
Title History
- SCW Tag Team titles w/Blue Meanie;
- BCW (Border City Wrestling) Tag Team titles w/Tommy Dreamer;
- UPW Tag Team titles w/Frankie Kazarian;
- PCW (Phoenix Championship Wrestling) World Tag Team titles w/Frankie Kazarian;
- Russ Haas Memorial Cup w/R.C. Haas;
- OVW Heavyweight title;
- OVW Tag Team titles w/Aaron Stevens defeating Chris Cage & Tank Toland (October 10, 2003);
Career Highlights
In The Beginning:
- Mike Bucci is the twin brother of Donnie Bucci (Donnie B./Don Bon Jovi, wrestler, promoter, & commentator)..
- August 9, 1993 – WWF RAW: Heavenly Bodies (Jimmy Del Ray & Tom Pritchard) beat Bobby Who & Mike Bucci..
- October 25, 1993 – WWF RAW: Ludvig Borga defeated Mike Bucci..
- November 15, 1993 – WWF RAW: The Headshrinkers defeated Mike Bucci & Mike Moraldo..
- November 29, 1993 – WWF RAW: The Steiner Brothers defeated Mike Bucci & Reno Riggins..Extreme Championship Wrestling – Super Nova and the blue World order:
- April 20, 1996–Hostile City Showdown: Super Nova vs El Puerto Ricano ended in a NO CONTEST..
- May 3, 1998–Wrestlepalooza: The Blue Meanie & Super Nova b The FBI (Little Guido & Tracy Smothers)..
- November 1, 1998–November to Remember: Nova & Blue Meanie beat Danny Doring & Roadkill..
- November 22, 1998: Blue Meanie & Super Nova defeated High Society for the SCW Tag Team titles..Extreme Championship Wrestling – Chris Chetti & Nova:
- Chris Chetti was part of a popular tag team in ECW with Nova..
- March 21, 1999–Living Dangerously: Super Nova & Chris Chetti defeated Danny Doring & Amish Roadkill in a DARK MATCH..
- April 3, 1999–CyberSlam: Super Nova & Chris Chetti defeated Rod Price & Skull Von Krush..
- August 2, 1999–Heat Wave: Nova & Chris Chetti defeated Danny Doring & Roadkill..
- September 19, 1999–Anarchy Rulz: Chris Chetti & Nova vs Simon Diamond & Tony DeVito ended in a NO CONTEST..
- November 7, 1999–November to Remember: Little Guido defeated Super Nova..
- January 9, 2000–Guilty as Charged: Danny Doring & Roadkill & Simon Diamond beat Nova & Kid Cash & Chris Chetti..
- March 12, 2000–Living Dangerously: Nova & Chris Chetti defeated Gedo & Jado..
- April 22, 2000–CyberSlam: Lance Storm & Dawn Marie b Super Nova & Jazz in a “Mixed Tag Team” match..
- May 14, 2000–Hardcore Heaven: Nova & Chris Chetti defeated DeVito/Angel and Doring/Roadkill in a three-way dance..
- July 16, 2000–Heatwave: Chris Chetti & Nova defeated Da Baldies (DeVito & Angel)..
- October 1, 2000–Anarchy Rulz: Nova defeated Bilvis Wesley in a “Dark Match”..
- November 5, 2000–November to Remember: Nova defeated Chris Chetti in a “Loser Leaves ECW” match..Extreme Championship Wrestling – Nova:
- December 3, 2000–Massacre on 34th Street: Nova defeated Julio Dinero..
- December 23, 2000–Holiday Hell: Nova vs EZ Money ended in a NO CONEST..
- January 7, 2001–Guilty As Charged 2001: Nova defeated Chris Hamrick..Independant Circuit:
Evolution: Frankie Kazarian & Nova:
- Nova formed a tag team with Frankie Kazarian known as “Evolution” in UPW and PCW managed by Looney Lane..
- May 30, 2001 – Ultimate Pro Wrestling: Frankie Kazarian & Nova won a tournament to capture the UPW Tag Team titles..
