SIMON DEAN

lovablemum · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 4068 Location: Northants

Name: Simon Dean

Weight: 220 pounds
From: Clearwater, Fla.
Finishing Move: The Simonizer
Career Highlights: Defeated The Hurricane in his WWE debut on Dec. 6.

In the Fall of 2004, obnoxious infomercials for Simon Dean’s suspect Simon System began popping up on RAW promising great results for those wanting to turn themselves into physical specimens, like Simon himself. After several weeks of promoting the Simon System as a RAW sponsor, RAW General Manager Eric Bischoff granted Simon Dean airtime live at RAW events which ultimately led to confrontation with The Hurricane and his jovial superhero sidekick, Rosey.

In the coming months, the obnoxious Dean would continue his infomercial campaign promoting the Simon System and its supplements while making fun of those who he felt were in need of his Simon System.

~~debbydo~~ · Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 19958 Location: Hertfordshire

i dont think i have seen him yet

lovablemum · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 4068 Location: Northants

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 215 lbs

Real Name: Michael Bucci (or Michael Moraldo)

DOB: 6/05/72

Hometown: Bricktown, New Jersey (Silicone Valley)

Other Names: Super Nova(ECW), Hollywood Nova(ECW), Nova(OVW)

Wrestler Since: 1991

Finishing Maneuver: Nova-Cain, Kryptonite Krunch, Sledge-o-Matic

History:

If nothing else, you can say the career of Michael Bucci has been entertaining. Throughout his career, Bucci has been part of several gimmicks, most notably during his time in Extreme Championship Wrestling. After over a decade in the business, it's about time the man was given a shot at success in World Wrestling Entertainment.

The Beginning

Bucci started out with other career possibilities, earning a college degree in Mathematics. But Michael was interested in something more, and went with a friend at the age of 19 to a wrestling school, learning the basics of the craft. Bucci trained under "Iron" Mike Sharpe, one of the most well-known trainers in the business. In 1991, Michael began his in-ring career, competing regularly around the indy circuit. He worked hard, earning a reputation for being a great "creative" wrestler, that is, adding new moves to his repetoire on a regular basis. It took years, but Bucci was finally noticed by one of the Big Three, and headed to Extreme Championship Wrestling in 1995.

ECW

As the 'superhero' known as Super Nova, Bucci debuted as a member of Raven's Nest (the precursor to Raven's Flock in WCW). Super Nova, dressed in a uniform complete with cape and face paint, joined with others to try to help Raven get the victory. However, as time went on, Super Nova, Stevie Richards, and the Blue Meanie all broke away from the Nest, opting to try to work on their own. This led to one of the funniest bits in ECW's history, as the trio formed the Blue World Order, a parody of WCW's nWo. Super Nova became known as "Hollywood" Nova, in 'tribute' of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, while his partners became "Little Stevie Cool" (a likeness of Kevin Nash) and Da Blue Guy (a likeness of Scott Hall).

When Richards later returned to Raven's side, Super Nova & the Blue Meanie stayed as a 'super' tag-team, having various feuds with the other teams in ECW throughout 1998. The two made a good pairing, although they were never able to gain the ECW Tag Titles. At the end of '98, the Blue Meanie jumped to the WWF, leaving Super Nova without a tag-team partner. This didn't last long, as Super Nova began regularly teaming up with Chris Chetti. This led to a change in character, as Super Nova no longer had a wild and crazy partner like the Blue Meanie. He eventually shortened his name to Nova, removing his make-up and cape to become a serious competitor. Nova continued to team with Chetti throughout '99 and into '00, while also joining up for a team with another ECW wrestler, Kid Kash.

In August '00, it was announced that a tournament would be held for the ECW World Tag-Team Titles. Nova & Chetti seemed to be the favorites going into the tournament, but Chetti's mind didn't seem to be on business, and it ended up costing the team, as Nova & Chetti lost in the 1st round to Simon Diamond & Johnny Swinger. A night later, Nova came to the ring, apparently willing to forgive his partner. But Chetti didn't want forgiveness, instead attacking Nova with a chair and laying him out in the ring. After a short break to heal, Nova returned seeking revenge. The two men signed to fight at November To Remember '00, with Chetti requesting that it be a "Loser Leaves Town" match. Nova agreed, and the two went at it, with Chetti's manager, Lou E. Dangerously, interfering on Chetti's behalf. It wasn't enough, though, as Nova got an incredible Kryptonite Krunch from the middle turnbuckle to get the victory, sending Chetti out of ECW.

