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As usual, you can find the basics at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/911_(wrestler) The Other Wiki]].
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Al Poling is an American {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity best known for his work in Wrestling/{{ECW}} from 1994-1996 as 911. He debuted in 1990 after training under [[Wrestling/LarrySharpe "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe]] and competed in the independents before arriving in ECW in 1994. His first role was as [[AscendedExtra the anonymous handler who wheeled]] Wrestling/{{Sabu}} down to the ring, which changed when he was officially named at ''ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed'' on February 5th. He left ECW in early 1996, making only a couple of appearances after. He was a {{Jobber}} in Wrestling/{{WCW}} in 1996-1997 as "Tombstone." He has worked for various independent promotions in the New York-UsefulNotes/NewJersey area ever since. Among his in-ring achievements, he is a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/cwa/nj-nwa-lh.html NWA World (New Jersey) Light Heavyweight Champion]], a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/japw/japw-h.html JAPW Heavyweight Champion]] and in 1994 ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' named him "Rookie of the Year."

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Al Alfred Poling (born January 22, 1957) is an American {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity best known for his work in Wrestling/{{ECW}} from 1994-1996 as 911. He debuted in 1990 after training under [[Wrestling/LarrySharpe "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe]] and competed in the independents before arriving in ECW in 1994. His first role was as [[AscendedExtra the anonymous handler who wheeled]] Wrestling/{{Sabu}} down to the ring, which changed when he was officially named at ''ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed'' on February 5th. He left ECW in early 1996, making only a couple of appearances after. He was a {{Jobber}} in Wrestling/{{WCW}} in 1996-1997 as "Tombstone." He has worked for various independent promotions in the New York-UsefulNotes/NewJersey area ever since. Among his in-ring achievements, he is a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/cwa/nj-nwa-lh.html NWA World (New Jersey) Light Heavyweight Champion]], a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/japw/japw-h.html JAPW Heavyweight Champion]] and in 1994 ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' named him "Rookie of the Year."




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* WouldHitAGirl: He chokeslammed Shane Douglas' valet Angel.

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* WouldHitAGirl: He chokeslammed Shane Douglas' valet Angel.Angel.
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* ArchEnemy: Wrestling/ShaneDouglas, Bill Alfonso, Wrestling/{{Taz|z}} (after his heel turn).

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* ArchEnemy: Wrestling/ShaneDouglas, Bill Alfonso, Wrestling/BillAlfonso, Wrestling/{{Taz|z}} (after his heel turn).
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'''Al Poling''' is an American {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity best known for his work in Wrestling/{{ECW}} from 1994-1996 as '''911.''' He debuted in 1990 after training under [[Wrestling/LarrySharpe "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe]] and competed in the independents before arriving in ECW in 1994. His first role was as [[AscendedExtra the anonymous handler who wheeled]] Wrestling/{{Sabu}} down to the ring, which changed when he was officially named at ''ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed'' on February 5th. He left ECW in early 1996, making only a couple of appearances after. He was a {{Jobber}} in Wrestling/{{WCW}} in 1996-1997 as "Tombstone." He has worked for various independent promotions in the New York-UsefulNotes/NewJersey area ever since. Among his in-ring achievements, he is a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/cwa/nj-nwa-lh.html NWA World (New Jersey) Light Heavyweight Champion]], a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/japw/japw-h.html JAPW Heavyweight Champion]] and in 1994 ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' named him "Rookie of the Year."

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'''Al Poling''' Al Poling is an American {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity best known for his work in Wrestling/{{ECW}} from 1994-1996 as '''911.''' 911. He debuted in 1990 after training under [[Wrestling/LarrySharpe "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe]] and competed in the independents before arriving in ECW in 1994. His first role was as [[AscendedExtra the anonymous handler who wheeled]] Wrestling/{{Sabu}} down to the ring, which changed when he was officially named at ''ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed'' on February 5th. He left ECW in early 1996, making only a couple of appearances after. He was a {{Jobber}} in Wrestling/{{WCW}} in 1996-1997 as "Tombstone." He has worked for various independent promotions in the New York-UsefulNotes/NewJersey area ever since. Among his in-ring achievements, he is a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/cwa/nj-nwa-lh.html NWA World (New Jersey) Light Heavyweight Champion]], a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/japw/japw-h.html JAPW Heavyweight Champion]] and in 1994 ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' named him "Rookie of the Year."
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* CowboyBebopAtHisComputer: He was not the "Big Al" who faced [[Characters/WCWFinalYears Tank Abbott]] at ''WCW [=SuperBrawl=] X'' despite what some websites might claim.
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* ArchEnemy: Shane Douglas, Bill Alfonso, Wrestling/{{Taz|z}} (after his heel turn).

