Personal Info
Birth date
1971-10-09 (54 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
-
Also known as
Stevie Richards
Steven Richards
Big Stevie Cool
Dr. Stevie
Michael Stephen Manna
Michael Manna
Biography
Michael Stephen Manna is an American professional wrestler and podcaster, better known by the ring name Stevie Richards. He currently works for Lucha Libre USA and previously wrestled for Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/WWE), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He has also made appearances for Ring Of Honor (ROH). He has held over 40 titles in his career, including the WWE Hardcore Championship 21 times, the ECW World Tag Team Championship twice and the NWA National Heavyweight Championship once. He is the current (and first) Extreme Rising World Champion.
Filmography
Raw
6.8
Overview:
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.ECW The Doctor Is In 1996
10
Overview:
Stevie Richards represents ECW Champion Raven in a title defense against The Sandman; Brian Lee and Taz face Tommy Dreamer and Steve Williams; Pitbull #2 challenges Shane Douglas for the Television Title; Rob Van Dam takes on Sabu.ECW Return of the Funker 1995
NYR
Overview:
A celebration of Terry Funk's return to ECW in 1995; Cactus Jack takes on DC Drake in the main event; ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas battles Marty Jannetty; The Pitbulls face Chad Austin and Joel Hartgood.WWE SmackDown
7.5
Overview:
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.ECW Just Another Night 1996
NYR
Overview:
Shane Douglas challenges Raven for the ECW Championship; Bam Bam Bigelow battles Cactus Jack; Commissioner Tod Gordon faces Bill Alfonso; The Dudleys face The Eliminators for the ECW Tag Team Title; Sabu takes on Too Cold Scorpio.ECW Enter the Sandman 1995
6
Overview:
ECW Champion The Sandman defends his title twice in one night, in separate matches against Cactus Jack and Shane Douglas.ECW Massacre on Queens BLVD
NYR
Overview:
The main event sees 2 Cold Scorpio & Sandman battle The Gangstas and The Headhunters in a 3-Way Dance Tag Team Match. Mikey Whipwreck steps into the ring against the suicidal, homicidal, genocidal Sabu. Tommy Dreamer teams with The Pitbulls to take on "Prime Time" Brian Lee & The Bruise Brothers. Plus, Shane Douglas and Axl Rotten face off, Taz meets Chris Jericho, and more!ECW Gangstas Paradise 1995
NYR
Overview:
Mikey Whipwreck and Public Enemy get locked inside a true Gangstas Paradise with New Jack, The Sandman and an unexpected competitor.Saturday Night's Main Event
8.442
Overview:
A professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The series was made up entirely of star vs. star bouts in a time when weekly programming consisted primarily of established stars dominating enhancement talent.The History of The WWE Hardcore Championship
10
Overview:
A look back at the 4 years of the most extreme WWE title of them all. Classic matches involving champions like Mick Foley, Hardcore Holly, and Rob Van Dam including classic moments with Crash Holly - it's all here, and it's all Hardcore!WWE Judgment Day 2003
6.3
Overview:
Judgment Day (2003) was a PPV presented by Clearasil that took place on May 18, 2003, at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was the fifth annual WWE Judgment Day event and featured wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown! brands. The first match from the SmackDown! brand featured WWE Champion Brock Lesnar's title defense against The Big Show in a Stretcher match. The second match from the Raw brand was between Kevin Nash and World Heavyweight Champion Triple H. Three matches were featured on the undercard. The first match featured Women's Champion Jazz defending against Victoria, Jacqueline. and Trish Stratus in a Fatal Four-Way Match for the title. The next was a Battle Royal featuring Christian, Val Venis, Chris Jericho, Lance Storm, Test, Rob Van Dam, Kane, Goldust and Booker T for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The final was between the team of Eddie Guerrero and Tajiri, and the team of Team Angle in a ladder match for the WWE Tag Team Championship.WWE Vengeance 2006
8
Overview:
Vengeance (2006) was a PPV which took place on June 25, 2006 at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was the sixth annual Vengeance event. The event starred wrestlers from the Raw brand. The card featured two main events which resulted in Rob Van Dam defending the WWE Championship against Edge and D-Generation X (Triple H and Shawn Michaels) fighting the Spirit Squad (Kenny, Johnny, Mitch, Nicky, and Mikey) in a 5-on-2 Handicap match. One bout was featured on the undercard. In which John Cena competed against Sabu in an Extreme lumberjack match, which featured superstars from the Raw and ECW brands at ringside.ECW Fan Cam: February 14, 1997
NYR
Overview:
Extreme action from The Town Hall Auditorium in Webster, Massachusetts.ECW 3 Way Dance
6
Overview:
Public Enemy takes part in a three-way dance match for the ECW World Tag Team Title; Shane Douglas puts the ECW World Championship on the line.ECW High Incident