Nova's momentum seemed to be building after the victory, as he became a bigger star for ECW. Unfortunately, this wasn't a great time for that, as ECW was having serious money issues by this point. At Massacre on 34th Street in December '00, Hot Commodity (Julio Dinero, EZ Money, Electra, & Chris Hamrick) were beating down Balls Mahoney, after EZ Money had won via deceit. Nova ran down to make the save, attacking all 3 men. This quickly led to a match between Nova and Dinero, with Hot Commodity doing all they could to make the match go their way. But with Mahoney breaking up the group, Nova was able to get the win with a swanton bomb, pinning Dinero. Nova continued to feud with Hot Commodity going into 2001, mainly focusing on Hamrick. Nova debuted a new look at Guilty As Charged '01, in a match with Hamrick. The match took a strange turn when Chris Chetti returned, dressed in a referee uniform, and tried to call the match for Hamrick. But Spike Dudley came down to help take out Chetti, then made the count after Nova hit the Kryptonite Krunch on Hamrick for the win.

Sadly, this turned out to be the last pay-per-view for Extreme Championship Wrestling, ending the federation's run just as Nova seemed to be on his way to great things in the company. Despite being a major factor of ECW, Nova had to depart without having ever held a single title in the company.

OVW

For the next year or so, Nova wrestled on the independent scene, continuing to become a better wrestler. He also began to pick up more titles everywhere he went. Nova formed a successful tag-team with Frankie Kazarian, with the team winning the UPW Tag-Team Titles and the PCW Tag-Team Titles in a short time frame. In June '01, Nova also teamed with fellow ex-ECW wrestler Tommy Dreamer to win the Border City Wrestling Tag-Team Titles from Johnny Swinger & Fantasy. This gave Nova 3 new tag straps to his credit. Despite his success in the tag ranks, however, there were better things around the corner for the former ECW star. A few months into 2002, Nova signed a WWE developmental contract, and debuted shortly thereafter in Ohio Valley Wrestling. In no time at all, Nova was challenging for the OVW Heavyweight Title, and surprisingly defeated the Prototype (John Cena) for the belt in May '02.

Nova would go on to defend the title for almost 6 months, fending off many strong challengers, including Christian, Cena, and others. He also made a special appearance at the PCW Russ Haas Memorial Tag-Team Tournament, replacing Jamal as the partner of Russ's brother, Charlie. The two won the tournament, defeating Doug Basham & the Damaja (Danny Basham). Nova eventually lost the title in November '02 to the Damaja, and was unable to regain the belt despite several tries over the next few months. Nova then went back to tag-team wrestling, teaming up with Aaron Stevens, who became known as Idol. In October '03, while wrestling at a WWE house show, Nova & Idol managed to take down Adrenaline (Chris Cage & Tank Toland) for the OVW Southern Tag-Team Titles. Nova & Idol stayed the champs going into the new year, until Adrenaline was able to reclaim the belts at March Mayhem '04. Nova then spent the next few months in OVW without any gold, just waiting for his chance to shine.

WWE

In October '04, vignettes began to air talking about the Simon System, a program designed to help people lose weight. The star of this program was a man called Simon Dean (Nova), who insulted the people he supposedly was trying to help. Dean made his first live appearance on Raw at the beginning of November '04, coming out and insulting several fans, including bringing one into the ring and eventually beating on him with a submission hold. The next week, Simon was at it again, this time getting a lady to drink a special mixture. The lady ended up throwing the glass in Simon's face, but Simon had the last laugh, dumping a gallon of the stuff onto her. A week later, Simon finally had a confronatation with a wrestler, Rosey. When Simon called him fat, Rosey attacked, taking care of one of Simon's "pupils". Simon came back, though, and hit Rosey in the head with a container full of "Simon System" powder before quickly leaving.

2005

Dean had a small feud going with Rosey for the next few weeks leading into 2005, usually with the duo getting after each other on the smaller Raw-based shows. On one Raw, Dean made another appearance, announcing that he had brought some new fat-burning pills to Florida, where, according to him, the beaches were so filled with fat people that they looked like beached whales. Dean then talked about how he was going to give a 'free sample' to a wrestler over 300 pounds who was known to wear a mask. This was obviously a reference to Rosey, yet instead Kane came out, to Dean's absolute fright. Kane took one of the fat-burning pills and ate it, only to spit it out. He then forced Dean to eat several of the pills, before getting Dean's weight belt to take it to him. He was set to chokeslam Dean when Gene Snitsky attacked (he was feuding with Kane at the time), saving Dean and letting the man run for it.

