Al Poling
Biography: Alfred Poling is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by the ring name 911. He is best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) between 1994 and 1996. Poling was trained as a wrestler by Larry Sharpe. He debuted in 1990, wrestling on the independent circuit under the ring name "Al the Sledgehammer". Poling achieved his greatest national exposure in Eastern Championship Wrestling in the mid-1990s. He debuted in ECW as an unnamed "handler" to Sabu on the January 18, 1994 episode of Eastern Championship Wrestling by defeating Chad Austin. He joined Paul Heyman's Dangerous Alliance stable with Sabu and The Tazmaniac. His gimmick was as an enforcer of the "extreme" attitude; he was named 911 at The Night the Line Was Crossed on February 5, where he defeated Chad Austin in a rematch. As part of his monstrous persona, he would frequently perform the chokeslam on others with little provocation, which made him quickly popular with the crowd as a fan favorite.[10] He received his first title shot in ECW at When Worlds Collide, where he challenged Mikey Whipwreck for the ECW Television Championship but got disqualified after chokeslamming the referee. He would then enter a rivalry with Mr. Hughes, whom he defeated at Hardcore Heaven. On August 27, at the NWA World Title Tournament, 911 participated in the namesake tournament for the vacant NWA World Heavyweight Championship, where he defeated Doink the Clown in the quarter-final after four chokeslams, before losing to 2 Cold Scorpio in the semi-final. He closed the year by defeating The Pitbulls in a handicap match at Holiday Hell. Poling received the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year award due to his enormous popularity in ECW for the year 1994. Poling had two big matches in 1995, scoring wins over Ron Simmons at Hostile City Showdown and "Jungle" Jim Steele at Barbed Wire, Hoodies & Chokeslams. At the 1996 House Party event, 911 teamed with Rey Misterio, Jr. to defeat The Eliminators in a tag team match, which would turn out to be his last match in ECW. He got involved in a brawl with Taz after the match and a feud evolved between the two, but it was scrapped as Poling left the promotion by early 1996 after a falling out backstage with Paul Heyman over the former's treatment of the ring crew. In 1998, Poling returned to ECW at UltraClash in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, chokeslamming Bill Wiles. Poling was then accompanied by manager Judge Jeff Jones, who proclaimed 911 to be the true giant of professional wrestling. They were then interrupted by Spike Dudley and had an impromptu match, which 911 lost in under a minute. Poling wrestled in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1996 and 1997, under the names Tombstone, Sledge Hammer and Big Al. Poling did not portray the 'Big Al' who feuded with Tank Abbott in WCW in early 2000. Poling resides in West Creek, New Jersey and has eight children.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 22, 1957
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ECW Fan Cam: March 3, 1995
1995-03-03
ECW Fan Cam: March 3, 1995
Overview: March 3, 1995 from Northeastern Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-03-03
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ECW Fan Cam: April 15, 1995
1995-04-15
ECW Fan Cam: April 15, 1995
Overview: April 15, 1995 from The Flagstaff in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-15
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ECW Fan Cam: February 3, 1995
1995-02-03
ECW Fan Cam: February 3, 1995
Overview: February 3, 1995 from The Flagstaff in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-03
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ECW Fan Cam: November 4, 1995
1995-11-04
ECW Fan Cam: November 4, 1995
Overview: November 4, 1995 from The Briarcliff Fieldhouse in Glenolden, Pennsylvania
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-11-04
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ECW: January 27, 1996
1996-01-27
ECW: January 27, 1996
Overview: A compilation of action from the ECW Arena
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-27
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ECW Mountain Top Madness
1995-06-30
ECW Mountain Top Madness
Overview: There's fire on the mountain as the most hardcore wrestlers on the planet get extreme at The Flagstaff!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-30
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ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995
1995-07-01
ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995
Overview: The Public Enemy goes to war with The Gangstas. When ECW Champion Sandman defends his title against Cactus Jack, a franchise player makes his presence felt. Plus, Tommy Dreamer & Luna Vachon challenge Raven & Stevie Richards for the ECW Tag Team Championship. Axl and Ian Rotten battle each other in an infamous brutal Taipai Death Match and much more.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-07-01
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ECW Heat Wave 1995
1995-07-15
ECW Heat Wave 1995