NYR
Overview:
High Incident 1996 is an event put on by Extreme Championship Wrestling which took place at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 26, 1996.ECW Natural Born Killaz
NYR
Overview:
Raven & Shane Douglas vs. The Sandman & Pitbull #2 in a tag team dog collar match; Tommy Dreamer vs. Taz; The Eliminators vs. The Gangstas for the ECW Tag Team Championship in a steel cage weapons match; Terry Gordy vs. Brian Lee in Badstreet match.ECW Double Tables 1995
NYR
Overview:
Public Enemy defends the ECW Tag Team Title vs. Sabu and Taz; Shane Douglas defends the ECW World Heavyweight Title vs. Tully Blanchard.ECW - Unreleased Vol. 3
9.2
Overview:
They're taking over! Join the voice of ECW, Joey Styles and The Blue World Order's Blue Meanie and Stevie Richards as they go through Extreme Championship Wrestling's hardcore history to bring you hidden gems that have never before been released on home video! Witness extreme matches and moments featuring ECW originals like Tommy Dreamer, Cactus Jack, Shane Douglas and more! Relive the revolution and enter the land of the extreme at your own risk with ECW Unreleased Volume 3!ECW Fan Cam: March 22, 1997
NYR
Overview:
Extreme action from Wonderland Greyhound Park in Revere, Massachusetts.The Best of Raven vol. 2: The Second Coming
NYR
Overview:
It’s the follow-up to The Best of Raven. This video features classic matches with Sandman, Shane Douglas and Terry Funk and more. This video features incredible promos along with rare matches in the classic career of Raven in ECW. This video is a must for any ECW fan and dream for all those Raven fanatics!Beyond the Mat
7.306
Overview:
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.ECW Fan Cam: May 20, 1995
4
Overview:
Extreme Action from The Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.ECW Fan Cam: May 3, 1997
NYR
Overview:
Extreme Action from the Christian Youth Organization in Trenton, New Jersey.ECW Fan Cam: May 19, 1995
NYR
Overview:
Extreme action from St. Joe High School in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.The Best of The Eliminators
NYR
Overview:
The best bouts of Perry Saturn & John Kronus against the likes of The Steiner Brothers, The Gangstas, The Dudley Boyz and more of the most hardcore teams around.WWE WrestleMania XXIV
8.1
Overview:
WrestleMania XXIV was the twenty-fourth annual WrestleMania PPV. The event took place on March 30, 2008, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. The first main event was a Singles match from the SmackDown brand that featured The Undertaker challenging World Heavyweight Champion Edge for the title. The second was a Triple Threat match from the Raw brand, in which WWE Champion Randy Orton defended against challengers Triple H and John Cena. The third was a singles match featuring ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero defending against Kane. Other matches include a No DQ match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. fighting The Big Show, a Money in the Bank ladder match with Carlito, Shelton Benjamin, MVP, CM Punk, Mr. Kennedy, Jericho, and John Morrison, and a retirement match between Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair.Acting
TBARaven vs Sandman Feud as Stevie Richards
2023Stevie Richards Wrestling Analysis (55 Episodes) as Unknown
2021WWE's Most Wanted Treasures (1 Episode) as (voice)
2016The History of The WWE Hardcore Championship as Unknown
2016ROH: Winter Warriors Tour - Duluth as Stevie Richards
2015The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol.3 as Stevie Richards
2015ECW - Unreleased Vol. 3 as Big Stevie Cool
2015Dreamer vs Raven as Steven Richards
2014Greatest Wrestling Factions as Unknown
2014WWE Greatest Wrestling Factions as Steven Richards
2013ECW - Unreleased Vol. 2 as Steven Richards
2013Barbed Wire City: The Unauthorized Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling as Himself
2010TNA Turning Point 2010 as Stevie Richards
2010TNA Bound For Glory 2010 as Stevie Richards
2010TNA Hardcore Justice 2010 as Stevie Richards
2009TNA Final Resolution 2009 as Dr Stevie
2009TNA Bound For Glory 2009 as Dr. Stevie (Referee)
2009TNA No Surrender 2009 as Dr. Stevie (Ringside)
2009TNA Hard Justice 2009 as Dr. Stevie (Ringside)
2009TNA Victory Road 2009 as Dr. Stevie
2009TNA Slammiversary 2009 as Dr. Stevie (Ringside)
2008WWE WrestleMania XXIV as Stevie Richards
2007WWE One Night Stand 2007 as Stevie Richards (Lumberjack)
2006WWE Vengeance 2006 as Stevie Richards (Lumberjack)
2006WWE ECW (10 Episodes) as Stevie Richards
2006WWE vs. ECW: Head to Head as Stevie Richards
2006WWE: Blood Sport ECW - The Most Violent Matches as Stevie Richards
2006ECW: Bloodsport The Most Violent Matches as Stevie Richards
2005WWE The Great American Bash 2005 as Big Stevie Cool
2005ECW One Night Stand 2005 as Stevie Richards
2004WWE: The Rise + Fall of ECW as Self / Big Stevie Cool
2004WWE Unforgiven 2004 as Steven Richards
2003WWE Judgment Day 2003 as Steven Richards
2003WWE Wrestlemania XIX as Steven Richards
2002WWE King of the Ring 2002 as Stevie Richards (Heat)
2002WWE Insurrextion 2002 as Steven Richards
