publisher=Couriermail.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> On 25 March 2015, Vidot was granted compassionate leave from his Broncos contract after a deal with the South Sydney Rabbitohs fell through.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/daniel-vidot-granted-compassionate-leave-after-move-to-south-sydney-rabbitohs-collapsed/story-fniabm4i-1227278633812|title=Daniel Vidot Granted Compassionate Leave to Move to South Sydnet Rabbitohs Collapsed|publisher=Couriermail.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/broncos-coach-wayne-bennett-says-daniel-vidot-was-axed-due-to-increased-error-rate/story-fnp0lyn6-1227252934476|title=Wayne Bennett Says Daniel Vidot was Axed Due to Increased Error Rate|publisher=Couriermail.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> Vidot later earned his recall to Broncos NRL team in Round 5 against the Gold Coast Titans in the Broncos 26–16 win at Robina Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-match-report/anthony-milford-double-helps-brisbane-broncos-down-gold-coast-titans-20150403-1meez4.html|title=Anthony Milford double helps Brisbane Broncos down Gold Coast Titans|date=3 April 2015 |publisher=Smh.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2015-broncos-fullback-jordan-kahu-to-miss-titans-clash/story-fni3gv5x-1227288958892|title=Broncos Fullback Jordan Kahu to Miss Titans Clash|publisher=Dailytelegraph.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> On 2 May 2015, Vidot played for Samoa against Tonga in the 2015 Polynesian Cup, playing on the wing and scored a try in Samoa's 18–16 win at Cbus Super Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/video-sam-kasiano-try-saving-tackle-on-jorge-taufua-secures-pacific-test-win-for-samoan-against-tonga/story-e6frf3ou-1227331678892|title=Sam Kasiano Try Saving Tackle on Jorge Taufua Secures Pacific Test Win for Samoa Against Tonga|publisher=Foxpsorts.com.au|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/representative-round-team-lists/tabid/10874/newsid/85557/default.aspx|title=Representative Round team lists|publisher=NRL.com|date=28 April 2015|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> Vidot finished the 2015 NRL season with him playing in 8 matches and scoring 4 tries for the Broncos.
===2016=== On 11 November 2015, it was announced that Vidot had signed a 2-year contract with English Super League club, the Salford Red Devils, starting in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/vidot-signs-with-salford-in-uk-super-league-19654/#bUqpl8PKc14gItkj.97|title=Vidot signs with Salford in UK Super League | NRL|work=NRL | Zero Tackle|date=11 November 2015|publisher=Zero Tackle|access-date=11 November 2015|archive-date=12 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112071836/http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/vidot-signs-with-salford-in-uk-super-league-19654/#bUqpl8PKc14gItkj.97|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thereddevils.net/news/post/vidot-signs-for-devils|title=Vidot Signs For Devils|publisher=thereddevils.net|date=10 November 2015|access-date=11 November 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112203226/http://www.thereddevils.net/news/post/vidot-signs-for-devils|archive-date=12 November 2015|df=dmy}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/34780771| title=Daniel Vidot: New Salford signing considered WWE switch| publisher=BBC| date=11 November 2015| access-date=12 November 2015}}</ref> Injuries prevented Vidot from making an immediate impact with the Red Devils, and he subsequently made his debut for Salford on 7 May in the Challenge Cup on the wing. However, he failed to score a try in the 32–18 loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/36197558|title=Challenge Cup: Castleford Tigers 32-18 Salford Red Devils|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2016|access-date=13 September 2021}}</ref> Vidot scored his first two tries for the Red Devils in an 18–12 victory over the Widnes Vikings in Round 15 of the regular season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/36314176|title=Magic Weekend 2016: Salford Red Devils 18-12 Widnes Vikings|publisher=BBC Sport|first=Matt|last=Newsum|date=21 May 2016|access-date=13 September 2021}}</ref>
In addition to his move to the Super League, Vidot took part in a trial for WWE, as he got the attention of wrestling talent scouts from the US because of his size, acting background, and perceived status as an elite athlete. He revealed in an interview that he initially received an offer for a trial from the company in 2015, but turned it down due to good form with the Broncos. He also stated he was a wrestling fan growing up, and would often imitate The Undertaker.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/71985765/Broncos-star-Daniel-Vidot-to-trial-for-WWE|title=Brisbane Broncos wing Daniel Vidot to trial for WWE|publisher=Stuff.co.nz|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/nrl/news/2015/9/brisbane-broncos-daniel-vidot-considering-switch-to-wwe/|title=Brisbane Broncos Daniel Vidot Considering Switch To WWE | Triple M NRL|publisher=Triplem.com.au|date=11 September 2015|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref>