At the '05 Royal Rumble, Dean came down as #18. He seemed a little reluctant to enter, putting on his weight belt as well as his headphones. Dean's run in the Rumble was a relatively short one, as the next entrant, Shawn Michaels, was able to clothesline Dean over the top rope and to the floor. Batista went on to win the Rumble. Twenty-four hours later on Raw, Dean was given an Intercontinental Title shot against Shelton Benjamin, and almost made the most of it, getting a 2 count after nearly knocking Benjamin out by getting his gym bag in the way of a stinger splash. But Benjamin was too strong, pinning Dean after a spinning heel kick to the head. After the match, Dean tried to take some of Benjamin's credit, claiming that the reason the champ beat him was because Benjamin used the Simon System. Benjamin didn't take kindly to this, though, and came back, splashing Dean, then taking him out with the T-Bone Suplex.

In February '05, Dean went with the rest of the Raw roster to give the first broadcast of the show from Japan. Dean interrupted the Diva Fashion Show, promoting his Simon System to a new audience. He also insulted the emcee of the show, Jerry Lawler. Dean's speech was stopped rather suddenly, though, as Christy Hemme gave him a low blow from behind, taking him down. The Divas then danced around the ring before leaving Dean laying in pain. Seemingly as punishment for messing up the Divas show, Dean was placed in a match against Kane the next Raw. Dean, obviously terrified, talked about how, somehow, he would continue the Simon System for those who believed in him, and condemned those who didn't to be fat. Kane dominated Dean, even using his own weapons against him, before chokeslamming him for the victory.

Dean's losing streak continued a week later, as he was forced to submit to Chris Jericho. Dean attempted to escape the Walls of Jericho by crawling to his gym bag, but the referee quickly took the bag away, leaving Dean no choice but to tap. It's unknown whether Dean will ever be able to get back on the winning track, or if the gimmick is doomed to failure. Maybe a new Simon System is needed?

