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Dave Mastiff

Mastiff made his WWE debut on June 9, 2018, where he participated in the United Kingdom Championship Tournament. Mastiff advanced from the first round after defeating Kenny Williams, however, was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Joe Coffey. Mastiff made his *NXT UK* debut on the first episode of the show which aired on October 17, where he defeated Sid Scala.

Mastiff, who was yet to be defeated on *NXT UK*, fought Eddie Dennis to a double disqualification on the January 2, 2019 episode of the show. This led to a No Disqualification match on NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool, on January 12, which Mastiff won. On The June 5 episode of *NXT UK*, Mastiff competed in a fatal four-way match against Joe Coffey, Jordan Devlin and Travis Banks to determine the #1 contender for the WWE United Kingdom Championship. Banks won the match, as Mastiff suffered his first loss on the show. After Coffey and Mastiff wrestled to a double countout on the August 7 eoisode of *NXT UK*, both faced in a Last Man Standing match at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, on August 31, where Mastiff was defeated.

On the 30 January 2020 episode of *NXT UK,* Mastiff lost a six-man tag team match with Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster, against Imperium's Marcel Barthel, Fabian Aichner and Alexander Wolfe. On the February 13 episode of *NXT UK*, Mastiff defeated Saxon Huxley.

On August 18, 2022, Mastiff was released from his WWE contract.
Desiree Petersen

In December 1984, Petersen joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and replaced Princess Victoria as Velvet McIntyre's tag team partner and was awarded the WWF Women's Tag Team Championship. From 1984-1985, Petersen competed in solo and tag-team matches against The Fabulous Moolah, Mad Maxine, Leilani Kai, Judy Martin, Donna Christanello, Penny Mitchell, Peggy Patterson, and Peggy Lee. During the first half of 1985, Petersen was engaged in a major solo feud against Martin, which was also spotlighted during her interview with Vince McMahon on *Tuesday Night Titans* in June 1985.

Petersen and McIntyre defended the titles until splitting up. A tag team title match between The Glamour Girls (Leilani Kai and Judy Martin) and champions McIntyre and Petersen was reported to have happened in Egypt in 1985, but in actuality, the match never took place. Kai and Martin were awarded the titles after McIntyre and Petersen split up when Petersen left the WWF in 1985.

Petersen returned to the WWF in 1988 and feuded with WWF Women's Champion Sherri Martel.
Dennis Rodman

Rodman appeared on the March 10, 1997 edition of *Monday Nitro* with his friend Hollywood Hulk Hogan in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). At the March 1997 Uncensored event, he appeared as a member of the nWo. His first match was at the July 1997 Bash at the Beach event, where he teamed with Hogan in a loss to Lex Luger and The Giant. At the August 1997 Road Wild event, Rodman appeared as an impostor Sting, hitting Luger with a baseball bat to help Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.

At the July 1998 Bash at the Beach event, he fought alongside Hulk Hogan against the team of Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone. Rodman bested Malone and Page as he and Hogan picked up the win.

Rodman returned to WCW in 1999 and feuded with Randy Savage. This culminated in a match at Road Wild, which Rodman lost.
ECW Hardcore TV

***ECW Hardcore TV*** was a television program that was produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), composed of footage from live shows and recorded interviews. It ran in syndication from April 6, 1993 to December 31, 2000.

*Hardcore TV* was edited from footage of ECW's live events from the ECW Arena and other house shows. It also included backstage promos and vignettes.
Damien Kane

Kane debuted in Extreme Championship Wrestling in 1995, where he was best known for managing The Headhunters as well forming a tag team with Devon Storm. Together, Kane and Storm successfully defeated the Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von) by disqualification at A Matter of Respect and later feuded with The Bad Crew.

In late 1996, Kane and his valet Lady Alexandra left ECW. The pair made their last appearance at Natural Born Killaz on August 24 when, following Devon Storm's loss to Louie Spicolli, Kane was attacked by Spicolli.
Cousin Luke

Luke debuted in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1984 as a member of the Hillbilly Family led by Hillbilly Jim. As part of this gimmick, he was silent and expressionless and portrayed a rural Southerner who did not know how to wrestle. He joined the other hillbillies in their feud with Roddy Piper, Bob Orton, Jr., and Jesse Ventura. Shortly after joining the company, however, Luke broke his ankle. He was asked to compete at WrestleMania 2, the WWF's biggest show of the year, but had to decline due to the injury. He left the promotion soon thereafter.

On September 29, 2013, Luke passed away.
ECW November to Remember 1993

**November to Remember 1993** was the first November to Remember event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The show was a non-televised live event that took place on November 13, 1993 in the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

## Results

* Salvatore Bellomo defeated Rockin' Rebel by forfeit in a chairs match.
* The Sandman fought Jim Neidhart to a no contest.
* The Public Enemy (Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge) defeated Badd Company (Pat Tanaka and Paul Diamond) in a South Philly Hood tag team match.
* Kevin Sullivan defeated Tommy Cairo.
* Malia Hosaka defeated Sherri Martel by disqualification.
* The Suicide Blondes (Johnny Hotbody and Tony Stetson) defeated The Bad Breed (Axl Rotten and Ian Rotten) to retain the ECW World Tag Team Championships.
* Johnny Gunn and Tommy Dreamer defeated The Suicide Blondes (Johnny Hotbody and Tony Stetson) to win the ECW World Tag Team Championships.
* The Tazmaniac defeated Tommy Dreamer.
* Mr. Hughes defeated Johnny Gunn.

