After leaving the wrestling business he moved to Las Vegas, where he currently manages the strip club Cheetah's. Wright's final PPV appearance as the Papa Shango character was at the 1993 Royal Rumble (where he was eliminated in under 30 seconds). He explained that the person in charge forgot to tell him to go, which meant the finish to the match had to be changed. WWF House Show - The Ultimate Warrior & The Undertaker vs Papa Shango & The Berzerker - 07.12.1992. Wright first entered professional wrestling after being noticed tending bar by wrestlers during the filming of the movie Over the Top. He believes the character would have worked better if he had already established himself as a different villainous persona: From Papa Shango to Kama the Supreme Fighting Machine and beyond, @steveaustinBSR and The Godfather cover a lot of ground in an all-new #BrokenSkullSessions available NOW exclusively on @peacockTV in the U.S. and WWE Network elsewhere. February 27, 2023 Monday Night RAW results, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, United States Wrestling Association (19891991), United States Wrestling Association (19931994), World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment (19972002), The Nation of Domination and The Godfather (19971999), Right to Censor and return of The Godfather (20002002), USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship, Reunion Show of the July 22, 2019 episode of RAW, World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment, United States Wrestling Association alumni, Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling alumni. . All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Is she now the villain? In fact, the plans were only dropped the day that Wright was due to return to television. At that moment, what would turn out to be quite a colorful in-ring career began to blossom. [61], According to Wright, the Papa Shango character uses paint because Vince McMahon said his face did not match his body. [56] Two days later, Pimp Fatha defeated Heidenreich. (ITA) Buried Alive Match tra The Undertaker e Mankind - WWF In Your House 11: Buried Alive 1997 . On November 24, Big Daddy Row Row defeated Pimp Fatha and Sean Morley in a three-way match. In 1998, The Godfather (known to wrestlers as a genuine tough guy) competed in the WWF Brawl for All; which was a strictly voluntary boxing / shoot fighting competition, eventually won by Bart Gunn. Wright was released from the WWE in December 2002 and retired from wrestling, returning to Las Vegas to manage Cheetah's, a gentleman's club. to attack Val Venis and told the fans to "stick it!" The Godfather's portrayal of Papa Shango had its biggest push coming with a reported feud with Hogan. Speaking on Steve Austins 'Broken Skull Sessions' show, The Godfather said he lacked experience when he debuted as Papa Shango. Fin Martin of professional wrestling magazine Power Slam, in a 2013 article, wrote: "Shango and his curses were a total embarrassment. I want to talk with Vince! I go in there, right, and Vince was like, Charles, change of plans. This never came into fruition. Papa Shango puts a fiery curse on his opponent: Superstars, May 30, 1992 WWE 93.2M subscribers Subscribe 263K views 1 year ago Papa Shango puts his supernatural powers to use against. 353 of the 500 top wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003, Vendetty Award for Co-Special Guest star of the Year , This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 03:31. . [10], In January 1992, he was repackaged as a heel by the name of "Papa Shango", a horror-themed voodoo practitioner with an appearance reminiscent of the loa, Baron Samedi, as depicted in the 1973 film Live and Let Die. During the autumn of 1994, there were rumors that the Papa Shango character would be brought back to participate in a storyline involving Bob Backlund, wherein Shango's voodoo spells would explain the traditionally good-natured Backlund's erratic and villainous behavior. Papa Shango, Kama, Kama Mustafa, The Godfather and The Goodfather) is one of those stories where fate played its hand. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Wright appeared at the WWE Raw Reunion show on July 22, 2019. Most of you reading this will likely remember Wright best for his time as The Godfather, a wrestling pimp who would come to the ring for his matches accompanied by a string of women known as his Ho Train. The original finish was supposed to see Papa Shango break up Hogans pinfall on Sid. Papa Shango Is No More Although Papa Shango faced Bret Hart for the WWE Championship unsuccessfully on the 1992 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event, he was barely on WWE TV in 1993.. The Godfather spoke about his late WrestleMania run-in in a recent interview with Wrestling Shoot Interviews' James Romero. Wright explained that he was then given word that Vince McMahon wanted to see him. It was off and running from there and it was fun," Wright remembered. Sign up for BINGE to watch. The Godfather would instead lose the title to Hart's tag team partner Jeff Jarrett a week later. This didn't come to fruition. [16] Shango actually missed his cue to run in, hitting the ring late. One of the PTCs complaints was the Godfather's pimp gimmick, and during the ensuing controversies the WWF higher ups began imposing restrictions on what he could say and do, hurting his popularity. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Jim Ross states which topics should be out of bounds in WWE. Did a WWE legend just take a shot at Sami Zayn's physique right here? Earlier that day, Wright had even had phots taken as the revamped character. On the June 16 episode of Raw, Mustafa and Faarooq defeated Ahmed Johnson and The Undertaker. Wright's Papa Shango character was pilloried by fans, being voted the Worst Gimmick and the Most Embarrassing Wrestler in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards for 1992. Two days later, Pimp Fatha wrestled his last match on the tour, and defeated Morley. Shango catches Perfect doing a taunt on the ropes after the bell rings and tosses him, shouting something that Lord Alfred says must be an appeal to "the greatest god there is in The Occult" like that's a religion. It's worth noting that there is no confirmation on this just yet. Dr. Brenner appears in flashbacks throughout Stranger Things season 4 part 1, but also in real-time! In 1991, Wright was brought in to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) at the suggestion of his friend The Undertaker. WWF House Show - Randy Savage & The Undertaker vs Ric Flair & The Berzerker - 07.21.1992. Debuting on WWF Superstars back on February 8, 1992, the dark role played by Charle Wright carried a skull to the ring, which billowed smoke. American professional wrestler (born 1961), "The Goodfather" redirects here. Someone who knows a thing or too about a crazy gimmick is WWE Hall Of Famer, Charles Wright. Unfortunately, he missed his cue, something that actually botched the finish of the match and led to a bit of a mess at the company's biggest event of the year, WrestleMania 8. He left the company soon after and returned to bartending.[10]. I said, Youre the boss, youre paying me. [17] Wright's final PPV appearance as the Papa Shango character was at the 1993 Royal Rumble (where he was eliminated in under 30 seconds). Papa Shango: One Of WWE's Most Outlandish Gimmicks Ever By Hamza Ali Published Aug 7, 2022 WWE's Papa Shango is one of the most remembered outlandish gimmicks during the early 1990s. So, what's the story? Papa Shango appeared on WWE television between January 1992 and July 1993. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. I worked out hard, Im like, We going to have some fun now, Im going to be a lot more serious this time. I was probably 285, I was in really good shape.. I show up to TV, took these pictures, and they say, Vince wants to talk with you., I was like, Cool! Do check the Promotions tab if you cannot find it in the Primary Inbox. 44:39. In 1992, the haunting voodoo practitioner known as Papa Shango made his shocking debut in WWE. [38] The next night on Raw, Ivory was announced as the newest member of the group. On November 21, Wright, using the new ring name "The Pimp Fatha", teamed with Nick Dinsmore to defeat Rock of Love (Billy Blade and Kadin Anthony) in a tag team match. Is William Kraft Dead or Alive? In October 2014 at Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling (ECCW) Halloween Hell, Wright teamed with his old partner, Val Venis to face the team of then-ECCW Tag Team Champions Jordie Taylor and Daniel Adonis and the team of Ladies Choice and Eric Locker in a three-way elimination tag team match, but unsuccessful. Replying to . The Godfather character was constantly surrounded by "hos" usually girls from local strip clubs. Papa Shango Is Still Using His Voodoo On Opponents [Video], WHAT THESE WRESTLERS LOOK LIKE WITHOUT PAINT AND MASKS. Matthew Modine himself has said in the past that hed love, Does Eddie die in Stranger Things season 4? Also at the event, Ivory lost the WWF Women's Championship to Chyna. He was taken off of television in the fall of 1995, and after an appearance in the 1996 Royal Rumble match, Wright left the company again. Wrestler Charles Wright (also known for playing the roles of The Godfather and Kama in WWE) opens up about why he hated playing the role of Papa Shango. [51] This would be his final appearance on WWE programming for the next three years as Wright was released from the WWE in December 2002. The Godfather character would be constantly surrounded by "hos" in reality girls from local strip clubs, actresses,[27] or up-and-coming female wrestlers (Victoria[28] and Lita[29] were the best-known wrestlers to play the role, while Ivory was offered the role but was discouraged from accepting by Luna Vachon[30]). His opponents during his time in NJPW included Masahiro Chono, Masa Saito, and Riki Choshu. He is best known for his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, and underwent several gimmick changes; the most notable were Papa Shango, Kama, Kama Mustafa, The Godfather and The Goodfather. [57], On the January 6, 2014 "Old School" edition of WWE Raw, Wright made an appearance alongside numerous other legends and Hall of Famers.