2001WWE Survivor Series 2001 as Steven Richards
2001WWE Unforgiven 2001 as Steven Richards (Ringside)
2001ECW Hardcore History as Stevie Richards
2001WWE Tough Enough (1 Episode) as Steven Richards
2001ECW Deep Impact as Stevie Richards (Referee)
2001WWE WrestleMania X-Seven as Steven Richards (Ringside)
2001WWE No Way Out 2001 as Steven Richards
2000WWE Armageddon 2000 as Steven Richards (Ringside)
2000WWE Rebellion 2000 as Steven Richards (Ringside)
2000Kurt Angle: It's True! It's True! as Steven Richards
2000WWE No Mercy 2000 as Steven Richards
2000WWE Unforgiven 2000 as Steven Richards
2000WWE SummerSlam 2000 as Steven Richards
1999Beyond the Mat as Stevie Richards
1999The Best of Raven vol. 2: The Second Coming as Stevie Richards/Big Stevie Cool
1999WWE Unforgiven 1999 as Stevie Richards
1999WWE SmackDown (7, 1 Episode) as Stevie Richards, Unknown
1998The Best of The Eliminators as Stevie Richards
1997ECW November to Remember 1997 as Stevie Richards (Appearance)
1997WCW Clash of The Champions XXXV as Stevie Richards
1997ECW The Buffalo Invasion as Big Stevie Cool
1997ECW Fan Cam: May 16, 1997 as Stevie Richards
1997ECW Fan Cam: May 3, 1997 as Stevie Richards
1997ECW Fan Cam: May 2, 1997 (Barely Legal II) as Stevie Richards
1997ECW Barely Legal 1997 as Stevie Richards
1997ECW Fan Cam: April 4, 1997 as Stevie Richards
1997ECW Fan Cam: March 22, 1997 as Stevie Richards
1997ECW CyberSlam 1997 as Stevie Richards
1997ECW Fan Cam: February 14, 1997 as Stevie Richards
1997ECW Crossing the Line Again 1997 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW Holiday Hell 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW Fan Cam: November 23, 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW November to Remember 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW High Incident as Stevie Richards (Ringside)
1996ECW Fan Cam: October 18, 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW Ultimate Jeopardy 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW Natural Born Killaz as Stevie Richards (Ringside)
1996ECW Fan Cam: August 17, 1996 as Steven Richards
1996ECW vs IWA JAPAN 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW The Doctor Is In 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW Fan Cam: July 28, 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW Heat Wave 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW Fan Cam: June 30, 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW Hardcore Heaven 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW A Matter of Respect 1996 as Stevie Richards (Ringside)
1996ECW Fan Cam: May 10, 1996 as Stevie Richards (Ringside)
1996ECW Hostile City Showdown 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW Massacre on Queens BLVD as Stevie Richards (Ringside)
1996ECW Big Ass Extreme Bash 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW Just Another Night 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW CyberSlam 1996 as Stevie Richards
1996ECW Big Apple Blizzard Blast as Stevie Richards
1996ECW: January 27, 1996 as Stevie Richards (Ringside)
1996ECW House Party 1996 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Fan Cam: December 30, 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Holiday Hell 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Fan Cam: December 28, 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW November to Remember 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Fan Cam: November 4, 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Fan Cam: October 27, 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Fan Cam: October 6, 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Fan Cam: September 23, 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Gangstas Paradise 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Sunshine State Slaughter as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Wrestlepalooza 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Heat Wave 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Mountain Top Madness as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Barbed Wire, Hoodies and Chokeslams as Stevie Richards (Ringside)
1995ECW Fan Cam: June 9, 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Fan Cam: May 20, 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Fan Cam: May 19, 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Enter the Sandman 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Fan Cam: April 15, 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Hostile City Showdown 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW 3 Way Dance as Stevie Richards (Ringside)
1995ECW Fan Cam: March 3, 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Return of the Funker 1995 as Stevie Richards (Appearance)
1995ECW Double Tables 1995 as Stevie Richards
1995ECW Fan Cam: February 3, 1995 as Stevie Richards
1994ECW Fan Cam: December 10, 1994 as Stevie Richards
1994ECW Heat Wave 1994 as Stevie Richards
1993Raw (1, 28, 2 Episode) as Big Stevie Cool, Steven Richards, Stevie Richards
1985Saturday Night's Main Event (1 Episode) as Stevie Richards