## Main Event

* Sabu and Road Warrior Hawk defeated Terry Funk and King Kong Bundy in a Winner Take All match for Sabu to retain the ECW World Heavyweight Championship and win Funk's ECW World Television Championship.
ECW Holiday Hell 1996

**Holiday Hell 1996** was a live event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) that took place on December 7, 1996 in the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

## Results

* The Dudley Brothers (Buh Buh Ray Dudley and Spike Dudley) defeated Davey Pazano and Little Guido.
* Balls Mahoney defeated Devon Storm.
* Gary Albright defeated Ric Rage.
* Brian Lee defeated Louie Spicolli.
* Taz defeated Rob Van Dam.
* The Gangstas (Mustafa Saed and New Jack) defeated Axl Rotten and D-Von Dudley to retain the ECW World Tag Team Championships.
* Francine and Shane Douglas defeated Beulah McGillicutty and Tommy Dreamer in a mixed tag team match.
* Sabu defeated Perry Saturn.

## Main Event

* Raven defeated The Sandman in a Barbed Wire match to win the ECW World Heavyweight Championship.
Dante Chen

Chen debuted for WWE on September 22, 2021, on the *NXT* brand, winning his first match. Chen debuted on the *205 Live* brand on October 1. After returning to newly renamed *NXT 2.0* in 2022, Chen was attacked by Duke Hudson. Chen would feud with Hudson during the first months of 2022, ultimately losing in their singles match. Chen made his debut on *NXT Level Up* against Javier Bernal in March 2022. Chen continued on *NXT Level Up*, participating in a feud with Bodhi Hayward, where he would win the first match in March, and lose the second in April. Over the course of April and May, Chen would lose six matches in a row, to various wrestlers including Xyon Quinn and Sanga. In an effort to win, Chen would form a tag team with Javier Bernal in May, however the duo would lose all three of their tag matches, extending his losing streak to nine in a row. On the July 8 edition of *NXT Level Up*, he defeated Myles Borne, ending his losing streak . However, Chen lost to the debuting Axiom the following week. Despite this, on the August 5 edition of *NXT Level Up*, Chen would team up with Guru Raaj against Bryson Montana and Damaris Griffin, where he would pick up his first tag team victory in *NXT*. On the November 29 edition of *NXT*, Dante Chen would lose to Dijak.

On March 13, 2023, Chen made his debut on *WWE Main Event*, where he would be defeated by Cedric Alexander. Throughout 2023, Chen would serve as the "gatekeeper" of *NXT Level Up*, facing the majority of debuting talent on the show, including the likes of Drew Gulak, Damon Kemp, Charlie Dempsey, Scrypts and many others while also teaming with Boa several times. On October 24 at NXT Halloween Havoc night one, Chen was defeated by Lexis King in King's first televised WWE match.
ECW House Party 1996

**House Party 1996** was the first House Party event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The event took place on January 5, 1996 in the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

## Results

* 911 and Rey Mysterio, Jr. defeated The Eliminators (John Kronus and Perry Saturn) (with Jason).
* Rob Van Dam defeated Axl Rotten.
* 2 Cold Scorpio (with Woman) defeated Mikey Whipwreck to win the ECW World Television Championship.
* Taz (with Bill Alfonso) defeated Hack Meyers.
* Buh Buh Ray Dudley (with Big Dick Dudley, Chubby Dudley, Dances With Dudley, and Sign Guy Dudley) defeated Jimmy Del Ray (with Mr. Hughes).
* The Sandman (with Woman) defeated Konnan to retain the ECW World Heavyweight Championship.
* Sabu (with Paul E. Dangerously) defeated Stevie Richards (with The Blue Meanie).

## Main Event

* The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock) defeated The Gangstas (Mustafa Saed and New Jack) in a tag team street fight.
ECW Hardcore Revolution

***ECW Hardcore Revolution*** is a video game based on Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The game was released for the Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Game Boy Color, and Dreamcast in 2000. It was the first wrestling game to be based on ECW. The title was followed with the release of a sequel, *ECW Anarchy Rulz*, in August 2000.

## Roster:

* Amish Roadkill
* Arms Master
* Axl Rotten
* Balls Mahoney
* Beulah McGillicutty
* Big Sal
* Bill Alfonso
* Brian Santoro
* Charlie Bruzzese
* Chris Chetti
* C.W. Anderson
* Cyrus the Virus
* Danny Doring
* Dawn Marie
* Excel
* Francine
* Harry Slash
* Jack Victory
* Jason
* Jazz
* Jerry Lynn
* Joel Gertner
* Joey Styles
* Judge Jeff Jones
* Justin Credible
* Lance Storm
* Little Guido Maritato
* Little Spike Dudley
* Louie Spicolli
* Mack Daddy
* Mad Goat
* Mike Awesome
* New Jack
* Nova
* Nurse Ratchett
* Raven
* Rhino
* Rob Van Dam
* Ron Buffone
* Sabu
* The Sheik
* Simon Diamond
* Skull
* Sound Guy Randy
* Spanish Angel
* Steve Corino
* Super Crazy
* Taz
* Tommy Dreamer
* Tommy Rich
* Tony DeVito
* Tracy Smothers
* Trainer
* Wild Bill
* Yoshihiro Tajiri
ECW CyberSlam 1998

**CyberSlam 1998** was the third CyberSlam event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The event took place on February 21, 1998 at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

## Results

* Jerry Lynn defeated Danny Doring (with Roadkill).
* Al Snow defeated Tracy Smothers (with Little Guido and Tommy Rich).
* Chris Chetti defeated Doug Furnas.
* Lance Storm defeated Chris Candido.
* Taz defeated Brakkus (with Droz and Lance Wright) to retain the ECW World Television Championship.
* Justin Credible (with Jason and Nicole Bass) defeated Tommy Dreamer in a First Blood match.
* The Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freaks (Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten) and The Sandman defeated Spike Dudley and The Gangstanators (New Jack and John Kronus) and The Dudley Brothers (Buh Buh Ray, D-Von, and Big Dick) in a three-way dance tag match.

