[12], With Regal, Eugene won his first and only championship in WWE, taking the World Tag Team Championship from La Rsistance on the November 15 episode of Raw. Eugene 1st WWE Theme Gladiator By Jim Johnston (04-06)All Rights To WWE No Copyright Intended Enjoy 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 kept Eugene around for years, and the character never got any better. While the episode of SmackDown on which all this happened was taped on July 4, it actually aired on July 7, 2005 the same day that the news was dominated by news of a terrorist attack in London that killed 52 people. [1] He returned in 2010, at the "Flashlight Wrestling: Legends & Loonies" event, and lost to Breyer Wellington. |-- Archives After appearing at ECW One Night Stand,[20] Eugene formed a tag team with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. But my favorite quality was his heart and desire. He was already a former NWA National Champion and held the Mid-South North American title. Muhammad Hassan and Daivari attacked him, only for Hulk Hogan to make the save. Worse, instead of creating an original character, WCW decided on a blatant rip off of Mortal Kombat fighter Sub Zero. Did a WWE Hall of Famer just say that AEW storylines are for 8-year-olds here, Be the first one to comment on this story. No different than in the movie Forrest Gump when he started to do good for himself, everybody cheered him on, everybody wanted him to do better. Sales of Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis were greatly bolstered because of a renewed interest in arcades spurred by the fighting game craze. 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. All rights reserved. Eugene Allen Snisky's massive frame and long limbs landed him a spot on his high school football team. [1] The team had a record ten reigns as Southern Tag Team Champions. In the late '90s and early 2000s, the World Wrestling Federation kicked off a period that fans remember today as the Attitude Era. For most WWE acts, its difficult to describe their runs with the company as all good or all bad. He made his main roster debut in 2003, teaming with Mark Jindrak. Why he wasn't a bigger star: Hennig was a pure wrestler when over the top gimmicks were the rage. Hennig would become Intercontinental champion, and would even challenge Hulk Hogan for the WWE world title, though he never beat the Hulkster. Tragically, he would take his own life after being fired from WCW. Usually, this came in the form of adding crosses to his ring gear and very visibly praying during his entrances, but when he signed on for a match against Vince and his son Shane, Michaels was a part of one of wrestling's most jaw-dropping moments, when he was assigned his tag team partner: God. One of the more positive aspects of the Attitude Era is that it often involved competing factions, giving wrestlers a way to contribute to major storylines regardless of their position on the card. At a show called the Greatest Royal Rumble that was broadcast live from Saudi Arabia a show that had already raised some controversy with the news that women would not be allowed to perform at the event the company decided to rely on this time-honored tactic. While he had a great look he couldn't work matches very well, and he fell prey to more skilled big men like Undertaker. If "Eugene" actually was "retarded," the McMahon family would have been lynched the second "Eugene" was introduced. Henry retaliated by squeezing him with a bearhug until he passed out. He teamed with Kane and Doink The Clown to defeat Kevin Thorn, Viscera, and Umaga.[24]. . What are your thoughts on Eugene? Boogeyman had a great, visually stunning gimmick. Despite feuds with such luminaries as DX and Chris Jericho, Cade failed to resonate with fans as either heel or face in spite of his bona fide impressive wrestling talent. Instead, Vince won the match by pinning Michaels. From the mid-'80s through the mid-'90s had a host of these types of goofy gimmicks. Luckily, Taylor found work as an executive with WWE, WCW, and also TNA and continued to thrive in the industry away from the ring. He was good-looking, wore suits and elegant robes, and was pegged as a possible world champion someday. An offensive stereotype about us white folk! He would be saved by returning Hulk Hogan, after he attacked the villainous duo. He left the hotel naked, got into his car, then veered off the side of a highway in Richmond, Va. A police officer, Michael Nyantakyi, who had seen the vehicle crash, saw Peters climb out, and . On the July 20 episode of SmackDown!, Eugene participated in a battle royal for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, and was eliminated by Batista and Kane. He currently runs an independent promotion and training center called Midwest All Pro Wrestling in Sioux Falls, S.D. The WWE acknowledged the incident and announced that he was being sent to rehab. The team lasted until Tajiri's release in December 2005. He also posted another video of Eugene telling Diva Search contestant Carmella DeCesare I want to see her boobies! on a 2004 episode of RAW. Dinsmore was eventually released in 2007, before returning to OVW, where he won the Heavyweight Championships two more times. The whole ordeal was made even worse by the fact that WWE legend Eddy Guerrero had just passed away four days ago with anabolic steroid abuse on his death certificate as a contributing cause. 