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|birth_name = Daniel DiLucchio |birth_name = Daniel DiLucchio
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'''Daniel DiLucchio'''<ref name="Oliver"/> (born 1973)<ref name="OWW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/midgets/short-sleeve-sampson.html|title=Short Sleeve Sampson|accessdate=January 19, 2013|publisher=Online World of Wrrestling}}</ref> is an ] ] best known by his ] '''Short Sleeve Sampson'''. Sampson works on the ], mainly for ], ], and Midget Wrestling Warriors. He has also occasionally made appearances with ] and ]. '''Daniel DiLucchio'''<ref name="Oliver"/> (born 1973)<ref name="OWW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/midgets/short-sleeve-sampson.html|title=Short Sleeve Sampson|accessdate=January 19, 2013|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> is an American ] best known by his ] '''Short Sleeve Sampson'''. Sampson works on the ], mainly for ], ], and Midget Wrestling Warriors. He has also occasionally made appearances with ] and ].


==Professional wrestling career== ==Professional wrestling career==


===World Wrestling Entertainment=== ===World Wrestling Entertainment===
DiLucchio appeared in ] (WWE) in ] on two occasions as miniature versions of larger wrestlers. In 2003, he appeared as Mini-Angle, performing a ]-style ] on Angle, who was posing as ].<ref name=sss>{{cite web|url= http://www.shortsleevesampson.com/profile.html|title=Sampson's profile|publisher=Shortsleeve Sampson's official website|accessdate=2009-04-16}}</ref><ref name=whe/> The following year, he appeared as Mini-Taker and was ] by ] before then being attacked by the real ].<ref name=sss/><ref name=whe/> DiLucchio appeared in ] (WWE) in ] on two occasions as miniature versions of larger wrestlers. In 2003, he appeared as Mini-Angle, performing a ]-style ] on Angle, who was posing as ].<ref name=sss>{{cite web|url=http://www.shortsleevesampson.com/profile.html|title=Sampson's profile|publisher=Shortsleeve Sampson's official website|accessdate=2009-04-16|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303182900/http://shortsleevesampson.com/profile.html|archivedate=2009-03-03}}</ref><ref name=whe/> The following year, he appeared as Mini-Taker and was about to be ] by ] before then being attacked by the real ].<ref name=sss/><ref name=whe/>


Outside of the comic promos, DiLucchio competed in '']'''s Juniors Division in 2005, participating in the first ever Juniors match against ].<ref name=sss/><ref>{{cite web|url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/10/28/1282961.html|title=Smackdown: A gimmick-filled night|date=October 28, 2005|last=McNamara| first=Andy|accessdate=January 19, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> He also made an appearance on '']'' as Pocket Rocket, the one night only tag team partner for ] in a match against ] and his mini version partner.<ref name=sss/> Also in the WWE, he appeared as a member of D-Generation X's mini version of the Spirit Squad. In 2014 DiLucchio returned to WWE at Extreme Rules to announce for the weeLC match with Hornswoggle vs El Torito as "Jerry Smaller", a parody of Jerry "The King" Lawler. Outside of the comic promos, DiLucchio competed in '']'''s Juniors Division in 2005, participating in the first ever Juniors match against ].<ref name=sss/><ref>{{cite web|url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/10/28/1282961.html|archive-url= https://archive.today/20120630181514/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/10/28/1282961.html|url-status= usurped|archive-date= June 30, 2012|title=Smackdown: A gimmick-filled night|date=October 28, 2005|last=McNamara| first=Andy|accessdate=January 19, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> He also made an appearance on '']'' as Pocket Rocket, the one night only tag team partner for ] in a match against ] and his mini version partner.<ref name=sss/> Also in the WWE, he appeared as a member of D-Generation X's mini version of the Spirit Squad. In 2014 DiLucchio returned to WWE at ] to announce for the weeLC match with Hornswoggle vs El Torito as "Jerry Smaller", a parody of Jerry "The King" Lawler.


