The Sandman: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Sandman, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

James Fullington was born in Sandy, Utah on June 16, 1963, and he is currently 62 years old.

The Sandman is a 5-time World Champion, and has won a total of 6 championships in major promotions during his career.

The Sandman was inducted in the Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2007.

The Sandman Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderMale
Real NameJames Fullington
Ring Names
- The Sandman (July 12, 1999 - October 3, 2021)
- Hak (February 1, 1999 - July 11, 1999)
- The Sandman (December 20, 1992 - January 31, 1999)
- Mr. Sandman (June 9, 1990 - December 19, 1992)
Born June 16, 1963 (age 62)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceSandy, Utah
Billed From
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight
- 240 lbs (109 kg)
NicknamesAmbassador of Extreme, Hardcore Icon, Extreme Icon, ECW Original, King of Extreme

Career History

Roles
- Wrestler (January 1, 1989 - October 3, 2021)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionTNA	July 27, 2010	August 23, 2010
PromotionWWEBrand Raw	June 17, 2007	September 12, 2007
PromotionWWEBrand ECW	June 7, 2006	June 16, 2007
PromotionWWC	July 15, 2005	January 6, 2006
PromotionNWA TNA	February 12, 2003	February 4, 2004
PromotionECW	October 30, 1999	January 13, 2001
PromotionWCW	February 1, 1999	July 11, 1999
PromotionECW	April 25, 1992	September 6, 1998
PromotionFMW	January 11, 1998	January 18, 1998

Images History

Oct 1999
Feb 1999
Apr 1992
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to
Face February 12, 2003 October 3, 2021
Heel February 23, 2002 February 11, 2003
Face April 25, 1992 February 22, 2002

Alignment	from	to
Face	February 12, 2003	October 3, 2021
Heel	February 23, 2002	February 11, 2003
Face	April 25, 1992	February 22, 2002

Finishers
- White Russian Legsweep - Russian Legsweep, often with a kendo stick across the opponent's throat (April 25, 1992 - October 3, 2021)
- Rolling Rock - Senton Bomb (April 25, 1992 - October 3, 2021)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Enter Sandman" by Metallica - Single (September 13, 2007 - October 3, 2021)
- Theme Song"Sandman Returns" by Dale Oliver - Single (July 27, 2010 - August 23, 2010)
- Theme Song"Nightmare" by Jim Johnston - Single (June 7, 2006 - September 12, 2007)
- Theme Song"Sandman Returns" by Dale Olive - Single (February 12, 2003 - February 4, 2004)
- Theme Song"Enter Sandman" by Metallica - Single (October 30, 1999 - January 13, 2001)
- Theme Song"Unledded" by Rick DiFonzo - Single (February 1, 1999 - July 11, 1999)
- Theme Song"Enter Sandman" by Metallica - Single (November 1, 1994 - September 6, 1998)
- Theme Song"Surfin' U.S.A." by The Beach Boys - Single (April 25, 1992 - October 1, 1994)

Titles & Accomplishments

Career Awards
- Hardcore Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2007)
Extreme Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
- x5 ECW/ECW World Heavyweight Championship
Extreme Championship Wrestling
- x1 ECW World Tag Team Championship (with Too Cold Scorpio)
All Entertainment Action Wrestling
- 2 AEAW American Heavyweight Championship
- 1 AEAW Hardcore Wrestling Championship
DDT Pro-Wrestling
- 1 Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship
Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling
- 1 WEW World Tag Team Championship (with Kodo Fuyuki)
Future of Wrestling
- 1 FOW Hardcore Championship
International Wrestling Cartel
- 1 IWC World Heavyweight Championship
Stars and Stripes Championship Wrestling
- 1 SSCW Heavyweight Championship
Universal Wrestling Federation
- 1 UWF Universal Heavyweight Championship
USA Pro Wrestling
- 1 USA Pro United States Championship
Westside Xtreme Wrestling
- 1 WXW Hardcore Championship
Xtreme Pro Wrestling
- 1 XPW King of the Deathmatch Championship
Other Accomplishments
- TNA Hard 10 Tournament Winner (2003)