Allen Sarven
Statistics
Ring name(s)	Leif Cassidy Steve Moore Shinobi Avatar The Five Star Ninja Al Snow
Billed height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Billed weight	238 lb (106 kg)
Born	July 18, 1963 (1963-07-18) (age 44) Lima, Ohio
Trained by	Jim Lancaster
Debut	May 22, 1982
Retired	2006

Allen Ray Sarven (born July 18, 1963, in Lima, Ohio) is a semi-retired professional wrestler better known by his ring name of Al Snow. He is best known for his work in Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment. Image File history File linksMetadata Al_Snow_cropped. ... is the 199th day of the year (200th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Location in the state of Ohio Country United States State Ohio County Allen Government  - Mayor David Berger (D) Area  - City 12. ... is the 142nd day of the year (143rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 199th day of the year (200th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Location in the state of Ohio Country United States State Ohio County Allen Government  - Mayor David Berger (D) Area  - City 12. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ...

Wrestling career

World Wrestling Federation (1990s)

In the mid-1990s, following a notable run in Smoky Mountain Wrestling, Sarven began working for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) when he signed a contract in August 1995. Sarven wrestled under numerous gimmicks in the WWF, such as Avatar (a superhero gimmick with Sarven putting on his mask right before starting a match) and Shinobi (a generic Ninja-style gimmick). He also competed in and lost a match against Marty Jannetty under the name Steve Moore. Sarven received his first mainstream exposure with the WWF as Leif Cassidy, the heel tag team partner of Marty Jannetty. The duo was promoted as "The New Rockers", a throwback to the original Rockers of Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty. Eventually, the storyline was dropped, and Sarven was reduced to jobbing for mid-carders. In the late 1990s, WWF and ECW began to cross-promote their organizations to counteract the success of WCW; Sarven was one of the wrestlers sent to ECW. For the band, see 1990s (band). ... Smoky Mountain Wrestling Logo Smoky Mountain Wrestling was an organization staging professional wrestling in the Appalachian area of the United States from October 1991 to December 1995, when it was run by Jim Cornette. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Jiraiya, ninja and title character of the Japanese folktale Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A professional wrestling tag-team consists of two or occasionally three wrestlers who are working together as a team. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22, 1965) is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Shawn Michaels. ... A job is professional wrestling slang referring to a performer who loses a match. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Extreme Championship Wrestling (late 1990s)

Within this new environment, Sarven found success as the character Al Snow. In this role, Sarven received a lot of fan and management support for his J.O.B. Squad storyline, which promoted him as being angry with and driven mad by his years as a jobber for the WWF. He would come to the ring with a mannequin head that he talked to as if it were a real person, which prompted ECW crowds to chant "We want head", an intentional double entendre. ECW promoters handed out styrofoam mannequin heads at wrestling shows, and audience members started waving them and shouting, "Head! Head! Head!" in time to his entrance music. The entire audience would then throw the heads into the ring before the match started. Once in his ECW career, he wrestled for the ECW Heavyweight title, losing to Shane Douglas at Wrestlepalooza 1998. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... A job is professional wrestling slang referring to a performer who loses a match. ... A wooden mannequin For other uses, see Mannequin (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that Triple entendre be merged into this article or section. ... The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) Championship is a professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. ... Troy Shane Martin (born November 21, 1964) is an American semi-retired professional wrestler who is better known by his ring name, Shane Douglas. ... Wrestlepalooza was a professional wrestling event held by Extreme Championship Wrestling. ...

World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment

1998-2000

Just two days before he was booked to win the ECW Heavyweight Championship, Sarven was recalled to the WWF, where he continued his gimmick of talking to "Head," creating some of the more memorable humorous skits of the "Attitude Era." He was a face during this period. Professional wrestling has accrued a considerable amount of slang, in-references and jargon. ... The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) World Championship is a professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. ...

