Monty "Kip" Sopp, better known by his ring name Billy Gunn, is an American professional wrestler and coach currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he also performs under the ring name Daddy Ass. He is a member of The Acclaimed as a manager and the team's six-man tag team partner.
Gunn in 2022
Billy Gunn in 1996.
"Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn (right) in 1999
Gunn posing in 1999
The Acclaimed are an American professional wrestling stable currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The faction consists of Max Caster and Anthony Bowens – who comprise the main tag team of the group – and Billy Gunn, who serves as their manager and wrestles as their partner for six-man tag team matches. Bowens and Caster are former one-time AEW World Tag Team Champions and all three are former one-time and the longest-reigning AEW World Trios Champions.
The Acclaimed in December 2022. From left to right: Billy Gunn, Anthony Bowens and Max Caster
Bowens during his injury with manager Billy Gunn
The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn (right) receiving the AEW World Trios Championship from House of Black at All In in August 2023.