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* ArchEnemy: Shane Douglas, Wrestling/ShaneDouglas, Bill Alfonso, Wrestling/{{Taz|z}} (after his heel turn).
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* WinBackTheCrowd: Invoked at ''ECW Hardcore Heaven 95.'' There was a tag team match with Chad Austin and The Broadstreet Bully (Tony Stetson) vs. Donn E. Allen and Dino Sendoff that featured blown spots, with the crowd turning on it and Joey even ''[[LampshadeHanging saying]]'', "This match isn't very good," and, figuring that the match probably wouldn't make TV, using it to take a shot at ''[=WCW=] Slamboree'', a [=PPV=] which, from 1993-1995, would feature RingOldies along with wrestlers from the regular roster. Then "Frankenstein" hit, bringing out Paul E. and 911. 911 chokeslammed all four guys to the cheers of the crowd.

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* WinBackTheCrowd: Invoked at ''ECW Hardcore Heaven 95.'' There was a tag team match with Chad Austin and The Broadstreet Bully (Tony Stetson) vs. Donn E. Allen and Dino Sendoff that featured blown spots, with the crowd turning on it and Joey even ''[[LampshadeHanging saying]]'', "This match isn't very good," and, figuring that the match probably wouldn't make TV, using it to take a shot at ''[=WCW=] Slamboree'', a [=PPV=] which, from 1993-1995, would feature RingOldies along with wrestlers from the regular roster. Then "Frankenstein" hit, bringing out Paul E. and 911. 911 chokeslammed all four guys to the cheers of the crowd.crowd.
* WouldHitAGirl: He chokeslammed Shane Douglas' valet Angel.
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* WinBackTheCrowd: Invoked at ''ECW Hardcore Heaven 95.'' There was a tag team match with Chad Austin and The Broadstreet Bully (Tony Stetson) vs. Donn E. Allen and Dino Sendoff that featured blown spots, with the crowd turning on it and Joey even ''[[LampshadeHanging saying]]'', "This match isn't very good," and, figuring that the match probably wouldn't make TV, using it to take a shot at ''[=WCW=] Slamboree'', a [=PPV=] which, from 1993-1995, would feature RingOldies along with wrestlers from the regular roster. Then "Frankenstein" by the Edgar Winter Group hit, bringing out Paul E. and 911. 911 chokeslammed all four guys to the cheers of the crowd.

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* WinBackTheCrowd: Invoked at ''ECW Hardcore Heaven 95.'' There was a tag team match with Chad Austin and The Broadstreet Bully (Tony Stetson) vs. Donn E. Allen and Dino Sendoff that featured blown spots, with the crowd turning on it and Joey even ''[[LampshadeHanging saying]]'', "This match isn't very good," and, figuring that the match probably wouldn't make TV, using it to take a shot at ''[=WCW=] Slamboree'', a [=PPV=] which, from 1993-1995, would feature RingOldies along with wrestlers from the regular roster. Then "Frankenstein" by the Edgar Winter Group hit, bringing out Paul E. and 911. 911 chokeslammed all four guys to the cheers of the crowd.
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* SquashMatch: Of course. The only real move he had was the chokeslam, so his matches would often consist of him just chokeslamming the other guy and pinning him.

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* SquashMatch: Of course. The only real move he had was the chokeslam, so his matches would often consist of him just chokeslamming the other guy and pinning him.him.
* WinBackTheCrowd: Invoked at ''ECW Hardcore Heaven 95.'' There was a tag team match with Chad Austin and The Broadstreet Bully (Tony Stetson) vs. Donn E. Allen and Dino Sendoff that featured blown spots, with the crowd turning on it and Joey even ''[[LampshadeHanging saying]]'', "This match isn't very good," and, figuring that the match probably wouldn't make TV, using it to take a shot at ''[=WCW=] Slamboree'', a [=PPV=] which, from 1993-1995, would feature RingOldies along with wrestlers from the regular roster. Then "Frankenstein" by the Edgar Winter Group hit, bringing out Paul E. and 911. 911 chokeslammed all four guys to the cheers of the crowd.
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* ArchEnemy: Shane Douglas, Mr. Hughes, Wrestling/RonSimmons, Bill Alfonso, Wrestling/{{Taz|z}}

