Every Wrestling Rookie Of The Year: Where Are They Now?
29. 1994: Mikey Whipwreck
Mikey Whipwreck never did shake that spirited rookie underdog tag, but if it's any consolation, few were better at drawing sympathy when getting the sh*t kicked out of them. He reached a ceiling in and perfected the role at the same time.
Instrumental in building the New York independent scene after he aged out of his breakthrough role - he has a glittering record of success as a trainer - sadly, Whipwreck is reclusive figure these days. In 2021, in a lengthy Twitter statement, he revealed that his memory frequently fails him, suffers prolonged migraines, and suffers from "crippling social anxiety".