## Main Event

* Shane Douglas and Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Rob Van Dam and Sabu.
DeWayne Bruce

Braun the Leprechaun

Jack Boot

Sarge

Bruce debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1989, using his real name as a preliminary wrestler, then earned some undercard notoriety as **Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker**, competing in a tag-team with partner Lt. James Earl Wright, as The State Patrol. He later became a member of the Dungeon of Doom, under the short-lived identity of **Braun the Leprechaun**, before again being repackaged as "Military Man" **Jack Boot**.

Boot only lasted a short time before he returned as **Buddy Lee Parker**, but this time as a military sergeant. He would occasionally pop up on *WCW Saturday Night* as a jobber during the end of his career. Despite losing most of his televised matches, Bruce scored a few notable victories throughout his career (although mostly against other jobbers). Bruce had respect from his peers, and was known to lose matches against newcomers to help elevate younger talent. Towards the very end of WCW, Bruce was involved in a somewhat major match, in which he teamed with Bill Goldberg to face the team of Lex Luger and Buff Bagwell (then known as Totally Buffed). This would end up being Bruce's final WCW appearance.
Cody Steele

Steele's first appearance in WWE was on November 22, 2004, in a dark match, where he lost to Muhammad Hassan. Three days later, on November 25, he made a televised appearance on WWE's program, *SmackDown!* as a planted hometown hero against Kurt Angle, in a match for Angle's Olympic gold medal. Angle defeated Steele to retain his medal.
David Arquette

In 2000, Arquette was brought into World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He made his first appearance on the April 12, 2000 episode of *Thunder*, sitting in the crowd before leaping into the ring to take part in a confrontation with Eric Bischoff and his New Blood stable. Afterwards, he formed an alliance with Chris Kanyon and then-reigning WCW World Heavyweight Champion Diamond Dallas Page, and with their help, he defeated Bischoff in a singles match in the April 24 episode of *Nitro*. On the following episode of *Thunder*, Arquette teamed with Page in a match against Bischoff and Jeff Jarrett, with the stipulation that whichever man got the pin would take the championship. Arquette pinned Bischoff again in the match's finish, receiving the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in the process.

During his time as champion, Arquette was mostly used as comic relief. He only appeared on two shows as champion, the May 1 *Nitro* and May 7 Slamboree pay-per-view. In a portion of the show, Arquette was seen backstage trembling in fear and attempting to "give back" the championship belt. However, he did successfully defend the title against Tank Abbott with help from Page.

Arquette held the title for 12 days until the Slamboree pay-per-view on May 7, 2000, when he was booked to defend the championship against Jarrett and Page in a Triple Cage match. In the end, he turned on Page and gave the victory to Jarrett. After Slamboree, Arquette cut a promo on the May 8 episode of *Nitro*, explaining that his entire friendship with Page and title run was a "swerve". Page subsequently ran down to the ring and hit him with a *Diamond Cutter*. Arquette made one final appearance with WCW at the New Blood Rising pay-per-view on August 13, when he interfered in a match between Buff Bagwell and Kanyon.

On the December 13, 2010 episode of *Raw*, Arquette made his WWE debut by teaming with Alex Riley in a handicap match against Randy Orton, which they lost.
Dick Beyer

Doctor X

Between 1966 and 1972, Beyer wrestled as **Doctor X** while in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). During his time as Doctor X, Beyer had matches with many of the top names in the business, including Billy Red Lyons. In fact, it was Lyons who handed "X" his first AWA defeat when he defeated him with a figure four leg lock. In August 1970, "X" removed his own mask to get a chance at revenge against his former partner Black Jack Lanza. He stood in the center of the ring with announcer Marty O'Neill, who told the fans that "X" was a former local coach. "X" then removed his mask and wrestled the match as **Dick Beyer**.

During 1972, Beyer had several battles with "Crippler" Ray Stevens. Their last match resulted in Beyer, as **Doctor X**, having his leg "broken." This "injury" allowed Beyer to leave the AWA.

He inducted Gorgeous George into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 27, 2010.

On March 7, 2019, Beyer passed away.
ECW Heat Wave 1998

**Heat Wave 1998** was the fifth Heat Wave pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The event took place on August 2, 1998 in Dayton, Ohio. This was the first edition of Heat Wave to be broadcast on pay-per-view.

## Results

* Justin Credible (with Jason, Nicole Bass, and Chastity) defeated Jerry Lynn.
* Chris Candido (with Tammy Lynn Sytch) defeated Lance Storm.
* Masato Tanaka defeated Mike Awesome.
* Rob Van Dam and Sabu (with Bill Alfonso) defeated Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki to retain the ECW World Tag Team Championships.
* Taz defeated Bam Bam Bigelow in a Falls Count Anywhere match to retain the FTW Heavyweight Championship.

## Main Event

* Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman, and Spike Dudley defeated The Dudleys (Buh Buh Ray, D-Von, and Big Dick Dudley) (with Joel Gertner, Sign Guy Dudley, and Jeff Jones) in a six-man street fight.
Damon Kemp

Kemp made his WWE debut on the December 24, 2021 episode of *205 Live*, where he lost to Andre Chase. Continuing to make appearances on *NXT* and *205 Live*, Kemp picked up his first victory over James Drake on *205 Live*'s replacement show, *NXT Level Up*. Kemp also began making appearances on *NXT UK*, with victories over Danny Jones and a successful tag team match alongside Wolfgang. On the May 10, 2022 episode of *NXT*, Roderick Strong, leader of Diamond Mine, introduced Kemp to The Creed Brothers (Brutus and Julius) as the newest member of the stable.
David Sammartino

Sammartino joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in September 1984, with his father, Bruno Sammartino, as his manager. He received a big push while teaming with his father; he was also pushed in singles matches. He appeared at the inaugural WrestleMania event in Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on March 31, 1985. Accompanied by Bruno, Sammartino wrestled Brutus Beefcake in the fourth match of the night. The match ended in a double disqualification after Sammartino was thrown out of the ring by Beefcake and slammed by Beefcake's manager Johnny Valiant, prompting Bruno Sammartino to assault Valiant. This led to a series of tag team matches that brought Bruno out of retirement in an effort to get David's career advanced. When Bruno was involved, David was often in the main event or in a high-profile match; when Bruno wasn't involved David would be wrestling preliminary matches.