Snow received some mainstream publicity in 1999 when Wal-Mart pulled his action figure from their shelves after Sabrena Parton, a professor at Kennesaw State University, complained that "Head" was a "decapitated woman's head" that sent an inappropriate message about violence towards women. Parton was quoted as saying "My sons are 6 and 11. What kind of message would this toy send them about brutalization of women?"^[1] Snow used the story as part of an angle in which the controversy caused him to suffer from depression. In one skit, Snow called his mother (kayfabe), observing that the stores wouldn't sell his action figures, but would sell shotguns and ammunition. This led Snow to dump Head and his ECW persona, eventually overhauling his gimmick but not before an infamous feud and match with the Big Bossman during the autumn of 1999. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... Kennesaw State University, commonly known as Kennesaw State, is a public, coeducational university part of the University System of Georgia, and is located in unincorporated Kennesaw, Georgia, USA, approximately 20 miles north of Atlanta. ... Professional wrestling has accrued a considerable amount of slang, in-references and jargon. ... In professional wrestling, kayfabe (pronounced KAY-fayb; IPA: ) refers to the portrayal of events within the industry as real, that is the portrayal of professional wrestling as not staged or worked. ... Raymond (Ray) Traylor (May 2, 1963 – September 22, 2004) [1], was an American professional wrestler. ...

In early 2000, he began to team with Steve Blackman as an "odd couple" tag team called Head Cheese (so called because of Snow's attempt to get Blackman, a Wisconsin native, to wear a Green Bay Packers "Cheese" hat). This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42° 30′ N to 47° 05′ N  - Longitude 86° 46′ W to 92° 53′ W Population  Ranked...

Later Snow would side with real life friend Mick Foley, but turned heel by betraying him due to Foley joking about him in his autobiography, Have A Nice Day. He would later turn face again due to fan reaction. Snow was often the butt of Mick Foley's jokes during Foley's tenure as WWF Commissioner in 2000. However, they are close friends in real life.^[2] Foley continued to use Snow as the butt of many jokes in his second book, Foley Is Good: And the Real World Is Faker than Wrestling. Michael Francis Mick Foley, Sr. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Cover of the first English edition of 1793 of Benjamin Franklins autobiography. ... Michael Francis Mick Foley, Sr. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ...

Also in 2000, he won the European Championship winning it from Perry Saturn, He would then start to enter the ring to certain European countries' native music and wearing attire which would suit the stereotype of that country. Before long, he lost the title to William Regal. The WWE European Championship belt The WWE European Championship is an inactive title competed for in World Wrestling Entertainment. ... Perry Saturn was born Perry Satullo in Cleveland, Ohio. ... Darren Kenneth Matthews (born May 10, 1968) is an English professional wrestler, better known by his ring name William Regal. ...

2002-2007

He was drafted to SmackDown! as part of the 2002 brand extension,^[3] where he teamed up with former student Maven.^[4] After taking time off again for another season of Tough Enough, Snow returned as a member of the RAW roster^[5] and eventually became a commentator for Sunday Night Heat alongside Jonathan Coachman. When the Coach sided with Eric Bischoff,^[6] Snow followed suit, turning heel.^[7] The two feuded with Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler,^[8] and briefly replaced them at the RAW announce table.^[9] When Tough Enough IV came to SmackDown!,^[10] Snow was on the scene and turned face once again. For the video game series based on the show, see WWE SmackDown! (video game series). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... WWE Tough Enough (originally known as WWF Tough Enough) was a reality television show produced by World Wrestling Entertainment and Music Television wherein a selection of hopefuls competed for a contract with the WWF (and later WWE). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... WWE Heat (formerly known as WWE Sunday Night Heat and capatilized as WWE HEAT) is a professional wrestling show for World Wrestling Entertainment, showcasing talent from the Raw roster with lower-card matches. ... Jonathan Coachman (born August 12, 1973) also known as The Coach is an American professional wrestling personality, college wrestler, basketball player, and football play-by-play announcer and color commentator, as well an occasional wrestler working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the RAW brand where he is Vince McMahons... Eric Aaron Bischoff (born May 27, 1955[1]), is a former professional wrestling booker and on-screen personality, most known for serving as President of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and later on-air General Manager of World Wrestling Entertainments RAW brand. ... Information in this article or section has not been verified against sources and may not be reliable. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... WWE Tough Enough (originally known as WWF Tough Enough) was a reality television show produced by World Wrestling Entertainment and Music Television wherein a selection of hopefuls competed for a contract with the WWF (and later WWE). ...

