Acting
Mike Droese
Born
1968-08-20 (58)
Place of birth
Lodi, California, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
9 titles
Michael David Droese is an American retired professional wrestler and special education teacher. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation between 1994 and 1996 under the ring name Duke "The Dumpster" Droese. Droese took part in the 1995 Royal Rumble and the 1995 King of the Ring, but did not win at either event. Later in 1995, Droese began feuding with Hunter Hearst Helmsley (later known as Triple H). At the 1996 Royal Rumble, Droese handed Helmsley his first WWF loss by disqualification in a match with the stipulation that the winner would enter the Royal Rumble match at number 30, while the loser would be obliged to enter at number one. Despite entering at n…
Known for
6.8A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Raw
1993
6.8The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.
WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986
8.8WrestleMania X-Seven was the seventeenth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Snickers Cruncher. It took place on April 1, 2001 at the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas. The event was the first WrestleMania held in the state of Texas. A record-breaking attendance for the Reliant Astrodome of 67,925 grossed US$3.5 million. The main event was a No Disqualification match between Steve Austin and The Rock for the WWF Championship. The main matches on the undercard featured Triple H versus The Undertaker, the second Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the WWF Tag Team Championship, and Vince McMahon versus Shane McMahon in a Street Fight. With WWE's acquisition of long-time competitor WCW and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joining forces with storied rival Mr. McMahon.
WWE WrestleMania X-Seven
2001
6.0Thirty Superstars compete in the annual Royal Rumble with the winner advancing to WrestleMania for an opportunity at the WWE Championship. Shawn Michaels, Diesel, Big Van Vader, and more compete in the over-the-top elimination match. The Undertaker battles Bret "Hit Man" Hart for the WWE Championship!
WWE Royal Rumble 1996
1996
NRGorilla Monsoon hosts another exciting lineup of in-ring action; included in this home video classic are Shawn Michaels battling Bret Hart in a steel cage match and Bam Bam Bigelow taking on The Undertaker, among other matches.
German Fan Favorites
1994
NRThe biggest superstars of the World Wrestling Federation in awesome, non-stop, action packed mega matches.
WWE Mega Matches '95
1995
Film credits
1990s · 6 titles
6.0Thirty Superstars compete in the annual Royal Rumble with the winner advancing to WrestleMania for an opportunity at the WWE Championship. Shawn Michaels, Diesel, Big Van Vader, and more compete in the over-the-top elimination match. The Undertaker battles Bret "Hit Man" Hart for the WWE Championship!
WWE Royal Rumble 1996
1996
NRGorilla Monsoon hosts another exciting lineup of in-ring action; included in this home video classic are Shawn Michaels battling Bret Hart in a steel cage match and Bam Bam Bigelow taking on The Undertaker, among other matches.
German Fan Favorites
1994
NRThe biggest superstars of the World Wrestling Federation in awesome, non-stop, action packed mega matches.
WWE Mega Matches '95
1995
7.1The 1995 WWE Royal Rumble took place on January 22, 1995, in the USF Sun Dome located in Tampa, Florida. Superstars compete in the annual Royal Rumble Match, with the winner advancing to WrestleMania for an opportunity at the WWF Championship! Shawn Michaels, Lex Luger, The British Bulldog, and more compete in the over-the-top-rope elimination match. Diesel battles Bret Hart with the WWF Championship on the line.
WWE Royal Rumble 1995
1995
9.0WWE In Your House: Rage in the Cage features Yokozuna vs. "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith. In a Crybaby Match, Razor Ramon faces The 1-2-3 Kid. Bret "The Hitman" Hart defends the WWE Championship in a Steel Cage vs. Diesel. Shawn Michaels faces Owen Hart with a WrestleMania title opportunity on the line. and so much more!
WWE In Your House 6: Rage in the Cage
1996
10.0Go on tour with your favorite WWE Superstars!
WWF World Tour '96
1997
Series credits
6.8A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Raw
1993
6.8The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.
WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986