Michael DePoli, a former American professional wrestler, achieved prominence through his performances in Extreme Championship Wrestling, assuming the ring moniker Amish Roadkill.
The storied wrestling odyssey of Roadkill, a journey that commenced in the pivotal year of 1996, marked by a transformative experience in the esteemed House of Hardcore, where the tutelage of the illustrious Taz and Perry Saturn served as the catalyst for his burgeoning professional career.
Under the watchful eyes of his esteemed mentors, Roadkill diligently honed his craft, absorbing the intricacies of the sport and laying the foundation for a prosperous tenure within the esteemed ranks of Extreme Championship Wrestling.
Upon the successful culmination of his rigorous training, Roadkill made his professional debut on October 18, 1996, in a thrilling contest against the formidable Taz, at the historic LuLu Temple in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, a momentous occasion that would serve as the precursor to a long and illustrious career in the world of professional wrestling.
In the month of December, precisely in the year 1997, a most unlikely pairing took place within the realm of professional wrestling as Roadkill, a stalwart grappler, joined forces with his esteemed colleague, "Dastardly" Danny Doring, a fellow alumnus of the esteemed House of Hardcore. This formidable tag team, marked by an undeniable chemistry and synergy, was initially guided and managed by the charismatic and enigmatic Miss Congeniality, a stalwart figure in the world of professional wrestling.
The tumultuous tale of Roadkill and Doring, whose two-year-long bitter rivalry with Nova and Chris Chetti ignited a blaze of animosity that would rage on for a long while, only to be further fueled by a succession of fierce feuds with the Impact Players, a formidable faction comprising skilled wrestlers, Simon Diamond, a cunning and resourceful competitor, and Johnny Swinger, a sly and agile opponent, Joey Matthews and Christian York, two talented tag-team specialists, and ultimately, the legendary Tommy Dreamer and Raven, a duo of rugged and battle-hardened warriors.
The team's most remarkable accomplishment was securing the prestigious ECW World Tag Team Championships on December 3, 2000, at the memorable Massacre on 34th Street pay-per-view event, triumphantly defeating the formidable duo of Tony Mamaluke and Little Guido.
Throughout their championship reign, they proudly held the titles until the unfortunate demise of ECW on April 4, 2001, thereby solidifying their status as the last team to have ever possessed the esteemed ECW Tag Team Titles.
In the year 2001, a peculiar individual by the name of Roadkill made a notable appearance on the reality television show The Real World: Back to New York, where he had a memorable confrontation with cast member Mike Mizanin, who was portraying his wrestling character, The Miz, at the time. During this encounter, Roadkill, who was dressed in his Amish attire, took issue with The Miz's wrestling antics, expressing his discontent in a manner that was both unexpected and attention-grabbing.
