Boogeyman

[The Boogeyman GALLERY]

Check out Boogeyman’s WWE Alumni profile here!

Article: He’s Comin’ To Get Ya!

Title History

• AWF (Alabama Wrestling Federation) Tag Team titles w/Bobby Lashley;

Career Highlights

In The Beginning:

• Marty Wright appeared in the movies “Any Given Sunday”, “The Replacements” and “The Transporter 2”.
• October 15, 2004: Marty Wright was kicked out of Tough Enough IV try-outs for lying about his age (said he was 30, but actually 40).
• December 2004: Due to his unmistakable charisma and passion for wrestling, Marty Wright was brought into OVW to train.
• June 2005: Marty Wright debuted on OVW Television as “The Boogeyman”, a character that would jump to WWE quickly.
• June 28, 2005 – Ohio Valley Wrestling: Jim Cornette revealed that The Boogeyman was Marty Wright from Tough Enough.
• July 6, 2005 – Ohio Valley Wrestling: Seth Skyfire vs Cliff Compton ended in a No Contest when The Boogeyman showed up.
• July 13, 2005 – Ohio Valley Wrestling: The Boogey Man (Marty Wright) cut a promo threatening everyone.
• July 15, 2005 – Ohio Valley Wrestling: Nick Nemeth defeated Paul Burchill (Nemeth was attacked by The Boogey Man after the match).
• July 16 and 17, 2005 – Live Event (SmackDown crew): The Boogeyman (Marty Wright) defeated Doug Basham.
• ~~~Marty Wright apparently hyperextended both his knees working weekend live events and may need time off.
• October 5, 2005 – OVW TV Taping: The Boogeyman returned to OVW and attacked Alexis Laree, until Chris Cage made the save.
• ~~~Bobby Lashley showed up and defeated The Boogeyman in a short match at the end of the night.
• The Boogey Man (Marty Wright) had his teeth knocked out doing a training match earlier in the year.

World Wrestling Entertainment – I am the Boogeyman and I’m coming to getcha!

• October 14, 2005 – SmackDown: Palmer Cannon introduced The Boogeyman who cut a creepy promo and smashed a clock over his head.
• October 21, 2005 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman showed up and chanted some demonic creepy poems that scared all the Juniors.
• October 28, 2005 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman showed up and cut another demonic promo and smashed a clock over his head!
• November 2, 2005 – OVW TV Taping: The Boogeyman defeated Robert Fury.
• November 27, 2005 – Survivor Series: Theodore Long w/Palmer Canon defeated Eric Bischoff with help from The Boogeyman!
• November 30, 2005 – OVW TV Taping: The Boogeyman put Robbie Dewbar through the Spanish Announce Table.
• December 5, 2005 – RAW: The Boogeyman made a brief appearance during the “Trial of Eric Bischoff” and freaked everyone out.
• December 2, 2005 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman (debut) defeated Simon Dean (dragged to the ring by security) in a quick match.
• ~~~The Boogeyman had a bizarre entrance with crazy music, lots of smoke, etc etc – oh yeah, and he ate live worms!!!!
• December 7, 2005 – OVW TV Taping: The Boogeyman (Eating some Christmas worms) defeated Robbie Dawber in a Tables match.
• December 9, 2005 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman defeated Ray Gordy with a mouthful of Night-crawlers!
• December 16, 2005 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman defeated Nunzio w/Big Vito with live worms hanging from his mouth!
• December 18, 2005 – Armageddon: The Boogeyman showed up and destroyed Santa Clause (Vito) and an Elf (Nunzio).

World Wrestling Entertainment – Is JBL Afraid of the Boogeyman?

