316. Stevie Richards

A sentimental favorite for many ECW fans, Stevie Richards went from “clueless putz” to a certified ECW Heavyweight Title contender. Amidst the parodies and comedy routines lied a very good in ring wrestler who while he never really found his niche in the WWE (though he did work there for a few years) will always be remembered in Philadelphia…and should be!

Should Stevie Richards be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 46.7%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 2.2%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 17.8%

No opinion. - 2.2%

No way! - 31.1%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Michael Manna (Real Name)
Dancin Stevie Richards
Big Stevie Cool
Steven Richards
Dr. Stevie
Billed From: U.S.A. (Philadelphia, PA)
Key Championships Held: ECW World Tag Team (2) w/Raven
SCW Tag Team (2) 1w/The Blue Meanie & 1w/Frank Stalletto
MCW Tag Team w/Earl the Pearl
NWA (New Jersey) National Heavyweight
NWA (New Jersey) World Light Heavyweight
WWF/E Hardcore (22)
HWA Heavyweight
NWA Force 1 Heavyweight
Extreme Rising Heavyweight
Why they will get in: How about on a wave of ECW nostalgia?
Why they won't get in: It won’t be on WWE nostalgia. He wasn’t used very well there.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments:
1. Has the distinction of being in the first ever ECW match, a twenty minute draw against Jimmy Jannetty (2/25/92)
2. Won the ECW Tag Team Titles with Raven (1/10/95)
3. Competed in the #1 contenders Triangle Match at the Barely Legal PPV (4/13/97)
4. Was on the winning side of an six man tag team match (Right to Censor) at Summer Slam by defeating Too Cool & Rikishi (8/27/00)
5. Pinned Jerry “The King” Lawler at No Way Out (2/25/01)