Ethan Carter III

Michael Hutter (born March 18, 1983) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) under the ring name Ethan Carter III (often shortened to "EC3"), the storyline nephew of TNA President Dixie Carter. He is a former two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

Hutter began his professional wrestling career in 2002, and wrestled for several promotions beginning in 2006. In July 2006, Hutter signed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he wrestled as Derrick Bateman. He was assigned to WWE's developmental territories Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) and Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), where he won the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship with Johnny Curtis. During his time with WWE, he competed in the fourth and fifth seasons of NXT. Hutter competed in several independent promotions, winning the AIW Absolute Championship and the Firestorm Pro Heavyweight Championship.

Professional wrestling career

Early career (2002–2006)