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Anthony Matteo (born March 21, 1959) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Hitman" Tony Stetson. He is best known for his time in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) during the 1990s.[1]
Key Information
Stetson was one of ECW's initial stars, appearing at the company's first event in 1992. He quickly rose to success as a tag team competitor, winning the promotion's Tag Team Championship twice while also achieving singles success by winning the Pennsylvania Heavyweight Championship during his career. He later joined Raven's Nest and adopted a character called The Broad Street Bully.
Early life
[edit]Matteo grew up on the corner of at South 11th Street and West Ritner Street in South Philadelphia. He attended Saint John Neumann High School.
Professional wrestling career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Matteo trained as a professional wrestler at Larry Sharpe's Monster Factory in Burlington County. Stetson would eventually debut in 1985 facing fellow Monster Factory alumni Bam Bam Bigelow at a World Wrestling Federation television taping at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, on December 9, 1985.[1][2] Matteo originally wrestled as "Tony Matteo", adopting the ring name "Tony Stetson" after overhearing color commentator Bruno Sammartino mispronounce his name.[1]
Tri-State Wrestling Alliance
[edit]Tony Stetson made a name for himself wrestling in Joel Goodhart's Tri-State Wrestling Alliance as well as other promotions in Pennsylvania and New Jersey from the mid-1980s through the mid-1990s. He employed a hardcore wrestling style and was an early contributor to the Philadelphia wrestling scene, including his feud with Johnny Hotbody. Stetson and Hotbody traded wins in a variety of matches, including a Taped Fist First Blood match on March 31, 1990.[3] Several months later, Stetson defeated Hotbody in a Hair vs Hair match.[3] On March 2, 1991, the two resumed their feud when Stetson won a Barbed wire match.[3] When Stetson first started in the Business, he had a manager who went by the name of "The Godfather". The Godfather, was later known as "The Equalizer" and then ended his career as "Gianni Corleone" while working with Stetson toward the end of his career in the CWC.
Eastern/Extreme Championship Wrestling
[edit]Tag team competition and championship reigns (1992–1994)
[edit]Stetson joined the upstart National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) promotion Eastern Championship Wrestling (ECW) in 1992, where he was one of the company's first stars along with Rockin' Rebel, J.T. Smith, Glen Osbourne, The Sandman, Max Thrasher, and Jimmy Jannetty. The company was a successor to Tri-State Wrestling Alliance. Matteo competed as a fan favorite at the company's first event Market Street Mayhem on February 25, 1992, where he defeated Ivan Koloff.[4] The following month, in March, he lost to Koloff in a Russian deathmatch.[5] He was involved in many high-profile rivalries with the company's top stars throughout the year, making a name for himself during the initial days of ECW. His first success came when he began teaming with Larry Winters on December 19, where the duo lost their match[6] due to interference by the Tag Team Champions The Super Destroyers.[7] As a result, Stetson and Winters began feuding with Super Destroyers for the Tag Team Championship, with the former defeating the Super Destroyers to win the tag titles on the May 11, 1993, episode of NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling.[8][9] Stetson and Winters lost the titles to The Suicide Blondes (Chris Candido and Johnny Hotbody) on the May 25 episode of Eastern Championship Wrestling.[9] On the June 8 episode of Eastern Championship Wrestling, Stetson turned on Winters during a 16-man battle royal for the new Pennsylvania Heavyweight Championship, thus becoming a villain.[8] Stetson defeated Winters in a first blood match at Super Summer Sizzler Spectacular on June 19.[10]
