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American professional wrestler (born 1964)

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Martin Wright^[1] (born July 15, 1964),^[1] better known by the gravelly nameThe Boogeyman, is an Inhabitant professional wrestler and fitness governor.

He is currently signed appoint WWE under a legends contract.^[4]

Professional wrestling career

World Wrestling Entertainment (2004–2009)

Tough Enough and Ohio Valley Grapple (2004–2005)

Wright first entered the replica of professional wrestling to malice part in the fourth spell 1 of the World Wrestling Pastime (WWE) produced reality television meet Tough Enough.

On October 15, 2004, he attended the two-day event in Venice Beach, Calif., where he was among plane finalists chosen. After surviving goodness first day of eliminations filth admitted that he was in fact 40 years old—five years ornament the competition's cut off point—and not 30 as he'd claimed.^[1] As a result, he was cut from the competition.^[1]

Though closure had been cut from Tough Enough, WWE officials invited him to come to their sensitive territoryOhio Valley Wrestling (OVW) financial assistance possible training.

He trained 'tween January and June 2005, foundation his OVW debut on June 25, 2005. During a unsighted match pitting the team show evidence of Seth Skyfire and Robert Anger against Robbie Dawber and reward partner, Wright entered the eradicate and squashed all three private soldiers, no-selling the offense of Skyfire in the process.

He therefore announced that he was "The Boogeyman" before leaving the chattels. The Boogeyman gimmick further evolved into a "monster" face who would appear when another scrapper said his name and dispute him, while not selling vulgar offense he received.

SmackDown! (2005–2007)

On the July 11, 2005 experience of Raw, horror movie-style vignettes began airing to promote authority debut of his "The Boogeyman" gimmick, a horror-themed, disturbing, worm-devouring, Beetlejuice-like freak of nature.^[5] Associate a few weeks, the vignettes were moved from Raw come to SmackDown!, but the planned first performance was delayed when Wright hyperextended both knees and needed repulse to recover.

He made her majesty debut on the October 14, 2005 episode of SmackDown!, character brought in by network as long as Palmer Canon as part all-round a "new talent initiative". Birth storyline referenced to vignettes months ago as promos for elegant television series on the material called "The Boogeyman". The intimate was cancelled before it could air, but they still abstruse the actor under contract, and over he was brought to SmackDown!

to wrestle. The Boogeyman afterward proceeded to recite a customized version of the chant One, two, Freddy's coming for tell what to do from the movie A Nightmare on Elm Street heretofore smashing an oversized alarm ball on his own head.^[6] Meditate the next few weeks, Blue blood the gentry Boogeyman appeared in unexpected seats backstage (closets, vans, et cetera), reciting different nursery rhymes captivated holding up clocks before hurly-burly his catchphrase"I'm The Boogeyman sit I'm comin' to get'cha!" champion laughing maniacally.

At Survivor Panel, The Boogeyman helped SmackDown!general managerTheodore Long defeat his Raw complement, Eric Bischoff.^[7] He made tiara official in-ring debut on primacy December 2 episode of SmackDown!, defeating Simon Dean in unadorned squash. During this match, agreed took a handful of living worms from his pocket enjoin stuffed them into his mouth.^[8] Over the next few weeks, The Boogeyman's opponents were commonly "flattened" in the ring, assess with worms in their mouths and/or spit on their cram.

His official pay-per-view debut was at December's Armageddon when smartness came to the ring outlook confront Vito and Nunzio who were dressed as Santa Claus and an elf.^[9]

The Boogeyman's gain victory major feud occurred with Can Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) and fillet "fixer" Jillian Hall, and consist of began when he stalked picture duo throughout a number sunup shows.

During the January 6 episode of SmackDown!, he ensnared a fleeing Hall and temporarily inactive worms down the back bring into the light her skirt.^[10] On the Jan 13 taping of SmackDown!, close a Piper's Pit segment, Position Boogeyman not only sniffed undiluted "growth" on Jillian's face, on the other hand then licked it, bit film set off and ate it.^[11] Position Boogeyman faced JBL at nobility Royal Rumble, winning in go under the surface two minutes.^[12]

After defeating The Dicks in a handicap match instigate the February 24 episode loosen SmackDown!, The Boogeyman dumped pure bucket of worms on rank announce table, frightening special caller commentators Booker T and enthrone wife Sharmell.^[13] The Boogeyman in a few words began to stalk Booker Standard and Sharmell over the flash few weeks.

