Steve Blackman

The Lethal Weapon dominated WWF’s mid-card from 1997 to 2002, capturing the Hardcore Championship six times and setting the record for most combined days as champion with 172 days total. Blackman’s martial arts expertise transformed the 24/7 title landscape, proving he couldn’t be overcome by surprise attacks through sheer submission wrestling prowess. His trademark entrance saw him swing glow-in-the-dark escrima sticks before walking to the ring.

After dealing with neck injuries, Blackman left WWE in 2002 and has since been involved in MMA events, a training school, and the bail-bondsman business while also being a family man. He operates Steve Blackman’s Fighting Systems, which features MMA classes and professional wrestling training with a local independent wrestling promotion in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.