LEAD ACTOR: Brian "Blue Meanie" Heffron as "Nicholas"

 

The Blue Boy may be one of the sexiest men in the world today, but before that he was the world famous Blue Meanie. One of the biggest enigmas in pro wrestling history, here you will find a deep, intriguing look into the past, the present, and the future of the one and only, The Blue Meanie.

A lifelong fan of pro wrestling, the Blue Meanie knew what he wanted to do before even leaving High School. In fact, if you can find a rare copy of the Pepperland High School yearbook from his senior year, it states Meanie wanted to do but two simple things in life: become a pro wrestler and meet Eddie Van Halen. A smile comes to Meanie's face when reminded that he has accomplished both of these achievements in his life, in a relatively short period. After surveying several wrestling schools, Meanie uprooted himself from Pepperland, eventually landing in Michigan where he was trained by fellow JOB Squad alumnus Al Snow on the finer arts of pro wrestling over several years, picking up on the scientific, as well as the intangible charisma and ring psychology one needs to succeed in the wrestling business. Among Meanie's classmates at the time, D-Lo Brown, Reckless Youth, and NWA World champion Dan Severn. Quite an eclectic group of individuals, but their success, much like Meanie's, points to the quality of training at Snow's school. Meanie's friendship with Snow would eventually prove to become a driving factor in his career. Debuting in 1995 as first the Zebra Kid and later Brian Rollins in the Mid-West, Meanie met with mixed success as a competitor on the independent scene. It wasn't until mid-1995 that the Meanie had a chance meeting with Raven, who brought him to Extreme Championship Wrestling as a lackey for Raven's main charge, "Dancing" Stevie Richards. After watching from the crowd for some time, Meanie presented Richards with a "Flock of Seagulls" half shirt, and the Meanie, complete with his now trademark blue hair and half-shirt, would soon be seen at Raven and Richards' side everywhere they went. While he never competed full-time during his early days in ECW, Meanie was never one to be upstaged by anyone. Weighing over three hundred pounds, Meanie still perfected a picture perfect moonsault from the top rope on hapless opponents . He was unafraid to stand in between Raven and any adversary, no matter how bad the beating he would take- be it a Singapore Cane at the hands of the Sandman, being smashed thru a table by Sabu, or being DDT'd by the likes of Tommy Dreamer. In the end, Meanie had assisted Raven in winning the ECW World Heavyweight championship a record Three times. At the same time, Meanie and Richards were known for their zany parodies of others in and out of the wrestling industry. While no one was ever sure if they were done to be entertaining or to convince themselves or even perhaps Raven that they could be taken as serious competitors, it certainly put the duo on the map. It was nothing for the pair to strut across the ring declaring themselves the "Fabulous Ones" or waving their arms in the air as Flyboy Stevie Rock and Meanie Grunge, "The Public Enemy." While they were often overlooked by critics due to their silly antics, the fact remains that Meanie and Richards were regular top contenders to the ECW World Tag Team championships throughout 1996.

For a short time period, Meanie was followed around and later joined by someone he refers to as the "Meaniebabe" although she soon disappeared afterwards. Meanie transformed into BlueDust in 1996, facing and being defeated by the Sandman on a regular basis while trying to keep the Sandman from reaching Raven, who at the time, had control of the Sandman's family. Although Dust soon faded away, it would not be the last time he would reign terror on the pro wrestling world. In mid-1996, a new member joined Raven's nest- Super Nova. Another young competitor more known for his flashy cartoon character-inspired outfits than his aerial attacks, Nova soon fell in with Meanie and Richards and even more outrageous stunts ensued, including parodies of rock legends like Kiss and the Jackson 5. The addition of Nova changed the chemistry of the nest for the better, and when Meanie suggested that the trio form the "Blue World Order" in November 1996, their chemistry with the ECW faithful changed as well. The trio unveiled themselves, Big Stevie Cool, Da Blue Guy, and Hollywood Nova at ECW's flagship event, The November to Remember in November 1996 with Cool's victory over Davey Jericho. The crowd, which had always been strongly against them, yet somewhat amused by their funnier moments, had incredibly risen to their feet in a deafening "BWO" chant. Raven, then into his third and final reign as ECW champion, was not amused, and tried to being the trio under his thumb to no avail. The trio soon broke out on their own, laying claim to the hottest selling ECW merchandise of the "glory days" of Extreme Championship Wrestling. When Extreme Championship Wrestling invaded the World Wrestling Federation's Monday Night Raw event in February 1997 to answer the insults of Jerry Lawler, the Blue World Order were the first ones chosen to represent ECW, and Meanie and Nova assisted in a Stevie victory over the Full Blooded Italians' Little Guido. While at the time, no more than a footnote in ECW history, the match would inspire a hated between the FBI and Nova & Meanie which would erupt many months later. Meanie & Nova helped train and assist Big Stevie Cool all the way to one of the main events of ECW's first PPV event, Barely Legal, in April 1997. When Stevie was pinned, however, it set off a chain of events which would lead to the ending of Meanie & Nova's affiliation with Stevie Richards. The group soon fell apart and Richards eventually followed Raven to World Championship Wrestling, losing what little backbone he had gained as a member of the Blue World Order. Meanie & Nova were openly adamant about their side of the story, which can be found by following the link elsewhere to their appearance on Wrestling Radio in November 1998.