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. Disworth wrestled. [1] At WrestleMania 22, Eugene competed in a preshow battle royal which was won by Viscera. 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. When I was playing the role of Eugene, I wanted to display a character that had not only special needs, but incredible qualities; honesty, strength, very playful, quite nave at times. Taylor and Dinsmore are not in that group. Going into the 2006 Backlash event, Vince McMahon was feuding with Shawn Michaels. Why he wasn't/isn't a bigger star: Lashley's real-life persona is a humble, soft-spoken family man. He could never shake off The Red Rooster character despite returning to his real name in WCW later. He returned to the states and worked in WWE's developmental territories for a time, first HWA and then Ohio Valley Wrestling. opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent Sheffield would break his leg badly, and spend almost a year in recovery. Continue with Recommended Cookies, if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,600],'democraticunderground_com-medrectangle-1','ezslot_2',177,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-democraticunderground_com-medrectangle-1-0');report this ad 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. Some have resulted in massive success. Hidalgo, Mexico, October 1999. |-- General Discussion [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. Taylor and Dinsmore represent several athletes that WWE has missed out on in re-packaging them. This also cost him the World Tag Team Championship, which Regal lost to La Rsistance when forced to defend at a house show on January 16, teamed with Jonathan Coachman as a substitute. While the fans mostly responded to Eugene in a positive fashion, they were also clearly made uncomfortable by the crux of his character. 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. What's Eugene been up to since getting released by WWE in 2007? Home However, Snitsky failed to catch on despite a heavy and continued push, and was eventually released. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the I think it crosses a line. In July 2009, Dinsmore signed a contract to return to WWE. record. Eugene established himself as a rising star in the WWE. Hennig was seen in various vignettes before he actually made his wrestling debut, doing such feats as throwing himself a football pass and hitting a home run off Baseball HOF pitcher Wade Boggs. They formed a tag team in Frontier Martial Arts wrestling, a sort of ECW type promotion that also boasted stars like Gladiator Mike Awesome. Also, there was a South African militia called the Truth Commission, but that one wasn't really racially motivated. On the same day they also announced that that they were starting a new drug testing program as part of a larger plan that also included heart exams. Nicholas Dinsmore, better known by pro wrestling audiences as "Eugene", spent his years in WWE portraying a kindhearted, intellectually disabled character. He left WWE in 2008 and wrestled for a time in Japan before retiring. While the character attempted to stir up controversy (such as by ex-communicating an entire Smackdown audience and condemning them to 'hell.') Worse, WWE's head of programming at the time actually thought Eugene would lead to big rating increases and merchandise sold. In Dinsworth's official debut on the April 5, 2004 episode of Do you get more time for selling weed it in your home or outside? 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. The Rednecks were intended to be the heels in the feud, but fan response turned them into babyfaces. [17] Eugene then briefly teamed with Tajiri (who, incidentally, had also previously teamed with William Regal). During his time in the company, he was involved in various storylines and competed against such wrestlers like Triple H and Kurt Angle. The fan-chosen (via voting at WWE's website) stipulation for the match was that the loser would have his head shaved. Is the WWE wrestler Eugene really mentally disabled? He took to the mat game quickly and won over the heart of William Regalthe Englishman went from the begrudging coach assigned to him, to genuinely being protective over his mentee. They even tried to bring it back several times, always with the same result; failure. Yes, you read that correctly; it was actually called the Dungeon of Doom! We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. He was working out in a gym when then WCW star Sid Vicious came in to work out. The Eugene character was over-the-top several years ago, and there's no way WWE would even attempt it today. Also, the man playing Glacier, Ray Lloyd, may have been an excellent athlete but had little in the way of charisma or ability to garner empathy from the fans. Im proud to have been a part of the WWE, an organization that has the commitment to individuals with special needs. Anyway, Dinsmore has been around forever and. Please logout and login again. 