Vidot ended his debut year in the Super League playing in 10 matches, and scoring 6 tries for Salford. At the end of the season, Vidot was released from his contract with Salford on compassionate grounds, citing a desire to return to Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/sport/rugby-league/173642/super-league-news-daniel-vidot-released-salford-red-devils-contract-be-close-family/|title=Super League news: Daniel Vidot released from Salford Red Devils contract to be close to family in Australia|website=talksport.com|date=20 December 2016|access-date=13 September 2021}}</ref>
===2017=== It was announced in late 2016 that the Gold Coast Titans were interested in bringing Vidot back to the NRL. Vidot signed a one-year deal with the Titans, and was named in their Auckland Nines squad. Vidot played out the Titans 30–18 victory over the Parramatta Eels in the Alice Springs pre-season trial match, and made his club debut in Round 4, scoring a try in the 32–26 defeat against the North Queensland Cowboys. As the Titans favoured using Dale Copley and Anthony Don on the wings, Vidot was mainly relegated to the Burleigh Bears, the Titans' affiliate club in the Queensland Cup competition.<ref>{{cite web|title=Burleigh Bears Round 17|url=http://www.burleighbears.com.au/round-17-review/|website=Burleigh Bears Leagues Club|publisher=Kevin Braysher|access-date=31 August 2017}}{{dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Vidot appeared for the Titans in three games in 2017, scoring two tries, before retiring from rugby league at the end of the season to pursue a professional wrestling career with WWE.
===2024=== On 5 Nov 2024 it was reported that he has been included in the {{rlnt|United States}} squad for the forthcoming tour of South Africa after turning out for DC Cavalry in the USARL.<ref>{{cite web|website=Love Rugby League|date=5 Nov 2024|author=Aaron Bower|title=Former Salford Red Devils winger earns shock USA call-up in rugby league return|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/former-salford-red-devils-winger-earns-shock-usa-call-up-in-rugby-league-return}}</ref>
===2025=== On 28 February 2025 he played for the {{rlnt|United States}} in a 46-10 loss to {{rlnt|Greece}}.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://europeanrugbyleague.com/fixtures/1381/united-states-10-46-greece |title=Greece 46-10 USA |publisher=International Rugby League |date=28 February 2025}}</ref>
===2026=== On 27 February 2026 it was reported that he has been included in the {{rlnt|United States}} squad for the forthcoming fixture against {{rlnt|Scotland}} in Las Vegas.<ref>{{cite web|website=Love Rugby League|date=27 Feb 2026|author=Aaron Bower|title=The ex-Super League star swapping wrestling for USA rugby league team in Las Vegas|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/daniel-vidot-wrestling-wwe-las-vegas-nrl}}</ref>
Vidot started at {{rlp|sr}}, where he scored a try in the 37th minute of the match, in a 28-20 victory for the USA over Scotland.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.intrl.sport/match-details/2540 |title=Match Report: USA Men are victorious in Las Vegas winning 28-20 over Scotland |publisher=International Rugby League |date=28 February 2026}}</ref>
== Professional wrestling career ==
=== WWE (2018–2024) === ==== NXT (2018–2023) ==== In May 2018, Vidot signed a developmental contract with WWE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/news.html|title=Slam! Wrestling News|date=20 May 2018|access-date=21 May 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116181710/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/news.html|archive-date=16 January 2016|url-status=dead|quote=Daniel Vidot, 28, a former rugby league star out of Brisbane, Australia, has signed a developmental deal with WWE.}}</ref>
On 20 October 2020, Vidot's ring name '''Xyon Quinn''' was trademarked by WWE.<ref>{{cite web|last=Defelice|first=Robert|title=WWE Files To Trademark Even More In-Ring Names|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-files-trademark-even-more-ring-names|website=Fightful|date=24 October 2020|access-date=25 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203010933/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-files-trademark-even-more-ring-names|archive-date=3 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He debuted on ''NXT'' on 24 August 2021 in an upset victory over Boa.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2946793-wwe-nxt-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-august-24|title=WWE NXT Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from August 24|last=Berge|first=Kevin|website=Bleacher Report|date=24 August 2021|access-date=8 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828103244/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2946793-wwe-nxt-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-august-24|archive-date=28 August 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On 3 September, Quinn defeated Andre Chase in his ''205 Live'' debut <ref name="205Live09032021">{{cite web|last=Coder|first=Brie|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/09/wwe-205-live-results-9-3-joe-gacy-vs-josh-briggs-ii-cora-jade-amari-miller-debut/|title=WWE 205 Live Results (9/3): Joe Gacy vs. Josh Briggs II, Cora Jade & Amari Miller Debut|website=Wrestling Inc.