Bill Alfonso

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Bill "Fonzie" Alfonso (born William Sierra on August 11, 1957 in Tampa, Florida) is a former referee & manager who has worked for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Jim Crockett Promotions, and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). He has been the manager of Taz, Sabu, and Rob Van Dam. During his times refereeing in ECW his gimmick was that of a referee sent from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission. He would stop hardcore matches, among other things.

Contents 1 Profile 2 Nicknames 3 Trivia 4 Accomplishments 5 External links

[edit] Profile

• Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
• Weight: 161 lb (73 kg)
• Birthday: August 11, 1957
• Hometown: Tampa, Florida
• Debut: 1979
• Real Name: William Sierra

[edit] Nicknames

• The man who calls it right down the middle
• The manager of champions
• Fonzie

[edit] Trivia

• Alfonso is the step-brother of wrestler Bob Roop and the cousin of the Cuban Assassin.
• Was chokeslammed by Giant Gonzalez at WrestleMania IX.
• Was the referee of Bret Hart vs. Jerry Lawler match at SummerSlam 1993.
• Was known for constantly blowing his whistle during the matches of his wrestlers.
• He appeared at ECW One Night Stand 2005 and ECW One Night Stand 2006.
• He is also known for what some consider the "Bloodiest Match in ECW" when he fought Beulah McGillicutty.

[edit] Accomplishments

• Alfonso won the 1997 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Manager of the Year Award.

[edit] External links

• Bill Alfonso article from SLAM! Wrestling

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