Spike Dudley

Matthew "Matt" Hyson (born August 13, 1970 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a semi-retired American professional wrestler. He was best known for wrestling with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under the ring name, Spike Dudley. He also wrestled for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name, Brother Runt. He was known for being a member of the tag team, The Dudley Boyz.

Personal life
Before he started his professional wrestling career, he worked as a third grade teacher’s aide. He is married to his wife Vikki Hyson and they have a daughter named Meadow. He currently works as a financial planner.

Championships
Hyson held many championships during his professional wrestling career:

Big Time Wrestling (California)
BTW Cruiserweight Championship (one time)
Big Time Wrestling (Massachusetts)
BTW Heavyweight Championship (one time)
Chaotic Wrestling
CW Tag Team Championship (one time) with Kyle Storm
Extreme Championship Wrestling
ECW World Tag Team Championship (two times) with Balls Mahoney
New York Wrestling Connection
NYWC Heavyweight Championship (one time)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI ranked him #196 of the 500 Best Singles Wrestlers of the Year in 2007
World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment
WWE Cruiserweight Championship (one time)
WWE European Championship (one time)
WWF Hardcore Championship (seven times)
WWF World Tag Team Championship (one time) with Tazz
Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards
Worst Worked Match of the Year in 2006 (TNA Reverse Battle Royal on TNA Impact!)

References

Category:1970 births
Category:Living people
Category:American professional wrestlers
Category:Former WWE wrestlers
Category:Sportspeople from Rhode Island
Category:Total Nonstop Action Wrestling alumni