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. Nicholas David Dinsmore (born December 17, 1975), also known by his World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) ring name Eugene, is an American professional wrestler. Either way, the Nation wound up feuding with D-Generation X, a faction led by Triple H that was known for over-the-top antics like driving military vehicles up to a show put on by rival promotion WCW. This time around, it was Val Venis, a wrestling adult film star. While the crowd at the show seemed pretty into it, the same could not be said of everyone. When Triple H kicked off a feud with Kane in 2002, there was nothing arguable about how offensive things got. Click here for more WWE News and Articles. Ryan Allen Reaves managed to get his foot in the door of the business by participating in one of WWE's Tough Enough reality shows. Your login session has expired. You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. There he initially developed the Ryback gimmick, who was basically just a big muscle guy who ran roughshod over opponents. Copyright: RU Sport Private Limited. How we remember the character, however, may largely come down to a matter of perspective. 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. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. How do you telepathically connet with the astral plain? partnered with fellow RAW superstar Rob Conway. Despite being cut, he was sent to developmental territory OVW to hone his skills and develop his character. In the past, World Wrestling Entertainment has had to deal with accusations of creating content that's racist, sexist, demeaning, or otherwise offensive, and looking back at WWE's history, it's easy to see those accusations aren't exactly unfounded it's been a colorful and eventful run, to say the least. He also worked as a trainer in NXT for 13 months in 2013 and 2014. Dinsmore married his longtime girlfriend, actress-model Stephanie Fischer, in Las Vegas in November 2015. 7 - Macho Man Randy Savage (OCD) Macho Man Randy Savage is WWE legend. [13] Eugene suffered an injury at New Year's Revolution on January 9, 2005, in a match with Christian and Tyson Tomko, after botching a dropkick. In October 2007, Dinsmore became the head official in charge of Derby City Wrestling, the intermediate-level group affiliated with Ohio Valley Wrestling, after Joey Matthews left the position. occasions, and as one half of Los Conquistadores with Conway. Dinsmore, 45, worked as Eugene between 2004 and 2007 before returning for another short spell in 2009. Dinsmore's first full-time run with WWE lasted from 2004 to 2007 . The first event they aired was, of course, Royal Rumble 2000. The current run as a top heel for Roman Reigns has been a major success, but its tempered by years WWE trying to force him as a white meat babyface. Dinsmore kept it with him for when he would need it. [citation needed] He wrestled for Ring of Honor (as Nick Dinsmore) in a Ring of Honor Wrestling taping, against "The Prodigy" Mike Bennett. Perfect gimmick for the first time. One never knows what might have happened had WCW not tried to fool the fans into thinking he was someone else. Renegade is a classic example of why you don't try to fool wrestling fandom. He also had moments in which his kayfabe disability was played for mean-spirited laughsand not always by the heel characters alone. | Donate, AboutDU He had a brief storyline in which he was infatuated with the wrestler Jailbird Man, inadvertently costing Jailbird his matches. Now I actually don't believe this man has a learning disability for. It was one of the strangest transformations ever witnessed in pro wrestling. My Forums, Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com And that's exactly how fans love it. In its latest how dare you letter to a Connecticut newspaper, the WWE argues that Eugene is an underdog who repeatedly triumphs. And it accomplished one thing. 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. 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. On the March 19, 2007 episode of Raw, Eugene was forced into a match with Umaga, as a punishment for accidentally spilling a drink on Vince McMahon. [32] U-Gene defeated Gowen at Bloodymania 5, but the referee reversed the decision after realizing U-Gene cheated to win. [25] On the June 29 episode of SmackDown!, Eugene debuted for the brand, losing to The Great Khali. RAW, he was portrayed as Eugene, the retarded nephew of then RAW Speaking on the Cheap Heat . He went after his dreams and achieved at any cost and didnt let anything stand in his way. The Mexicools coming out on lawnmowers wasn't great. That one instance for them to be able to meet what I hope would be their hero is a little bit indescribable and is an incredible feeling. [6] Bischoff soon placed him under the care of the newly returned William Regal. ", "Which WWE gimmick was worse: Eugene or The Red