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The Dupps were a professional wrestling tag team in southern independents and ECW during the late 1990s composed of four wrestlers and one valet. Each of their names is a play on different phrases: "Bowed up", "Jacked up", "Pucked up", "Stand up", and "Fluffed up". They feuded with Danny Doring and Roadkill over who should have a shot at the ECW World Tag Team Championship. The rivalry culminated when The Dupps signed a World Wrestling Federation developmental deal, resulting in a loser leaves town match on the February 25, 2000 episode of ECW on TNN, that the Dupps lost.[2]

Key Information

After a long stint in the WWF/E developmental system and primarily wrestling infrequently on WWF Jakked, both Dupps were eventually let go in 2001. During their time in the WWF they feuded with the Mean Street Posse.

During the early days of NWA Total Nonstop Action, the team consisted of Bo Dupp and Stan Dupp, and managed by Fluff Dupp. Bo, Stan and Fluff were stereotypical southerners, frequently chewing tobacco and teasing an incestuous relationship. The Dupps became the first Champions of the "Dupp Cup" but lost it to the "Hardcore Midget" Teo.

Stan Dupp went on to use a similar gimmick in World Wrestling Entertainment as "Trevor Murdoch", before being released in July 2008. He returned to TNA in 2009 under the same gimmick as well, though with the name "Jethro Holliday" this time.

Championships and accomplishments

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The Dupps were an American active from 1998 to 2003, portraying a of hillbillies from the Appalachian region. The group consisted of brothers Bo Dupp, Jack Dupp, Stan Dupp, and Puck Dupp, along with their cousin and valet Fluff Dupp. Formed in the independent circuit, including the Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts (OMEGA), The Dupps gained prominence in (ECW) where they feuded with teams like The Impact Players and lost a "Loser Leaves Town" match to and Amish Roadkill in 2000. They briefly appeared in World Wrestling Federation developmental territories before transitioning to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where Bo and Stan Dupp won the inaugural Dupp Cup tournament in 2002. The stable captured several tag team championships in southern independent promotions, including the Memphis Championship Wrestling (MCW) Southern Tag Team Championship (twice) and the Carolina Wrestling Federation Mid-Atlantic (CWF) Tag Team Championship.

Members

Bo Dupp

Bo Dupp, whose real name is Murray Happer, was born on October 4, 1972, in . He stands at 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) tall and weighs approximately 287 lb (130 kg). Happer began his professional wrestling career under the ring name Schwanz in 1997, training with figures such as Cueball Carmichael, , and the Hardy brothers before gaining experience on the independent circuit in promotions during the late 1990s. As Bo Dupp, he adopted a persona characterized by boisterous trash-talking and leadership within the family-themed The Dupps, often serving as the outspoken patriarch figure. In , Bo Dupp participated in various feuds as part of The Dupps starting in late 1999.

Jack Dupp

Jack Dupp, whose real name is Mike Howell (born December 9, 1968, in ), is an American retired professional wrestler best known for his tenure as a member of the The Dupps in the late and early . At 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) tall and weighing 264 lb (120 kg), Dupp provided significant physical presence as the largest member of The Dupps, contributing to the group's brawler dynamic. His imposing stature allowed him to portray the role of the team's powerhouse, emphasizing brute strength in their performances. Before joining The Dupps in 1998, Howell had been active on the southern since his debut in 1986, wrestling under names such as Mike Maverick and competing in promotions like OMEGA. Within The Dupps, he adopted the kayfabe persona of a to fellow members Bo Dupp and Puck Dupp, hailing from the fictional backwoods of Lizard Lick, [North Carolina](/page/North_C Carolina). Dupp often teamed closely with Bo Dupp as the core pairing in the group's early matches.

Puck Dupp

Puck Dupp, whose real name is , was born on May 2, 1967, in , . Standing at 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) and weighing approximately 207 lb (94 kg), he portrayed the smaller, more agile member of the Dupps wrestling family. In the Dupps, Puck Dupp served as the speedy high-flyer and , utilizing his athleticism for high spots and aerial maneuvers that contrasted sharply with the power-based styles of larger teammates like Bo and Jack Dupp. His role added versatility to the group's hillbilly family , emphasizing dysfunctional dynamics through cocky charisma and entertaining antics that highlighted the team's comedic undertones. Garner joined the Dupps in the late 1990s during runs, particularly through connections in the OMEGA promotion, to expand the family unit and incorporate his background as a fellow alumnus alongside other members. This addition occurred ahead of the group's transition to in 1999, where Puck fully embodied the character. He later appeared in a few World Wrestling Federation developmental matches as part of the team.