Stetson moved on to singles competition, during which he defeated Tommy Cairo to win the Pennsylvania Heavyweight Championship on the September 14 episode of Eastern Championship Wrestling.[8] Stetson successfully defended the title against Cairo at UltraClash.[11] The title was neither defended nor mentioned on television again, thus being retired with Stetson as the final champion.[12] The following month, Stetson began teaming with Johnny Hotbody when duo were awarded the Tag Team Championship at NWA Bloodfest: Part 1 on October 1, after the title was vacated due to Eddie Gilbert and The Dark Patriot (Eddie's brother Doug Gilbert) quitting the company.[9] They made successful title defenses against Badd Company,[13] The Sandman and J.T. Smith[14] and The Bad Breed[15] before dropping them to the team of Tommy Dreamer and Johnny Gunn at November to Remember.[9][15]
In 1994, Stetson made only one televised appearance on the March 8 episode of Eastern Championship Wrestling, where he teamed with Johnny Hotbody against Bad Breed in a losing effort.[16] He went on a hiatus and returned to the renamed Extreme Championship Wrestling at a live event on September 30, where he was pinned by Tommy Dreamer.[17]
The Broad Street Bully (1995–1996)
[edit]In February 1995 at Return of the Funker, Stetson and his tag team partner Johnny Hotbody joined the Raven's Nest group after Raven made his ECW debut[18] and their tag team was named "The Broad Street Bullies", a reference to the Philadelphia Flyers ice hockey team. At Three Way Dance on April 8, the Bullies were defeated by The Pitbulls in a match which stipulated that Bullies would be fired by Raven's Nest should they lose.[18][19] As a result, Stetson reverted to being a fan favorite. He continued to develop his "Broad Street Bully" character as he began wearing a hockey jersey and gloves and carrying a hockey stick to the ring.[18] At Barbed Wire, Hoodies & Chokeslams, Broad Street Bully defeated The Jersey Devil in a quick match, avenging the Philadelphia Flyers' upset elimination from the 1995 Stanley Cup by the New Jersey Devils.[18][20] Matteo reprised the Broad Street Bully character at Hardcore Heaven[21] and November to Remember,[22] both events took place in Philadelphia.[18]
Matteo continued to perform as Tony Stetson and feuded with Raven's Nest following the events of Three Way Dance,[18] once challenging Raven and Stevie Richards for the ECW World Tag Team Championship alongside Don E. Allen at Heatwave '95: Rage in the Cage!, where Matteo's team won by countout, meaning Raven and Richards retained the titles.[23] Stetson competed as a mid-card wrestler for the remainder of the year, suffering losses to Hack Myers,[24] Val Puccio,[25] Bull Pain[26] and JT Smith[27] before departing the company in 1996, ending his four year-run with ECW. His last match took place at the House Party event, where he teamed with JT Smith against The Bad Crew in a tag team match, which ended in a no contest.[28]
Later career
[edit]Going into semi-retirement by the mid-1990s, Stetson worked coordinating supply distribution for Methodist Hospital. In 1999, he joined promoter Lisa Constantino's Central Wrestling Coalition based in South Philadelphia. Teaming up with his old Manager Gianni Corleone (also known as "The Godfather" and The Equalizer early in his career), he feuded with Breaker Morant over the CWC Heavyweight Championship during the next two years in the promotion.[2]
Stetson retired in 2002 after accumulating a number of nagging injuries.[1] He returned to wrestling in 2009, facing Breaker Morant at a TWA reunion show. In the same year, he served as a consultant for the production "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" by the InterAct Theatre Company.[1] He retired from wrestling in 2015.