===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling=== ===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling===
Sampson appeared at ] (TNA)'s ] ], competing in ]'s ] ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/10/23/2104975.html|title=Sting new champ after Bound For Glory|date=October 23, 2006|last=Sokol|first=Chris|accessdate=January 19, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> The following year, he returned to TNA in a segment where he portrayed ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mcwusa.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=302&Itemid=206|title=Short Sleeve Sampson|accessdate=January 19, 2013|publisher=]}}</ref> Sampson appeared at ] (TNA)'s ] ], competing in ]'s ] ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/10/23/2104975.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629205829/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/10/23/2104975.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Sting new champ after Bound For Glory|date=October 23, 2006|last=Sokol|first=Chris|accessdate=January 19, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> The following year, he returned to TNA in a segment where he portrayed ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mcwusa.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=302&Itemid=206|title=Short Sleeve Sampson|accessdate=January 19, 2013|publisher=]}}</ref>


===Micro Championship Wrestling and independent circuit=== ===Micro Championship Wrestling and independent circuit===
Sampson also stars on the ] original series ]'s ].<ref name=whe/> Sampson also stars on the ] original series ]'s ].<ref name=whe/>


Sampson is also employed by the Micro Wrestling Federation, where he has held the MCW Championship one time. In the company, he also appears as a fan favorite. He has previously appeared for ], Ward Family Entertainment, Pro Wrestling Mid Atlantic, and Awesome Wrestling Entertainment,High Impact Wrestling, All Star Wrestling, Old School Wrestling, Big Time Wrestling.<ref name="OWW"/> Sampson is also employed by the Micro Wrestling Federation, where he has held the MCW Championship one time. In the company, he also appears as a fan favorite. He has previously appeared for ], Ward Family Entertainment, Pro Wrestling Mid Atlantic, and Awesome Wrestling Entertainment, High Impact Wrestling, All Star Wrestling, Old School Wrestling, Big Time Wrestling.<ref name="OWW"/>


===Retirement=== ===Retirement===
On August 2013, Sampson announced his decision to retire from pro wrestling. He would embark on a 40 stop "It's Midget Time" farewell tour. On night three of the ]'s "Christmas Rampage Tour" at King's Challenge IV, Sampson was inducted into the HIW Hall of Fame. But in 2015, he postponed his retirement as he is working with Midget Wrestling Warriors. In August 2013, Sampson announced his decision to retire from pro wrestling. He would embark on a 40 stop "It's Midget Time" farewell tour. On night three of the ]'s "Christmas Rampage Tour" at King's Challenge IV, Sampson was inducted into the HIW Hall of Fame. But in 2015, he postponed his retirement as he started Midget Wrestling Warriors.


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
DiLucchio is married and has a daughter.<ref name="Oliver">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/01/16/20500616.html|title=Short Sleeve Sampson a veteran on the Micro circuit|date=January 16, 2013|last=Oliver|first=Greg|accessdate=January 19, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> DiLucchio is married and has a daughter.<ref name="Oliver">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/01/16/20500616.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130219182547/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/01/16/20500616.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=February 19, 2013|title=Short Sleeve Sampson a veteran on the Micro circuit|date=January 16, 2013|last=Oliver|first=Greg|accessdate=January 19, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref>

==In wrestling==
*'''Finishing moves'''
**The Worm (with theatrics followed by a ])


==Championships and accomplishments== ==Championships and accomplishments==
*''']''' *''']'''
**Active Men's Wrestling Award (2014) **Men's Wrestling Award (2014)
*''']''' *''']'''
**CW Midget Championship (1 time)<ref name="CW">{{cite web|url=http://www.titlehistories.com/Chaotic_Wrestling.htm | title=Chaotic Wrestling Title Histories| accessdate=2008-07-11|publisher=titlehistories.com}}</ref> **CW Midget Championship (1 time)<ref name="CW">{{cite web|url=http://www.titlehistories.com/Chaotic_Wrestling.htm | title=Chaotic Wrestling Title Histories| accessdate=2008-07-11|publisher=titlehistories.com}}</ref>
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**MWF Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bodyslamming.com/other/shortsleeve.html|title=Shortsleeve Sampson|publisher=BodySlamming.com|accessdate=2009-04-16}}</ref> **MWF Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bodyslamming.com/other/shortsleeve.html|title=Shortsleeve Sampson|publisher=BodySlamming.com|accessdate=2009-04-16}}</ref>
*'''Midge Wrestling Warriors''' *'''Midge Wrestling Warriors'''
**MWW Champion (1 time, current, first) **MWW Champion (1 time, first)
*'''New England Wrestling''' *''']'''
**Hall of Fame (2015) **Class of 2015
*'''Wisconsin Organized Wrestling''' *'''Wisconsin Organized Wrestling'''
**WOW Midget Championship (1 time) **WOW Midget Championship (1 time)


