Chris Gray

A Customized Experience for Every Audience

Chris doesn’t just work for his clients — he works with them. His mission is to design a truly unique and personalized program that aligns perfectly with each client’s specific goals and audience needs.

When you partner with Chris, you can expect clear communication every step of the way. He takes the time to understand the vision and objectives of your event, then builds a customized presentation to bring that vision to life. Drawing on his years of experience as both a professional speaker and educator, Chris weaves powerful storytelling with practical teaching techniques to keep audiences fully engaged while reinforcing your event’s core themes.

Chris offers programs of any length — from dynamic 20-minute talks to immersive 90-minute sessions. Whether you’re looking for an inspiring keynote presentation or an interactive workshop that gets your audience directly involved, Chris delivers content that resonates long after the event ends.

Comfortable on any stage, Chris has presented to audiences of all sizes — from intimate small groups to conference halls filled with thousands. His ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds makes every session memorable and impactful.

To further reinforce key messages, Chris also offers Q&A sessions, giving audiences the opportunity to dive deeper, reflect, and engage with the content on a personal level.

From Small-Town Dreamer to World-Class Entertainer

At just five years old, Chris had one dream — to one day step into the same wrestling ring as his childhood heroes and become a professional wrestler. Growing up in a small, rural town, Chris faced countless obstacles: his size, his environment, and even a high school guidance counsellor who told him to give up on his dream. But Chris refused to listen. Through perseverance, passion, and grit, he achieved that childhood dream — becoming a professional wrestling champion who has travelled the world doing what he loves most.

Today, Chris shares his incredible journey across North America, inspiring audiences of all ages. His presentations create moments of IMPACT — empowering people to overcome adversity, chase their goals, and never give up, no matter the odds. Chris’s story is a testament to resilience, self-belief, and the power of pursuing your passion in a world that says you can’t.

Since childhood, Chris has had a deep love for storytelling and performance. He has transformed those passions into a thriving speaking career, combining the art of storytelling with powerful life lessons that stick. Over the past decade, he has shared his story with hundreds of thousands of people worldwide — leaving audiences motivated, entertained, and inspired to take action in their own lives.

All while inspiring others, Chris continues to live his own dream as a professional wrestler. Each week, he can be seen by millions around the globe on TNA Wrestling’s IMPACT, broadcast in over 120 countries and reaching 150 million homes, performing under the name Cody Deaner.

Outside the ring, Chris is a proud husband and father of four. With the support of his amazing wife, he uses his platform to give back through his Giv’er for Charity campaign, raising thousands of dollars for children’s charities across North America.

A powerful storyteller, dynamic entertainer, and passionate motivator, Chris inspires audiences with messages of resilience, positivity, and hope.
Bring Chris to your next event — and create a moment of IMPACT that your audience will never forget.

Chris only needs a good working microphone (if in a large room) and (if possible) a projector to project pictures while he is speaking. The projector is NOT a requirement if the space for the event does not make this available.