He would eventually be released from the company in 2007 before resigning with them in 2009. Most controversies in WWE history are based on things the characters do. Snow was known for carrying around a mannequin head named Head that he would frequently have one-sided conversations with. Curt Hennig, unlike many of the men on this list, actually had quite an impressive career. A little controversy can be a good way to grab headlines and get attention for the product, but as these examples show, there are plenty of moments that have gone too far. He made his main roster debut in 2003, teaming with Mark Jindrak. It hit its peak in July 2005 when Hassan and his manager, Daivari, were embroiled in a feud with the Undertaker, who rather than being a spooky undead cowboy or a sinister Lord of Darkness was in the "American Badass" phase of his career. Eugene's character was not just mentally handicapped, he was an in ring savant that copied his favorite wrestlers and did it well. he still failed to resonate with fans and was released. WWE "set the record straight" via WWE.com Tuesday regarding its programming and storylines following a negative blog post by Colin McEnroe of the Hartford Courant concerning the mentally . |-- Editorials & Other Articles I really disliked him This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 0 He partnered with Scott Hall, who was a young lion at the time, and the pair were a celebrated champion tag team as babyfaces. [7] Although Regal was originally dispirited at having to manage Eugene, he would grow fond of him and the two would quickly become firm friends. Days later, WWE.com stated Dinsmore admitted to taking prescription drugs, including somas. Eugene started off with a high profile feud with Evolution, but then drifted down the card until he was considered by and large a comedy act. [1], Dinsmore also appeared in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from August 1998 to January 1999, mainly used as a jobber on WCW Saturday Night he also worked on two episodes of Thunder (losing to Ernest Miller and Kanyon), and on two episodes of Nitro (first teaming with Lenny Lane to lose a handicap match to Scott Steiner, then losing a singles match to Wrath). The young man got an immediate push because he was billed as Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff's nephew Eugene, and as a result was assigned William Regal as his kayfabe mentor. pretty certain were all on the spectrum, we being wrestling fans. The premise of the Eugene character was that he was the mentally-disabled nephew of Eric Bischoff, who based his wrestling style on his favorite wrestlers like The Rock and Hulk Hogan. The Most Controversial Things WWE Has Ever Done, Channel 4 didn't renew the deal when it was up, the Almighty's presence was represented by a spotlight that moved down the entrance ramp, Kofi Kingston touched on those issues in a statement on Twitter, he believed Hogan was "willing to fix it. Also, the match took place in a pool rather than in the ring, and was won by the Kat, who had never trained as a wrestler, and who quickly overshadowed any in-ring er, in-pool action by whipping off her bra in the first-ever instance of the company featuring intentional nudity on television. He joined the WWE once again in 2013 as a trainer and was let go a year later. Dinsmore kept it with him for when he would need it. Click here for more WWE News and Articles. WWE appearances, wrestling under a mask as Doink the Clown on two Tegan Nox discusses reactions to her coming out as gay. Now Lashley is back in the WWE, and seems squarely mired in the mid-card, just like before. Family, friends, and fans are remembering the real-life inspiration for one of the more unique characters in WWE history. Eugene briefly feuded with Matt Striker, after appearing in the "Matt Striker's Classroom" segment of Backlash on April 30, 2006. [1] Dinsmore also held the OVW Heavyweight Championship a record ten times. He was signed by a scout for Ohio Valley Wrestling. Not even a pre-presidential Donald Trump could get Lashley over. Moreover, his most famous WrestleMania moment was most likely when he cut an impromptu promo, marking out for the event in juvenile fashion. Follow him on Twitter @miketchin. it just disturbed me considering my situation. The character Eugene was unique in the fact that he was a person with special needs. Got a message for Democratic Underground? In time however, Regal would grow fond of Eugene and the pair would even go on to win World Tag Team Championship. [1] He returned in 2010, at the "Flashlight Wrestling: Legends & Loonies" event, and lost to Breyer Wellington. He did end up with the big belt in that promotion, but despite being a gifted athlete he was