The Blue Meanie and Super Nova were now alone in Extreme Championship Wrestling. Persevering, they formed a regular tag team unit with a brilliant array of double team maneuver, including the Blue Light Special, a combination face-first Tiger Driver/DDT. The pair made their PPV wrestling debut for Extreme Championship Wrestling in May 1998 at WrestlePalooza ‘98 in Marietta, Georgia, where they outwrestled and out danced the Full Blooded Italians, defeating the former ECW World Tag Team champions cleanly. They celebrated the victory by leading the crowd in dancing "YMCA." Many observers noted the similar crowd reaction between Nova and Meanie and
what many feel was and always will be ECW's historically significant team, the Public Enemy. The mix of personalities, the dancing, the double team moves, all led to strong fan support, but Extreme Championship Wrestling never provided the team with any title shots. The duo instead found themselves in a bloody feud with the FBI, trading victories, but going nowhere fast. During that same time period, Meanie's old trainer, Al Snow had been competing in Extreme Championship Wrestling. Now accompanied by the Head, Snow formed the JOB Squad around a group of undercard performers who were under appreciated. While it was never a creation that Extreme Championship Wrestling publicly promoted, the underground movement soon caught on with ECW fans. Meanie was in the midst of the Squad, using it as a springboard to go on an extensive conditioning program, losing, at last count, close to eighty pounds. At the same time, Meanie won a pair of Tag Team championships in Steel City Wrestling, one with Mankind, the other with Nova.

When Snow joined the World Wrestling Federation in mid-1998, he soon formed a JOB Squad within the WWF comprising of himself, Bob Holly, and Scorpio. The prime difference between the old and the new Squad, was that the WWF was openly discussing the trio. When the group began feuding around the country with the entity known as the Brood, Meanie took notice. He bid farewell to Extreme Championship Wrestling and with the blessing of his best friend, Nova, headed to Philadephia, PA where the JOB Squad was scheduled to meet the Brood during a "Sunday Night Heat" event. Meanie soon hopped the railing from the crowd and hit the ring, running off Edge, Christian, and Gangrel. The Blue Meanie had found an immediate new home, the World Wrestling Federation. Shortly after joining the WWF, Meanie won another championship he would never be expected to even compete for, the NWA LightHeavyweight championship, as he defeated Rik Ratchet in Toms River, New Jersey. Soon after, Meanie and Stevie Richards had a brief reconciliation in the NWA but the days of Meanie following anyone were over, or so it seemed. Meanie was soon always seen with the JOB Squad, also joined by their newest recruit, the man known as Gillberg. Meanie was there to provide help for Gillberg and Snow when needed, much like his assistance to Raven. When Scorpio left the WWF in early 1999, Meanie took his place as a full-time performer, battling the Brood all around the country with Bob Holly and gaining singles wins over the likes of Kaientai's Sho Funaki. After competing in the Royal Rumble in his WWF PPV wrestling debut, Meanie soon found himself at odds with Goldust. On a telecast of Sunday Night Heat, Meanie was providing commentary during one of Al Snow's matches. Goldust came out and attempted to steal the Head. Meanie came to the defense of Snow's inspiration, yet found himself at the hands of a beating from Goldust. Although Snow soon retrieved his mascot, Goldust found himself somewhere he usually isn't: the receiving end of mental warfare. Goldust would be in the ring, and suddenly his music would begin, Shattered Dreams Productions would appear on the Titantron screen, although it wouldn't be Goldust who appeared, but rather the return of BlueDust. After taunting Goldust several times, including attacking him and giving him a "Bluebath" in Toronto's Skydome, Goldust and BlueDust met one on one at the WWF's St, Valentine's Day Massacre PPV event in Memphis. The match was rather short, but unfortunately for Meanie, not rather painless, as BlueDust ended up on the receiving end of both the Curtain Call and Shattered Dreams. It appeared that the short feud was over, but instead took a turn for the odder, as Bluedust soon came to the aid of Goldust in several matches, and even taking his place in matches, including against his trainer Al Snow, where Meanie came out victorious. Although at one point, Meanie had turned his back on following the likes of Raven and Stevie Richards, he was now somewhat enchanted by Goldust, to the point some theorize he did not fight back against ‘Dust with all his might, possibly because he was in the ring with an idol of sorts. Those theories soon seemingly became correct, as the pair gelled into a head-turning duo, to say the least, with Goldust now claiming to be Meanie's "Mommy." Birth Certificates notwithstanding, the newfound family soon provided support for the other in and around the squared circle, culminating with Goldust winning his own personal Oscar, the WWF Intercontinental championship in late March 1999 from the Road Dogg Jesse Jammes on Raw is War after the Meanie handed Jammes his belt...across the face! Goldust's championship reign was a short one, as a back injury paved the way for the Godfather to win the belt. Goldust soon needed time off, and the World Wrestling Federation quietly announced that the Meanie was being released from his contract.

