Brian Heffron (born May 18, 1973) is better known to the wrestling world as The Blue Meanie, the round-bellied, blue-haired mischief-maker who danced awkwardly into cult status in ECW, lampooned the nWo as part of the bWo, and brought surreal comedy to both WWE and the independent circuit. His name and character were inspired by the villains of Yellow Submarine—and like the psychedelic cartoon, Meanie blended absurdity with an odd charm that made him unforgettable.
Early Life and Training
Raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Heffron graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1993. Fascinated by pro wrestling since childhood, he broke into the business after training at Al Snow’s Bodyslammers Pro Wrestling Gym in Lima, Ohio. By March 1994, he was working small independent shows throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, experimenting with characters until fate intervened in the form of a certain brooding ECW cult leader.
ECW – Birth of the Blue Meanie (1995–1998)
In 1995, at a Steel City Wrestling event, Heffron caught the eye of Raven and Stevie Richards. Brought into Extreme Championship Wrestling, he became the goofy sidekick “The Blue Meanie.”
Wearing blue face paint, cutoff Daisy Dukes, and gyrating to “U Can’t Touch This”, Meanie was the awkward underling in Raven’s dark stable. Soon, alongside Richards and Super Nova, he helped launch ECW’s most infamous parody: the bWo (Blue World Order), a send-up of WCW’s nWo. Meanie took on the role of “Da Blue Guy,” lampooning Scott Hall’s “Bad Guy” persona.
The act was silly, cheap, and brilliant. Fans embraced the parody, chanting “bWo” with the same fervor they gave ECW’s blood-soaked brawls. The stable became a cult hit, and Meanie found himself wrestling in front of some of the rowdiest, most passionate crowds in the sport.
Teaming with Nova after Richards’ departure, Meanie picked up credible wins against the Full Blooded Italians and Danny Doring & Roadkill, while maintaining his reputation as ECW’s class clown.
WWF/WWE – Bluedust and the J.O.B. Squad (1998–2000)
Heffron jumped to the World Wrestling Federation in late 1998, debuting on Sunday Night Heat by interfering in a match involving Duane Gill (a.k.a. Gillberg). Initially, he was slotted into Al Snow’s J.O.B. Squad, but his most memorable WWF moment came as Bluedust—a parody of Goldust.
Decked in glitter and body paint, Meanie lampooned Goldust’s mannerisms, even engaging him in a match at St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in 1999. Later, he became a hapless manager/sidekick, calling Goldust “mommy” while feuding with Ryan Shamrock in a bizarre comedy subplot.
Although he wrestled house shows and appeared on secondary programming (Shotgun Saturday Night, Heat, Jakked), he never broke past the mid-card. In 2000, he was sent to developmental territory Memphis Championship Wrestling, forming a New Foundation revival with Jim Neidhart. After a “Loser Leaves Town” match against K-Krush (future R-Truth), Meanie was released.
ECW Return – “The Blue Boy” (2000)
Returning to ECW later in 2000, Heffron debuted a new gimmick: “The Blue Boy”. Having shed over 100 pounds, he reinvented himself as a cocky “stud” who cruelly mocked fans for being overweight—a sharp, ironic contrast to his old lovable schlub persona. Though short-lived, it showed his willingness to evolve and poke fun at himself.
Independent Circuit and Pro Pain Pro Wrestling (2001–2005)
After ECW folded, Heffron became a fixture on the independent scene. In 2002, he launched his own Philadelphia-based promotion, Pro Pain Pro Wrestling, while continuing to wrestle around the U.S.
He became a reliable comedy act, facing the likes of Tracy Smothers and teaming with indie icons. Despite setbacks—including a 2006 health scare that required lung surgery—he remained active, winning regional titles and headlining small promotions.
WWE Return – One Night Stand and JBL Incident (2005)
At ECW One Night Stand 2005, The Blue Meanie made a surprise appearance but left the event bloodied after being legitimately attacked by JBL during an in-ring brawl.
The incident gained headlines, and soon after, WWE signed Meanie to a short-term deal. The bWo reunited (with Nova and Richards), even spray-painting JBL’s limo. In a rare feel-good moment, Meanie scored a televised victory over JBL—thanks to Batista and Richards’ interference—on SmackDown!
Though the run was brief, it gave fans a nostalgic dose of the bWo and delivered a measure of revenge for Meanie.
Later Career – Indies, Chikara, AEW Cameos (2006–present)
After WWE, Meanie returned to the independents, continuing to delight fans with his mix of comedy, parody, and underdog charm. He reunited the bWo at events like Chikara’s King of Trios (2015) and even popped up for a cameo in AEW (2021), accompanying Crowbar in Philadelphia.
Meanie also wrestled in the NWA Crockett Cup (2022), proving his longevity across multiple eras.
Today, he’s a trainer at Monster Factory, passing on knowledge to new generations.
Other Media
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Appeared in films like Swamp Zombies, Curse of the Wolf, and The Wrestler (2008) cameo.
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Acted in the WB sitcom Nikki and the documentary Beyond the Mat.
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Co-hosts the podcast Mind of the Meanie, launched in 2020.
Legacy
The Blue Meanie may never have been a world champion, but he became something rarer: a cult figure who fans remember with affection. Whether parodying superstars as Bluedust, reviving ECW nostalgia as part of the bWo, or clowning around with nunchucks on the indies, he brought comedy and absurdity to wrestling’s often self-serious stage.
He is proof that in wrestling, charisma and creativity can outlast championships. Meanie never stopped dancing awkwardly to his own beat—and the fans never stopped laughing with him.