Andrew "Test" Martin

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Andrew Test Martin (born Andrew J. Martin on March 17 1975 in Whitby, Ontario) is a Canadian professional wrestler, currently performing for the Extreme Championship Wrestling brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), under the ring name Test. In 2005, Martin legally changed his name to Andrew "Test" Martin in order to regain legal ownership of his ring name, which was trademarked by WWE.

Contents

1 World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment

1.1 Extreme Championship Wrestling

2 Wrestling facts
3 Championship and accomplishments

3.1 Championship succession

4 Personal life
5 References
6 External links

World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment

Andrew Martin was first seen on WWF television as an unnamed bodyguard for Mötley Crüe, when the band performed at a televised WWF event. In what was most likely a staged event, Martin threw an overzealous fan off the stage during the band's rehearsal.

While it has been reported that Martin was originally supposed to be a member of the faction D-Generation X, he ended up joining Vince McMahon and his faction, The Corporation. Test first played the role of a bodyguard for Corporation member The Rock. During an interview, The Rock stated that his rival Triple H would have to "pass the Test" before going on to face The Rock.

After being ousted from the Corporation, Test joined a group of wrestlers that included The Big Show, Mankind and Ken Shamrock. Dubbed "The Union", the group briefly feuded with the Corporation before quietly disbanding. They were known for carrying 2" by 4" pieces of lumber to the ring with them.

Test began an onscreen relationship with Stephanie McMahon; the two eventually got engaged after Test defeated Shane McMahon - who disapproved of Test - in a "love her or leave her" match at the 1999 SummerSlam. After the British Bulldog hit Stephanie with a trash can, she developed amnesia. Plans for the wedding continued until Triple H showed a video which revealed that he had drugged Stephanie and taken her to Las Vegas, where they were married in a drive-through ceremony. Stephanie turned on Test and sided with Triple H, ushering in the McMahon-Helmsley Era.

Test was eventually placed in a tag team with Albert known as T and A (Test and Albert) under the tutelage of Trish Stratus. T and A disbanded in early 2001 when Albert turned on Test at the orders of Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley (Test's former fiance). After T and A disbanded, Test entered the 2001 Royal Rumble tossing William Regal out the rumble and then defeating him the next night on RAW for the now defunct European Championship in a squash match. He then had a feud with Eddie Guerrero for the European Championship losing the championship to him at WrestleMania X-Seven following interference from Dean Malenko and Perry Saturn.

Later in 2001, Test joined The Alliance in retaliation for being betrayed by the APA. He feuded with Edge and lost to Edge in a match in which the WCW United States Championship and the WWF Intercontinental Championship were unified at Survivor Series 2001. On the same night, he won a Battle Royal which granted him immunity from being fired for a year after attacking and taking the place of Scotty 2 Hotty, and for a brief period of time would throw his weight around, attacking non-wrestlers, because he couldn't be fired. This gimmick would be dropped, and Test's immunity wouldn't be mentioned again.

In 2002, Test formed "The Un-Americans" along with Lance Storm, Christian and William Regal.

In October 2002, Stacy Keibler became Test's onscreen girfriend and Image Consultant. She instructed him to cut his hair and switch his customary leather trousers for short tights (it was rumoured that WWE Management were concerned that he resembled Kevin Nash, and wanted him to change his appearance). Stacy dubbed Test's fans "Testicles", theorising that The Rock had the people, Kane had the Kaneanites and Hulk Hogan had the Hulkamaniacs, so Test should have the Testicles. Test feuded with Chris Jericho after he "accidentally" knocked out Stacy with a chair shot aimed at Test, eliminating him from the 2003 Royal Rumble.

Test formed a tag team with the returning Scott Steiner, and began to mistreat Stacy after he became suspicious of her relationship with Steiner. The partners split and began vying for Stacy's managerial services. Test eventually defeated Steiner, winning the services of Stacy and announcing his intentions to "make her my whore." He defeated Steiner again, forcing him to become Test's manservant. Steiner would then turn heel by attacking Stacy, blaming her for having to take orders from another man. Test would free Steiner from his obligation, and the both of them would abuse Stacy. With this, Test and Steiner became a tag team once again. The two challenged for the World Tag Team Championship on more than one occasion, but came up short.

Test's last notable feud in WWE would be with Steven Richards, who scored three upset victories over Test.

Test underwent neck fusion surgery in July 2004 under Dr. Lloyd Youngblood. On November 1, 2004, Test was released from WWE along with A-Train and Billy Gunn. This was somewhat controversial, as Test was still rehabbing his injured neck, and it is regarded as good protocol for an employer to wait until the employee is well enough to work before releasing them. Test returned to the ring in May 2005, and began accepting bookings with various independent promotions. He also toured Australia on the International Assault tour in October 2005. His most prominent role in the independent circuit was in Kishi's Nu-Wrestling Evolution, where he took on the nickname "Big Foot", due to his Big Boot finishing move.

Extreme Championship Wrestling

On March 22, 2006, WWE announced that Martin had verbally agreed to return to WWE after competing in dark matches before RAW and SmackDown!. Subsequently vignettes began to play during ECW on Sci Fi, announcing that Test was coming to the Extreme Championship Wrestling brand of WWE. He made his debut on the July 4, 2006, episode of ECW on Sci Fi defeating Al Snow.

Wrestling facts

Finishing and signature moves

*Test Drive (rolling cutter)

*Test Elbow (diving elbow drop)

*Pumphandle slam

*Running big boot

*TKO

*Full nelson slam

*Gutwrench powerbomb

Managers

Championship and accomplishments

Wild West Wrestling

*1-time WWW Heavyweight Champion

World Championship Wrestling

*1-time WCW World Tag Team Champion (with Booker T)

World Wrestling Federation

*1-time WWF Intercontinental Champion

*1-time WWF World Tag Team Champion (with Booker T)

*1-time WWF European Champion

*2-time WWF Hardcore Champion

Championship succession

Personal life

Martin was previously in a relationship with fellow wrestler Stacy Keibler. The couple are no longer together, though they retain an amiable relationship.

References

External links

[WWE profile]

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