Overview: The Public Enemy battle The Gangstas in a Steel Cage Match. Tommy Dreamer & The Pitbulls battle Raven & The Dudleys in Six-Man Tag Team action. ECW Champion The Sandman defends his title against Axl Rotten. Also featuring Stevie Richards, Luna Vachon, Dean Malenko, Eddie Guerrero and more.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-07-15
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ECW Sunshine State Slaughter
1995-08-20
ECW Sunshine State Slaughter
Overview: Extreme action in the state of Florida
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-08-20
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ECW Gangsta's Paradise
1995-09-16
ECW Gangsta's Paradise
Overview: Mikey Whipwreck and Public Enemy get locked up inside a true Gangstas Paradise with New Jack, The Sandman, and an unexpected competitor. Every dog his day when The Pitbulls challenge Raven and Stevie Richards for the ECW World Tag Team Titles. Plus, everyone is stunned by a surprise debut, Rey Mysterio Jr. faces Psicosis, and more!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-16
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ECW Fan Cam: December 10, 1994
1994-12-10
ECW Fan Cam: December 10, 1994
Overview: Extreme Action from The Louis Armstrong Middle School in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-12-10
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ECW Fan Cam: September 23, 1995
1995-09-23
ECW Fan Cam: September 23, 1995
Overview: Extreme Action from The Sportsland Cafe in Middletown, New York
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-23
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ECW Fan Cam: December 28, 1995
1995-12-28
ECW Fan Cam: December 28, 1995
Overview: Extrema action from The Briarcliffe Fieldhouse in Glenolden, Pennsylvania.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-12-28
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ECW Fan Cam: October 6, 1995
1995-10-06
ECW Fan Cam: October 6, 1995
Overview: Extreme action from The Flagstaff in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-06
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NWA Bloodfest • Night One
1993-10-01
NWA Bloodfest • Night One
Overview: The first of two ghoulish nights of action, brought to you by Jim Crockett Promotions and Tod Gordon's Eastern Championship Wrestling features the biggest stars of professinal wrestling! Witness Kevin Sullivan, Jimmy Snuka & Don Muraco vs Abdullah the Butcher, JT Smith & Terry Funk . The ECW Tag Team Straps are up for grabs as Pat Tanaka & Paul Diamond take on Tony Stetson & Johnny Hot Body. A battle of maniacs as Sabu battles with the Tazmaniac! See a Steel Cage Match for the ECW Television Title between Terry Funk and Jimmy Snuka. Also Public Enemy vs Silver Jet & Gino Caruso • Rockin' Rebel vs Don E Allen • Ian & Axl Rotten vs Chad Austin & Todd Shaw • Malia Hosaka vs Molly McShane...and so much more!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-01
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ECW Heat Wave 1994
1994-07-16
ECW Heat Wave 1994
Overview: It's "The Battle for the Future" at Heat Wave 1994. In the main event, The Public Enemy face Terry & Dory Funk. Also featuring Tommy Dreamer, Sabu, The Bad Breed and more in action.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-07-16
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ECW - Unreleased Vol. 2
2013-07-30
ECW - Unreleased Vol. 2
Overview: Following the success of ECW Unreleased Vol 1, WWE delves even deeper into the ECW archives, delivering even more hardcore action that fans continue to demand. The voice of ECW, Joey Styles, returns to call the action as only he can for over 7 hours of previously unreleased ECW classics. From ECW stalwarts to WWE Legends' stints on the hardcore circuit, this compilation is a must have for the hardcore aficionado. Several lost battles are presented, such as: *The first ECW match between Extreme Originals Tommy Dreamer and Tazz *WWE Hall of Famers Cactus Jack (Mick Foley) & Terry Funk squaring off *Aerial warfare between Chris Jericho and Sabu *Matches for the ECW Championship, Japanese death matches and of course, Mexican lucha libre.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-07-30
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ECW - Unreleased Vol. 3
2015-04-28
ECW - Unreleased Vol. 3
Overview: They're taking over! Join the voice of ECW, Joey Styles and The Blue World Order's Blue Meanie and Stevie Richards as they go through Extreme Championship Wrestling's hardcore history to bring you hidden gems that have never before been released on home video! Witness extreme matches and moments featuring ECW originals like Tommy Dreamer, Cactus Jack, Shane Douglas and more! Relive the revolution and enter the land of the extreme at your own risk with ECW Unreleased Volume 3!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-04-28
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ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed
1994-02-05
ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed
Overview: Terry Funk puts the ECW Heavyweight Championship on the line against Shane Douglas and Sabu in a legendary 3-Way Dance. There are no rules when The Public Enemy takes on The Bruise Brothers. The Sandman and "The Ironman" Tommy Cairo battle Rockin' Rebel and The Pitbull in a Double Dog Collar Chain Tag Team Match. Plus, Kevin Sullivan, 911, and many more are in action!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-02-05