never the draw they hoped he would be. As The Red Rooster, Taylor would cluck, do the cock of the walk, and even dye a red rooster comb through the middle of his blonde hair. the Farrelly brothers' recent comedy . Nicholas Disworth (born December 17, 1975), also known by his Nicholas Disworth (born December 17, 1975), also known by his ring name Eugene, is an American professional wrestler who performs on World Wrestling Entertainment's RAW brand. He returned to the states and worked in WWE's developmental territories for a time, first HWA and then Ohio Valley Wrestling. He started wrestling in the 1980s and would go on until 2005. You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. His in-ring debut was in May and 4 months later he had the 3rd biggest match at Summerslam against Triple H. In which HHH had to cheat to beat him. The former Tough Enough contestant survived the brutal first cut of that reality competition, but was dismissed because he lied about his age. no one really complained if those characters were portrayed accurately. Cade and fellow graduate Daniel Bryan made their way to Japan since WWE and WCW weren't interested. The gimmick has followed him to the end of his career. [20] He defeated Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon in a handicap match on the July 10 Raw, after interference from D-Generation X. Eugene, real name Nicholas Dinsmore, came up to the WWE main roster from their developmental brand Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). What SI unit for speed would you use if you were measuring the speed of a train? [41], On January 10, 2015, Dinsmore returned to wrestling, this time with the British promotion International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom. When Triple H kicked off a feud with Kane in 2002, there was nothing arguable about how offensive things got. He debuted in the WWE in 2004 under the name Eugene Dinsmore, Eric Bischoff's nephew, and an intellectually disabled wrestling savant. |-- The DU Lounge He didn't win due to broken ribs and illness, but he did impress officials enough that he made it to the final ten contestants. Usually, this takes the form of a 'crazy man' gimmick like the Missing Link or. He is a former World Tag Team Champion, with William Regal. Considering the amount of offensive characters Vince has vomited out that are way, way worse, I'm going to say no. This led to a match at the first-ever Taboo Tuesday pay-per-view on October 19. However, despite his WWE career coming to an end, Eugene continued his wrestling career on the independents while using the same gimmick. | Discussion He also had moments in which his kayfabe disability was played for mean-spirited laughsand not always by the heel characters alone. The idea of the gimmick came from then OVW trainer Rip Rogers, who inspired it from his autistic son. However, in his second run with the company, he only featured once on television; losing to the Calgary kid who turned out to be The Miz. |-- Places Here are ten WWE wrestlers who were supposed to be the next big thing, but never really made it to the main event. It effectively killed off Taylor's career. The basic idea was that Triple H had uncovered a shameful secret about Kane's past: a drunk driving accident that had resulted in the death of his high school girlfriend, Katie Vick. Given the political climate of the time, that seems like a reasonable complaint, but Hassan was portrayed as a bad guy, and WWE was more than happy to lean into the terrorist imagery. I know he was a controversial character but as an autistic person myself I don't have an issue with his portrayal of a mentally disabled person and found his character entertaining at times, and he was great for building up heels and faces. Particularly early on, WWE planted hints that he was something like a wrestling savant. Nonetheless, the character wasnt without his merits and hopefully did serve as an inspiration to at least a segment of the audience. 18 years ago. One of the women involved did in fact take her top off, but it wasn't the Kat, whose bikini was literally made of packing tape and bubble wrap. He was a man who once went 60 minutes with Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight title. 