Rooster? Apparently, yes, there could be, because despite an undefeated streak and reigns as US and IC champion, the WWE universe never really got behind Lashley. He ended up leaving for the world of MMA, where he met with success though never on the scale of fellow WWE alum Brock Lesnar. Now Lashley is back in the WWE, and seems squarely mired in the mid-card, just like before. Glacier was meant to be the face of a new breed of sports entertainer, but just ended up melting away like his namesake. Fun fact: Eugene was entirely Nick Dinsmores idea. This led to a match at the first-ever Taboo Tuesday pay-per-view on October 19. So, what happened to him? ring name Eugene, is an American professional wrestler who performs Like Hollywood movies and Broadway shows, it is an exciting blend of action, characters and fictional storylines of good versus evil that entertains millions weekly. However, the promotions avoid actually categorizing their mentally challenged characters as having an actual real-world disability. Jesus christ I need a hood after saying that. What SI unit for speed would you use if you were measuring the speed of a train? In the post, Eugene says that he. Imagine their disappointment when instead of Warrior out came the Renegade, a cheap knockoff. Portrayed by Nick Dinsmore, who worked the "Eugene" gimmick to perfection, Eugene lasted a couple of years until getting released in 2007. With that in mind, it probably wouldn't have been that bad if Michaels had actually won the match, especially given that he's usually regarded as one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time, and could pretty believably beat up a 61-year-old CEO and his non-wrestler son without actually requiring divine intervention. Over the years, WWE has been known to create some of the greatest gimmicks of all time. Nicholas "Nick" Dinsmore (born December 17, 1975), also known by his World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) ring name Eugene, is an American professional wrestler and promoter. 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. Dinsmore debuted in 1996, and soon began wrestling in the United States Wrestling Association (USWA). Initially signing a deal with WWE in 2009, Eugene was released soon after. After the segment, the Daivari Brothers got death threatsand even took to Twitter to clarify that they were speaking in character and that the long-running, complicated, and conflicted history of the two nations was not meant to be solved in the wrestling ring. The result? He's also a writer that's covered many topics that not only include professional wrestling but other forms of sports. Nicholas David Dinsmore (born December 17, 1975), better known by his ring name Eugene, is an American professional wrestler. What were they thinking? Not every wrestler needs to be WWE Champion, as some might say that Eugene was the perfect comedy character to have on a wrestling show. The team split up on the November 6 Raw. 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. He has trouble broadcasting the image of a legit badass, even though he actually is one. He also won the World Tag Team Championship with William Regal. 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. What are the names of God in various Kenyan tribes? With the benefit of hindsight, was WWE's Eugene character more of an offensive caricature, or a well-intentioned, even inspirational character? We saw different sensitive and comical sides to this man-child in an attempt by WWE not to offend the audience. Why he was never a bigger star: Boogeyman had a great gimmick, but his limited wrestling ability and the fact he got into the business very late probably hindered his career. the Farrelly brothers' recent comedy . 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, that self-control didn't last long as once the persona became stale, they traded it in for a heel turn. : 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? [21] On the September 4 Raw, Eugene and Duggan challenged World Tag Team Champions the Spirit Squad for the title, but were unsuccessful. Calling pretty much everything WWE did with their Women's Division from the mid-'90s to about 2010 "controversial" is the most polite way to put it, but December 12, 1999, marked a definite low point. You're gonna tell me Pall Bearer isn't really his father. 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." no one really complained if those characters were portrayed accurately. But perhaps two of the most egregious misfires that WWE has ever had when it comes to 'transforming' a wrestler have been Nick Dinsmore and Terry Taylor. Got a message for Democratic Underground? With another international spectacle already on the schedule, the Greatest Royal Rumble definitely won't be the last WWE show from Saudi Arabia, but maybe next time, they can avoid going for the cheap heat. He was a fan favourite during his run in the promotion. |-- Topic Forums |-- Places "Eugene" is a very controversial character among wrestling fans. Over the months ahead, Eugene received a big following, and it seemed that WWE could breathe a sigh of relief as they tiptoed a very dangerous line. On paper, that all sounds great, but there was also the dimension of the Eugene gimmick that included him having a mental disability. Dinsworth even made Eugene would soon be introduced to the WWE as Eric Bischoffs nephew. 