Pay-Per-View/Show Summary: (48 - 33, 4 NCs)
- ECW Hostile City Showdown '96 (April 20) = Super Nova fought to a No-Contest with El Puerto Ricano.
- ECW Arena (September 14, '96) = Super Nova, Stevie Richards & the Blue Meanie lost a "Handicap" Match to the Gangstas.
- ECW Wrestlepalooza '98 (May 3) = Super Nova & the Blue Meanie beat Tracey Smothers & Little Guido.
- ECW Arena (April 18, '98) = Super Nova & the Blue Meanie won over Tracey Smothers & Little Guido.
- ECW Arena (June 6, '98) = Super Nova & the Blue Meanie fell to Tracey Smothers & Little Guido.
- ECW Arena (July 18, '98) = Super Nova, the Blue Meanie, Chris Chetti & Tommy Rogers won a "Handicap" Match over Tracey Smothers, Little Guido & Tommy Rich.
- ECW Arena (August 29, '98) = Super Nova, the Blue Meanie & Tommy Dreamer defeated Jack Victory, Danny Doring & Mike Lozanski.
- ECW Arena (September 19, '98) = Super Nova & the Blue Meanie beat Danny Doring & Ulf Herman.
- ECW November To Remember '98 (November 1) = Super Nova & the Blue Meanie took down Danny Doring & Roadkill.
- ECW Arena (November 21, '98) = Super Nova, the Blue Meanie & Chris Chetti won over Danny Doring, Roadkill & Skull Von Krush.
- ECW Arena (December 19, '98) = Super Nova beat Steve Corino.
- ECW Arena (March 13, '99) = Super Nova & Chris Chetti fought to a No-Contest with Skull Von Krush & Rod Price.
- ECW Living Dangerously '99 (March 21) = In a dark match, Super Nova & Chris Chetti won over Danny Doring & Roadkill. Later in the night, Super Nova & Spike Dudley defeated the Dudley Boyz.
- ECW Cyberslam '99 (April 3) = Super Nova & Chris Chetti beat Rod Price & Skull Von Krush.
- ECW Arena (May 8, '99) = Super Nova & Chris Chetti were defeated by Yoshihiro Tajiri & Taka Michinoku.
- ECW Hostile City Showdown '99 (June 26) = Super Nova & Chris Chetti fell to Danny Doring & Roadkill.
- ECW Heat Wave '99 (August 2) = Super Nova & Chris Chetti beat Danny Doring & Roadkill.
- ECW Arena (July 31, '99) = Super Nova & Chris Chetti won over Simon Diamond & Super Crazy.
- ECW Arena (August 28, '99) = Super Nova, Chris Chetti & Jazz fell to Danny Doring, Roadkill & Angelica.
- ECW Anarchy Rulz '99 (September 19) = Nova & Chris Chetti fought to a No-Contest with Simon Diamond & Tony DeVito.
- ECW Arena (October 23, '99) = Nova beat Chris Candido.
- ECW November To Remember '99 (November 7) = Nova was pinned by Little Guido.
- ECW Arena (November 27, '99) = Nova & Kid Cash beat Bo & Jack Dupp.
- ECW Guilty As Charged '00 (January 9) = Nova, Kid Cash & Jazz started a match against Simon Diamond, Danny Doring & Roadkill. The match ended with Nova & Chris Chetti losing to Doring & Roadkill.
- ECW Arena (January 15, '00) = Nova defeated Mikey Whipwreck.
- ECW Arena (March 4, '00) = Nova, Chris Chetti & Balls Mahoney won over Tony Devito, Vic Grimes & Angel.
- ECW Living Dangerously '00 (March 12) = Nova & Chris Chetti beat Gedo & Jado.
- ECW Cyberslam '00 (April 22) = Nova & Jazz fell to Lance Storm & Dawn Marie.
- ECW Hardcore Heaven '00 (May 14) = Nova & Chris Chetti won a "Three Way Dance" over Tony Devito & Angel and Danny Doring & Roadkill.
- ECW Arena (July 8) = Nova & Chris Chetti lost a "Four Corners" Match to Tony Devito & Angel. Christian York & Joey Matthews and Little Guido & Tony Mamaluke were the other participants.
- ECW Heat Wave '00 (July 16) = Nova & Chris Chetti took down Tony DeVito & Angel.
- ECW Arena (August 20, '00) = Nova & Chris Chetti defeated Julio Dinero & Chris Hamrick.
- ECW Tag-Team Title Tournament (August 25, '00) = Nova & Chris Chetti lost in the first round to Simon Diamond & Johnny Swinger. Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Mikey Whipwreck won the tournament.
- ECW Anarchy Rulz '00 (October 1) = In a dark match, Nova pinned Bilvis Wesley.
- ECW November To Remember '00 (November 5) = Nova won a "Loser Leaves Town" Match over Chris Chetti.
- ECW Massacre On 34th Street (December 3, '00) = Nova pinned Julio Dinero.
- ECW Arena (December 23, '00) = Nova was TKO'ed by EZ Money.
- ECW Guilty As Charged '01 (January 7) = Nova defeated Chris Hamrick.
- BCW Leamington Show (June 23, '01) = Nova lost to El Tornado.
- ECW Reunion Show (July 7, '01) = Nova beat Chris Chetti.
- BCW Windsor Show (July 14, '01) = Nova defeated Ruffy Silverstein.
- IWC Mt. Oliver Show (July 21, '01) = Nova & Frankie Kazarian won over the Backseat Boyz.
- PCW Mt. Oliver Show (August 25, '01) = Nova & Frankie Kazarian beat Brandon K & Dirk Siggler.
- IWA Mid-South Sweet Science Sixteen Tournament '01 (September) = Nova defeated Trent Baker, Dino Bambino, and Terik the Great, before losing in the finals to Ace Steel.
- PCW Toms River Show (September 29, '01) = Nova & Frankie Kazarian retained the PCW Tag-Team Titles, beating Chris Hamrick & Crowbar.