• December 30, 2005 – SmackDown: Matt Hardy defeated John Bradshaw Layfield by Count Out when The Boogeyman interfered.
• ~~~The Boogeyman stalked JBL and threw a handful of worms at him, but JBL pulled Jillian Hall in the path of the WORMS!
• January 6, 2006 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman stalked John Bradshaw Layfield and shoved worms down Jillian Hall’s pants!!
• January 13, 2006 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman stalked JBL and then bit Jillian Hall’s mole off her face and chewed it up!!
• January 20, 2006 – SmackDown: Bobby Lashley defeated John Layfield w/Jillian Hall after distraction from The Boogeyman!
• January 27, 2006 – SmackDown: John Layfield vs Scotty Too Hotty ended in a No Contest when The Boogeyman played his tricks!
• ~~~The lights went out, red smoke filled the ring, and thousands of worms fell from the ceiling and Layfield fell onto them!
• January 29, 2006 – Royal Rumble: The Boogeyman defeated John Bradshaw Layfield w/Jillian Hall with a Pump Handle Slam.
• February 1, 2006 – OVW TV Tapings: The Boogeyman defeated “Fearless” Kasey James.

World Wrestling Entertainment – Are Booker T and Sharmell Afraid of the Boogeyman?

• February 17, 2006 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman squashed Orlando Jordan in seconds and spit worms all over his face!
• February 19, 2006 – No Way Out: The Boogeyman defeated Simon Dean in a Pre-show match shown on HEAT.
• February 24, 2006 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman defeated The Dicks (James and Chad) in a Handicap Match.
• ~~~Booker T and Sharmell (who joined commentary) freaked out when The Boogeyman dumped a bunch of worms on the desk!
• March 3, 2006 – SmackDown: Tatanka defeated Booker T w/Sharmell after distraction from The Boogeyman!
• March 10, 2006 – SmackDown: Booker T and Sharmell presented letters from fans saying that The Boogeyman should banned.
• ~~~Booker T and Sharmell were shocked when they discovered their bag of letter was full of the Boogeyman’s worms – – !!!
• March 17, 2006 – SmackDown: Booker T w/Sharmell defeated Jeremy Young (Boogeyman played headgames after the match).
• March 18, 2006 – Saturday Night’s Main Event: Booker T faked an injured to get out of his scheduled match with The Boogeyman.
• March 31, 2006 – SmackDown: Paul Burchill defeated Booker T by Countout when The Boogeyman abducted Sharmell..
• ~~~Booker T followed a trail of worms to the basement were he found his screaming wife surrounded by a huge pile of WORMS!
• April 2, 2006 – WrestleMania 22: The Boogeyman defeated Booker T and Sharmell in a Handicap match.
• April 7, 2006 – SmackDown: Booker T and Sharmell produced a restraining order against The Boogeyman and threatened to sue GM Long.

World Wrestling Entertainment:

• August 11, 2006 – SmackDown: Vignettes began to play, hyping the return of the Boogeyman (and he’s comin’ to get ya!).
• August 16, 2006 – OVW TV Tapings: The Boogeyman made a special appearance to prepare for WWE return to the SmackDown brand.
• August 23, 2006 – OVW TV Tapings: The Boogeyman put Jacob Duncan through a Table and unmasked him to reveal Ryan Wilson.
• October 2006: Marty “The Boogeyman” Wright was apparently fired and rehired in the span of two weeks..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Are Mike Mizanin and Kristal Marshall Afraid of the Boogeyman?

• October 27, 2006 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman returned and went after The Miz and also spit worms in Kristal Marshall’s mouth!
• November 3, 2006 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman showed up again and The Miz bolted leaving Kristal Marshall to get wormed again!
• November 10, 2006 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman defeated T.J. Dalton in a squash match…
• November 17, 2006 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman defeated Mike Mizanin and Kristal Marshall in a Handicap match.
• November 24, 2006 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman vs Mike “The Miz” Mizanin ended in a No Contest when the Miz ran away.
• December 8, 2006 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman got his hands on The Miz and tossed him around and spit worms in his mouth!!
• December 15, 2006 – SmackDown: The Miz set out to prove he wasn’t afraid of the Boogeyman by eating several disgusting items.
• December 17, 2006 – Armageddon: The Boogeyman defeated Mike “The Miz” Mizanin and then spit worms in his mouth!
• December 21, 2006 – Booker T’s Pro Wreslting Alliance: The Boogeyman defeated Mike B. Nasty..
• December 22, 2006 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman declared his next prey – WWE Cruiserweight Champion Gregory Helms!
• February 21, 2007 – Booker T’s Pro Wreslting Alliance: The Boogeyman defeated Mike B.Nasty in Pasadena, Texas ..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Are Fit Finlay and The Little Bastard Afraid of the Boogeyman?