Personal life
[edit]Stetson is married with three children.[1] He is an Italian American.[1]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Eastern Championship Wrestling
- ECW Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Larry Winters (1) and Johnny Hotbody (1)
- NWA Pennsylvania Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Hardcore Hall of Fame
- Class of 2025[29]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Tri-State Wrestling Alliance
- TWA Bar Wars Championship (1 time)[31]
- World Wrestling Association
- WWA Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[31]
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Zanolle, Joe (2009). "South Philadelphia's "Hitman" Tony Stetson Comes Out of Retirement for the TWA Pro Wrestling Reunion Show on October 24th in South Jersey" (PDF). TWAProWrestling.com. Tri-State Wrestling Alliance. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
- ^ a b "Biff! Pow! Sock!; Pro wrestling's hopefuls take their dreams to the mat in South Philly.". Philadelphia Inquirer. 20 May 2001
- ^ a b c "Tri-State Wrestling Supercards". ProWrestlingHistory.com. Archived from the original on October 9, 2007. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
- ^ "Market Street Mayhem results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ "ECW results - March 24, 1992". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ "Morrisville Mayhem results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "ECW Results 1992-1993". The History of WWE. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ a b c "ECW: 1993 Results". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
- ^ a b c d "ECW Tag Team Championship History". WWE. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
- ^ "Super Summer Sizzler results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "UltraClash results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ "NWA ECW Pennsylvania Championship Title History". Wrestling-Titles.com. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ "NWA Bloodfest: Part 1 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ "NWA Bloodfest: Part 2 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ a b "November to Remember 1993 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ "ECW Results 1994". The History of WWE. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ "ECW results - September 30, 1994". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "ECW Results 1995". The History of WWE. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Three Way Dance results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Barbed Wire, Hoodies and Chokeslams results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Hardcore Heaven 1995 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "November to Remember 1995 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Heat Wave 1995 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Enter Sandman results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Wrestlepalooza 1995 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Gangstas Paradise results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "December to Dismember 1995 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "House Party 1996 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ Johnson, Mike (May 3, 2025). "LIVE, ONGOING TRI-STATE WRESTLING ALLIANCE 'ONE AND DONE' COVERAGE FROM PHILADELPHIA". PWInsider. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ^ ""PWI 500": 401–500". Pro Wrestling Illustrated. July 26, 2010. Retrieved July 31, 2010.
- ^ a b Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
References
[edit]- Loverro, Thom. The Rise & Fall of ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2006. ISBN 1-4165-1058-3
- Williams, Scott E. Hardcore History: The Extremely Unauthorized Story of the ECW. Champaign, Illinois: Sports Publishing L.L.C., 2006. ISBN 1-59670-021-1
External links
[edit]- Tony Matteo at IMDb
- Tony Stetson's profile at Cagematch
Tony Stetson
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Childhood and family background
Anthony Matteo, better known by his ring name Tony Stetson, was born on March 21, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] Details on his family and childhood remain limited in public records.Education and pre-wrestling interests
Matteo had a background in football prior to entering professional wrestling.[2]Professional wrestling career
Training and debut
Tony Stetson began his professional wrestling training in the mid-1980s under renowned trainer Larry Sharpe at the Monster Factory wrestling school in Burlington County, New Jersey.[7] There, he honed the fundamentals of the industry alongside other aspiring wrestlers, including future stars like Bam Bam Bigelow. His roots in South Philadelphia helped shape his tough-guy persona that would become a hallmark of his in-ring presence. Stetson made his professional debut on December 9, 1985.[2] Early in his career, he competed under the ring name "Hitman" Tony Stetson and was billed at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and a weight of 238 pounds (108 kg).[2] Through his rigorous regimen at the Monster Factory, Stetson developed an initial wrestling style centered on brawling prowess combined with technical proficiency, allowing him to execute stiff strikes, holds, and submissions effectively in his opening bouts.[2][7]Independent circuit and Tri-State Wrestling Alliance
