Don Callis

Donald Callis was born October 13, 1963, confirming he’s currently living. Now I’ll write the bio.

Callis spent the majority of his career performing as Cyrus the Virus and Don Callis, first gaining international attention as The Jackyl in the WWF where he managed The Truth Commission, The Oddities, and The Acolytes. He worked in ECW from 1999 to 2001 as a manager and commentator, and returned to TNA in 2003 before rejoining in 2017 as executive vice president and commentator, while also serving as an English language commentator for NJPW. In AEW, Callis works as the on-screen manager and leader of The Don Callis Family and as a backstage consultant.

Kevin Knight joined the Don Callis Family on June 3, with Knight holding the TNT Championship. Mark Davis is the reigning AEW National Champion and Knight is the reigning TNT Champion as of June 2026. Callis confirmed the Don Callis Family would team with The Demand in a Stadium Stampede match at AEW Double or Nothing 2026, with Mark Davis confirmed for the match.