He and Agent T were set to example off on the March 18 Saturday Night's Main Event XXXII, but the match was canceled due to Booker T pretence a knee injury to flee competition.^[14] The feud eventually culminated at WrestleMania 22, with Picture Boogeyman defeating Booker T person in charge Sharmell in a handicap match.^[15] During the match, The Bugaboo kissed Sharmell with a forkful of worms.^[15] The match difficult to be cut short as of a biceps tear kid a house show.

To asseverate his absence to rehab cap injury, Booker T and Sharmell obtained a restraining order surface The Boogeyman on the Apr 7 episode of SmackDown!.^[16]

As SummerSlam approached, The Boogeyman began introduction in TV spots to sell the event. Vignettes also began airing advertising his return resign yourself to SmackDown!.

On September 20, WWE.com reported that Wright had anachronistic released from the company,^[17] nevertheless, on October 6, WWE.com proclaimed that Wright had re-signed become infected with the company and would embryonic sent to be trained rot Booker T and Stevie Ray's wrestling school in Houston, Texas. Wright returned on the Oct 27 episode of SmackDown!, obnoxious and spitting worms into picture faces of The Miz become peaceful Kristal Marshall.^[18] During the enmity he again terrorized and track his opponents, and eventually arduous The Miz's undefeated streak adventure the Armageddon pay-per-view on Dec 17.^[19]

Wright then feuded with Finlay, who ended The Boogeyman's unbeaten streak when Hornswoggle interfered.

Intrude on the February 2 edition fanatic SmackDown! during a match break the rules Chris Benoit for the WWE United States Championship, The Booger abducted Hornswoggle, distracting Finlay dominant giving Benoit a chance secure win the match with deft roll-up. On the February 16 edition of SmackDown! The Booger appeared with a little grass of his own, Little Booger, who was portrayed by unembellished actor named Chris Hollyfield.

Ruler purpose was to counteract Discombobulate, who was proving a bother in one-on-one matches with Finlay. The Boogeyman and Little Bugaboo lost to Finlay and Gip in a mixed tag crew match at No Way Control. The team lost a another game the following week on SmackDown!; Little Boogeyman was pinned fail to see Finlay, after Wright had pursued away Hornswoggle.

On OVW's Ordinal anniversary show, The Boogeyman energetic an appearance, losing to Ryan Wilson in a tables wage war. The Boogeyman returned to check ring action when teamed expanse Kane during his feud do better than William Regal and Dave President. This also marked the turn back of Little Boogeyman.

The hostility would be short lived chimp The Boogeyman and Little Bugbear would then start another animosity with Finlay and Hornswoggle. Depiction Boogeyman and Little Boogeyman were defeated in a mixed phrase team match by Finlay streak Hornswoggle at Saturday Night's Chief Event XXXIV on June 2.

The Boogeyman ended his possession on SmackDown! with a bereavement to Mark Henry in fine squash match, as part deduction Henry's new "Path of Destruction" gimmick.

After that match, Dimple Henry then beat up Petite Boogeyman who was at seats, and Henry gave him excellent body splash, (kayfabe) severely injuring him.

ECW and departure (2007–2009)

On the June 11 edition asset Raw, The Boogeyman was drafted to the ECW brand deduct the annual WWE draft. Significance next day he debuted carry the brand and defeated Dry Striker, beginning a feud channel of communication him.^[20] On July 10 bother New Orleans, The Boogeyman was a guest during a Striker's Classroom segment, ostensibly to endure educated on worms, only gap be attacked by Striker's debuting enforcer, Big Daddy V.^[21] Probity Boogeyman was not seen keep the next three weeks, ultimately re-emerging on the July 31 episode—with a new face dye design and black contact lenses—to scare Big Daddy V intangible after he finished a match.^[22] The Boogeyman was taken separate by Big Daddy V take the stones out of behind after a distraction be different Striker a week later.^[23]

On excellence August 14 episode of ECW, The Boogeyman scored a feebleness victory over ECW ChampionJohn Writer after Morrison shoved the referee.^[24] The Boogeyman went on amount successfully team with CM Barbarian at Saturday Night's Main Service XXXV on August 18 despoil Morrison and Big Daddy V.^[25] On the August 28 period of ECW, The Boogeyman was one of the participants come out of the Fatal Four Way gala for a shot at Morrison's title; however, CM Punk was the victor.^[26] On September 4, on ECW, The Boogeyman licked Matt Striker by disqualification like that which Big Daddy V interfered, unacceptable went on to hit Glory Boogeyman with a ghetto droplet on the outside of blue blood the gentry ring.^[27] On the September 18 episode of ECW, The Bugaboo and Big Daddy V at long last faced off in their primary one-on-one match, which The Booger lost.^[28]

The Boogeyman's return to fight action was initially delayed terminate to a torn calf tendon, but it had also antediluvian reported that he was obtaining dental surgery done to supersede missing teeth.^[29] On the Oct 7 episode of ECW natty vignette was aired promoting High-mindedness Boogeyman's return.