Following his training at the Monster Factory under Larry Sharpe and professional debut in late 1985, Tony Stetson spent the years 1986 to 1989 building experience on the Northeastern independent wrestling circuit, primarily in Pennsylvania and New Jersey promotions.[8] His early bookings emphasized a brawling style suited to the region's gritty, territorial scene, where he competed in singles and tag matches against local talent, honing his allrounder approach that blended technical holds with hard-hitting strikes.[8] Notable appearances included at least one bout in International Championship Wrestling in 1988, a New England-based promotion known for its regional rivalries and emerging hardcore elements.[8] These independent runs established Stetson as a reliable midcard performer, drawing on his Philadelphia roots to portray a tough, streetwise competitor. In early 1990, Stetson transitioned to the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance (TWA), a prominent independent promotion founded by Joel Goodhart that bridged the gap between regional territories and emerging national indies, where he quickly rose as a key midcard talent.[9] His TWA tenure was defined by an extended feud with fellow Philadelphian Johnny Hotbody, a rivalry that showcased intense, stipulation-laden encounters and elevated both wrestlers' profiles within the promotion.[8] The feud began on January 27, 1990, at McGonigle Hall in Philadelphia, where Stetson lost to Hotbody via disqualification after 10:12, setting a tone of escalating aggression.[9] This was followed by a Taped Fist First Blood match on March 31, 1990, at the same venue, which ended in a no contest after 12:45 due to interference, further intensifying their personal animosity.[9] The rivalry continued with a six-man elimination match on June 9, 1990, at McGonigle Hall, where Stetson teamed with Larry Winters and Rockin' Rebel against D.C. Drake, Hotbody, and Mondo Kleen; Hotbody eliminated Stetson via pinfall in the final stretch, prolonging the bad blood.[9] A singles bout on July 21, 1990, at Max Myers Playground in Philadelphia resulted in a double countout after 8:23, leading to calls for a decisive showdown.[9] The feud peaked at TWA Autumn Armageddon on September 15, 1990, at Penn Hall in Philadelphia, in a Hair vs. Hair match that lasted 16:32; Stetson emerged victorious with a roll-up pin, forcing Hotbody to have his head shaved in a post-match ceremony that drew strong crowd reactions and solidified Stetson's fan support.[10] They clashed once more on December 4, 1990, at Original Sports Bar in a Falls Count Anywhere match, which Stetson won via pinfall after 14:20, using weapons like chairs to emphasize the no-holds-barred intensity.[9] Throughout these TWA storylines, Stetson embodied his emerging "Hitman" persona—a no-nonsense enforcer from South Philadelphia—through alliances like his temporary partnership with Winters and Rebel, which highlighted themes of loyalty amid betrayals in multi-man bouts, and solo runs that portrayed him as a resilient underdog against cocky heels like Hotbody.[8] This character development, rooted in his brawler roots, positioned him as a fan favorite and paved the way for higher-profile opportunities, with the Hotbody feud particularly boosting his popularity by blending personal stakes with athletic brutality.[9]Extreme Championship Wrestling tenure
Tony Stetson joined Eastern Championship Wrestling (ECW) in early 1992, debuting at the promotion's inaugural event, Market Street Mayhem, on February 25 in Philadelphia, where he defeated Ivan Koloff in a singles match.[1] As one of the company's founding performers, Stetson quickly established himself as a reliable midcard talent, leveraging his brawler style honed on the independent circuit to compete in a variety of matches against early ECW stars like The Sandman and Jimmy Snuka.[11] Stetson's tag team prowess became his hallmark in ECW, leading to two reigns as ECW World Tag Team Champion in 1993. On April 2, 1993, he and Larry Winters defeated The Super Destroyers (A.J. Petrucci and Doug Stahl) to capture the titles for the first time, holding them for approximately two months before dropping them to The Suicide Blondes (Chris Candido and Lance Wright) on June 4.[12] Later that year, on October 1 at Bloodfest, Stetson and Johnny Hotbody were awarded the championships after the previous champions no-showed the event, embarking on a 43-day reign marked by defenses against notable teams including The Sandman and J.T. Smith, as well as Axl Rotten and Ian Rotten.[12][1] The duo's run concluded on November 13 at November to Remember when they lost to Tommy Dreamer and Johnny Gunn.[12] These successes highlighted Stetson's versatility in ECW's increasingly hardcore tag division, with key encounters underscoring the promotion's emphasis on intense, no-holds-barred competition.