Mike Awesome

Professional wrestler with ECW fame

Mike Awesome - Professional wrestler with ECW fame
Born

January 24th, 1965
60 years ago

Died

2007
18 years ago — 42 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Started wrestling career in the early 1990s. Gained prominence in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) where showcased unique style and charisma. Competed in various wrestling promotions including World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Achieved success as a three-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion. Notable for high-flying moves and powerful in-ring presence. Retired from professional wrestling in the early 2000s but remained a significant figure in wrestling lore until passing in 2007.

Three-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion

Competed in WCW and WWF

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