Then, on the other side of the coin, Heyman simply enjoyed presenting completely bonkers gimmicks that couldn't be compared to anything else. Roadkill is a perfect example of that kind of mindset, because where else other than the original ECW could wrestling fans find an Amish chicken farmer-turned professional wrestler? It was incredible to witness. Making his debut in 1996 following his training at ECW's 'House Of Hardcore' school, Roadkill shortly thereafter formed a tag-team alongside Danny Doring. Going against the grain for duos, there was nothing to match both men with one another, they were a completely odd pairing. Nonetheless, they became popular eventually and were well-received babyfaces by the time ECW went out of business. Roadkill didn't do much talking, he instead simulated choking a chicken (the joke was intentional) with his hands and grunted, "Chickens" over and over again. It was ludicrous, but the ECW fans didn't care. A little known fact is that Amy 'Lita' Dumas once managed Doring and Roadkill, long before she worked for WWE.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