[13] In addition to his tag team achievements, Stetson captured the ECW Pennsylvania Heavyweight Championship on September 18, 1993, defeating Tommy Cairo in Philadelphia to become the second and final holder of the title.[14][1] His reign lasted only four days before the championship was deactivated in late September 1993 as ECW shifted focus to its core titles, though Stetson defended it successfully in house shows during this brief period.[14][1] By 1995, Stetson underwent a significant persona shift, adopting the "Broad Street Bully" gimmick—a tough, street-tough heel inspired by Philadelphia's gritty culture—and teaming with Don E. Allen as the Broad Street Bullies.[15] On July 15, 1995, at Heat Wave, they defeated champions Raven and Stevie Richards by countout to win the ECW World Tag Team Championship; however, the victory was controversial due to the countout stipulation and the titles were vacated shortly thereafter.[4] This iteration aligned him with Raven's Nest stable, where he participated in angles involving servitude to Raven, including high-stakes matches where losses risked expulsion from the group.[15] Notable storylines saw the Bullies attacking rivals like The Pitbulls, culminating in a loss to them at Three Way Dance on April 8, 1995, which led to their removal from Raven's Nest and the gimmick's short-lived end by mid-1995.[15] Stetson's time in the stable added to ECW's faction warfare dynamics before his role diminished in 1996.[1]Post-ECW and later appearances
Following his tenure with Extreme Championship Wrestling, Tony Stetson entered semi-retirement in the mid-1990s due to accumulating injuries, shifting focus to a career in healthcare supply coordination at Methodist Hospital.[11] Despite stepping back from full-time competition, he maintained occasional bookings on the independent circuit, including sporadic appearances that kept his presence in the Northeast wrestling landscape.[16] Stetson returned to the ring in 2009 for a nostalgia-driven match at the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance Reunion Show, where he defeated Breaker Morant in Voorhees Township, New Jersey.[17] These intermittent outings continued over the years, reflecting his enduring connection to the regional promotions that defined his early career. After more than 30 years in professional wrestling, Stetson announced his full-time retirement in 2015, following a series of matches in promotions like Blue Collar Wrestling.[4] However, he made a final comeback in 2025 for the TWA "One and Done" reunion event at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia on May 3, facing Michael Tartaglia in a TWA Alumni Lumberjack Match billed as his last in-ring performance.[18] In November 2025, Stetson was inducted into the ECWA Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to independent wrestling in the Northeast. In reflections on his career, Stetson has emphasized the physical toll of the ring— including knee replacements—but highlighted the lasting bonds formed in promotions like TWA, where his Broad Street Bully persona became a highlight of gritty, local storytelling that influenced generations of wrestlers in the region.[19] His longevity, spanning four decades, underscores his role as a foundational figure in Philadelphia's hardcore and independent scene.[19]Personal life
Family and relationships
Tony Stetson is married—his third marriage—and the father of three children from previous marriages.[20] He has resided in the Philadelphia area throughout his life, where he was born and raised.[1] Little additional public detail is available regarding his children's names, ages, or potential involvement in wrestling, as Stetson has maintained privacy around his personal relationships. He is of Italian American heritage.Health and residence
After retiring from full-time wrestling in 2002 due to nagging injuries, Tony Stetson has continued to reside in the Philadelphia area. He remains actively involved in the local wrestling community, participating in regional promotions and events centered in Philadelphia. In 2025, Stetson competed in his billed final match on May 3 at the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance (TWA) "One and Done" reunion event at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, facing Michael Tartaglia in a lumberjack match surrounded by TWA alumni.[21] This appearance underscored his ongoing ties to the Philadelphia scene, including a tribute ceremony honoring his contributions alongside fellow pioneers like Joel Goodhart and Johnny Hotbody.[22] Earlier that year, on November 8, he was inducted into the ECWA Hall of Fame, further highlighting his enduring community presence.[23]Championships and accomplishments
Major titles won
Tony Stetson captured several key championships during his career in the Northeast independent scene, particularly in Eastern Championship Wrestling (ECW), where his title wins helped solidify his status as a reliable midcard performer and tag team specialist. His accomplishments in the ECW World Tag Team Championship stand out as his most prominent, with three reigns that showcased his versatility in both traditional and hardcore-style tag matches.[24]ECW World Tag Team Championship