|date=4 September 2021|access-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123140808/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/09/wwe-205-live-results-9-3-joe-gacy-vs-josh-briggs-ii-cora-jade-amari-miller-debut/|archive-date=23 November 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="205Live09242021">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/wwe-205-live-sept-24-2021|title=WWE 205 Live results: Moon claims much-needed win against Jade|work=WWE|date=24 September 2021|access-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008125544/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/wwe-205-live-sept-24-2021|archive-date=8 October 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="NXT09282021">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/28/9-28-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-raquel-gonzalez-vs-franky-monet-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-roderick-strong-vs-grayson-waller-for-the-nxt-cruiserweight-championship-zoey-s/|title=9/28 NXT 2.0 results: Moore's review of Raquel Gonzalez vs. Franky Monet for the NXT Women's Championship, Roderick Strong vs. Grayson Waller for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship, Zoey Stark and Io Shirai vs. Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women's Tag Titles|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=28 September 2021|access-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122131429/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/28/9-28-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-raquel-gonzalez-vs-franky-monet-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-roderick-strong-vs-grayson-waller-for-the-nxt-cruiserweight-championship-zoey-s/|archive-date=22 November 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 9 November episode of ''NXT'', he garnered the attention of Elektra Lopez and Legado Del Fantasma, leading into a feud with the group's leader, Santos Escobar.<ref name="NXT11092021">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/09/11-9-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-toxic-attraction-mandy-rose-jacy-jayne-and-gigi-dolan-vs-io-shirai-kacy-catanzaro-and-kayden-carter-kay-lee-ray-vs-sarray-joe-gacy-vs-boa-an/|title=11/9 NXT 2.0 results: Moore's review of "Toxic Attraction" Mandy Rose, Jacy Jayne, and Gigi Dolan vs. Io Shirai, Kacy Catanzaro, and Kayden Carter, Kay Lee Ray vs. Sarray, Joe Gacy vs. Boa, and Kushida and Ikemen Jiro vs. Julius Creed and Brutus Creed|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=9 November 2021|access-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110084514/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/09/11-9-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-toxic-attraction-mandy-rose-jacy-jayne-and-gigi-dolan-vs-io-shirai-kacy-catanzaro-and-kayden-carter-kay-lee-ray-vs-sarray-joe-gacy-vs-boa-an/|archive-date=10 November 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="NXT11162021">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/16/11-16-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-raquel-gonzalez-vs-dakota-kai-dexter-lumis-vs-tony-dangelo-odyssey-jones-kushida-and-ikemen-jiro-vs-roderick-strong-julius-creed-and-brutus-cr/|title=11/16 NXT 2.0 results: Moore's review of Raquel Gonzalez vs. Dakota Kai, Dexter Lumis vs. Tony D'Angelo, Odyssey Jones, Kushida, and Ikemen Jiro vs. Roderick Strong, Julius Creed, and Brutus Creed, a poker showdown with Cameron Grimes and Duke Hudson|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=16 November 2021|access-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215051001/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/16/11-16-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-raquel-gonzalez-vs-dakota-kai-dexter-lumis-vs-tony-dangelo-odyssey-jones-kushida-and-ikemen-jiro-vs-roderick-strong-julius-creed-and-brutus-cr/|archive-date=15 December 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Quinn was defeated by Escobar on the 7 December edition of NXT, before the feud ended on 12 January, with Quinn once again failing to defeat Escobar.<ref name="NXT12072021">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/07/12-7-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-johnny-gargano-addressing-his-future-kyle-oreilly-vs-von-wagner-in-a-cage-match-santos-escobar-vs-xyon-quinn-nxt-north-american-champion-carmelo-hayes-vs/|title=12/7 NXT 2.0 results: Moore's review of Johnny Gargano addressing his future, Kyle O'Reilly vs. Von Wagner in a cage match, Santos Escobar vs. Xyon Quinn, NXT North American Champion Carmelo Hayes vs. Dexter Lumis in a non-title match, MSK meeting The Shaman|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=7 December 2021|access-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208030217/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/07/12-7-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-johnny-gargano-addressing-his-future-kyle-oreilly-vs-von-wagner-in-a-cage-match-santos-escobar-vs-xyon-quinn-nxt-north-american-champion-carmelo-hayes-vs/|archive-date=8 December 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On 10 May 2022 episode of ''NXT'', Quinn turned heel after confronting and attacking Nathan Frazer.