Mike Taverna

is an American professional wrestler best known simply by the ring name Mike Verna. Verna performs regularly on the independent circuit in New York promotions including New York Wrestling Connection and Five Borough Wrestling. Career Warriors Of Wrestling (2013-2014) Verna made his debut on November 9, 2013 in Warriors Of Wrestling (WOW) at WOW Pain 'n Gain, where he was defeated by Ronnie Styles in a dark match.

Verna wrestled his first title match on April 5, 2014 for the WOW No Limits Championship against defending champion Chris Banks, involving challengers Logan Black and Michael Massacre. Verna challenged again for the No Limits title on April 12 at WOW Beyond The Limit, where he and challengers Dirtbag Dan and Riley met Banks in a Four Way match. Fighting Spirit Wrestling (2013-2016) On December 13, 2013, Verna debuted in Fighting Spirit Wrestling (FSW) at FSW Immortals Holiday III teaming with Hakim Ali to defeat Cholo & Ian Aldwin.

Verna's first title match was on June 7, 2014 at FSW Legends Never Die where he defeated Talon to win the FSW Heavyweight Championship. He successfully retained the title in a rematch against Talon held at FSW Last Resort. On August 18 at FSW Finish Him!, Verna retained the title against the challenge of Papadon. Verna's title reign came to an end on September 13 at FSW Battlefield in a Four Way match won by Joe Ettell, involving challengers Sam Shields and Talon.

On October 11, Verna had a title rematch at FSW Ludus Maximus 3rd Anniversary Show but was unable to defeat Joe Ettell for the Heavyweight title.