- June 13, 2001 – Border City: Nova & Tommy Dreamer defeated Johnny Swinger & Fantasy to capture the Tag Team titles..
- July 20, 2001 – Phoenix Championship Wrestling: Frankie Kazarian & Nova defeated The Backseat Boyz and Matthews/York..
- ~~~This was a three way dance, and Evolution captured the PCW (Phoenix Championship Wrestling) Tag Team titles..
- April 27, 2002 – Zero One: Frankie Kazarian & Nova defeated Steve Corino and C.W. Anderson..
- May 3, 2002: Frankie Kazarian & Nova defeated Naohiro Hoshikawa and Yoshito Sasaki..
- May 17, 2002 Phoenix Championship Wrestling: Kazarian & Nova & Chris Chetti defeated Christian York & Joey Matthews & Cham Pain..Independant Circuit:
Ohio Valley Wrestling:
- April 2002: Nova signed a developmental deal with the WWF and was immediately assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling..
- May 16, 2002: Nova (in his OVW debut) defeated The Prototype (John Cena) to capture the OVW Heavyweight title!
- July 12, 2002 – OVW Summer Series: Nova defeated Christian to retain the OVW Heavyweight Title..
- July 19, 2002 – OVW Summer Series: Nova defeated John Cena to retain the OVW Title..
- July 24, 2002 – OVW Show: Nova defeated Seven to retain the OVW Title..
- August 31, 2002: Nova & R.C. Haas beAt Damaja & Doug Basham in the finals of a tournament to claim the Russ Haas Memorial Cup..
- September 25, 2002 – OVW TV Taping: Damaja defeated Nova in a non-title match..
- October 2, 2002 – OVW TV Taping: Nova defeated Trash in a non-title match..
- October 9, 2002 – OVW TV Taping: Nova defeated Lance Cade in a non-title match..
- October 23, 2002 – OVW TV Taping: Nova defeated Badd Dogg in a non-title match..
- October 30, 2002 – OVW TV Taping: Nova defeated Chris Kanyon by DQ in a non-title match..
- October 30, 2002 – OVW TV Taping: Damaja defeated Nova for the OVW Heavyweight title!
- November 20, 2002 – OVW TV Taping: Eddie Guerrero defeated Nova – Nova gets a whole lot of boos from the OVW crowd..
- January 8, 2003 – OVW TV Taping: Doug Basham w/Nikita vs Nova w/Linda Miles went to a NO CONTEST..
- January 15, 2003 – OVW Taping: Nova defeated Rene Dupree in a dark match..
- January 22, 2003 – OVW Taping: Doug Basham & Nikita Fink defeated Nova & Linda Miles..
- January 29, 2003 – OVW Taping: Nova & Rob Conway defeated Chris Kanyon & Doug Basham w/Nikita..
- Nova is requested by WWE Management (mainly Stephanie McMahon) to cut his hair because his image is too similar to that of HHH..Ohio Valley Wrestling:
- January 30, 2003 – Velocity Taping: Nova debuts on WWE TV using his real name Mike Bucci, getting defeated by Jamie Noble..
- February 5, 2003 – OVW Taping: Nova & Rhyno defeated Chris Nowinski & Doug Basham..
- February 12, 2003 – OVW Taping: Nova defeated Chris Nowinski by Disaqualification..
- February 22, 2003 – Velocity: Chuck Palumbo & Nunzio defeated Johnny Jeter & Nova..
- February 26, 2003 – OVW Taping: Chris Nowinksi w/Crash Holly defeated Nova..
- March 12, 2003 – OVW Taping: The Disciples of Synn (Seven/Bane) defeated Nova & Mark Jindrak to retain..
- March 22, 2003 – Velocity: Matt Hardy defeated Nova..
- March 26, 2003 – OVW Taping: Nova & Mark Henry defeated Orlando Jordan & Mark Magnus..
- April 11, 2003 – OVW Spring Breakout: Nova defeated Chris Nowinski..
