Matthew `` Matt '' Hyson ( born August 13 , 1970 in Providence , Rhode Island ) is a retired American professional wrestler who was best known for wrestling with Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW ) and World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) under the ring name , Spike Dudley . He also wrestled for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name , Brother Runt . Matthew `` Matt '' Hyson ( born August 13 , 1970 ) is a retired American professional wrestler , best known for his performances in Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name Spike Dudley and in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Brother Runt .