Stetson's first ECW World Tag Team Championship reign occurred alongside Larry Winters on April 2, 1993, at the NWA Bloodfest event in Radnor, Pennsylvania, where they defeated the reigning champions, the Super Destroyers (A.J. Petrucci and Doug Stahl). This victory marked the second-ever title change in ECW history and lasted 1 day until they lost the belts to The Suicide Blondes (Johnny Hotbody and Chris Candido) on April 3, 1993, at an ECW event in Philadelphia. During this brief period, Stetson and Winters had no recorded defenses, reflecting the fluid early days of ECW's tag team division amid its transition from traditional wrestling to a more extreme style.[24][25] His second reign came with partner Johnny Hotbody on October 1, 1993, when ECW awarded them the titles following a vacancy created by the previous champions' departure. This 43-day run ended on November 13, 1993, at ECW's November to Remember event in Philadelphia, where they were defeated by Johnny Gunn and Tommy Dreamer in a match lasting just 10 seconds. Notable defenses included bouts against The Sandman and J.T. Smith, highlighting Stetson's role in high-stakes, fast-paced tag team feuds that boosted ECW's reputation for unpredictable action. These reigns elevated Stetson's profile in the Northeast, positioning him as a cornerstone of ECW's early tag team landscape before the promotion's full embrace of hardcore wrestling.[26] Stetson's third and final ECW World Tag Team Championship reign occurred alongside Don E. Allen on July 15, 1995, at Heat Wave '95 in Philadelphia, where they defeated the champions Raven and Stevie Richards by countout in 2:10. This win was controversial, as countout victories typically do not result in title changes under standard rules, and it is not always recognized as official; the titles were not retained, effectively ending the reign immediately without defenses or formal acknowledgment.[27][28]ECW Pennsylvania Heavyweight Championship
In singles competition, Stetson won the short-lived ECW Pennsylvania Heavyweight Championship (also recognized as the NWA Pennsylvania Heavyweight Championship) on September 18, 1993, at ECW UltraClash in Philadelphia, defeating the inaugural champion Tommy Cairo in a match lasting approximately 6 minutes. As the second and final holder of the title, Stetson carried it for roughly 42 days until it was retired in late October 1993, with no successful defenses recorded due to its regional focus and the promotion's shifting priorities toward national expansion. This victory underscored Stetson's local appeal in Pennsylvania wrestling circles, serving as a bridge between his tag team success and brief forays into singles prominence, though the title's deactivation limited its long-term impact.[29][30]Other Major Titles
Stetson also secured the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance (TWA) Heavyweight Championship on April 11, 2010, at the TWA Adopt-a-Pet event in Voorhees, New Jersey, by defeating champion Mr. Wrestling III (Tommy Thunda). The reign was extremely brief, as the title was vacated later that day following Stetson's loss to Breaker Morant in a match for the vacant championship, reflecting his enduring presence in regional promotions during TWA's intermittent revivals. Earlier, in 1991, he won the inaugural TWA Bar Wars Championship on August 20 by defeating D.C. Drake in a tournament final, holding it for 32 days and adding to his early independent credentials in the promotion that preceded ECW. Additionally, Stetson held the Heartland Wrestling Association (HWA) Tri-State Championship in 2001, defending it until losing a vacant title match to Breaker Morant on August 18, 2001, at HWA Rampage in Wilmington, Delaware. These achievements reinforced Stetson's foundational role in Northeast wrestling, bridging his ECW peak with later independent work.[8][31]| Title | Partner | Date Won | Duration | Key Opponents Defeated | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECW World Tag Team Championship (1st reign) | Larry Winters | April 2, 1993 | 1 day | Super Destroyers | Marked early title change in nascent ECW tag division. |
| ECW Pennsylvania Heavyweight Championship | N/A | September 18, 1993 | ~42 days | Tommy Cairo | Highlighted local singles talent before title retirement. |
| ECW World Tag Team Championship (2nd reign) | Johnny Hotbody | October 1, 1993 | 43 days | (Awarded; defended vs. The Sandman & J.T. Smith) | Contributed to ECW's chaotic, short-reign tag era. |
| ECW World Tag Team Championship (3rd reign) | Don E. Allen | July 15, 1995 | Immediate (controversial countout win) | Raven & Stevie Richards | Noted for controversy; not always officially recognized. |
| TWA Heavyweight Championship | N/A | April 11, 2010 | <1 day | Mr. Wrestling III | Demonstrated longevity in regional promotions. |
| HWA Tri-State Championship | N/A | 2001 (date unclear) | Until August 18, 2001 | (Defenses unknown) | Added to mid-2000s independent accolades. |