- UPW Santa Anna Show (October 17, '01) = Nova, Frankie Kazarian & Lonney Lane were beaten by Cheerleader Melissa & the Ballard Brothers.
- Alaska Superslam (October 22, '01) = Nova & Frankie Kazarian fell to Trent Acid & Johnny Kashmere.
- Chaotic Wrestling Lawrence Show (November 9, '01) = Nova & Frankie Kazarian were beaten by the CW Tag Champs, Edward Xtasy & Aaron Stevens.
- MCW (Millenium) Bushwhacker Butch Benefit Show (December 28, '01) = Nova fought to a No-Contest with Chris Chetti. Later that night, Nova & the Road Dogg defeated Chris Chetti & Little Guido.
- PCW Toms River Show (January 11, '02) = Nova & Frankie Kazarian beat Ric Blade & the Amazing Red to stay the PCW Tag Champs.
- GLW Westland Show (January 19, '02) = Nova defeated the Blitzkrieg Kid, Yukon Braxton and Elvis Elliot to win the vacated GLW World Heavyweight Title.
- ICW First Anniversary Show (January 26, '02) = Nova lost a "Triple Threat" Match to Xavier. The Amazing Red was the other participant.
- WFA Richmond Show (February 2, '02) = Nova beat Chris Hamrick.
- NEPW Painesville Show (February 9, '02) = Nova fell to Orion.
- PCW Jersey City Show (May 18, '02) = Nova defeated Jerry Lynn.
- OVW Super Summer Sizzler Series (May 31, '02) = Nova stayed the OVW Heavyweight Champ, beating the Prototype.
- OVW Super Summer Sizzler Series (June 14, '02) = Nova & Jerry Lawler took down Sean O'Haire & the Prototype.
- Toryumon 4th Anniversary Show (July 7, '02) = Super Nova lost to the NWA Welterweight Champ, Ricky Marvin.
- OVW Super Summer Sizzler Show (July 12, '02) = Nova stayed the OVW Heavyweight Champion, beating Christian.
- OVW Super Summer Sizzler Series (July 19, '02) = Nova retained the OVW Heavyweight Title, winning over John Cena.
- PCW (Phoenix) Russ Haas Memorial Tag-Team Tournament (August 31, '02) = Nova (subbing for Jamal) & R.C. Haas won in the finals of the tournament, beating Doug Basham & the Damaja.
- OVW Fall Brawl (September 4, '02) = Nova retained the OVW Title, winning over John Cena.
- PCW (Phoenix) Lacey Show (March 22, '03) = Nova defeated Seven.
- HWA Batavia Show (April 5, '03) = Nova, Matt Morgan & Hoss fell to Lance Cade, Rene Dupree & Sly Grenier.
- OVW Spring Break-Out '03 (April 11) = Nova took down Christopher Nowinski.
- OVW Crusade Slamfest (February 7) = The Jersey Shore Crew (Nova & Idol) & Trudi were beaten by Alexis Laree & Adrenaline.
- OVW Hodgenville Show (February 21, '04) = The Jersey Shore Crew & Trudi DeNucci fell to Alexis Laree & Adrenaline.
- OVW March Mayhem (March 6, '04) = The Jersey Shore Crew lost the Southern Tag-Team Titles to Chris Cage & Tank Toland.
- OVW Super Summer Sizzler Series (June 4, '04) = The Jersey Shore Crew (Nova & Danny Inferno) lost, via DQ, to the Southern Tag Champs, the Troubleshooters.
- OVW Super Summer Sizzler Series (June 18, '04) = The Jersey Shore Crew (Nova & Idol) lost a "Street Fight" to the Troubleshooters.
- OVW Super Summer Sizzler Series (July 23, '04) = The Jersey Shore Crew fell to Beth Phoenix & the Troubleshooters.
- OVW Super Summer Sizzler Series (August 13, '04) = The Jersey Shore Crew were beaten by Jerry Lawler & Adrenaline.
- OVW Fall Brawl '04 (September 4) = The Jersey Shore Crew lost to Seth Skyfire, Mac Johnson, & Shelton Benjamin.
- WWE Royal Rumble '05 (January 30) = Simon Dean competed in the Royal Rumble, which was won by Batista.
- Mid-South Throwback Night V (February 26, '05) = Dean was pinned by Bill Dundee.
- WWE Wrestlemania 21 (April 3, '05) = In a dark match, Dean competed in a "Smackdown vs. Raw Battle Royal", which was won by Booker T.
- WWE Backlash '05 (May 1) = Dean & Maven competed in a "Tag-Team Turmoil Raw Tag-Team Title" Match, which was won by Rosey & the Hurricane. The other participants were William Regal & Tajiri, La Resistance, and the Heart Throbs.
- WWE Great American Bash '05 (July 24) = The blue World order (Nova, Stevie Richards, & the Blue Meanie) fell to the Mexicools.
- WWE No Mercy '05 (October 9) = Simon Dean was beaten by Bobby Lashley. Due to prematch stipulations, Dean had to eat 20 hamburgers.

Title Summary:
- New Jack City Heavyweight Champion (??/??/??)
- New Jack City Tag-Team Champion (??/??/??)
- NEW Light Heavyweight Champion (??/??/??)
- NWA Northeast Light Heavyweight Champion (3/16/96 - 5/03/96)
- AWC Heavyweight Champion (12/13/97 - 6/06/98)
- UPW Tag-Team Champion w/ Frankie Kazarian (5/30/01 - 01)
- BCW Tag-Team Champion w/ Tommy Dreamer (6/13/01 - 01)
- PCW Tag-Team Champion w/ Frankie Kazarian (7/20/01 - 3/03/02)
- GLW World Heavyweight Champion (1/19/02 - 02)
- OVW Heavyweight Champion (5/15/02 - 11/06/02)
- OVW Southern Tag-Team Champion w/ Aaron Stevens (10/10/03 - 3/03/04)

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