In one of his final WWF appearances, Sammartino was involved in a controversial finish on November 22, 1985, quickly submitting to a bear hug by jobber Ron Shaw in a match that Sammartino was booked to win.

In 1986, Sammartino left the WWF and joined the American Wrestling Association (AWA). He had three championship matches against AWA World Champion Stan Hansen. On February 4, 1986, Sammartino unsuccessfully challenged Hansen for the championship.

Sammartino left the AWA after just a few months and returned to the WWF, where he was once again used as a preliminary wrestler. Sammartino's second run ended in 1988.

Sammartino re-emerged in 1996 in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), competing in the promotion's cruiserweight division. Sammartino was only used in two matches in WCW. On the December 16, 1996 episode of *WCW Monday Nitro*, Sammartino challenged Dean Malenko for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, but was defeated. The other match was a dark match, defeating preliminary wrestler, Rex King.
D.J. Peterson

During the mid-1980's, Peterson briefly appeared in Fritz Von Erich's World Class Championship Wrestling, defeating Jack Victory on February 7.

Jumping to the American Wrestling Association in 1987, Peterson fought Super Ninja to a time limit draw at SuperClash II on May 2, 1987. He would also form a team with JT Southern, attempting to gain the AWA World Tag Team Titles, but ended up coming short.

Peterson returned to the AWA full-time in early 1990, teaming with Brad Rheingans against the Texas Hangmen at SuperClash IV on April 8, 1990, and later to pursue then-AWA World Champion Mr. Saito. When Larry Zbyszko regained the title, Peterson was granted title shots although he failed to unseat the World Champion. Shortly thereafter, he formed a tag team with The Trooper and captured the AWA World Tag Team Titles from The Destruction Crew on August 11, 1990. Defending the titles during the rest of the year, Peterson and Trooper would turn out to be the last AWA World Tag Team Champions until the promotion finally closed later that year.

On May 25, 1993, Peterson passed away.
ECW Anarchy Rulz

***ECW Anarchy Rulz*** is a video game released in 2000 based on Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The last ECW game released, *Anarchy Rulz* is the sequel to *ECW Hardcore Revolution*, which was released earlier in the year.

The game featured a selection of wrestlers and other on screen personalities that were active in ECW during development. Many of them return from the previous game with only a few having any changes or updates. Most are unlocked by default, although others can be unlocked through gameplay.

## Roster:

* Balls Mahoney
* Beautiful Billy
* Big Sal E. Graziano
* Bill Alfonso
* Chris Chetti
* C.W. Anderson
* Cyrus the Virus
* Danny Doring
* Dawn Marie
* Dusty Rhodes
* Elektra
* Francine
* Jack Victory
* Jason
* Jazz
* Jerry Lynn
* Jim Molineaux
* Joe Finegan
* Joel Gertner
* Joey Styles
* Judge Jeff Jones
* Justin Credible
* Kid Kash
* Lance Storm
* Little Guido
* Lou E. Dangerously
* Masato Tanaka
* Mikey Whipwreck
* New Jack
* Nova
* Paul Heyman
* The Prodigy
* Rhino
* Roadkill
* Rob Van Dam
* Sandman
* Simon Diamond
* Spanish Angel
* Spike Dudley
* Steve Corino
* Super Crazy
* Tommy Dreamer
* Tony DeVito
* Yoshihiro Tajiri
Drew Carey

In 2001, Carey was the first television actor to enter the World Wrestling Federation's 30-man Royal Rumble match. He appeared in a few backstage segments before his brief participation in the match. Upon entering the ring, Carey stood unopposed for more than half a minute, but after the next entrant, Kane, refused a monetary bribe, Carey eliminated himself from the match by jumping over the top rope and retreating from ringside. On April 2, 2011, Carey was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Kane.
Doug Somers

In 1986, Somers debuted for Verne Gagne's American Wrestling Association (AWA). Upon his arrival, Somers teamed up with "Playboy" Buddy Rose and manager Sherri Martel. The duo captured the AWA World Tag Team Championship by defeating Curt Hennig and Scott Hall via countout on May 17, 1986. They went on to feud with The Midnight Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) over the belts for the remainder of 1986, culminating with Michaels and Jannetty winning the titles on January 17, 1987.

Somers would continue to wrestle for the AWA as both a singles wrestler and tag team wrestler (with both Buddy Wolfe and Kevin Kelly) throughout 1987. He would also be a last minute replacement for Boris Zhukov as Soldat Ustinov's tag team partner in a title defense against Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee.

Somers resurfaced in the AWA in 1989, managed by Johnny Valiant.

At WCW Halloween Havoc 1991, Somers lost to Van Hammer in the first pay-per-view match of his career. In 1992, Somers made several appearances for the World Wrestling Federation as an enhancement talent on their weekly syndicated programming.

On May 16, 2017, Somers passed away.
Dennis Condrey

In late 1985, Condrey joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW) alongside Bobby Eaton as the Midnight Express. In early 1986, Condrey and Eaton won the WCW World Tag Team Titles from the Rock 'n' Roll Express on *Superstars on the Superstation* and feuded with them until Condrey left the promotion in early 1987.