<ref name="NXT05102022">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/10/5-10-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-cora-jade-vs-natalya-nxt-tag-team-champions-gigi-dolin-and-jacy-jayne-vs-roxanne-perez-and-wendy-choo-the-nxt-womens-breakout-tournament-begins/|title=5/10 NXT 2.0 results: Moore's review of Cora Jade vs. Natalya, NXT Tag Team Champions Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne vs. Roxanne Perez and Wendy Choo, the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament begins|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=10 May 2022|access-date=10 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524173407/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/10/5-10-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-cora-jade-vs-natalya-nxt-tag-team-champions-gigi-dolin-and-jacy-jayne-vs-roxanne-perez-and-wendy-choo-the-nxt-womens-breakout-tournament-begins/|archive-date=24 May 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Quinn found little success as a heel, losing feuds to Wes Lee and Quincy Elliot.<ref name="NXT05312022">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/31/5-31-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-the-in-your-house-go-home-show-with-roxanne-perez-vs-tiffany-stratton-in-the-breakout-tournament-finals-north-american-champ-cameron-grimes-vs-nathan-frazer/|title=5/31 NXT 2.0 results: Moore's review of the In Your House go-home show with North American Champ Cameron Grimes vs. Nathan Frazer in a non-title match, Cora Jade vs. Elektra Lopez, NXT women's championship summit|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=31 May 2022|access-date=10 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601013736/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/31/5-31-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-the-in-your-house-go-home-show-with-roxanne-perez-vs-tiffany-stratton-in-the-breakout-tournament-finals-north-american-champ-cameron-grimes-vs-nathan-frazer/|archive-date=1 June 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> On 23 March 2023 episode of ''NXT'', Quinn made his final appearance in NXT, competed in a 20-man battle royal to claim a spot in the fatal-five-way NXT North American Championship match at Stand & Deliver, being eliminated by Oro Mensah.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/wwe-nxt-3282023-results-last-chance-women-s-title-qualifier-eddy-thorpe-s-ring-debut-more|title=WWE NXT (3/28/2023) Results: Last Chance Women's Title Qualifier, Eddy Thorpe's In-Ring Debut, More|last=Pulido|first=Luis|website=Fightful|date=28 March 2023|access-date=29 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330003417/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/wwe-nxt-3282023-results-last-chance-women-s-title-qualifier-eddy-thorpe-s-ring-debut-more|archive-date=30 March 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Main roster (2023–2024) ==== On 24 April 2020, Vidot made his on screen debut on an episode of ''SmackDown'' losing to Sheamus.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/daniel-vidot-makes-wwe-smackdown-debut-destroyed-sheamus|title=Daniel Vidot Makes WWE SmackDown Debut, Destroyed By Sheamus|website=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=24 April 2021|access-date=13 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105170542/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/daniel-vidot-makes-wwe-smackdown-debut-destroyed-sheamus|archive-date=5 November 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Quinn also wrestled a dark match in July 2021 on Smackdown.
In the WWE Draft in April 2023, Quinn was revealed as a free agent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-draft-every-superstar-drafted-night-1-and-2-smackdown-raw/|title=Every Pick of the 2023 WWE Draft|last=Aguilar|first=Matthew|work=ComicBook.com|date=2 May 2023|access-date=16 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429012950/https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-draft-every-superstar-drafted-night-1-and-2-smackdown-raw/|archive-date=29 April 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Quinn only made two appearances on the main roster in 2023 and 2024; competing in a 20-man Battle Royal to determine the number one contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship on an episode of Raw and losing to Bron Breakker in six seconds on Smackdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/15/5-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-a-battle-royal-to-become-no-1-contender-to-gunthers-intercontinental-title-raquel-rodriguez-and-liv-morgan-vs-sonya-deville-and-chelsea-green-for-th/|title=5/15 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of a battle royal to become No. 1 contender to Gunther's Intercontinental Title, Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. Damian Priest and Finn Balor in a non-title match, Raquel Rodriguez vs. Chelsea Green, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. The Miz, Dominik Mysterio vs. Xavier Woods|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=15 May 2023|access-date=16 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516213005/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/15/5-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-a-battle-royal-to-become-no-1-contender-to-gunthers-intercontinental-title-raquel-rodriguez-and-liv-morgan-vs-sonya-deville-and-chelsea-green-for-th/|archive-date=16 May 