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87. Shane Douglas

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87. Shane Douglas
Although he was somewhat successful as a vanilla babyface in WCW in the early 90’s, few could have imagined that he was capable of becoming the acid tongued “Franchise” who would become one of the most arrogant heels in wrestling history.

In ECW, Shane Douglas found his voice, and what a voice it was.  He was encouraged to speak his mind, and found himself with promo abilities that matched his in ring work.  Douglas would return to the WWF as “Dean” Douglas playing off the fact that he was a former teacher.  The gimmick was a flop and he vocally expressed his time in the WWF to anyone who would listen.  Douglas may have been one of the all time greats in ECW, but his last run in WCW was average at best, and the way he is on very bad terms with the WWE.  When ECW has a proper entrant (we are not counting Terry Funk), iut likely won’t be the Franchise.


Should Shane Douglas be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 58%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 28%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 2%
No way! - 12%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: Troy Martin (Real Name)
    Tory Orndorff
    Dean Douglas
  • Billed From: U.S.A. (Pittsburgh, PA)
  • Key Championships Held: UWF Television
    WCW World Tag Team (2) 1w/Ricky Steamboat, 1w/Buff Bagwell
    NWA World Heavyweight
    ECW World Heavyweight
    ECW Television
    WCW United States
  • Why they will get in: He is arguable among the top five in all time ECW performers.
  • Why they won't get in: He is on very bad terms with the WWE.
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.  With Ricky Steamboat won the WCW World Tag Team Title (11/18/92)
    2.  Wrestled against Sabu & Terry Funk in a triangle match 60 minute draw (2/5/94)
    3.  Infamously won the NWA World Title and threw it on the ground, trashing the NWA.  He subsequently christened himself the first Extreme Championship Wrestling Champion (8/27/94)
    4.  Again won the ECW World Title, this time in a three way dance (8/17/97)
    5.  Wins his final ECW World Title beating Bam Bam Bigelow (11/30/97)

Should Shane Douglas be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 58%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 28%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 2%
No way! - 12%

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