 His gimmick is an anthropomorphic Egyptian cobra, which is reflected in his in-ring gear and cobra head mask as well as his mannerisms and speech.Ophidian served as an assistant trainer at The Wrestle Factory, operated by Chikara founder Mike Quackenbush before they both resigned after abuse and neglect allegations against Quackenbush as part of the #SpeakingOut movement.Ophidian trained at the Chikara Wrestle Factory wrestling school.