Why did Shane Douglas leave ECW?
Douglas continued to feud with the Impact Players until he left the company due to a disagreement with Paul Heyman. Douglas wrestled his last match in ECW on April 15, where he defeated Justin Credible after a Pittsburgh Plunge.
When did Shane Douglas win ECW title?
The first person to get a pin or submission would win the match for his team and the title for himself. On August 27, 1994, Shane Douglas won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. He made history when he threw it down and called it useless. He instead held the ECW Championship up high.
When did ECW leave the NWA?
Extreme Championship Wrestling
| Formerly | Eastern Championship Wrestling Inc. (1992–1994) Extreme Championship Wrestling Inc. (1994–1996) |
|---|---|
| Defunct | April 4, 2001 (de facto) January 31, 2007 (de jure) |
| Fate | Bankruptcy, assets acquired by World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. |
| Successor | ECW (WWE brand) |
Who is the greatest ECW champion of all time?
The top 10 ECW champions of all time
- Rhino. Rhino was the final ECW world champion in 2001 and it was well deserved because at that time Rhino was one of the best heels in the business.
- The Sandman.
- Steve Corino.
- Mike Awesome.
- Bam Bam Bigelow.
- Sabu.
- Terry Funk.
- Shane Douglas.
Does Shane Douglas work at Target?
Four-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas is no longer working at a Target department store. He’s since returned to his previous line of work as a teacher. He’s currently teaching history at a middle school in his hometown of New Brighton, PA as Mr. Martin.
Who were the dynamic dudes?
The Dynamic Dudes were a short lived tag team consisting of Shane Douglas and Johnny Ace. The team competed for the NWA’s Jim Crockett Promotions which later became World Championship Wrestling.
Who was the last ECW champion?
Ezekiel Jackson is not only the final ECW champion, but is technically the shortest reigning ECW champion ever. At Guilty as Charged 2001, The Sandman won the Title, and held it for 6 minutes, 32 seconds, before losing it to Rhino.
Was Vince McMahon a ECW champion?
During WWE’s ill-fated revival of the brand, Vince McMahon won the ECW World Heavyweight Championship following a bizarre chain of events. Vince McMahon is the most powerful and influential individual in the history of professional wrestling, bar none.
Was Raven a ECW champion?
ECW World Heavyweight Champion (1996–1997)
Where is Shane Douglas today?
What happened to Johnny Laurinaitis voice?
An elated John Laurinaitis unveils his smooth baritone voice moments after finally clearing his throat. After suffering for years with a raspy voice and constricted larynx, WWE executive John Laurinaitis finally cleared his throat Monday, allowing his natural rich baritone voice to emerge.
Who was the first ever ECW champion?
Jimmy Snuka
The inaugural champion was Jimmy Snuka, who defeated Salvatore Bellomo in a tournament final on April 25, 1992, to become the first ECW Heavyweight Champion.
What happened to Chris Douglas in NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling?
On the December 14 episode of NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling, Douglas substituted for an injured Johnny Gunn to defend the Tag Team Championship alongside Gunn’s partner Tommy Dreamer against Kevin Sullivan and The Tazmaniac, during which Douglas turned on Dreamer by attacking him with a steel chain.
Who is the longest ECW Champion?
Shane Douglas. Martin held a dozen championships between ECW, PCW, WCW, and the WWF and is a five-time world champion: a four-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion and a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion. As ECW Champion, he holds the records for most combined days as champion (874) and the longest single reign in history (406 days).
How many ECW titles has John Martin won?
Martin held a dozen championships between ECW, WCW, and the WWF and is a five-time world champion: a four-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion and a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion. As ECW Champion, he holds the records for most combined days as champion (874) and the longest single reign (406 days).
Who is Shane Douglas in TNA?
Under his Shane Douglas ring name, he debuted in TNA on the company’s weekly pay-per-view on June 11, where he immediately reignited his feud with Raven by costing him an opportunity for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. The two ended up joining separate factions as Douglas became a member of The New Church and Raven formed The Gathering.