Condrey would team with Randy Rose in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) under manager Paul E. Dangerously. "Loverboy" Dennis and "Ravishing" Randy called themselves "The Original Midnight Express", and claimed the right to the name, which had since been used by Condrey and Eaton (and later by "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton and "Sweet" Stan Lane) in WCW.

They would defeat Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee for the AWA World Tag Team Titles on October 30, 1987, in Whitewater, Wisconsin. They would have a two-month title reign, losing the titles to the returning Midnight Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) on December 27, 1987 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Condrey returned to WCW in November 1988, alongside Randy Rose and Paul E. Dangerously.

During the November 5 episode of *World Championship Wrestling*, Jim Cornette received an anonymous phone call. The caller ridiculed Cornette over Eaton and Lane's loss of the WCW World Tag Team titles to the Road Warriors on October 29. Cornette recognized the caller and basically asked him to come say it to his face. At that point, Dangerously and the Original Midnight Express hit the ring and proceeded to pummel Cornette and Stan Lane, who was wrestling in a singles match. By the time Bobby Eaton showed up, it was three on one. Cornette showed up the next week carrying his blood stained suit jacket and the feud was on.

The teams wrestled at Starrcade '88, but nothing was solved. This built up to a 6-man tag match involving the managers on pay-per-view in February 1989. Condrey left WCW once again soon thereafter.
ECW CyberSlam 1999

**CyberSlam 1999** was the fourth CyberSlam event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The event took place on April 3, 1999 in the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

## Results

* Jerry Lynn defeated Yoshihiro Tajiri.
* Chris Chetti and Nova defeated Rod Price and Skull Von Crush.
* Super Crazy defeated Mosco de la Merced.
* Taka Michinoku defeated Papi Chulo.
* Rob Van Dam (with Bill Alfonso) defeated 2 Cold Scorpio to retain the ECW World Television Championship.
* Taz defeated Chris Candido (with Tammy Lynn Sytch) in a falls count anywhere match to retain the ECW World Heavyweight Championship.
* Shane Douglas (with Francine) defeated Justin Credible (with Jason and Jazz).

## Main Event

* The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von) and Mr. Mustafa defeated New Jack and The Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freaks (Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten) in an Ultimate Jeopardy match.
ECW November to Remember 1994

**November to Remember 1994** was the second November to Remember live event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) that took place on November 5, 1994 in the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

## Results

* J.T. Smith defeated Hack Meyers.
* The Pitbulls (Pitbull 1 and Pitbull 2) defeated The Bad Breed (Axl Rotten and Ian Rotten).
* 2 Cold Scorpio defeated Mr. Hughes.
* Tommy Dreamer defeated Tommy Cairo via referee stoppage.
* Dean Malenko (with Jason) defeated The Tazmaniac.
* Shane Douglas defeated Ron Simmons to retain the ECW World Heavyweight Championship.
* The Public Enemy (Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge) defeated Cactus Jack and Mikey Whipwreck in a Brawl Game match to win the ECW World Tag Team Championships.
* Chris Benoit versus Sabu (with 911 and Paul E. Dangerously) went to a no-contest.

## Main Event

* Chris Benoit (with The Public Enemy) versus 2 Cold Scorpio went to a double countout.
Hisashi Shinma

Shinma was named the "President" of the WWF before Jack Tunney in the late 1970's. Shinma’s most famous moment as WWF President occurred on December 6, 1979, after Bob Backlund regained the WWF Title from Antonio Inoki at the end of his Japan tour. Shinma overruled the decision due to interference from Tiger Jeet Singh. Inoki refused to accept the belt, but Backlund regained the vacant title after returning to the United States.

In 2019, Shinma was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of its Legacy Wing.
Damien Demento

Demento, under the name **Mondo Kleen**, debuted in WWF at a live event on October 2, 1992 in a losing effort to Jeff Jarrett. On the October 12 episode of *Superstars of Wrestling*, he made his televised debut under the repackaged ring name and gimmick of **Damien Demento**, a villainous character who hailed from "The Outer Reaches of Your Mind" and showed mentally disturbed behavior. He then proceeded to defeat Steve May in his televised debut match. On the October 28 episode of *Wrestling Challenge*, he defeated Jim Brunzell.

Demento was in the main event of the debut episode of *Monday Night Raw* on January 11, 1993, losing to The Undertaker. Demento made his only pay-per-view appearance at the Royal Rumble as a participant in the 1993 Royal Rumble match and lasted over twelve minutes before being eliminated by Carlos Colón. He also appeared at UK Rampage '93, where he lost to Bob Backlund. After this, Demento competed almost solely on house shows before leaving the WWF in October 1993.
ECW FTW Championship

The **FTW Championship** is a championship that originated in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in 1998.

Taz announced the creation of the FTW Heavyweight Championship (also referred to as the Brooklyn World Championship) on May 14, 1998 at *It Ain't Seinfeld*. In the storyline, he was frustrated by his inability to challenge for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship due to champion Shane Douglas' injury and refusal to face him. Taz created and defended his own title, billing himself as the "real" world champion. The belt was billed as "unrecognized" by ECW.
Dump Matsumoto

In early 1986, she and Bull Nakano made a brief appearance in the World Wrestling Federation as The Devils of Japan, defeating Velvet McIntyre in two separate tag team matches with Dawn Marie Johnston in Boston, Massachusetts on March 8 and with Linda Gonzales in New York City, New York on March 16, 1986.
ECW Living Dangerously 1998

**Living Dangerously 1998** was the inaugural Living Dangerously pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). It took place on March 1, 1998 in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

## Results

* Jerry Lynn and Chris Chetti defeated The Full Blooded Italians (Little Guido and Tracy Smothers) (with Tommy Rich).
* Masato Tanaka defeated Doug Furnas (with Lance Wright).
* Rob Van Dam (with Bill Alfonso) defeated 2 Cold Scorpio.
* New Jack and Spike Dudley defeated The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von) (with Joel Gertner, Big Dick Dudley, and Sign Guy Dudley) and The Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freaks (Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten) in a three-way dance tag team match.
* Tommy Dreamer defeated Justin Credible (with Jason and Nicole Bass).
* Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Taz to win the ECW World Television Championship.
* Sabu (with Bill Alfonso) defeated The Sandman in a Dueling Canes match.