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, Forums | Journals| Store Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Despite his otherwise For instance, because Eugene is a wrestling fan at the end of the day, his signature and finishing moves include the Stone Cold Stunner, Hulk Hogan's leg drop, and Rock Bottom. The fan-chosen (via voting at WWE's website) stipulation for the match was that the loser would have his head shaved. In 2015, he opened his own promotion, Midwest All Pro Wrestling. Hidalgo, Mexico, October 1999. Sure enough, on the August 3, 1998, episode of Raw, the members of Kai En Tai ambushed Val after a match, dragged him backstage, and tied him up with his junk on a literal chopping block. [citation needed] However, the legacy of the gimmick has been criticised as being offensive towards people with intellectual disability. It was a weird bit of realism for a character that, up to that point, had been the supernaturally tough, demonic brother of an undead cowboy and occasional Lord of Darkness. This WWE Universe comes to you each and every week and entertains millions and millions of fans. Theres a real argument to be made that the character was a caricature of someone with a disability, played for laughs, as opposed to a positive representation. This very passion soon branched out to boxing and mixed martial arts. Eugene had a lot of forces, a lot of bad guys against him. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. However, he never held the world title in either WCW or WWE, which makes it seem like he could have done more. Your login session has expired. Eugene and Regal even won a tag title together, and thats not to mention the youngster lasting nearly fifteen minutes in a competitive match with Triple H at SummerSlam 2004. Virgil? Unfortunately, that would be his only title in the WWE. When his action figure hit Walmart, however, a customer who saw it out of context and apparently had no familiarity with the show wrote a letter to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution decrying it as "a training manual for spousal abuse." After this, he wrestled mainly on the Raw B-show, Heat. Why he wasn't/isn't a bigger star: Lashley's real-life persona is a humble, soft-spoken family man. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. Eugene made his final WWE appearance on the August 31 edition of SmackDown!. [23] Eugene wrestled on the June 2, 2007 Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIV, where he debuted a new "Superman-esque" wrestling attire. From that point, many fans might wonder what Nick Disnmore's been up to since leaving WWE in 2007. conversation around representation in WWE, a caricature of someone with a disability, played for laughs, temporarily passed over the top babyface spot for the likes of Lex Luger. I think it's pretty fucked up, personally. [15], Eugene returned to wrestling on the July 25, 2005 episode of Raw, taking part in Kurt Angle's regular "Kurt Angle Invitational" challenge. He had his moments of playing a truly inspiring character, getting to shine for his in-ring skills, and even pull off some legitimately funny segments. LLC, Edited on Mon Oct-25-04 08:16 PM by oldhat, It's just an act. Amidst this conversation, there could be some merit to a differently abled Superstar hanging on the WWE roster. Nobody ever really came up to me and said, Oh youre doing a bad thing, oh, I cant believe you did this. If anything, I got a lot of positive affirmation. Back in the Pre-NWO WCW days, Hulk Hogan was feuding with the heel stable Dungeon of Doom. Dinsworth even made The Nation was mostly made up of black wrestlers. When he returned, it was as Ryback. Sometimes, though, that spectacle goes a little too far. [19] This coincided with the announcement of WWE's new drug policy (established as a result of Eddie Guerrero's death from heart failure, aggravated by his history of drug abuse).[1]. In the late '90s and early 2000s, the World Wrestling Federation kicked off a period that fans remember today as the Attitude Era. Eugene returned for one night on an August 2009 episode of Monday Night Raw, wrestling against "The Calgary Kid" (The Miz in a mask) in a Contract on a Pole match. Lashley had an on again-off again relationship with TNA/Impact for years, bouncing back and forth between wrestling and MMA. The Mexicools coming out on lawnmowers wasn't great. WWE is a proud supporter of The Arc (the worlds largest community-based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities), Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Special Olympics. 