What killed ECW?
WWE and WCW’s power and money stopped ECW from ever growing because their stars would always be on borrowed time. For all the flaws ECW had, the main reason for its death was WWE and WCW having a stranglehold on the pro wrestling climate.
Is the Sandman an alcoholic?
Despite his drug and alcohol use, Sandman gained interest from World Championship Wrestling, and debuted as Hak in 1999. After being released from WCW the same year he made his in-ring debut, he returned to ECW and remained there until its close in 2001.
Who was the Sandman at the 1996 in Your House?
At World Wrestling Federation (WWF)’s 1996 In Your House: Mind Games, Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, Paul Heyman and a number of other ECW stars caused a storyline disturbance at ringside during a Caribbean Strap match between Savio Vega and Justin “Hawk” Bradshaw.
Who is the Sandman in Extreme Championship Wrestling?
James Fullington (born June 16, 1963), better known by his ring name The Sandman, is an American retired professional wrestler, best known for his career with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), where he developed into a smoking and drinking “Hardcore Icon” and held the ECW World Heavyweight Championship a record five times.
Who are the children of the Sandman?
Fullington was married to Lori Fullington, with whom he has three children: Kelly (born 1987), Tyler (born 1989) and Austin Oliver (born 1998). Tyler would be featured in ECW’s Sandman versus Raven storyline and debuted as a wrestler himself in August 2008, wrestling as “Twisted Sand”.
Where did The Sandman get his name from?
Fullington got his start in professional wrestling in the Philadelphia -based Tri-State Wrestling Alliance under the ring name Mr. Sandman, managed by his then real-life wife Peaches. He also performed in Memphis in 1991–1992.
