The Sandman (wrestler)
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The Sandman in July 2006
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| Birth name | James Fullington |
| Born |
June 16, 1963 Sandy, Utah, United States |
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Spouse(s) | Lori Fullington (divorced) |
| Children | 3; including Tyler Fullington |
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| Ring name(s) | Mr. Sandman The Sandman Hak |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Billed weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
| Billed from | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Trained by |
Larry Winters Tri-State Wrestling Academy Mark Tendler J.T. Smith |
| Debut | 1989 |
James "Jim" Fullington (born June 16, 1963) better known by his ring name The Sandman, is semi-retired American professional wrestler, best known for his career with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), where he developed into a "Hardcore Icon". Fullington has held the ECW World Heavyweight Championship a record 5 times. He also had stints in World Championship Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and World Wrestling Entertainment.
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.
In April 1992 he arrived in Eastern Championship Wrestling (later renamed Extreme Championship Wrestling) as a crowd favorite. He won his first ECW Championship from Don Muraco on November 16, 1992, but lost it back to Muraco on April 3, 1993. In the end of 1993 he changed his ring-name to the Sandman.
In 1994, Sandman changed his gimmick after ECW owner Tod Gordon suggested that he channel his own personality into his character, creating an edgier gimmick. He began a feud with his former tag team partner Tommy Cairo, after The Sandman was temporarily blinded following a match and inadvertently struck Peaches. When The Sandman regained his sight and saw Cairo assisting Peaches to her feet, he attacked Cairo. The Sandman subsequently became estranged from his wife (claiming "life's a bitch, and then you marry one") and adopted a new manager, Woman. In keeping with The Sandman's character, Woman would open his beers and light his cigarettes prior to matches. She began carrying a Singapore cane with which she would strike The Sandman's opponents.
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