79.7K subscribers One of the more controversial characters of the Ruthless Aggression Era, Eugene. Do you get more time for selling weed it in your home or outside? At the Armageddon pay-per-view event, the Women's Championship was defended in a match between four competitors who had to win by stripping each other out of evening gowns. Hogan teased that he would have an 'ultimate surprise' for his opponents at a PPV match, and fans were treated to a silhouette of a muscular man with long hair and tassels on his arms. From the mid-'80s through the mid-'90s had a host of these types of goofy gimmicks. As you might expect, they were quickly beaten up by local talent in the form of four Saudi Arabian wrestlers that had been selected from a tryout WWE had held earlier that week. Over the course of seven seemingly eternal minutes, Triple H groped the mannequin, then climbed into the coffin himself, and simulating a sex act that ended when he produced a handful of raw meat to prove he'd literally "screwed her brains out." "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka was chosen over Kamala and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and pinned Conway with his Superfly Splash to win the match. So what did WWE do with Taylor? Reddit's largest professional wrestling community. Portrayed by Nick Dinsmore, who worked the "Eugene" gimmick to perfection, Eugene lasted a couple of years until getting released in 2007. WWE.com has posted a reponse on their website in which they responded to a negative blog written by Colin McEnroe of the Hartford Courant who slammed the company for the mentally challenged character Eugene, who appeared for the company from 2004 to 2007, and once in 2009. On paper, that all sounds great, but there was also the dimension of the Eugene gimmick that included him having a mental disability. RELATED: Former WWE Star Eugene Set To Retire After Latest Tour. Unfortunately, the factions were often built around racial stereotypes, especially during the "Gang Warz" storylines that revolved around a skinhead biker gang called the Disciples of the Apocalypse, the Puerto Rican Los Boricuas, and the Nation of Domination, a cartoonish parody of the Nation of Islam and the Black Panthers. Wrestling fans who grew up during the Ruthless Aggression Era should be familiar with former WWE superstar Eugene, one of the most comedic characters of that era. Michael Chin is a writer based in Las Vegas, He writes about pro wrestling for The Sportster and has followed WWE and other promotions for over 30 years. [1], At Taboo Tuesday, Rob Conway teamed with Tyson Tomko to face Eugene and a "WWE Legend", to be chosen by the fans. Nicholas David Dinsmore (born December 17, 1975), also known by his World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) ring name Eugene, is an American professional wrestler. And that's exactly how fans love it. But they were buried by Super Cena and split up. He was already a former NWA National Champion and held the Mid-South North American title. Henry retaliated by squeezing him with a bearhug until he passed out. Home Despite being cut, he was sent to developmental territory OVW to hone his skills and develop his character. brand as their final pick of the 2007 Supplemental Draft. How do you telepathically connet with the astral plain? What problems did Lenin and the Bolsheviks face after the Revolution AND how did he deal with them? After healing, he was permitted to join WWE's developmental territory OVW. Forum Categories Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the Wasn't there some kind of terrorist-like character sometime around 9/11? The result? 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However, Eugene to the company as a trainer for NXT as he had the opportunity to work with the up-and-coming superstars of the future. When the team split up, Hennig would go on to rule as AWA world heavyweight champion for nearly a year. [1] While still in OVW, Dinsmore also made some appearances as a jobber in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), first on an episode of Shotgun Saturday Night in 1999. Palermo's introduction . Speaking on the Cheap Heat . |-- General Discussion: Presidency Eugene, real name Nicholas Dinsmore, came up to the WWE main roster from their developmental brand Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). From the perspective of 2021, there is a large conversation around representation in WWE, just as there is in the rest of media and pop culture. [citation needed] He wrestled for Ring of Honor (as Nick Dinsmore) in a Ring of Honor Wrestling taping, against "The Prodigy" Mike Bennett. In this case, the Almighty's presence was represented by a spotlight that moved down the entrance ramp to the ring while Vince berated and mocked God before telling the referee to check him for hidden weapons and then assuring Michaels that in the match that followed, "you and God are gonna go straight to Hell!". Muhammad Hassan and Daivari attacked him, only for Hulk Hogan to make the save. The feud with the Undertaker and Hassan's career with WWE were both finished in an eight-minute match a few weeks later. Kane's backstory would become infinitely more complicated to the point of having an entire novel written about it as the years went by, but at the time, it was difficult to imagine the character even going to high school, let alone to a party that involved the sinister scourge of underage drinking. Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators. His resume would go on to include featured one-on-one matches at consecutive SummerSlams opposite The Game and then Kurt Angle. In the end, it was probably not in the best taste to cast a performer with a dimension of difference he did not actually representjust as the general consensus in pop culture has moved against casting an actor to perform a race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation they do not actually embody. Mostly, this resulted in jokes about how "everybody wants Head," and neither Snow nor WWE ever presented it as anything but what it was: a mannequin head that Snow had picked up at a discount store back when he was working in Extreme Championship Wrestling that was used as a prop for his relatively lighthearted, "crazy" character. The Internet Wrestling Database defines this one as a handicap match between Michaels and his two opponents, but the listing on the WWE Network assures viewers that the McMahons were facing the team of "Shawn Michaels and God." He left WWE in 2008 and wrestled for a time in Japan before retiring. While the fans mostly responded to Eugene in a positive fashion, they were also clearly made uncomfortable by the crux of his character. The character trait played out in different ways at different times, but its little wonder some critics would find it offensive. He had a brief storyline in which he was infatuated with the wrestler Jailbird Man, inadvertently costing Jailbird his matches. The former WWE Tag Team Champion gave details on all three of his WWE spells, including the reason why he was released each time. Hennig would end up as a member of the West Texas Rednecks, a stable whose sole reason for existing was facing off against Master P's no limit soldier faction. [37][38] On August 1, Dinsmore (as Eugene) defeated Ricky Ortiz at a SmackDown/ECW house show in Manchester, New Hampshire. Please logout and login again. This was the time when anti-heroes like Stone Cold Steve Austin and the Rock became household names, and when the on-screen storylines were pushing the envelope in every conceivable way and arguably crossing the line into offensive. Worse, WWE's head of programming at the time actually thought Eugene would lead to big rating increases and merchandise sold. They formed a tag team in Frontier Martial Arts wrestling, a sort of ECW type promotion that also boasted stars like Gladiator Mike Awesome. [17] Eugene then briefly teamed with Tajiri (who, incidentally, had also previously teamed with William Regal). To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Eugene was released a short time later. Fans, of course, reacted with great enthusiasm, because it seemed a sure bet that the shadow they were seeing belonged to the Ultimate Warrior. WWE thought that the controversy was good, because it garnered so much attention, so they called Snitsky up to the main roster immediately. The first event they aired was, of course, Royal Rumble 2000. Taylor came to WWE with a sparkling resume. My Forums, Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com In Dinsworth's official debut on the April 5, 2004 episode of : Eugene's first show, Hayes from Tough Enough, Baszler, more", "Eugene anuncia su retiro como luchador profesional", "Best Wishes To The Legendary Bill Mercer, Eugene Update And More", "Eugene WWE: What happened to the former WWE Superstar and where is he now? Anyone hoping for a repeat performance of Armageddon should've probably worded their wish a little more carefully. In July 2009, Dinsmore signed a contract to return to WWE. He worked as an enhancement talent for the WCW in 1998/99. That's not to say that WWE never hits on these projects. ", "IPW:UK Weekend Of Champions 2015 Tag 1 Events Database CAGEMATCH The Internet Wrestling Database", "11/7 Midwest All Pro in Sioux Falls, S.D. . Kofi Kingston touched on those issues in a statement on Twitter, saying "from a career standpoint, there is no argument on whether or not Hogan should have his place" and fellow Hall of Famer Mark Henry said he believed Hogan was "willing to fix it.". Over the years, WWE has been known to create some of the greatest gimmicks of all time. With the benefit of hindsight, how should fans look back on this character? Yes, you read that correctly; it was actually called the Dungeon of Doom! However, that self-control didn't last long as once the persona became stale, they traded it in for a heel turn. Well, on the one hand it would make it better because human rights groups would be all "This is a positive change on the views of the developmentally disabled in modern society, it shows WWE is