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* ArchEnemy: Shane Douglas, Mr. Hughes, Wrestling/RonSimmons, Bill Alfonso, Wrestling/{{Taz|z}}Wrestling/{{Taz|z}} (after his heel turn).
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* NoSell: [[Wrestling/{{TPE}} The Public Enemy]] once defeated the Tazmaniac and Sabu. 911 went to chokeslam the ref and Rocco Rock hit him with a chair, which 911 no-sold. Rocco tried again, and this time 911 responded...by chokeslamming Rocco.

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* NoSell: [[Wrestling/{{TPE}} The Public Enemy]] once defeated the Tazmaniac and Sabu.Sabu on the January 31 (taped January 16th), 1995 ''ECW Hardcore TV''. 911 went to chokeslam the ref and Rocco Rock hit him with a chair, which 911 no-sold. Rocco tried again, and this time 911 responded...by chokeslamming Rocco.
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* NoSell: [[Wrestling/{{TPE}} The Public Enemy]] once defeated the Tazmaniac and Sabu. 911 went to chokeslam the ref and Rocco Rock hit him with a chair, which 911 no-sold. Rocco tried again, and this time 911 responded...by chokeslamming Rocco.
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* CowboyBebopAtHisComputer: He was not the "Big Al" who faced [[Characters/WCWFinalYears Tank Abbott]] at ''WCW [=SuperBrawl=] IX'' despite what some websites might claim.

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'''Al Poling''' is an American {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity best known for his work in Wrestling/{{ECW}} from 1994-1996 as '''911.''' He debuted in 1990 after training under [[Wrestling/LarrySharpe "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe]] and competed in the independents before arriving in ECW in 1994. His first role was as [[AscendedExtra the anonymous handler who wheeled]] Wrestling/{{Sabu}} down to the ring, which changed when he was officially named at ''ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed'' on February 5th. He left ECW in early 1996, making only a couple of appearances after. He was a {{Jobber}} in Wrestling/{{WCW}} in 1996-1997 as "Big Al." He has worked for various independent promotions in the New York-UsefulNotes/NewJersey area ever since. Among his in-ring achievements, he is a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/cwa/nj-nwa-lh.html NWA World (New Jersey) Light Heavyweight Champion]], a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/japw/japw-h.html JAPW Heavyweight Champion]] and in 1994 ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' named him "Rookie of the Year."

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'''Al Poling''' is an American {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity best known for his work in Wrestling/{{ECW}} from 1994-1996 as '''911.''' He debuted in 1990 after training under [[Wrestling/LarrySharpe "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe]] and competed in the independents before arriving in ECW in 1994. His first role was as [[AscendedExtra the anonymous handler who wheeled]] Wrestling/{{Sabu}} down to the ring, which changed when he was officially named at ''ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed'' on February 5th. He left ECW in early 1996, making only a couple of appearances after. He was a {{Jobber}} in Wrestling/{{WCW}} in 1996-1997 as "Big Al."Tombstone." He has worked for various independent promotions in the New York-UsefulNotes/NewJersey area ever since. Among his in-ring achievements, he is a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/cwa/nj-nwa-lh.html NWA World (New Jersey) Light Heavyweight Champion]], a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/japw/japw-h.html JAPW Heavyweight Champion]] and in 1994 ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' named him "Rookie of the Year."


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'''Al Poling''' is an American {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity best known for his work in Wrestling/{{ECW}} from 1994-1996 as '''911.''' He debuted in 1990 after training under [[Wrestling/LarrySharpe "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe]] and competed in the independents before arriving in ECW in 1994. His first role was as the anonymous handler who wheeled Wrestling/{{Sabu}} down to the ring, which changed when he was officially named at ''ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed'' on February 5th. He left ECW in early 1996, making only a couple of appearances after. He was a {{Jobber}} in Wrestling/{{WCW}} in 1996-1997 as "Big Al." He has worked for various independent promotions in the New York-UsefulNotes/NewJersey area ever since. Among his in-ring achievements, he is a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/cwa/nj-nwa-lh.html NWA World (New Jersey) Light Heavyweight Champion]], a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/japw/japw-h.html JAPW Heavyweight Champion]] and in 1994 ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' named him "Rookie of the Year."

