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My Take
Matt Hyson, better known as Spike Dudley, is the kind of underdog I cannot help but root for. At 165 cm he was tiny by wrestling standards, yet he threw himself into the brutal world of ECW with reckless courage, hurling his small frame at giants and winning crowds through sheer heart. As part of The Dudley Brothers and later in WWE, he turned his size disadvantage into a compelling David-versus-Goliath story. What delights me most is that this fearless brawler became a teacher afterward, a wonderful contrast. Hyson proved that spirit, not stature, is what truly moves an audience.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matt Hyson
- Name (Japanese)
- マット・ハイソン
- Reading
- まっと・はいそん
- Born
- August 13, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 165 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / teacher
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Skidmore College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matt Hyson born?
Born August 13, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Matt Hyson from?
Matt Hyson is from Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
What does Matt Hyson do?
Matt Hyson works as professional wrestler, teacher.
How tall is Matt Hyson?
Matt Hyson is 165 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.