- October 10, 2003 – House Show: Aaron Stevens & Nova defeated Chris Cage & Tank Toland to win the Tag Team titles!Grooming Mike Bucci:
- Late February 2004: Mike Bucci goes on the road with the RAW crew and wrestles in dark matches at RAW & Smackdown! tapings..
- June 2004: Mike Bucci was promoted to the role of “assistant booker” in Ohio Valley Wrestling to learn more about the creative process..
- July 24, 2004: Mike Bucci went on the road trying out his new gimmick as a Richard Simmons exercise guru type..World Wrestling Entertainment – Simon Dean:
- September 13, 2004 – RAW: The “Simon System” infomercial played (If you called the #, you get insulted for being out of shape)..
- November 1, 2004 – RAW: Simon Dean debuts on RAW participating in his first LIVE infomercial for his patented Simon System..
- ~~~During the segment, Simon invited an overweight fan into the ring and made fun of him and had a brief altercation..
- November 8, 2004 – RAW: Simon Dean comes out for the second week in a row with an in-ring infomercial..
- ~~~Simon Dean insulted several fans (planted) at ringside and invited one woman into the ring for further humiliation..
- November 15, 2004 – RAW: Rosey confronted Simon Dean during his Infomercial, only to accidentally splash the planted “fan”..
- November 22, 2004 – RAW: Simon Dean interrupts Stacy Keibler as she shills the ECW DVD, but The SuperHeros made the save!
- December 6, 2004 – RAW: Simon Dean (debut match) defeated The Hurricane..
- December 13, 2004 – RAW: The Hurricane defeated Simon Dean by Disqualification in a match taped for HEAT..
- December 27, 2004 – RAW: Simon Dean defeated Rosey..
- January 30, 2005 – Royal Rumble: Simon Dean entered at #18 but was quickly eliminated by Shawn Michaels..
- January 31, 2005 – RAW: Shelton Benjamin defeated Simon Dean to retain the Intercontinental Championship..
- February 14, 2005 – RAW: Kane defeated (or should I say “destroyed”) Simon Dean..
- February 21, 2005 – RAW: Chris Jericho made Simon Dean submit to the Walls of Jericho..
- March 7, 2005 – RAW: William Regal & Tajiri defeated Simon Dean & Maven to retain the Tag Team titles (taped for HEAT)..
- March 21, 2005 – RAW: William Regal & Tajiri & Christy Hemme w/Lita defeated Maven & Simon Dean & Molly Holly..
- March 28, 2005 – RAW: William Regal & Tajiri beat La Resistance and Maven/Simon Dean in a 3-WAY to retain the tag team titles..
- April 4, 2005 – RAW: Simon Dean & Maven did a live infomercial which was interrupted by Stone Cold Steve Austin!!!
- April 22, 2005–Bert Prentice’s USA Championship Wrestling: Cassidy Riley defeated Simon Dean by Disqualification..
- April 25, 2005 – RAW: Simon Dean defeated Robbie Brookside in a match taped for International HEAT..
- May 1, 2005 – Backlash: The Heart Throbs participated in a Gauntlet Match for Regal & Tajiri’s Tag Team titles..
- ~~~Regal/Tajiri b Romeo/Antonio, Regal/Tajiri b Dean/Maven, La Resistance b Regal/Tajiri, SuperHeros b La Resistance!
- May 16, 2005 – RAW: The SuperHeros (Hurricane & Rosey w/Stacy) beat Simon Dean & Maven to retain the Tag Team titles..
- June 12, 2005 – ECW One Night Stand: The blue World order interrupted the main event and proclaimed “we’re taking over!”
- ~~~Balls Mahoney, Axl Rotten & Kid Kash came out and brawled with the bWo all the way to the backstage area……
- ~~~Balls & Axl smacked Nova with chairshot and Joey Styles said it was more painful than being Simon Dean on TV!
- June 30, 2005: Simon Dean was traded to Smackdown!..World Wrestling Entertainment – Simon Dean AND Hollywood Nova:
- July 7, 2005 – Smackdown!: The blue World order (Big Stevie Cool/Blue Meanie/Hollywood Nova) debuted on SD! to confront JBL..
