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Troy Martin
Troy Allan Martin, widely recognized in the wrestling world as "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, is an accomplished American professional wrestler and promoter whose career has spanned over thirty years. He has made significant contributions to major wrestling promotions, including Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), before later taking on roles in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) as both a performer and manager.
Throughout his illustrious career, Douglas has claimed multiple prestigious championships, achieving the status of a five-time world champion, which includes four reigns as the ECW World Heavyweight Champion and one as the NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Notably, he made a memorable return to TNA on May 28, 2009, where he reignited his rivalry with Christopher Daniels.
Douglas also returned to the National Wrestling Alliance on March 13, 2009, after a near fifteen-year hiatus, securing a victory over Little Guido. His prowess continued with a championship win at a Pro Wrestling All-Stars of Detroit event in 2017, where he became the Pro Wrestling All-Stars Heavyweight Champion.
In addition to his in-ring accomplishments, Douglas ventured into film, producing and starring in the 2013 movie "Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies." He has also been involved in a class-action lawsuit against WWE, alleging that the organization concealed the risks associated with traumatic brain injuries among its wrestlers. Douglas remains a prominent figure in professional wrestling, continually seeking new opportunities within the industry.