## Main Event

* Al Snow and Lance Storm (with Tammy Lynn Sytch) defeated Shane Douglas and Chris Candido (with Francine).
Chick Donovan

From 1987 to 1988, Donovan wrestled in the World Wrestling Federation as an enhancement talent, losing to Ricky Steamboat and The Ultimate Warrior.

From 1992 until 1995, he wrestled for World Championship Wrestling, again as an enhancement talent. On June 20, 1995, he faced off against WCW United States Champion Sting in a losing effort on *WCW Pro*.

In 1995, he returned to WWF as an enhancement talent, only making a couple appearances on television.
Colin Jost

Jost, along with Michael Che, appeared on the March 4, 2019 episode of WWE's *Monday Night Raw*, where both were announced as special correspondents for WrestleMania 35 on April 7. That same episode, they got involved in a storyline with Braun Strowman, eventually resulting in both Jost and Che becoming participants in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania. At the event, Jost and Che went under the ring for the majority of the match, and then tried to eliminate Strowman while he was trying to do the same to the Hardy Boyz. Jost attempted to calm the situation by using his therapist, but Strowman chokeslammed him and eliminated the comedians in quick succession, winning the battle royal.
Clarence Mason

Mr. Biggs

Mason entered the WWF in 1995. He was introduced as the legal counsel for Jim Cornette, who was attempting to reverse a decision at the In Your House 3 pay-per-view event that had seen Yokozuna and the British Bulldog, whom Cornette was managing, lose the WWF Tag Team Championship held by Diesel and Shawn Michaels. Following this, Mason continued his association with Cornette and his stable of wrestlers.

In August 1996, Mason left the Cornette stable and managed Crush. Later that year, Mason became manager of Faarooq and the two formed The Nation of Domination, a heel stable. Mason still managed Owen Hart and the British Bulldog while with The Nation, but was fired by the Bulldog in March 1997, In mid-1997, Faarooq "fired" Mason from the Nation of Domination, and Mason was written off television and released from his WWF contract.

Mason resurfaced in WCW as **J. Biggs**, where he managed Chris Kanyon. A few months later, Kanyon dropped his association with Biggs, which left him to search for a new client. This time, Biggs picked the newly established tag team of Harlem Heat 2000, which consisted of Stevie Ray and Big T. The team feuded with Booker T. Biggs gained a court order against Booker T, which stated he could not use the letter "T" after defeating Booker at SuperBrawl 2000 when the lights were turned off and Big T rolled Booker up when they were turned back on as per match stipulation. Shortly thereafter, Biggs was released from his contract.
Ernie Ladd

As part of the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), after handily pinning Earl "Mr. Universe" Maynard the month prior, Ladd challenged Bruno Sammartino at Madison Square Garden for the WWWF title on March 1, 1976. He also later challenged Pedro Morales for the same title. In 1978, he wrestled WWWF Champion Bob Backlund.

Ladd returned to the WWF as a color commentator, calling the 20-man battle royal at WrestleMania 2 (which featured NFL players) and then earning a trial run doing commentary for various shows, including the April 1986 show at Madison Square Garden. He was also used as a fill-in for matches on syndicated programming such as *WWF Championship Wrestling*. Ladd also teamed with Gorilla Monsoon and Johnny Valiant in the broadcast booth during The Big Event at C.N.E. Stadium in Toronto, Ontario. Ladd, Monsoon, and Valiant were the original three man team for the first few weeks of *WWF Wrestling Challenge*, before Ladd was replaced by Bobby Heenan and Valiant's role was reduced significantly to only calling matches when Heenan had to be at ringside for one of the wrestlers he managed. Following this Ladd quietly left the WWF.

He was inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame in 1994 and the WWF Hall of Fame class of 1995, becoming the first (and for several years only) inductee in both halls.

On March 10, 2007, Ladd passed away.
ECW CyberSlam 2000

**CyberSlam 2000** was the fifth and final CyberSlam event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The event took place on April 22, 2000 at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

## Results

* Masato Tanaka defeated 2 Cold Scorpio.
* Lance Storm and Dawn Marie defeated Nova and Jazz in a mixed tag match.
* Little Guido (with Big Sal) defeated Super Crazy and Kid Kash in a three-way dance.
* The New Dangerous Alliance (Bill Wiles and C.W. Anderson) (with Lou E. Dangerously and Elektra) defeated Danny Doring and Roadkill.
* Balls Mahoney and New Jack defeated Da Baldies (Angel and Tony DeVito).
* Steve Corino (with Jack Victory) defeated Dusty Rhodes.
* Rhino defeated Yoshihiro Tajiri to win the ECW World Television Championship.
* Tommy Dreamer (with Francine) defeated Taz to win the ECW World Heavyweight Championship.