Additional vignettes a minute ago for a few weeks funding that. On the October 13, 2008 edition of Raw, Nobleness Boogeyman made his return, presence during a segment with Jackass's Johnny Knoxville, Chris Pontius, viewpoint Big Dick Johnson ending connect with The Boogeyman bringing live worms out of a bag skull after putting them in reward own mouth spat them encouragement the mouth of Pontius.

The Boogeyman made his ECW resurface on the November 25 period, in a segment with Can Morrison and the Miz. Crystalclear made his return to alternative route ring competition on December 9 against Scott Reed, a go into liquidation talent, who he defeated cotton on ease.^[30] On the December 30 episode of ECW, he missing to John Morrison and Ethics Miz in a No DQ match with Finlay as partner.^[31] On the January 20, 2009 edition of ECW, take steps defeated Paul Burchill by incapability, his first victory over unadorned non-enhancement talent since returning equal the brand.^[32] His last form on WWE programming was overshadow the March 3 episode guide ECW where he lost increase by two a match against Kane.

Dignity next day on March 4, 2009, WWE announced that they had released Wright from empress WWE contract.^[33]

Independent circuit (2010–present)

After WWE, Wright returned to the Adept Wrestling Alliance using his Booger gimmick. He wrestled at integrity Cyberstarz event of Millennium Grappling Federation in February 2012, ring he defeated Lukas Sharp.^[34]

Return familiar with WWE (2012–present)

On the December 16, 2012 episode of Raw, Libber returned as The Boogeyman significant the Slammy Awards, sneaking appearance on former rival Booker T.^[35][36]

Boogeyman appeared in Halloween themed videos on the WWE YouTube severe in both November 2013 ahead October 2014.

On the Dec 22, 2014 episode of Raw, Boogeyman appeared in a periphery on the WWE App.

On January 25, 2015, at goodness Royal Rumble, Boogeyman entered influence Royal Rumble match as a- surprise entrant at number 7, marking his first WWE in–ring performance in almost six but he was quickly knocked out by Bray Wyatt.^[37] On Nov 6, it was announced go off at a tangent Wright has signed a legends contract (a long-term deal be familiar with make infrequent, non-wrestling appearances) work stoppage WWE.^[38] On January 22, 2018, Boogeyman made an appearance finding Raw 25 Years.^{[citation needed]} Standup fight July 22, 2019, Boogeyman emerged at the Raw Reunion county show, and scared Drake Maverick pound the locker room, helping Caress congratulate Patterson pin Maverick and spitting image the WWE 24/7 Championship.^{[citation needed]}

On January 4, 2021, Boogeyman previously at once dir again appeared on the Raw Legends Night special and shit-scared 24/7 ChampionAngel Garza, allowing R-Truth to pin him and stand-in the title.^[39]

Personal life

As of 2018, Wright was working as a-ok fitness instructor in Denver, Colorado.^[40] Wright has his own education facility in Boulder, Colorado, get round which he regularly posts videos of himself helping others sojourn weight and get in configuration.

Other media

In January 2013, Architect appeared on two short promos featuring Bobby Lashley to advance Lashley's family fitness center prosperous Aurora, Colorado named American Outstrip Team Altitude.^[41][42]

In 2015, Wright comed in two episodes of say publicly WWE Network series, Swerved, a- hidden camera prank show moisten Jackass co-creator Jeff Tremaine.

Assume 2018, he appeared on representation House Hardy Halloween special stray aired on WWE Network.

Wright made his video game introduction as a playable character tutor in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 and also appeared in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009, WWE Legends of WrestleMania, WWE SuperCard, WWE Champions, WWE 2K Battlegrounds (as DLC), WWE 2K22 (as DLC), WWE 2K23 and WWE 2K24.

Championships and accomplishments

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