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ECW Barbed Wire, Hoodies and Chokeslams
1995-06-17
ECW Barbed Wire, Hoodies and Chokeslams
Overview: ECW World Heavyweight Champion Sandman battles Cactus Jack in a Barbed Wire Match. 2 Cold Scorpio & Taz clash with Raven & The Pitbulls, and Beulah McGillicutty faces Luna Vachon. Plus, Mikey Whipwreck, Tommy Dreamer, The Public Enemy and more!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-17
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ECW House Party 1996
1996-01-05
ECW House Party 1996
Overview: At ECW House Party '96, The Public Enemy and The Gangstas take their rivalry to the streets. Konnan challenges Sandman for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship. Stevie Richards finds himself in a match against Sabu. Mikey Whipwreck defends the ECW TV Title against 2 Cold Scorpio. Plus, Buh Buh Ray Dudley, Rob Van Dam, and more are in action!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-05
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ECW When Worlds Collide
1994-05-14
ECW When Worlds Collide
Overview: This memorable event from the ECW Arena features Terry Funk and Arn Anderson teaming up to take on Bobby Eaton and Sabu in the main event. The Bruiser Brothers and JT Smith unite against Shane Douglas, Mr. Hughes, and Public Enemy. Plus, 911 challenges Mikey Whipreck for the ECW World Television Title, Jimmy Snuka faces Kevin Sullivan, and more!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-14
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ECW Hardcore Heaven 1994
1994-08-13
ECW Hardcore Heaven 1994
Overview: It's raining chairs in a legendary main event bout that sees Cactus Jack going one-on-one with Terry Funk. Public Enemy defends the ECW Tag Team Titles against The Bad Breed in a Baseball Brawl. Plus, Jason challenges Mikey Whipwreck for his TV Title, The Tazmaniac and Jimmy Snuka battle The Pitbulls, and much more!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-08-13
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ECW's NWA World Title Tournament
1994-08-27
ECW's NWA World Title Tournament
Overview: Throughout 1994 the ECW continued to improve from show to show, and they continued to get more and more extreme and gritty with each show as well. As the buzz grew around Eastern Championship Wrestling, it was becoming evident that ECW didn't need the NWA.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-08-27
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ECW November to Remember 1994
1994-11-05
ECW November to Remember 1994
Overview: Ron Simmons looks to put gold around his waist once again by challenging Shane Douglas for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship. The crafty abilities of Dean Malenko are on display in a match against The Tazmaniac. Public Enemy challenges Cactus Jack and Mikey Whipwreck for the ECW World Tag Team Titles in a Brawl Game. All this and much more!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-05
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ECW Double Tables
1995-02-04
ECW Double Tables
Overview: Public Enemy defend their ECW Tag Team Titles against Sabu & Taz in a Double Tables Match, and Shane Douglas defends the ECW World Heavyweight Title against Tully Blanchard. ECW icons clash when Cactus Jack faces The Sandman in a Texas Death Match, and Tommy Dreamer battles Steve Richards.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-04
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ECW Return of The Funker
1995-02-25
ECW Return of The Funker
Overview: Terry Funk makes his return to ECW. Cactus Jack competes in the main event. Also in action: Sabu, The Tazmaniac, The Pitbulls, Shane Douglas and many more.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-25
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ECW Hostile City Showdown 1995
1995-04-15
ECW Hostile City Showdown 1995
Overview: Hardcore legends do battle when Cactus Jack faces Terry Funk. Multiple titles are on the line as "The Franchise" Shane Douglas defends the ECW World Heavyweight Title against Sandman, Dean Malenko challenges Eddy Guerrero for the ECW Television Title, and The Public Enemy battle The Pitbulls for the ECW World Tag Team Titles!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-15
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ECW 3-Way Dance
1995-04-08
ECW 3-Way Dance
Overview: The Public Enemy battles two formidable duos in a Three-Way Dance main event for the ECW World Tag Team Titles. "The Franchise" Shane Douglas puts the ECW World Championship on the line against Sandman. Plus, Eddy Guerrero challenges 2 Cold Scorpio for his ECW TV Title, Raven faces Tommy Dreamer, and much more action!
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-08
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ECW Enter The Sandman
1995-05-13
ECW Enter The Sandman
Overview: ECW Champion Sandman defends his title twice in one night in separate matches against Cactus Jack and Shane Douglas. Eddy Guerrero faces Dean Malenko in a classic encounter. Brothers Axl and Ian Rotten go to war with each other. Raven, Tommy Dreamer, The Public Enemy and more in extreme action!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-13
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