Scott Levy (born September 8, 1964) is an American professional wrestler, actor, and podcaster better known by his ring name, Raven. He is known for his appearances with professional wrestling promotions including Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).[1][6][3] Widely recognized as "one of the best talkers in wrestling", Raven is known for his "psychological heel tactics" and grunge-inspired gimmick.[7][8] His feud with The Sandman in the mid-1990s has been described as "one of the most emotional rivalries in professional wrestling's history".[9] Championships held by Raven include the ECW World Heavyweight Championship, ECW World Tag Team Championship, NWA World Heavyweight Championship, WCW Light Heavyweight Championship, WCW United States Heavyweight Championship, WCW World Tag Team Championship and WWF/E Hardcore Championship. He is one of the most decorated wrestlers in history, with 36 title reigns under the WWE, WCW and ECW banners, including a record 27 reigns as WWF/E Hardcore Champion.[10][11]