The epitome of an underdog, Mikey Whipwreck really had no business becoming the star that he did for ECW. A former ring boy, he and a few friends would set up the buildings in return for the opportunity to jump inside the ring and bump around for a bit. Paul Heyman recognized something in the young man, though, and began incorporating him into his shows. Whipwreck was able to create such incredible sympathy for himself as he took tremendous beatings from any and all opposition. He was never portrayed as anything but an absolute fluke, nor should he have. It was not realistic that someone of Whipwreck's size could beat another competitor the likes of the Pitbulls, The Sandman or Steve Austin. But he did, in some of the most memorable upsets in wrestling history. The biggest came on October 24, 1995, when he defeated The Sandman to capture the ECW Championship. His reign would last just over a month, and rightfully so. Whipwreck had scored the most improbable victory in the history of wrestling, adding to his legacy and giving ECW yet another legitimate, homegrown star.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
