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Learn about Martin Wright, a former WWE wrestler who performed as The Boogeyman, a horror-themed character who ate worms and scared his opponents. Find out his career history, feuds, injuries and legacy in this comprehensive article.
Relive the times when The Boogeyman sent chills down the spines of John Cena, JBL, Booker T and more during s... He’s The Boogeyman, and he’s coming to get you!
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Tough Enough and Ohio Valley Wrestling
Wright first entered the world of professional wrestling to take part in the fourth season of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) produced reality television competition Tough Enough. On October 15, 2004, he attended the two-day event in Venice Beach, California, where he was among eight finalists chosen. After surviving the first day of eliminations he admitted that he was actually 40 years old — five years over the competition's cut off point — and not 30 as he'd claimed. As a result, h...
SmackDown and departure
On the July 11, 2005 episode of WWE Raw, horror movie style vignettes began airing to promote the debut of Wright in his "Boogeyman" personality. After a few weeks the vignettes were moved from Raw to SmackDown!, but his planned debut was delayed when he hyperextended both knees and needed time to recover. The Boogeyman made his first appearance on October 13, 2005 SmackDown!. He was brought in by UPN Network Executive Palmer Cannon, who claimed he was going to be a part of another (unspecifi...
SmackDown
Less than a month later, on October 6, WWE.com announced that Wright had re-signed with the company and would be sent to be trained at Booker T and Stevie Ray's wrestling school in Houston, Texas. Wright returned on the October 27 SmackDown!; while teaming with Layla, he started a feud with The Miz and Kristal Marshall. During the feud he again terrorized and stalked his opponents, spitting worms at them and scaring them at every opportunity, and eventually ended The Miz's undefeated streak a...
ECW and second departure
On the June 11 edition of Raw, The Boogeyman was moved from the SmackDown brand to ECW in the annual WWE draft. The next day he debuted for the brand and defeated Matt Striker, beginning a feud with him. On July 10 in New Orleans, The Boogeyman was a guest during a Striker's Classroom segment, ostensibly to be educated on worms, only to be attacked by Striker's debuting enforcer, Big Daddy V. The Boogeyman was not seen for the next three weeks, finally re-emerging on the July 31 episode — wit...
After WWE, Wright returned to the Pro Wrestling Alliance using his Boogeyman gimmick. Later, using a new gimmick called Slither, he wrestled at Northeast Wrestling as The Nightcrawler, defeating Jake Manning. Wright made his debut for The Millennium Wrestling Federation (MWF)at Soul Survivor VI on April 24, 2010. He defeated "Executioner" Brian Mil...
Learn about Martin Wright, the American wrestler who became The Boogeyman in WWE. Find out his ring names, career history, championships, and signature moves.
The Boogeyman - WWE Legend - Professional wrestler - Fitness expert - Actor (SAG) - Stuntman
Watch the always scary Boogeyman evoke fear in the likes of John Cena, The Miz and JBL.Stream WWE on Peacock https://pck.tv/3l4d8TP in the U.S. and on WWE Ne...
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Marty Wright is an American movie actor and professional wrestler who performed as the Boogeyman in WWE from 2005 to 2009. He is known for his creepy gimmick, missing front teeth and quick victories over his opponents.
Boogeyman is a terrifying WWE Superstar who eats worms and scares his opponents with his creepy appearance. Learn about his origin, signature move, career highlights and more on his official WWE Alumni profile.
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