“Wildfire” Chris Blaze is one of the true originals of Next Level Pro Wrestling, a competitor whose history is woven into the very foundation of the company. From NLPW’s earliest days, Blaze built his reputation on speed, heart, and an unrelenting fighting spirit that made him a favorite in the Cruiserweight ranks. Over time, however, that fire took a darker turn. Aligning himself with Shaun Sims’ villainous faction The Family, Blaze shed the Wildfire image and embraced his most unhinged instincts, reemerging as the sadistic Hellraiser Blaze. That transformation culminated on February 25, 2023, at My Bloody Valentine’s Day, where Blaze made history by becoming the inaugural NLPW Cruiserweight Champion.

After losing the Cruiserweight Championship, Blaze vanished from the WrestlePlex, leaving behind The Family, NLPW, and the man he had become. For nearly two years, his legacy lingered as a cautionary tale of ambition and obsession. Then, without warning, the past came roaring back. On December 20, 2025, “Wildfire” Chris Blaze made a shocking return as an entrant in the 2025 Christmas Chaos Rumble, reigniting questions about which version of Blaze now stands before the fans. Is he the original fire that helped build NLPW, or the Hellraiser still burning beneath the surface? One thing is certain: when Wildfire returns, the flames always spread.