The Meanie, who had cultivated a strong Internet following from his time on AOL and the web was more shocked than anyone when he returned from one of his final scheduled WWF tours to learn of a "Save the Meanie" campaign. After thousands upon thousands of emails were received by the WWF, they realized the error of their ways and reversed the decision. The Meanie was doubly shocked when he was invited to appear on the WWF's Internet Byte This! program, where on air he learned that the reason for his release was his weight. Rededicating himself to his workouts, he continues to drop weight, losing an amazing 135 pounds. Goldust never returned to his former star position in the World Wrestling Federation, and soon the Meanie was on his own again..or so we all thought. During a match on Sunday Night Heat against his former mentor Al Snow, none other than Stevie Richards hit the ring. Two-thirds of the core of the BWO were back together, prime to take over the World Wrestling Federation. Meanie and Stevie were back to their old tricks parodying their opponents and even became the first sports-entertainers to star in their own mini-film, the Blonde Bytch Project before the WWF asked Meanie to report to their Memphis Championship Wrestling developmental territory. They wanted Meanie to continue to lose weight and improve his in-ring skills without the eyes of the nation upon him. As quickly as Stevie and Meanie were back together again, they were split. Meanie reported to Memphis, wrestling every week for MCW, waiting for news upon when he would return full-time to the WWF. After several months, family issues forced the Meanie to return home to the Northeast. He informed the WWF and they promised there would be no ill-will towards the decision, but he soon found himself released. Internet rumors and outrage soon swirled as everyone wondered where the Meanie would appear next. Although some suspected, no one knew for sure. In
the end, the Meanie went home...but not as the Meanie.

Philadelphia's ECW Arena was the stage as Lou E. Dangerously brought out the Meanie and Jasmin. Declaring them as the number one couple in professional wrestling, he christened the slimmed down and muscular Meanie the "biggest sex symbol" in wrestling....the Blue Boy. The Blue Boy was back to the Extreme, but not without an attitude. He promptly began insulting the weight of the fans, Pitbull Gary Wolfe and everyone else who crossed his path. Who would have predicted the jolly dancing Meanie would lose the weight and end up bitter and rude? Not even the closest Observer of wrestling. As is the norm with the Blue Boy, no one can tell where his next turn will be. If the past is any indication, truly anything can happen with "Da Blue Guy." In only several short years he has become an unforgettable face on the pro wrestling scene, and the sky is the limit.

Brian "Blue Meanie" Heffron Filmography
Extreme Championship Wrestling (1996-1998,2000)
World Wrestling Federation (1998,1999-2000,2005)
Beyond the Mat (1999)
Communication Breakdown (2004)
Swamp Zombies (2005)
Curse of the Wolf (2006)
Fist of the Vampire (2007)
Community College (2008)