The Sandman Retires: From Mattress Billboards to Hardcore Legend

Fullington explains that promoter Joel Goodhart gave him the name after seeing a "Mr. Sandman Box Spring" billboard. His first run in Memphis involved a surfboard and wetsuit, but it was Paul Heyman in ECW who truly defined him. Heyman famously told him to ditch the wetsuit and shoes, allowing Fullington to embrace his authentic self in the ring. This freedom led to the most indelible presentation in modern pro-wrestling history. catcross.org