- ~~~The Blue Meanie defeated John Bradshaw Layield in a 1-on-1 match with help from the bWo as well as World Champion Batista!
- July 14, 2005 – Smackdown!: Simon Dean wrestled a match on HEAT, showing that he’ll play two different characters in WWE..
- July 21, 2005 – Smackdown!: The bWo (Stevie Richards & Blue Meanie & Nova) defeated Nick Berk & Joson Static & Scott ???..
- ~~~Later on, during the Smackdown! tapings: Booker T w/Sharmell defeated Simon Dean in a quick match..
- July 24, 2005 – Great American Bash: Juventud & Pyschosis & Super Crazy defeated Big Stevie Cool & Blue Meanie & Nova..
- August 11, 2005 – Smackdown!: “The Rabid Wolverine” Chris Benoit defeated Simon Dean by Submission..
- August 18, 2005 – Smackdown!: Rey Mysterio defeated Simon Dean..
- August 25, 2005 – Smackdown!: Simon Dean defeated Russell Simpson in a match taped for Velocity..
- September 1, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista defeated Simon Dean in a NON TITLE match..
- September 23, 2005 – Smackdown!: Bobby Lashley defeated Simon Dean and made a major impression on fans and management!
- September 30, 2005 – Smackdown!: Simon Dean defeated Robbie Dawber in a match taped for Velocity..
- ~~~On Smackdown!: Bobby Lashley squashed Russell Simpson (Simon Dean challenged Lashley to a match at No Mercy)..
- October 9, 2005 – No Mercy: Bobby Lashley defeated Simon Dean in 2-minutes and forced him to eat 20 cheeseburgers!
- October 21, 2005 – Smackdown!: Matt Hardy (redebut on Smackdown!) defeated Simon Dean..
- November 4, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Legion of Doom defeated Simon Dean & Orlando Jordan in a match taped for Velocity..
- November 11, 2005 – Smackdown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Simon Dean in a match taped for Velocity..
- November 14, 2005 – RAW Eddie Guerrero Tribute: Eugene defeated Simon Dean and stole Simon’s “Dean Machine”..
- November 27, 2005 – Survivor Series: Juventud Guerrera defeated Simon Dean in a Non Title Match on the Pre-show..
- December 2, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Boogeyman (debut) defeated Simon Dean (dragged to the ring by security) in a quick match..
- December 9, 2005 – Smackdown!: Simon Dean defeated Caprice Coleman in a match taped for Velocity..
- December 30, 2005 – Smackdown!: Simon Dean defeated Brian Kendrick in a match taped for Velocity..World Wrestling Entertainment – Simon Dean & Gymini:
- January 6, 2006 – Smackdown!: Simon Dean introduced Gymini, who destroyed Brian Kendrick & Paul London..
- January 13, 2006 – Smackdown!: Simon Dean participated in a 20-Man Battle Royal for the World title (won by Kurt Angle)..
- January 19, 2006–Deep South Wrestling: Simon Dean defeated Ray Gordy with help from Gymini..
- January 20, 2006 – Smackdown!: Paul Birchill defeated Simon Dean in a dark match..
- ~~~During the Smackdown! TV Taping: The Gymini w/Simon Dean defeated Paul London & Brian Kendrick..
- January 29, 2006 – Royal Rumble: Simon Dean entered at #3 and was eliminated by Rey Mysterio in about 60 seconds..
- February 9, 2006–Deep South Wrestling: Bill DeMott & Ray Gordy & Damien Steele defeated Simon Dean & The Gymini ..
- February 17, 2006 – Smackdown!: Matt Hardy defeated Simon Dean w/Gymini..
- February 19, 2006 – No Way Out: The Boogeyman defeated Simon Dean in a Pre-sho match shown on HEAT..
- February 24, 2006 – Smackdown!: Gymini & Simon Dean defeated Paul London & Brian Kendrick & Sho Funaki (Velocity)..
