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Mike Droese

Mike Droese

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Born August 20, 1968 in Lodi, California, USA

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Michael David Droese is an American retired professional wrestler and special education teacher. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation between 1994 and 1996 under the ring name Duke "The Dumpster" Droese. Droese took part in the 1995 Royal Rumble and the 1995 King of the Ring, but did not win at either event. Later in 1995, Droese began feuding with Hunter Hearst Helmsley (later known as Triple H). At the 1996 Royal Rumble, Droese handed Helmsley his first WWF loss by disqualification in a match with the stipulation that the winner would enter the Royal Rumble match at number 30, while the loser would be obliged to enter at number one. Despite entering at number 30, Droese failed to win the Royal Rumble, and was eliminated by Diesel and Kama. The feud between Droese and Helmsley intensified on the January 27, 1996 edition of Superstars, when Helmsley attacked Droese after his match and cut off his hair. The feud culminated in a match that Helmsley won at In Your House 6 on February 18. Droese left the WWF in the summer of 1996, when he and Vince McMahon mutually agreed on a contract release due to the toll that extensive touring was taking in Droese. His final televised match was aired on the July 13, 1996 edition of Superstars, a loss to T.L. Hopper.

In 1997, Droese appeared with the European Catch Wrestling Association under the ring name Marshall Duke. On August 16 in Vienna, Austria, Droese defeated Ulf Herman to win the vacant CWA World Heavyweight Championship. The title was later vacated.

In the late 1990s, Droese began wrestling for Florida Championship Wrestling. In 2000, he won the FCW Heavyweight Championship. Droese went on to form a stable with Drake Dexton, Hack Meyers, and Tony Carlone. Droese and Dexton teamed together as "The Beach Bullies" and competed in the FCW tag team division.

Droese returned to the WWF for a single night on April 1, 2001 at WrestleMania X-Seven, reprising the Duke Droese gimmick in the "gimmick battle royal", which was won by The Iron Sheik.

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Raw: The Beginning - The Best of Seasons 1 & 2 Poster

Raw: The Beginning - The Best of Seasons 1 & 2 Video2010Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

WWE: Greatest Stars of the '90s Poster

WWE: Greatest Stars of the '90s Video2009Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

The Shawn Michaels Story: Heartbreak and Triumph Poster

The Shawn Michaels Story: Heartbreak and Triumph Video2007Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

WWE Royal Rumble: The Complete Anthology, Vol. 2 Video2007Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

Jake 'the Snake' Roberts: Pick Your Poison Poster

Jake 'the Snake' Roberts: Pick Your Poison Video2005Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

WrestleMania X-Seven Poster

WrestleMania X-Seven TV Special2001Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

World Tour '96 Poster

World Tour '96 Video1997Duke Droese

In Your House 6 Poster

In Your House 6 TV Special1996Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

Royal Rumble Poster

Royal Rumble TV Special1996Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

Mega Matches 95 Poster

Mega Matches 95 Video1995Duke Droese

Royal Rumble Poster

Royal Rumble TV Special1995Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

Wham Bam Bodyslam Poster

Wham Bam Bodyslam Video1995Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

WWF in Your House 2 Poster

WWF in Your House 2 TV Special1995Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

WWF Action Zone Poster

WWF Action Zone TV Series1994Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

WWE Raw TV Series1993Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

WWF Challenge Poster

WWF Challenge TV Series1986Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

WWF Superstars Poster

WWF Superstars TV Series1986Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

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