being progressive." Dinsmore was introduced as Eugene, the mentally disabled nephew of RAW GM Eric Bischoff. On July 6, 1998, DX's latest bit of dubious comedy involved coming to the ring in costume as the Nation. Rather than getting a rub from The Hulkster, Eugene disappeared from the picturea set up man for the conquering heros return, not even a minor hero himself. On October 26, 2011, Dinsmore defeated Jason Wayne to win the OVW Heavyweight Championship for the tenth time, turning heel in the process. In 2004, a well-liked veteran of the WWE developmental system, Nick Dinsmore, debuted on the WWE main roster. [36] Dinsmore lost the title to Rudy Switchblade seven days later in an Eight Man Melee, including Wayne, Adam Revolver, Ted McNaler, James Thomas, Rocco Bellagio and Mike Mondo. He went after his dreams and achieved at any cost and didnt let anything stand in his way. However, failure to land a contract with the promotion saw him return to OVW where he would stay for a few more years. Introduced in 2005 yes, 2005, this century Eugene was played by Nick Dinsmore, an extremely talented but largely unknown journeyman wrestler. He had it all. The following week, he was tricked into thinking Deuce 'n Domino were helping him win his match against Mark Henry, which led to a quick defeat. He was eliminated by Chris Benoit. While he had a great look he couldn't work matches very well, and he fell prey to more skilled big men like Undertaker. Eugene WWE: What happened to the former WWE Superstar and where is he now? As his in-ring career continued in recent years, Eugene announced on Twitter in late 2021 that he was seeking dates for a retirement tour. However, fans felt forever cheated by Renegade, and despite a heavy push that included a clean pin of Television champion Arn Anderson, he failed to catch on. Some have resulted in massive success. Before long, however, there were rumors that Hogan and WWE would reach an agreement to see him restored to his previous status, and sure enough, they announced on July 15, 2018, that Hogan was being reinstated after a "three-year suspension," which was the first time it had ever been referred to as a suspension rather than a permanent removal. ". For instance, one of Eugene's most memorable moments was getting rescued by the returning Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on a May 2004 episode of Monday Night Raw, as the two laid the smackdown on Jonathan Coachman. Now I actually don't believe this man has a learning disability for. Why he didn't become a bigger star: Eugene's gimmick made people uncomfortable, and he was undersized for a heavyweight but too large for cruiserweight matches. EUGENE RICHARDS. In the case of Eugene, however, it was the character itself that was offensive: a mentally disabled wrestler who was usually played for laughs. [21] On the September 4 Raw, Eugene and Duggan challenged World Tag Team Champions the Spirit Squad for the title, but were unsuccessful. Making his debut in mid-2004, Eugene quickly established himself as a beloved "special" character on the Raw brand. This left Dinsmore, one of the finest grapplers ever produced by Ohio Valley Wrestling, to wear the albatross of a failed character. WWE responded: It is clear, based on Mr. McEnroes latest blog post, that he does not understand WWEs programming. Not even the children responded to Glacier, and the crowd gave the whole gimmick the cold shoulder. I also think having him there supposedly portraying people with. It's worth noting that McMahon was absolutely the bad guy in this story, and this villainous behavior was presented as just that. They had to portray the character as positively as possible, lest they have advocate groups threatening a boycott. Eugenes no different and the people treated him the same way, they wanted to see him succeed. Which contains more carcinogens luncheon meats or grilled meats? | ContactUs | PrivacyPolicy. He's the author of the wrestling book, The Long Way Home. WWE's modern, TV-PG attempts at being kid-friendly might have its problems, but at least we don't have to worry about this kind of thing anymore. From there he garnered an athletic scholarship to the University of Missouri and later would play for the Canadian football league. Going into the 2006 Backlash event, Vince McMahon was feuding with Shawn Michaels. [1] The team had a record ten reigns as Southern Tag Team Champions. Making fun of mentally handicapped people is pretty low, even for Vince. [10] The next week, they had a steel cage match, which Eugene lost and suffered a kayfabe dislocated shoulder, ending the feud. There have been hockey players, filthy plumbers, garbage men, and Italian lovers. 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