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." Eugene made his return to WWE in the Royal Rumble match at the namesake event on January 29, 2006, as the eighteenth entrant. He did however, have a decent run where he worked in programs alongside and against some of the biggest names in WWE such as Triple H, Kurt Angle, Hulk Hogan and even The Rock. Snitsky would feud with Kane, Chris Benoit, and Shelton Benjamin before suffering a blood clot and taking time off. 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 . We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Alternately known as Garrison Cade, Lance McKnaught has some surprising connections to major WWE superstars. 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. To that end, Ariya and Shawn Daivari, two Iranian-American wrestlers from Minneapolis, came out to run down Saudi Arabia and announce that "Real athletes, like the Daivari brothers, come from the strongest nation in the world: Iran!" Needless to say, this prompted a debate among fans and fellow wrestlers that touched on questions about forgiveness and redemption that aren't usually seen inside the squared circle, with plenty of black wrestlers asked for comment. Be the first one to comment on this story. The character trait played out in different ways at different times, but its little wonder some critics would find it offensive. During his time with the WWE, Eugene failed two drug tests and even had a very public overdose on Somas and prescription pills. How can a map enhance your understanding? Eugene made his final WWE appearance on the August 31 edition of SmackDown!. As this was the early years of NXT as a developmental brand, Eugene got to work behind the scenes when the brand was arguably in its prime years. Dinsmore suggested the character Rip Rogers had come up with and the WWE Chairman loved it. Check on the link to your right for more information. He was signed by a scout for Ohio Valley Wrestling. 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. [27] Dinsmore wrestled for WFX Wrestling in Canada, in a role similar to the one he played in WWE, under the names "U-Gene" and "U-gene Dinsmore". 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. Eventually, he was released and WWE has never looked back. Particularly early on, WWE planted hints that he was something like a wrestling savant. But the object of pro wrestling is to shock people, draw publicity to itself and entertain people. Not even a pre-presidential Donald Trump could get Lashley over. Glaciers are big, slow, and don't really do anything exciting most of the time. I met several people with special needs and without a doubt, they would always run to me and just want to hug me. The problems with this particular incident went beyond the viewing audience and actually hurt WWE in the international market. That in itself isn't surprising, since dressing up as your opponent had been a time-honored heel tactic for years, but if you were paying attention to the last paragraph, you might've already spotted the problem here. Or if they are even the two of the worst ones in the history of WWE. Once the fans started to see that he could live his dream, he was winning championships, he was meeting his idols, more and more people cheered for Eugene and wanted to see him succeed. In addition to his physical appearance, which included wild, unkempt hair, his wrists locked into an angle that parodied cerebral palsy, and exaggerated wide-eyed nodding whenever he got excited, Eugene also came to the ring in a jacket that was worn inside-out and buttoned incorrectly, accompanied by an entrance video that boasted his name in childlike scrawl. On October 26, 2011, Dinsmore defeated Jason Wayne to win the OVW Heavyweight Championship for the tenth time, turning heel in the process. Honestly, if you look back they put a lot of love into him. 217k . On July 6, 1998, DX's latest bit of dubious comedy involved coming to the ring in costume as the Nation. The Big Guy failed to catch on, despite a huge push and an IC title reign. WWE thought that the controversy was good, because it garnered so much attention, so they called Snitsky up to the main roster immediately. Like most combat sports enthusiasts, his passion for watching people fight began with WWE when he witnessed a young Brock Lesnar massacre Hulk Hogan back in 2002. 10 pro wrestlers who failed to live up to their hype. Im proud that I got to portray a true hero. Barring a handicap match win over Vince and Shane McMahon, with the DXs interference, he lost all his feuds before being drafted to WWE heat. They made him act like a chicken, of course. [46], The "Eugene" gimmick received mixed reviews. 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 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." 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