Stan Dupp

Stan Dupp, whose real name is William Theodore Mueller, is an American professional wrestler born on September 10, 1980, in . At 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall and weighing approximately 245 lb (111 kg), Mueller possessed a imposing build that complemented the family gimmick of The Dupps. He adopted the Stan Dupp persona early in his career, initially performing under variations like Trevor Rhodes before fully integrating into the stable. As a later addition to The Dupps, Stan Dupp was portrayed as a cousin to the core members, bringing additional size and an enforcer role to the group during its (TNA) phase in 2002. This positioning emphasized his physicality in matches, where he often served as the powerhouse alongside Bo Dupp, enhancing the team's continuity and comedic yet rugged dynamic under the management of Fluff Dupp. His involvement helped sustain the faction's presence in TNA's early weekly events, focusing on competition that highlighted their backwoods persona. Following his tenure with The Dupps, Mueller shifted to a solo career in World Wrestling Entertainment's developmental system, eventually debuting on the main roster as in 2005.

Fluff Dupp

Seven Briggs, known professionally as Fluff Dupp, served as the valet and manager for the The Dupps, providing ringside support, distractions, and contributing to the group's family without participating in matches. Portrayed as a familial figure—often depicted as a "kissing " or sister within the dysfunctional dynamic—Fluff Dupp enhanced the comedic and storyline elements of The Dupps, emphasizing their backwoods persona through exaggerated behaviors and interactions that played into southern stereotypes for entertainment value. Her involvement began in 1999 during The Dupps' time in southern independent promotions and their debut in (ECW), where she joined the stable to bolster its family-oriented presentation amid their late-1990s run. Fluff continued in this capacity through the group's brief stint in World Wrestling Federation developmental territories from 2000 to 2001, maintaining the managerial role as the team transitioned. In (TNA) from 2002 to 2003, Fluff Dupp resumed her position alongside surviving Dupps members Bo and Stan, further amplifying the gimmick in storylines such as the "Dupp Cup" tournament. Her contributions consistently focused on non-wrestling support, helping to sustain the stable's humorous, over-the-top family narrative across promotions.

Professional wrestling career

Formation and early independent career

The Dupps tag team was formed in 1998 within the Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts (OMEGA), an independent promotion founded by Matt and in during the summer of 1997. The initial lineup featured Bo Dupp (portrayed by Murray Happer, previously known as Otto Schwanz) and Jack Dupp (portrayed by Michael Howell, previously Mike Maverick) as the core duo, adopting a comedic family gimmick and billed from the rural town of Lizard Lick, . The team debuted in OMEGA events, where they participated in tag matches against local competitors, gradually building a dedicated fanbase through their over-the-top rural persona and physical style suited to the promotion's high-energy atmosphere. This period allowed the Dupps to refine their in-ring chemistry while performing at small venues across the southern . In parallel, they competed in nearby promotions such as the Carolina Wrestling Federation (CWF) and Southern Championship Wrestling (SCW), appearing in shows and smaller cards to expand their regional presence. By late 1999, the group expanded into a trio with the addition of Puck Dupp (portrayed by Cham Happer), introducing a family dynamic that emphasized chaotic brawls and comedic antics, further solidifying their appeal in the indie scene.

Extreme Championship Wrestling (1999–2000)

The Dupps signed with in late 1999 and made their television debut on the November 27 episode of , where Bo Dupp and Jack Dupp lost to and Amish Roadkill in a match. They quickly established themselves as a lower-card act, appearing on house shows and television throughout the remainder of 1999, often competing in multi-team bouts against teams like and Nova. Their run included participation in major events. Portrayed as a dysfunctional family from the backwoods, The Dupps emphasized comedic elements in their presentation, with Fluff Dupp serving as their and occasional interferer to highlight the group's chaotic, over-the-top dynamic. Matches frequently devolved into brawls outside the ring, incorporating family interference and antics that contrasted with ECW's hardcore intensity, positioning them as underdog entertainers rather than serious contenders. The group's most prominent storyline involved a heated rivalry with and , centered on vying for a shot at the held by teams like the Impact Players. This feud played out across numerous encounters from late 1999 into early 2000, including several three-way matches where The Dupps clashed with their rivals alongside other duos such as Kash and Nova, underscoring a stylistic contrast between the Dupps' humorous, unpolished approach and Doring and Roadkill's more athletic, no-nonsense offense. Key bouts included victories for Doring and Roadkill on December 23, 1999, in , and January 28, 2000, in , building tension through repeated defeats for the Dupps. The rivalry reached its climax on the February 25, 2000, episode of , when Bo Dupp and Jack Dupp lost a "loser leaves ECW" tag team match to Doring and , resulting in the departure of Jack and Puck Dupp from the promotion. This stipulation match, booked abruptly following a backstage confrontation, marked the end of The Dupps' brief tenure in ECW after approximately five months, paving the way for their transition to World Wrestling Federation developmental territories.

