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.
He is currently a Wrestler, under the ring name of The Sandman.
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
- Real NameJames Fullington
- GenderMale
- Born June 16, 1963 (age 62)
- Nationality
United 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
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Ring Names & Gimmicks
The Sandman (October 30, 1999 - April 17, 2026)
Hak (January 11, 1999 - October 29, 1999)
The Sandman (December 20, 1992 - January 10, 1999)
Mr. Sandman (January 1, 1989 - December 19, 1992)
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Roles
- Wrestler (January 1, 1989 - April 17, 2026)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
GCWApril 17, 2026 April 17, 2026 Promotion 
INDYOctober 13, 2007 October 25, 2025 Promotion 
IMPACTMay 31, 2019 June 21, 2019 Promotion 
TNAJuly 27, 2010 August 23, 2010 Promotion 
WWEBrand
Raw
June 17, 2007 September 12, 2007 Promotion WWEBrand
ECW
June 7, 2006 June 16, 2007 Promotion 
WWCJuly 15, 2005 January 6, 2006 Promotion 
NWA TNAFebruary 12, 2003 February 4, 2004 Promotion 
FMWJanuary 6, 2002 February 4, 2002 Promotion 
ECWOctober 30, 1999 January 13, 2001 Promotion 
WCWSeptember 21, 1998 September 13, 1999 Promotion ECWApril 25, 1992 September 6, 1998 Promotion 
FMWJanuary 11, 1998 January 18, 1998 Promotion 
USWANovember 25, 1991 January 7, 1992 -
Images History
Feb 2026
May 2019
Jun 2006
Jun 2005
Feb 2001Jan 1999Feb 1997
Feb 1994Apr 1992
Jan 1989 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face Joined TNA as a face February 12, 2003 April 17, 2026 Heel Aligned with heel XPW faction, "The E" February 23, 2002 February 11, 2003 Face April 25, 1992 February 22, 2002 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to TNA Mid Card May 31, 2019 June 21, 2019 TNA Mid Card July 27, 2010 August 23, 2010 RAW Mid Card June 7, 2006 September 12, 2007 TNA Mid Card February 12, 2003 February 4, 2004 ECW Upper Card October 30, 1999 January 13, 2001 WCW Injured Separated shoulder July 12, 1999 September 13, 1999 WCW Mid Card January 11, 1999 July 11, 1999 WCW Inactive Contract signing/vignettes September 21, 1998 January 10, 1999 ECW Upper Card November 15, 1997 September 6, 1998 ECW Injured Burnt skin September 21, 1997 November 14, 1997 ECW Upper Card April 8, 1995 September 20, 1997 ECW Mid Card September 7, 1993 April 7, 1995 ECW Upper Card September 30, 1992 September 6, 1993 ECW Mid Card April 25, 1992 September 29, 1992
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Finishers
- White Russian Legsweep - Russian Legsweep, often with a kendo stick across the opponent's throat (April 25, 1992 - April 17, 2026)
- Rolling Rock - Senton Bomb (April 25, 1992 - April 17, 2026)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Enter Sandman" by Metallica - Single (September 13, 2007 - April 17, 2026)
- 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)
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Extreme Championship Wrestling
x5 ECW/ECW World Heavyweight Championship
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
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Other Accomplishments
- TNA Hard 10 Tournament Winner (2003)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- EV 2.0 - Bill Alfonso, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, D-Von Dudley, Mick Foley, Nunzio / Little Guido, Raven, Rhyno / Rhino, Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Stevie Richards, Tazz, Tommy Dreamer, Tony Mamaluke, Simon Diamond (July 15, 2010 - August 23, 2010)
- ECW Originals - Balls Mahoney, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, D-Von Dudley, Rhyno / Rhino, Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Stevie Richards, Tommy Dreamer (January 30, 2007 - June 3, 2007)
- Team Extreme - Justin Credible, Perry Saturn, New Jack (April 2, 2003 - April 30, 2003)
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Managers
- Francine (May 20, 2006 - June 23, 2006)
- Missy Hyatt (February 17, 1996 - April 20, 1996)
- Woman (February 5, 1994 - January 30, 1996)