## Main Event

* Justin Credible (with Jason) defeated Tommy Dreamer (with Francine) to win the ECW World Heavyweight Championship.
Drake Wuertz

On the August 16, 2013 episode of *SmackDown*, Wuertz appeared in a segment as a backstage worker who was bullied and attacked by Ryback. In December 2013, Wuertz attended a tryout at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. In March 2014, it was reported that he had signed a contract with WWE. Later that month, it was reported that Wuertz had worked as a professional wrestling referee at a house show for WWE's developmental system *NXT*. Wuertz made his television debut as a referee on the July 10, 2014 episode of *NXT*, and continued to referee on *NXT*, normally refereeing the main events for their television tapings and TakeOvers. Wuertz refereed at WrestleMania 34. On May 19, 2021, it was reported that he was released from his WWE contract.
ECW Heat Wave 1994

**Heat Wave 1994: The Battle for The Future** was the first Heat Wave event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling that took place on July 16, 1994 in the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

## Results

* The Bad Breed (Axl Rotten and Ian Rotten) defeated Hack Meyers and Rockin' Rebel.
* Mikey Whipwreck defeated Chad Austin (with Jason) by disqualification to retain the ECW World Television Championship.
* Tommy Dreamer defeated Stevie Richards (with Angel).
* Mr. Hughes defeated Tommy Dreamer.
* Sabu and The Tazmaniac defeated The Pitbulls (Pitbull 1 and Pitbull 2) (with Jason).
* The Sandman (with Woman) defeated Tommy Cairo (with Peaches) in a Dueling Canes match.
* Shane Douglas (with Angel and Mr. Hughes) defeated Sabu (with 911 and Paul E. Dangerously) by countout to retain the ECW World Heavyweight Championship.

## Main Event

* The Public Enemy (Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge) defeated Terry Funk and Dory Funk, Jr. in a barb wire tag team match.
ECW Hardcore Heaven 1997

**Hardcore Heaven 1997** was the fourth Hardcore Heaven pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The event took place on August 17, 1997 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

## Results

* Taz defeated Chris Candido to retain the ECW World Television Championship.
* Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Spike Dudley.
* Rob Van Dam (with Bill Alfonso) defeated Al Snow.
* The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von) (with Jenna Jameson, Joel Gertner, Sign Guy Dudley, and Big Dick Dudley) defeated PG-13 (Jamie Dundee and Wolfie D) to retain the ECW World Tag Team Championships.
* Tommy Dreamer (with Beulah McGillicutty) defeated Jerry Lawler.

## Main Event

* Shane Douglas (with Francine) defeated Sabu (with Bill Alfonso) and Terry Funk in a three-way dance to win the ECW World Heavyweight Championship.
Dino Casanova

Casanova made his debut in Extreme Championship Wrestling in late 1992, teaming with Glen Osbourne and Rip Sawyer in a six-man tag team match to defeat Max Thrasher and The Super Destroyers in Philadelphia on October 3. Casanova and Sawyer later made an unsuccessful bid for the ECW Tag Team Championship weeks later, losing to The Super Destroyers in Philadelphia on October 24.

On February 2, 1995, he and Romeo Valentino made their WCW debuts on *WCW WorldWide* against The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) in Orlando, Florida. Several weeks later, they appeared on *WCW Saturday Night* in the main event against Stars and Stripes (Marcus Bagwell and The Patriot). This match-up also took place as a dark match at SuperBrawl V in Baltimore, Maryland on February 19, 1995. After confronting Eric Bischoff, WCW World Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader interfered in the match attacking all four men. Bobby Heenan frequently referred to Casanova and Valentino as "The Flying Linguinis" during their matches.

Occasionally appearing in World Championship Wrestling during the next two years, Casanova was seen on *WCW Saturday Night* facing "Flyin'" Brian Pillman on April 29 and Sting in a match for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship in Atlanta on July 11, 1995. Later that year, he and Frankie Lancaster lost to Pillman and Chris Benoit on *WCW Saturday Night* on December 9 and, several weeks later, he faced Hugh Morrus on *WCW Main Event* on January 7, 1996.

On March 1, 2002, Casanova passed away.
Dragon Lee

In January 2023, Dragon Lee was signed by WWE to begin on the *NXT* brand. On March 21, Dragon Lee was chosen as one of Wes Lee's opponent in a match for the NXT North American Championship at Stand & Deliver on April 1, where he would take part in a fatal five-way match, in a losing effort. On the April 4 episode of *NXT*, Lee would gain his first singles victory, over Nathan Frazer. At NXT Battleground in May, Lee would take on Noam Dar, for Dar's NXT Heritage Cup, where he would lose due to interference from Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend.

On the August 8 episode of *NXT,* Lee, with Rey Mysterio in his corner, failed to win the NXT North American Championship from Dominik Mysterio after interference from Rhea Ripley. On the September 25 episode of *Raw*, Lee again failed to defeat Dominik for the NXT North American Championship. The following night on *NXT*, Lee lost a fatal-four way match to earn a NXT North American Championship opportunity against Dominik at NXT No Mercy, which was won by Trick Williams. It was later announced that Lee would serve as the special guest referee for the title match at No Mercy. Lee then made an appearance in the crowd on the September 29 episode of *SmackDown*, where he got into an altercation with Austin Theory. Lee wrestled his official main roster debut match on the October 6 episode of *SmackDown*, where he defeated Theory in a singles match. He was then quietly moved to the *SmackDown* brand.

On the November 24 episode of *SmackDown*, Lee saved Carlito from being assaulted by Santos Escobar, who had turned heel and left the LWO two weeks before. Due to Carlito's injury, he was not able to take part in the match against Escobar at Survivor Series: WarGames, which then allowed *SmackDown* General Manager Nick Aldis to replace Carlito with Lee, but Lee would go on to lose the match on November 25. On the December 5 episode of *NXT*, Lee was revealed as Wes Lee's replacement to face Dominik Mysterio for the NXT North American Championship at Deadline. On the December 8 episode of *SmackDown*, Lee lost to Escobar in the first round of a United States Championship number one contender's tournament. The next night at NXT Deadline, Lee defeated Dominik to win the NXT North American Championship, his first title in WWE. On the December 12 episode of *NXT*, Lee successfully defended the North American Championship in his first title defense against Tyler Bate. The following week episode of *NXT*, Lee successfully defended the title in a triple threat match against Charlie Dempsey and Joe Coffey. On the January 9, 2024 episode of *NXT*, Lee successfully retained his title against Lexis King. After the match, Oba Femi cashed in his *NXT* Breakout Tournament contract and defeated Lee to win the title, ending Lee's reign at 31 days.
Curt Stallion