- March 10, 2006 – SmackDown!: Super Crazy defeated Simon Dean in a match taped for Velocity..
- March 24, 2006 – SmackDown!: Simon Dean participated in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Battle Royal (won by Bobby Lashley)
- March 25, 2006–North East Wrestling: Jerry “The King” Lawler defeated Simon Dean in Bristol, Connecticut ..World Wrestling Entertainment – Simon Dean:
- April 7, 2006 – SmackDown!: Chris Benoit defeated Simon Dean (A patriotic messege from JBL played on the screen)..
- April 14, 2006 – SmackDown!: Gunner Scott (Brent Albright) defeated Simon Dean in a match taped for Velocity..
- May 12, 2006 – SmackDown!: Matt Hardy defeated Simon Dean in a match taped for Velocity..
- May 19, 2006 – SmackDown!: “Pirate” Paul Birchill defeated Simon Dean in a match taped for Velocity..
- May 26, 2006 – SmackDown!: Tatanka defeated Simon Dean…
- May 31, 2006–OVW TV Tapings: Shawn Spears beat Simon Dean (Simon Dean cracked Al Snow with a chair after the match)..
- June 2, 2006 – SmackDown!: Gunner Scott defeated Simon Dean in a match taped for Velocity..
- June 7, 2006–OVW TV Tapings: C.M. Punk defeated Simon Dean by DQ when Shad Gaspard & The Neighborhoodie interefered..
- June 9, 2006 – SmackDown!: Matt Hardy defeated Simon Dean in a match taped for Velcoity..
- June 16, 2006–OVW Six Flags: C.M. Punk & Al Snow defeated Shad Gaspard & The Neighborhoodie & Simon Dean..
- June 23, 2006 – SmackDown!: Tatanka vs Simon Dean ended in a No Contest when The Great Khali attacked both men!
- June 30, 2006–OVW Six Flags: Simon Dean defeated Al Snow by Disqualification..
- June 30, 2006 – SmackDown!: Big Vito (wearing a dress) defeated Simon Dean by Submission with Simon’s head up his dress..
- July 19, 2006–OVW TV Tapings: Simon Dean defeated T.J. Dalton.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
- July 23, 2006 – Great American Bash: Sho Funaki defeated Simon Dean in a Pre-show match..
- July 28, 2006 – SmackDown!: Big Vito (wearing a dress) defeated Simon Dean…
- July 28, 2006–OVW Six Flags: Al Snow & Brent Albright defeated Simon Dean & Eddie Craven in a Double Strap match….
- August 4, 2006 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Simon Dean in a dark match..
- August 10, 2006: Mike Bucci replaced Tommy Dreamer as head of WWE Developmental and will work under John Laurinatis..
- August 11, 2006–Ohio Valley Wrestling at Six Flags: Al Snow defeated Simon Dean in a Steel Cage match..
- August 31, 2007: Mike Bucci was fired by WWE after his name came up in an independent steriod investigation..Mike Bucci:
- 2007: Mike Bucci announced that he was really angry with the way he was used in WWE and was going to retire..
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~After retiring from professional wrestling, Mike Bucci become a licensed mortgage broker.Hollywood Nova:
- Early 2009: Mike Bucci announced that he was going to return to wrestling but only on the independent circuit.
- April 18, 2009 1-Pro Wrestling: Project Ego defeated The bWo (Blue Meanie & Hollywood Nova) to retain the Tag Team Titles..
- April 19, 2009 1-Pro Wrestling: Darkside & Little Guido defeated El Ligero & Hollywood Nova (Nova claimed this was his final match).
- June 29, 2009–Legends of The Arena: bWo (Nova & Blue Meanie) defeated The FBI (Sal E. Graziano & Little Guido Maritato)..
- December 12, 2009–ICW: The bWo (Blue Meanie & Nova) & Shane Douglas beat Lord Zoltan & Lou Marconi & Frank Staletto..
- August 7, 2010 – TNA Hardcore Justice: Stevie Richards (w/Blue Tilly & Hollywood Nova) defeated P.J. Polaco (Justin Credible)..