Published 20:00 IST, December 2nd 2019

Throwback: The Boogeyman makes his in-ring debut on this day in 2005 against Simon Dean

The Boogeyman had made his in-ring debut on the December 2, 2005, episode of Smackdown against Simon Dean which he went on to win without breaking a sweat

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' Boogeyman' was one of scariest characters during 'Ruthless Aggression' era. He is also in list of most fear-striking superstars in WWE history. nightmarish face-paint, eating worms and banging clock on his he were some of Boogeyman's scary acts. He terrorizes his opponents by reciting nursery rhymes and n with his famous catchphrase ''I'm Boogeyman and I'm coming to get you.'' Coincidentally, it was on this very day that Boogeyman h me his in-ring debut.

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Boogeyman makes his in-ring debut

Boogeyman wrestled for very first time on December 2, 2005 edition of Smackdown which was held at Cincinnati, Ohio against Simon Dean. Martin Wright (Boogeyman) h earlier me a couple of appearances on Raw where he tried to scare n WWE Champion John Cena and former General Manr Eric Bischoff. Simon Dean who was being interviewed backst claimed that he is t afraid of Boogeyman but was left petrified when he showed up out of where. Dean was dragged to ring by security after he h refused to compete. neless, when bell rang, Boogeyman me quick work out of him reverse front powerslam to end contest in under two minutes. 

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What happened reafter?

Boogeyman went on to establish himself as one of biggest fear-strikers on Smackdown brand. He would n challenge John Brshaw Layfield (JBL) and Booker T at 2006 Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania 22 respectively which he went on to win. However, post his Wrestlemania win, he would be out of action for months due to an injury. Boogeyman h torn his biceps at a house show prior to WWE's showpiece event.

Martin Wright, who portrays character of Boogeyman has t held any title in WWE. In fact, he only used to feature in squash matches that used to last for less than five minutes. This might be probably taking his factor into consideration. When Wright h entered company's reality television competition 'Tough Eugh' in 2004, he was alrey 40 and h me his in-ring debut at 41. He is w a semi-retired wrestler and as per reports, he has signed a legends contract with WWE which allows him to make infrequent and n-wrestling appearances.

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18:48 IST, December 2nd 2019