World Wrestling Federation developmental (2000–2001)

Following their departure from Extreme Championship Wrestling in early 2000, Bo Dupp and Jack Dupp signed developmental contracts with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and were assigned to its Memphis Championship Wrestling (MCW) territory. The duo, accompanied by valet Fluff Dupp, continued to portray their backwoods hillbilly gimmick, though adapted to fit the WWF's structured style with less emphasis on extreme elements from their prior promotions. In MCW, The Dupps engaged in several tag team feuds, notably against the Mean Street Posse (Pete Gas and Rodney) and the Haas Brothers (Charlie Haas and Russ Haas), showcasing their brawling style in house show and taped events. They also appeared in dark matches preceding WWF syndicated programming, including bouts on Jakked and Heat, where they faced opponents such as the Mean Street Posse and Kai En Tai. Representative matches included a tag team loss to the Mean Street Posse on the March 17, 2000, episode of Jakked, a dark match victory over the Haas Brothers on August 7, 2000, at Madison Square Garden, and a handicap win in MCW against Shooter Schultz and Spanky on January 13, 2001. Despite consistent activity in developmental, The Dupps never advanced to main roster television, limited to these preliminary appearances. Bo Dupp and Jack Dupp were released in spring 2001 as part of broader roster adjustments in the developmental system.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and later appearances (2002–2003)

The Dupps reformed in (TNA) in June 2002, with Bo Dupp, Stan Dupp, and valet Fluff Dupp appearing on the promotion's weekly events. Their debut match occurred on the inaugural TNA PPV on June 19, 2002, where Bo and Stan Dupp defeated and Joey Matthews via pinfall after 3:41. The group quickly established a comedic persona, featuring segments such as an interview with Goldilocks on July 10, 2002, that highlighted their dynamic and crude humor. Throughout mid-2002, the Dupps competed in multiple matches and vignettes on TNA's weekly shows, often interfering in or mocking other wrestlers to emphasize their bumbling, antagonistic style. A key storyline involved the introduction of the "Dupp Cup," a comedic hardcore championship parodying TNA's titles; the Dupps won the inaugural on August 7, 2002, by defeating challengers in a series of absurd bouts, positioning it as their version of a hardcore belt. However, they lost the Dupp Cup the following week on August 14, 2002, to the wrestler Teo in a match that underscored the segment's farcical nature. The team's TNA run tapered off by late 2002, with appearances becoming less frequent as members explored individual opportunities. In 2003, the Dupps made sporadic outings, including NWA-TNA affiliated matches against teams like and Joey Matthews, marking the conclusion of their active period together. By mid-2003, the group had effectively disbanded, with no full reunions occurring thereafter.

Championships and accomplishments

Tag team championships

The Dupps achieved success in several independent promotions by capturing titles, primarily through Bo and Jack Dupp, with occasional involvement from other family members like Stan Dupp. These reigns highlighted their gimmick and roughhouse style in southern circuits. In the Carolina Wrestling Federation Mid-Atlantic (CWF Mid-Atlantic), Bo Dupp and Stan Dupp were awarded the inaugural CWF Mid-Atlantic in 2000 upon the promotion's establishment of the . As the first champions, they held the belts briefly before vacating them in 2001 after departing the territory, with no recorded defenses during their tenure. The Dupps' most notable tag team accomplishments came in (MCW), where Bo Dupp and Jack Dupp secured the MCW Southern on two occasions. Their first reign began on October 28, 2000, in , defeating the (Pete Gasparino and Rodney Leech) to claim the titles, which they held for 21 days until losing to The Triad (Seven and ) on November 18, 2000, in Newbern, Tennessee. The second reign started on January 13, 2001, in , where they defeated Spanky and Shooter Schultz— the latter substituting for the injured American Dragon—in what effectively became a handicap match scenario due to the substitution, lasting 39 days until the Haas Brothers dethroned them on February 21, 2001, in . These reigns featured no notable defenses beyond the title changes, emphasizing quick, gritty contests aligned with MCW's developmental focus. Earlier in their career, Bo Dupp and Jack Dupp captured the Southern Championship Wrestling (SCW) Tag Team Championship twice. Their first reign occurred in 1999 via a transitional forfeit after champion Shane Helms departed SCW for , relinquishing his share of the titles held with Mike Maverick as the Serial Thrillaz. Helms' half was awarded to Otto Schwanz, who partnered with Maverick, but the duo lost to the Dupps in a live event match, granting the Dupps the belts. The reign concluded in October 1999 when the titles were vacated following the Dupps' move to , with limited defenses recorded during the short hold. The second reign began on August 31, 2000, in , defeating Stratus and Aldo De Gama to win the titles, which were vacated in September 2000 upon the Dupps leaving for World Wrestling Federation developmental.

Tournament victories

The Dupps achieved one notable tournament victory during their brief stint in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in 2002, when Bo Dupp, accompanied by Stan Dupp, defeated in the inaugural Dupp Cup Invitational match on the August 7 weekly event. This comedic hardcore-style , created and named after the Dupps themselves, culminated in their win via a points system after a chaotic brawl involving weapons and interference. Fluff Dupp, the group's , was present ringside to support the family during the match. The victory granted the Dupps possession of the Dupp Cup trophy, a custom award symbolizing their dominance in the invitational format, though they lost it the following week on August 14 to the hardcore midget wrestler Teo in a rematch. This short-lived success highlighted the Dupps' unique gimmick and provided a spotlight moment in TNA's early programming, emphasizing their role in the promotion's experimental six-sided ring era.

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