• February 2, 2007 – SmackDown: Chris Benoit defeated Fit Finlay to retain the U.S. title with distraction from The Boogeyman.
• ~~~The Little Bastard crawled out from under the ring and was chased around by The Boogeyman, thus distracting Fit Finlay.
• February 8, 2007 – Deep South Wrestling: The Boogeyman wanted to eat Freakin’ Deacon’s spide [Willow] but Deacon retreated
• February 9, 2007 – SmackDown: Fit Finlay defeated The Boogeyman (The Little Bastard interfered but was afraid of Boogeyman!)
• February 16, 2007 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman beat Fit Finlay (The Little Bastard showed up, followed by a Little Boogeyman!)
• February 18, 2007 – No Way Out: Fit Finlay and The Little Bastard defeated The Boogeyman and The Little Boogeyman.
• February 21, 2007 – King Booker’s PWA: The Boogeyman defeated Mike B.Nasty in Pasadena, Texas..
• February 23, 2007 – SmackDown: Fit Finlay and The Little Bastard defeated The Boogeyman and The Little Boogeyman.
• April 26, 2007 – Booker T’s Pro Wrestling Alliance: The Boogeyman defeated Mike “The Miz” Mizanin in Pasadena, Texas.

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Boogeyman and Kane:

• April 27, 2007 – SmackDown: Kane and The Boogeyman defeated William Regal and Dave Taylor.
• May 4, 2007 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman w/Little Boogeyman defeated William Regal by disqualification when Dave Taylor interfered..
• May 11, 2007 – SmackDown: Kane (w/The Boogeyman and Little Boogeyman) defeated Dave Taylor w/William Regal.
• May 18, 2007 – SmackDown: Kane (w/The Boogeyman and Little Boogeyman) defeated William Regal w/Dave Taylor.
• May 25, 2007 – SmackDown: Jillian Hall did her “American Idol” routine and had worms spit on her by The Boogeyman!
• June 1, 2007 – SmackDown: Hornswoggle defeated The Little Boogeyman w/The Boogeyman with help from Fit Finlay.
• June 2, 2007 – Saturday Night’s Main Event: Fit Finlay and Hornswoggle defeated The Boogeyman and The Little Boogeyman.
• June 8, 2007 – SmackDown: Mark Henry defeated The Boogeyman (Mark Henry destroyed Little Boogeyman after the match).

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Boogeyman on ECW:

• June 11, 2007 – RAW (Draft Special): The Boogeyman was drafted to the ECW brand.
• June 11, 2007 – RAW: The Mr. McMahon “character” was tragically killed when his private limousine exploded into a ball of flames.
• June 12, 2007 – ECW on Sci Fi: The Boogeyman (ECW debut) defeated Matt Striker.
• June 19, 2007 – ECW on Sci Fi: The Boogeyman defeated Shawn Alexander in about 8 seconds..
• July 10, 2007 – ECW on Sci Fi: Matt Striker introduced Big Daddy V (Viscera) – Big Daddy V easily destroyed the Boogeyman!

