Short Sleeve Sampson
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Dan DiLucchio is an American
Midget professional wrestler best known by his ring name
Short Sleeve Sampson. Sampson currently works on the independent circuit
, mainly for Micro Wrestling Federation, and TNT Pro Wrestling. He has also occasionally made appearances with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
and World Wrestling Entertainment
.
(WWE) in promos on two occasions as miniature versions of larger wrestlers. In 2003, he appeared as Mini-Angle, performing a Kurt Angle
-style ankle lock on Angle, who was posing as John Cena
. The following year, he appeared as Mini-Taker and was tombstoned by JBL
before then being attacked by the real Undertaker.
Outside of the comic promos, DiLucchio competed in SmackDown!s Juniors Division in 2005; participating in the first ever Juniors match against Pitbull Patterson. He also made an appearance on Raw
as Pocket Rocket, the one night only tag team partner for The Heart Throbs
in a match against Viscera
and his mini version partner.
in 2009, On the November 23, edition of WWE Raw
He was seen serving DX
the Lawsuit papers from Hornswoggle.
's Micro Championship Wrestling
.
United States
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Midget professional wrestler best known by his ring name
Ring name
A ring name is a stage name used by a professional wrestler, martial artist, or boxer. While some ring names may have a fictitious first name and surname, others may simply be a nickname, such as The Undertaker.-Wrestling:...
Short Sleeve Sampson. Sampson currently works on the independent circuit
Independent circuit
In professional wrestling, the independent circuit or indy circuit refers to the many independent promotions which are much smaller than major televised promotions. They are roughly analagous to a minor league for pro wrestling, or community or regional theatre.Specific promotions on the...
, mainly for Micro Wrestling Federation, and TNT Pro Wrestling. He has also occasionally made appearances with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling is a privately held professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Jarrett. The company broadcasts its events on television and the Internet fifty two weeks a year with over a million weekly viewers on its primary television program, Impact...
and World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
.
World Wrestling Entertainment
DiLucchio appeared in World Wrestling EntertainmentWorld Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
(WWE) in promos on two occasions as miniature versions of larger wrestlers. In 2003, he appeared as Mini-Angle, performing a Kurt Angle
Kurt Angle
Kurt Steven Angle is an American professional wrestler, amateur wrestler, and 1996 Olympic gold medalist. He is currently under contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is recognized as a 15-time World Heavyweight Champion...
-style ankle lock on Angle, who was posing as John Cena
John Cena
John Felix Anthony Cena is an American professional wrestler, actor, rapper, and television personality. He is currently signed to WWE as a member of its WWE Raw brand....
. The following year, he appeared as Mini-Taker and was tombstoned by JBL
John Layfield
John Charles Layfield is a former American professional wrestler, a former commentator/host for mixed martial arts promotion Vyper Fight League and financial analyst for Fox News...
before then being attacked by the real Undertaker.
Outside of the comic promos, DiLucchio competed in SmackDown!s Juniors Division in 2005; participating in the first ever Juniors match against Pitbull Patterson. He also made an appearance on Raw
WWE RAW
WWE Raw ) is a sports entertainment television program for WWE that currently airs on the USA Network in the United States...
as Pocket Rocket, the one night only tag team partner for The Heart Throbs
The Heart Throbs
The Heart Throbs is the name of a professional wrestling tag team consisting of Antonio Thomas and Romeo Roselli, currently wrestling on the independent circuit. Thomas and Roselli are billed as being popular "with the ladies", and typically approach the ring while performing pelvic thrusts to the...
in a match against Viscera
Nelson Frazier, Jr.
Nelson Frazier, Jr. is an American professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring names Mabel, Viscera, Big Daddy V, and King V. He is best known for his work with World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment...
and his mini version partner.
in 2009, On the November 23, edition of WWE Raw
WWE RAW
WWE Raw ) is a sports entertainment television program for WWE that currently airs on the USA Network in the United States...
He was seen serving DX
DX
-In science and medicine:* Diagnosis, medical shorthand symbol generally written as Dx or Dx* The DX molecule or motif, used in DNA nanotechnology* Digital radiography, an abbreviation used in the DICOM standard-In technology and the Internet:...
the Lawsuit papers from Hornswoggle.
Micro Championship Wrestling
DiLucchio also stars on the TruTv. original series Hulk HoganHulk Hogan
Terrance Gene "Terry" Bollea , better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Semi-retired professional wrestler, actor, television personality, and musician currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ....
's Micro Championship Wrestling
Micro Championship Wrestling
Micro Championship Wrestling is a professional wrestling promotion primarily showcasing midget wrestling. The promotion was founded by former pro wrestler Johnny Attitude, and has featured promotional videos by Hulk Hogan. The promotion debuted on American cable channel truTV on September 14, 2011...
.
Independent circuit
DiLucchio is also employed by the Micro Wrestling Federation, where he has held the MWF Championship one time. In addition, he is a writer for Ward-Hedber Entertainment.[2] In the company, he also appears as a fan favorite.[2]Championships and accomplishments
- Chaotic WrestlingChaotic WrestlingChaotic Wrestling is an American independent wrestling promotion based in North Andover, Massachusetts owned by Jamie Jamitowski and formerly Killer Kowalski prior to his death in August 2008. In addition to the promotion is the Chaotic Training Center, a professional wrestling school where...
- CW Midget Championship (1 time)
- CW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Wisconsin Organized Wrestling
- WOW Midget Championship (1 time)
- Micro Wrestling Federation
- MWF Championship (1 time)
Further reading
- Spice, Linda. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "TAKES FIVE DAN DILUCCHIO". March 9, 2003.