Prior to returning to WWE's active roster, Snow was pinned by MWF Heavyweight Champion "Sudden Impact" Dylan Kage of Paul Bearer's Trifecta at MWF Fireworks On The 4th.^[11]

In 2006, Snow returned to wrestling full-time as a member of the new ECW brand of World Wrestling Entertainment. His first appearance in the new brand was in the WWE vs ECW battle royal at the "WWE vs. ECW Head to Head" special, where he was accompanied by Head. He was eliminated from the match.^[12] On the June 13, 2006 debut of ECW on Sci-Fi, Snow participated in an Extreme Battle Royal, which was won by Sabu.^[13] Over the next six months, he was used sporadically, mostly as a jobber, losing to people such as Test^[14] and Kevin Thorn.^[15] This article is about the WWE brand. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... is the 164th day of the year (165th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In professional wrestling, a battle royal (sometimes battle royale; plural battles royal) is a multi-competitor match in which wrestlers are eliminated from the match upon being thrown over the top rope and out of the ring, with both feet touching the floor of the venue. ... Terry Michael Brunk ( December 12, 1964- ) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Sabu. ... A job is professional wrestling slang referring to a performer who loses a match. ... Andrew Test Martin (born Andrew J. Martin on March 17, 1975) is a Canadian professional wrestler. ... “Kevin Thorn” redirects here. ...

On January 18, 2007, Snow was released from his wrestling contract with WWE, along with several other superstars. However, he remained with the company as a trainer at OVW. He resides in the Louisville Kentucky area with his girlfriend pro wrestler Cynthia Lynch. On the February 3, 2007 OVW TV tapings, Al Snow was named the new OVW Troubleshooter by Danny Davis in response to Danny Basham's WWE release. is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. ... Bobcat Cynthia Lynch is a female professional wrestler best known as Bobcat. ... is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Danny Davis Dan Marsh was a professional wrestling referee and a professional wrestler most famous as Danny Davis of the World Wrestling Federation. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

In wrestling

• Finishing and signature moves

• Snow Plow (Scoop brainbuster)
• Snowsault (Moonsault)
• Snow-Plex (Wheelbarrow suplex)
• Snow Bomb (Sit-out side slam spinebuster)
• Springboard moonsault
• Diving leg drop
• Trapping headbutts
• DDT
• Dragon sleeper
• Superkick

• Managers

• Jim Cornette
• Skandor Akbar
• Jerry Lawler
• Jonathan Coachman
• Pepper the dog
• Head
• Pierre

• Nicknames

• The Clown Prince of Hardcore
• The Snowman
• Doctor Albert Snow

• Entrance themes

• Mid-1990s: He used "Breathe," performed by The Prodigy in ECW.

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Championships and accomplishments

• Border City Wrestling

• BCW Can-Am Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Denny Kass

• Jersey All Pro Wrestling

• JAPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

• Midwest Championship Wrestling

• MCW-ICW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• MCW Midwest Tag Team Championship (2 times)
• MCW Midwest Territorial Championship (1 time)
• MCW-ICW United States Tag Team Championship (6 times)

• Midwest Territorial Wrestling

• MTW Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
• MTW Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Ray Roberts

• Motor City Wrestling

• MCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• MCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Denny Kass

• Smoky Mountain Wrestling

• SMW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Unibomb

• USA Pro Wrestling

• USA Pro Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

• USA Xtreme Wrestling

• UXW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

• World Wrestling Alliance

• WWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Mickey Doyle

• World Wrestling Federation

• WWF European Championship (1 time)
• WWF Hardcore Championship (6 times)
• WWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Mankind

• Pro Wrestling Illustrated

• PWI ranked him # 329 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003.

• Wrestling Observer Newsletter

• Most Underrated Wrestler in 1996

• Other Titles

• GWA Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• GWA Tag Team Championship (5 times) - with Mike Kelly

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Personal life

Al is divorced from wife Pam and has two children, Jake and Brittany. He is currently dating Cynthia Lynch. Bobcat Cynthia Lynch is a female professional wrestler best known as Bobcat. ...

Notes

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References

• Mick Foley (2000). Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks. HarperCollins, 768. ISBN 0061031011. 

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