Spike Dudley

Matt Hyson
Hyson stomping on Rodney Mack.
Born	(1970-08-13)August 13, 1970 Providence, Rhode Island U.S.
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	Brother Runt Matt Hyson Spike Dudley
Billed height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Billed weight	150 lb (68 kg)
Billed from	"Dudleyville" New York City
Trained by	Ric Thompson (APW Boot Camp)
Debut	1994

Matthew "Matt" Hyson (born August 13, 1970 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a semi-retired American professional wrestler. He was best known for wrestling with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under the ring name, Spike Dudley. He also wrestled for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name, Brother Runt. He was known for being a member of the tag team, The Dudley Boyz.

Personal life

Before he started his professional wrestling career, he worked as a third grade teacher’s aide. He is married to his wife Vikki Hyson and they have a daughter named Meadow. He currently works as a financial planner.

Championships

Hyson held many championships during his professional wrestling career:

• Big Time Wrestling (California)
  • BTW Cruiserweight Championship (one time)
• Big Time Wrestling (Massachusetts)
  • BTW Heavyweight Championship (one time)
• Chaotic Wrestling
  • CW Tag Team Championship (one time) with Kyle Storm
• Extreme Championship Wrestling
  • ECW World Tag Team Championship (two times) with Balls Mahoney
• New York Wrestling Connection
  • NYWC Heavyweight Championship (one time)
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • PWI ranked him #196 of the 500 Best Singles Wrestlers of the Year in 2007
• World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment
  • WWE Cruiserweight Championship (one time)
  • WWE European Championship (one time)
  • WWF Hardcore Championship (seven times)
  • WWF World Tag Team Championship (one time) with Tazz
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards
  • Worst Worked Match of the Year in 2006 (TNA Reverse Battle Royal on TNA Impact!)