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/01/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-3-1-powells-review-of-the-rocks-appearance-with-the-bloodline-kabuki-warriors-vs-bayley-and-dakota-kai-naomi-vs-tiffany-stratton/|title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (3/1): Powell's review of The Rock's appearance with The Bloodline, Kabuki Warriors vs. Bayley and Dakota Kai, Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=1 March 2024|access-date=2 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302023532/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/01/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-3-1-powells-review-of-the-rocks-appearance-with-the-bloodline-kabuki-warriors-vs-bayley-and-dakota-kai-naomi-vs-tiffany-stratton/|archive-date=2 March 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> On 19 April, Quinn was released from WWE, ending his 6 year stint with the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyddt.com/posts/jinder-mahal-xia-li-and-xyon-quinn-released-by-wwe-01hvwk3q8evw?utm_source=google-newsstand&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=google-newsstand|title=Jinder Mahal, Xia Li, and Xyon Quinn released by WWE|publisher=Daily DDT.com|language=EN|date=19 April 2024|access-date=19 April 2024}}</ref>
=== Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2024) === On 9 August 2024, Vidot made his debut in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) under the ring name '''Xyon''', facing Steve Maclin at ''Xplosion'' in a losing effort.<ref name="TNA" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2024/08/13/xplosion-on-tna-report-august-9-2024/|title=Xplosion on TNA+ Report: August 9, 2024|author=TNA Wrestling Staff|publisher=TNA Wrestling|date=13 August 2024|access-date=21 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901091654/https://tnawrestling.com/2024/08/13/xplosion-on-tna-report-august-9-2024/|archive-date=1 September 2024|url-status=dead}}</ref> He returned on 23 August episode of ''Xplosion'', losing to Sami Callihan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2024/08/27/xplosion-on-tna-report-august-23-2024/|title=Xplosion on TNA+ Report: August 23, 2024|author=TNA Wrestling Staff|publisher=TNA Wrestling|date=27 August 2024|access-date=21 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906171317/https://tnawrestling.com/2024/08/27/xplosion-on-tna-report-august-23-2024/|archive-date=6 September 2024|url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== All Japan Pro Wrestling (2025–present) === On 9 February 2025, Xyon was announced as one of the competitors for All Japan Pro Wrestling's Champion Carnival.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/02/09/ajpw-announces-field-for-2025-champion-carnival-tournament-xyon-making-debut/|title=AJPW announces field for 2025 Champion Carnival tournament; XYON making debut|last=Thompson|first=Andrew|website=POSTWrestling|date=9 February 2025|access-date=8 April 2025}}</ref> In August, he formed a stable, "HAVOC", with Oddyssey and Shotaro Ashino.<ref name="HAVOC">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=29&nr=4507|title=HAVOC|access-date=September 5, 2025|website=Cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}}</ref> On 23 September, at ''Giant Dream 2025'', Xyon and Oddyssey defeated Baka No Jidai (Hideki Suzuki and Kengo Mashimo) to win the World Tag Team Championship, making it the first title in Xyon's career.<ref name="GiantDream25">{{cite web|url=https://monthlypuroresu.com/features/havocs-xyon-oddyssey-become-new-ajpw-world-tag-team-champions/|title=HAVOC's Xyon & Oddyssey Become New AJPW World Tag Team Champions|last=Carlan|first=Lewis|website=Monthly Puroresu|date=24 September 2025|access-date=26 September 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250926013951/https://monthlypuroresu.com/features/havocs-xyon-oddyssey-become-new-ajpw-world-tag-team-champions/|archive-date=26 September 2025|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Personal life== In August 2018, Vidot proposed to fellow wrestler Danielle Glanville, better known as Harley Cameron, during their last night in Australia before migrating to America.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/confidential/wwe-wrestler-daniel-vidot-aka-the-samoan-ghost-proposes-to-girlfriend-on-last-night-in-australia/news-story/4fd3fcb516c3051c83c9f25780cdae70|title=WWE wrestler Daniel Vidot, aka, The Samoan Ghost, proposes to girlfriend on last night in Australia|last=Price|first=Amy|work=The Courier-Mail|date=1 September 2018|access-date=2 February 2025}}</ref> The couple split in 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/harley-cameron-split-xyon-quinn/|title=Harley Cameron Confirms Split From Xyon Quinn|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|website=411Mania|date=6 January 2025|access-date=2 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117103819/https://411mania.com/wrestling/harley-cameron-split-xyon-quinn/|archive-date=17 January 2025|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Championships and accomplishments== *'''All Japan Pro Wrestling''' **World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Odyssey<ref name="GiantDream25" />
==References== {{Reflist}}
== External links == *{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20140821061710/http://www.rlwc2013.com/player/daniel-vidot/234 2013 RLWC profile]}} *{{Professional wrestling profiles|iwd=xyon-14615}}
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