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'''Al Poling''' is an American {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity best known for his work in Wrestling/{{ECW}} from 1994-1996 as '''911.''' He debuted in 1990 after training under [[Wrestling/LarrySharpe "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe]] and competed in the independents before arriving in ECW in 1994. His first role was as [[AscendedExtra the anonymous handler who wheeled wheeled]] Wrestling/{{Sabu}} down to the ring, which changed when he was officially named at ''ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed'' on February 5th. He left ECW in early 1996, making only a couple of appearances after. He was a {{Jobber}} in Wrestling/{{WCW}} in 1996-1997 as "Big Al." He has worked for various independent promotions in the New York-UsefulNotes/NewJersey area ever since. Among his in-ring achievements, he is a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/cwa/nj-nwa-lh.html NWA World (New Jersey) Light Heavyweight Champion]], a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/japw/japw-h.html JAPW Heavyweight Champion]] and in 1994 ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' named him "Rookie of the Year."



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'''Al Poling''' is an American {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity best known for his work in Wrestling/{{ECW}} from 1994-1996 as '''911.''' He debuted in 1990 after training under [[Wrestling/LarrySharpe "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe]] and competed in the independents before arriving in ECW in 1994. His first role was as the anonymous handler who wheeled Wrestling/{{Sabu}} down to the ring, which changed when he was officially named at ''ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed'' on February 5th. He left ECW in early 1996, making only a couple of appearances after. He was a {{Jobber}} in Wrestling/{{WCW}} in 1996-1997 as "Big Al."


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'''Al Poling''' is an American {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity best known for his work in Wrestling/{{ECW}} from 1994-1996 as '''911.''' He debuted in 1990 after training under [[Wrestling/LarrySharpe "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe]] and competed in the independents before arriving in ECW in 1994. His first role was as the anonymous handler who wheeled Wrestling/{{Sabu}} down to the ring, which changed when he was officially named at ''ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed'' on February 5th. He left ECW in early 1996, making only a couple of appearances after. He was a {{Jobber}} in Wrestling/{{WCW}} in 1996-1997 as "Big Al." He has worked for various independent promotions in the New York-UsefulNotes/NewJersey area ever since. Among his in-ring achievements, he is a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/cwa/nj-nwa-lh.html NWA World (New Jersey) Light Heavyweight Champion]], a former [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/japw/japw-h.html JAPW Heavyweight Champion]] and in 1994 ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' named him "Rookie of the Year."

As usual, you can find the basics at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/911_(wrestler) The Other Wiki]].



* ArchEnemy: Shane Douglas, Mr. Hughes, Wrestling/RonSimmons, Bill Alfonso, Wrestling/{{Taz|z}}



* BashBrothers: Taz, Sabu



* ''{{Leitmotif}}'': "Frankenstein" by The Edgar Winter Group

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* ''{{Leitmotif}}'': "Frankenstein" by The Edgar Winter GroupGroup
* PapaWolf: Toward anyone who threatened [[Wrestling/PaulHeyman Paul E. Dangerously]].
* PowerStable: Hot Stuff International in NWA New Jersey.
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'''Al Poling''' is an American {{Professional Wrestl|ing}}er from UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity best known for his work in Wrestling/{{ECW}} from 1994-1996 as '''911.''' He debuted in 1990 after training under [[Wrestling/LarrySharpe "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe]] and competed in the independents before arriving in ECW in 1994. His first role was as the anonymous handler who wheeled Wrestling/{{Sabu}} down to the ring, which changed when he was officially named at ''ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed'' on February 5th. He left ECW in early 1996, making only a couple of appearances after. He was a {{Jobber}} in Wrestling/{{WCW}} in 1996-1997 as "Big Al."


!!! "These tropes have been chokeslammed by 911":
* BadassMustache
* BigDamnHeroes: Made the save for Tod Gordon at ''ECW Hardcore Heaven 95'' when Shane Douglas was beating him up after Gordon had "fired" him, chokeslamming Douglas to send him off to WWE.
* TheBigGuy
* EmergencyServices: That's where his name came from, the idea being that you'd have to call them to help his opponents after his matches.
* FinishingMove: Chokeslam
* ''{{Leitmotif}}'': "Frankenstein" by The Edgar Winter Group

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