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Boogeyman vs. Big Daddy V:

• July 31, 2007 – ECW on Sci Fi: The Boogeyman (looking a lot different) showed up and chased Matt Striker and Big Daddy away.
• August 7, 2007 – ECW on Sci Fi: The Boogeyman defeated Jesse Gillmette (Big Daddy V. attacked Boogeyman after the match).
• August 14, 2007 – ECW on Sci-Fi: The Boogeyman defeated ECW Champion John Morrison by disqualification for touching the referee!
• August 18, 2007 – Saturday Night’s Main Event: C.M. Punk and The Boogeyman defeated John Morrison and Big Daddy V..
• August 21, 2007 – ECW on Sci-Fi: John Morrison and Mike “The Miz” Mizanin defeated C.M. Punk and The Boogeyman.
• August 28, 2007 – ECW on Sci-Fi: C.M. Punk beat The Miz and Boogeyman and Big Daddy V. in a 4-WAY #1 Contenders match.
• September 4, 2007 – ECW on Sci-Fi: The Boogeyman defeated Matt Striker by disqualification after Big Daddy V. interfered.
• September 18, 2007 – ECW on Sci-Fi: Big Daddy V. w/Matt Striker defeated The Boogeyman.
• October 30, 2007 – ECW on Sci-Fi: The Boogeyman returned to do some Boogeyman/Halloween stuff backstage..
• November 5, 2007 – RAW: The Boogeyman made an appearance during the Degeneration-X Reunion wanting to join DX.
• 2008: The Boogeyman suffered a torn calf injury and had to leave to have surgery.
• ~~~After surgery on a torn calf, Boogeyman decided to have dental surgery to replace his missing teeth.

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Boogeyman returns:

• October 7, 2008 – ECW on Sci Fi: A vignette was aired to promote the return of the Boogeyman.
• October 13, 2008 – RAW: The Boogeyman officially returned and spit worms into a Jackass celebrity’s mouth!
• November 3, 2008 – RAW: Kung Funaki did some goofy karate stuff and was soon joined by Hornsowggle and The Boogeyman.
• November 23, 2008 – Survivor Series: The Colon Brothers went on a date with the Bella Twins – interrupted by the Boogeyman!
• December 9, 2008 – ECW on Sci-Fi: The Boogeyman beat Scott Reed (After the match; Boogeyman spit worms in Reed’s mouth).
• December 30, 2008 – ECW on Sci-Fi: The Dirt Sheet segment with Fit Finlay and Hornswoggle was interrupted by the Boogeyman!
• ~~~World Tag Team champions John Morrison and Mike “The Miz” Mizanin defeated Boogeyman and Fit Finlay w/Hornswoggle.
• January 6, 2009 – ECW on Sci-Fi: The Boogeyman defeated Brett Barnes.
• January 9, 2009 – SmackDown: The Boogeyman interrupted the VIP Lounge and harassed MVP with giant worms!
• January 13, 2009 – ECW on Sci-Fi: The Boogeyman defeated Sammy Savard.
• January 20, 2009 – ECW on Sci-Fi: The Boogeyman defeated Paul Burchill w/Katie Lea by disqualification after Katie interfered.
• January 27, 2009 – ECW on Sci-Fi: The Boogeyman vs. Ricky Ortiz didn’t happen because Ortiz retreated after a sneak attack.
• February 3, 2009 – ECW on Sci-Fi: The Boogeyman defeated Jamie Noble on Noble’s first night as an ECW wrestler.
• February 17, 2009 – ECW on Sci-Fi: Paul Burchill w/Katie Lea defeated The Boogeyman..
• February 19, 2009 – HEAT: The Boogeyman defeated Simon Dean.
• February 24, 2009 – ECW on Sci-Fi: Tommy Dreamer defeated Paul Burchill w/Katie Lea after distraction from The Boogeyman.
• March 3, 2009 – ECW on Sci-Fi: Kane defeated The Boogeyman – (Kane’s movie “See No Evil” plays on the Sci-Fi Network).
• March 4, 2009: The Boogeyman (Marty Wright) was released from his World Wrestling Entertainment contract.