On October 23, 2020, Stallion signed with WWE. He made his televised debut as early as the October 16 episode of *205 Live*, where he won a gauntlet match, defeating Ariya Daivari by disqualification. Two weeks later on the October 30 episode of *205 Live*, Stallion defeated Ariya Daivari in a rematch. On the November 6 episode of *205 Live*, Stallion teamed with fellow newcomer August Grey in a tag match won by Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese. Stallion competed for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship on the February 3, 2021 episode of *NXT*. He also competed in the 2021 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic with August Grey. He wrestled his final match on the March 12 episode of *205 Live*, teaming with Mansoor in a tag match defeating The Bollywood Boyz. Stallion was released on June 25, 2021.
Headhunter 2

The Headhunters (Headhunter 1 and **Headhunter 2**) debuted in Extreme Championship Wrestling in August 1993, taking part in a tournament for the vacant ECW Tag Team Championship. The Headhunters were eliminated from the tournament after fighting their opponents, Ivan Koloff and Vladimir Koloff, to a double disqualification. At UltraClash on September 18, 1993, The Headhunters defeated Crash the Terminator and Miguelito Perez in a baseball bat match.

The Headhunters debuted in the World Wrestling Federation on January 21, 1996, at the WWF Royal Rumble, renamed "The Squat Team". Identified as "Squat Teamer #1" and "**Squat Teamer #2**" respectively, the Headhunters took part in the Royal Rumble match, but were both eliminated, with Yokozuna eliminating Teamer #2 after 24 seconds and Vader eliminating Teamer #1 after 71 seconds. The night after the Royal Rumble, they lost to Avatar and Aldo Montoya at a house show. The Headhunters briefly appeared on WWF television as "The Arabian Butchers" on the June 30, 1997, episode of *Raw*, a tag team managed by Jim Cornette.

The Headhunters returned to Extreme Championship Wrestling on February 17, 1996, at ECW CyberSlam 1996, losing to The Bruise Brothers. They made a final appearance on March 8, 1996, at the ECW Big Ass Extreme Bash, losing to the Dudleys (Buh Buh Ray Dudley and Dances with Dudley) in a tag team bout and losing to The Gangstas and the team of 2 Cold Scorpio and The Sandman in a three way tag team match.
Hiroko

On June 10, 2004, Hiroko made her WWE debut as the geisha valet and translator for Kenzo Suzuki on the *SmackDown!* brand.

In November 2004, Hiroko began feuding with Torrie Wilson and numerous catfights took place between the two female wrestlers and Hiroko even wanted to fight her in a bra and panties match. The bra and panties match Hiroko wanted was later changed to a kimono match. In December 2004, backstage during a photo shoot, Torrie Wilson was given a bouquet of flowers from Kenzo. This angered Hiroko and she stripped Torrie to her underwear; this made Torrie chase, and eventually catch, Hiroko and strip her to her underwear as well. On an episode of *SmackDown!* held in Japan airing February 10, 2005, The kimono match was then held. Hiroko lost and was stripped to her bra and panties during the match. Hiroko and Kenzo were traded to the *Raw* brand on June 30, 2005, at the end of the 2005 Draft Lottery. However, they were both released by the WWE on July 6, 2005 without ever appearing on *Raw*.
George Wells

In 1985, he debuted in the World Wrestling Federation, although he was generally used as a preliminary wrestler regularly appearing on *WWF Prime Time Wrestling*, although he did have some success teaming with Lanny Poffo. Wells was also the first regular tag team partner of Bret Hart. The team worked five matches on *Prime Time* together as faces. Hart quickly turned heel, and had a short feud with Wells on television. Hart would defeat Wells in a singles match, and then along with Jim Neidhart, The Hart Foundation would defeat Wells and various tag partners on six different occasions on *Prime Time Wrestling* and *Championship Wrestling*. He would also appear at several major WWF events, losing to Adrian Adonis at the WWF supercard on August 28, 1985 and Jake "The Snake" Roberts at WrestleMania 2 on April 7, 1986.
Doug Gilbert

In March 1989, Gilbert wrestled for World Championship Wrestling, where he remained until October.

In 1993, he wrestled matches for Extreme Championship Wrestling as **The Dark Patriot**, winning the ECW World Tag Team Championship with his brother Eddie.

In January 1996, Gilbert made an appearance in the World Wrestling Federation's Royal Rumble match later that month. He entered at number fourteen, and was eliminated by Vader.
ECW Guilty as Charged 2000

**Guilty as Charged 2000** was the second Guilty as Charged pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). It took place on January 9, 2000 in Birmingham, Alabama.

## Results

* C.W. Anderson (with Lou E. Dangerously and Billy Wiles) defeated Mikey Whipwreck.
* Danny Doring, Roadkill, and Simon Diamond (with Mitch and Elektra) defeated Nova, Kid Kash, and Jazz in a six-man tag team match.
* Yoshihiro Tajiri and Super Crazy (with Steve Corino) defeated Little Guido and Jerry Lynn (with Big Sal).
* Angel (with Tony DeVito and Vic Grimes) defeated New Jack.
* Rob Van Dam defeated Sabu to retain the ECW World Television Championship.
* The Impact Players (Lance Storm and Justin Credible) (with Dawn Marie and Jason) defeated Tommy Dreamer and Raven (with Francine) to win the ECW World Tag Team Championships.

## Main Event

* Mike Awesome (with Judge Jeff Jones) defeated Spike Dudley to retain the ECW World Heavyweight Championship.