==References== ==References==
{{Reflist|2}} {{Reflist}}


==Further reading== ==Further reading==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Latest revision as of 23:26, 31 October 2024

American professional wrestler (born 1973)
Short Sleeve Sampson
Birth nameDaniel DiLucchio
Born1973 (age 51–52)
Warwick, Rhode Island
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Jerry Smaller
Mini-Angle
Mini-Taker
Pocket Rocket
Short Sleeve Sampson
Short Sleeve Simpson
Billed height4 ft 2 in (1.27 m)
Billed weight120 lb (54 kg)
Trained byAli Muhamad
Kyle Storm
Debut1999

Daniel DiLucchio (born 1973) is an American Midget professional wrestler best known by his ring name Short Sleeve Sampson. Sampson works on the independent circuit, mainly for Micro Championship Wrestling, TNT Pro Wrestling, and Midget Wrestling Warriors. He has also occasionally made appearances with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment.

Professional wrestling career

World Wrestling Entertainment

DiLucchio appeared in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in promos on two occasions as miniature versions of larger wrestlers. In 2003, he appeared as Mini-Angle, performing a Kurt Angle-style ankle lock on Angle, who was posing as John Cena. The following year, he appeared as Mini-Taker and was about to be tombstoned by JBL before then being attacked by the real Undertaker.

Outside of the comic promos, DiLucchio competed in SmackDown!'s Juniors Division in 2005, participating in the first ever Juniors match against Pitbull Patterson. He also made an appearance on Raw as Pocket Rocket, the one night only tag team partner for The Heart Throbs in a match against Viscera and his mini version partner. Also in the WWE, he appeared as a member of D-Generation X's mini version of the Spirit Squad. In 2014 DiLucchio returned to WWE at Extreme Rules to announce for the weeLC match with Hornswoggle vs El Torito as "Jerry Smaller", a parody of Jerry "The King" Lawler.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

Sampson appeared at Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA)'s 2006 Bound for Glory pay-per-view, competing in Kevin Nash's X Division Invitational. The following year, he returned to TNA in a segment where he portrayed Chris Sabin.

Micro Championship Wrestling and independent circuit

Sampson also stars on the TruTV original series Hulk Hogan's Micro Championship Wrestling.

Sampson is also employed by the Micro Wrestling Federation, where he has held the MCW Championship one time. In the company, he also appears as a fan favorite. He has previously appeared for National Wrestling Superstars, Ward Family Entertainment, Pro Wrestling Mid Atlantic, and Awesome Wrestling Entertainment, High Impact Wrestling, All Star Wrestling, Old School Wrestling, Big Time Wrestling.

Retirement

In August 2013, Sampson announced his decision to retire from pro wrestling. He would embark on a 40 stop "It's Midget Time" farewell tour. On night three of the High Impact Wrestling Canada's "Christmas Rampage Tour" at King's Challenge IV, Sampson was inducted into the HIW Hall of Fame. But in 2015, he postponed his retirement as he started Midget Wrestling Warriors.

Personal life

DiLucchio is married and has a daughter.

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ^ "Meet the Writers". Ward-Hebner Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2009-03-27. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
  2. ^ "Short Sleeve Sampson". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  3. ^ "Sampson's profile". Shortsleeve Sampson's official website. Archived from the original on 2009-03-03. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
  4. ^ Oliver, Greg (January 16, 2013). "Short Sleeve Sampson a veteran on the Micro circuit". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on February 19, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  5. McNamara, Andy (October 28, 2005). "Smackdown: A gimmick-filled night". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on June 30, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  6. Sokol, Chris (October 23, 2006). "Sting new champ after Bound For Glory". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  7. "Short Sleeve Sampson". Micro Championship Wrestling. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  8. ^ "Chaotic Wrestling Title Histories". titlehistories.com. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  9. "Shortsleeve Sampson". BodySlamming.com. Retrieved 2009-04-16.

Further reading

  • Spice, Linda. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "TAKES FIVE DAN DILUCCHIO". March 9, 2003.

External links

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