Independent Wrestling:

• Marty Wright announced he was changing his Boogeyman gimmick to “The Night Crawler”.
• April 23, 2010 – NEW: The Nightcrawler defeated Jake Manning.
• April 24, 2010 – Millenium Wrestling Federation: The Boogeyman defeated Executioner Milonas in Melrose, Massachusetts.
• August 28, 2010 – PWA: The Boogeyman defeated Brett Idol.
• October 23, 2010 – Mid Georgia Championship Wrestling: Deadpool defeated The Boogeyman in a Casket match in Stockbridge Georgia.
• February 11, 2011 – National Wrestling Superstars: Marty Wright (Boogey Man) defeated The Zombie – then spit worms in his mouth!
• February 12, 2011 – National Wrestling Superstars: Marty Wright defeated The Zombie in a Worms vs. Brains Round II match.
• April 8, 2011 – MCW: The Boogeyman defeated Alexander James.
• November 19, 2011 – NWS: The Boogeyman defeated The Zombie.
• January 27, 2012 – NWS: The Boogeyman vs. The Zombie ended in a no contest.
• January 28, 2012 – NWS: The Boogeyman defeated The Zombie by disqualification.
• October 26-27, 2012 – NWS: The Boogeyman defeated Mor-Ta-Da.
• February 16, 2013 – JCW: The Boogeyman defeated Breyer Wellington.
• August 10, 2013 – JCW: JCW heavyweight champion 2 Tuff Tony vs. The Boogeyman ended in a no contest to retain the title.
• August 11, 2013 – JCW: 2 Tuff Tony and Vampiro defeated Kongo Kong and The Boogeyman.
• December 24, 2013 – ROW: The Boogeyman and Cedric Pain defeated Jared Wayne and AJ Summers.
• July 26, 2014 – JCW: The Boogeyman defeated Colt Cabana.
• January 25, 2015 – Royal Rumble: Roman Reigns wins the 30-man Royal Rumble match to become the #1 contender for the WWE world heavyweight championship. The order of elimination: Miz, R-Truth, Bubba Ray Dudley, Curtis Axel, Luke Harper, Boogeyman, Sin Cara, Zach Ryder, Tyson Kidd, DDP, Fandango, Daniel Bryan, Adam Rose, Kofi Kingston, Stardust, Goldust, Mizdow, Titus O’Neil, Big E, Ryback, Jack Swagger, Wade Barrett, Cesaro, Dolph Ziggler, Bray Wyatt, Dean Ambrose, Kane, Big Show, and Rusev.
• March 21, 2015 – MCW: The Boogeyman defeated Andrew Steele.
• On November 6, 2015, it was announced that Wright has signed a legends contract (a long-term deal to make infrequent, non-wrestling appearances) with WWE.
• March 24, 2016 – FEW: The Boogeyman defeated Jay Spade.
• June 11, 2016 – FEW: The Boogeyman defeated Ray Jackson.
• October 29, 2016 – FEW: The Boogeyman defeated Chico Adams.
• November 5, 2016 – MCW: Greg Excellent and The Boogeyman defeated The Rock And Bowl Express (Biggie Bowlas, Nick Jeremy and Stryker Lane) in a handicap match.
• May 20, 2017 – Dynasty: The Boogeyman defeated Precious Paul.
• December 16, 2017 – FEW: The Boogeyman defeated Judge Jack Kelley.
• January 22, 2018 – RAW: The Boogeyman was part of a backstage segment with Kurt Angle, The Brooklyn Brawler, Harvey, Teddy Long, The Coach & Brother Love.
• April 21, 2018 – PPW: Boogeyman defeated Elia Baratz.
• November 30, 2018 – WCPBTW: The Boogeyman defeated Sean Casey.
• March 16, 2019 – WWW: Dreamcatcher defeated Boogeyman to win the vacant IWF Republica Dominicana title.
• July 22, 2019 – RAW Reunion Show: The Boogeyman appeared as a legend.