[58]. Read about our, WWE Superstars With The Most Wins In 2022. Mustafa became increasingly known as The Godfather of the Nation, a moniker which would eventually become his official ring name in 1998. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Ric Flair To Be The Face Of Erectile Dysfunction Cannabis Line, Jake Roberts Reveals What He Hates About Modern Wrestling, Dont Go There Jim Ross Shoots Down Outdated Wrestling Gimmick, Former Raw Star Reveals Backstage Reaction to The Mizs WWE Championship Win, FTR Named Wrestling Observer Tag Team Of The Year, WWE Fan Cosplays As Rob Van Dam On New York Subway In Hilarious Video, WWE Has Backup Plan In Place For Brock Lesnars WrestleMania 39 Match, WWE Really High On Up And Coming NXT Superstar, Brock Lesnar Turned Down WWE WrestleMania 39 Match With Bray Wyatt, WWE Superstar Accused Of Being Dangerous In The Ring. Shango would keep a high profile due to his rivalry with The Ultimate Warrior in the spring of 1992. Due to a miscommunication backstage, Papa Shango missed his cue and arrived late to the ring. On February 22, 2016, it was announced that Wright would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2016, under his Godfather persona.[59]. During the autumn of 1994, there were rumors that the Papa Shango character would be brought back to participate in a storyline involving Bob Backlund, wherein Shango's voodoo spells would explain the traditionally good-natured Backlund's erratic and heel behavior. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. The character was hardly used and wasn't able to be developed, and even when talking about it later Wright only remembers wearing robes he purchased from another wrestler to the ring. Be the first one to comment on this story. [42] They lost the titles to Edge and Christian at Armageddon in a fatal-four-way tag team match also involving K-Kwik and Road Dogg and the Dudleys.[43]. WWE Hall of Famer, The Godfather joins Chris Van Vliet to discuss playing the Papa Shango character and does an impression that may frighten you to your core. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. He headlined Saturday Night's Main Event XXXI against Bret Hart for the WWF Championship. It seems like Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) killed everyone there before the events of Stranger Things season 1. The character carried a skull to the ring billowing smoke and could control arena lights, allowing for strange goings on in the ring, and later could "cast spells" to cause opponents pain and to make them vomit from afar. The Godfather had a short revival in 2002, claiming to have gone "legitimate" and formed a legal escort agency. Papa Shango was thrust into the spotlight almost immediately, running in on the Hulk Hogan vs. Sid Justice main event at WrestleMania VIII to jump start a feud between himself and Ultimate Warrior. The outlandish character was a voodoo practitioner who cast spells on WWE Superstars. Before he became The Godfather, Charles Wright was known as Papa Shango and he casted his spell on a number of perfomers on the indie circuit. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. According to him, it was done because times had changed and the character was phased out. It was only then that he was told that the plans had been scrapped, and he would be joining the Nation of Domination instead. Takermania Podcast. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Takermania Podcast. Or at least, we get a quick glimpse. Sid's manager, Harvey Wippleman then jumped on the apron, and the referee signaled for the disqualification at that point as Shango was just getting to the ring. In July, he had a shot at the CWA World Heavyweight Championship against Rambo, but lost. Luv how the ref magically comes alive as the warrior goes for a pin. While Charles Wright might be most famous for being The Godfather it was a stint as Papa Shango which first brought him into the WWE spotlight. The finish was supposed to be Sid getting disqualified because of Shango breaking up the pinfall attempt by Hogan after he hit the big leg drop. Even with his admitted limited skill set, he was given the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship on October 23, 1989, and held it for about two weeks.[11]. In fact for those of you who still aren't completely sure of what it is Papa Shango used to get up to in the ring during his heyday then take a look at the video above. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Build your customFanSided TV email newsletter with news and analysis onNetflix and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. The Godfather joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1992 as the character Papa Shango and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.Watch the full interview with The Godfather on my main @ChrisVanVliet channel here:https://youtu.be/UCxwDCCXanQWelcome to my brand new YouTube Channel, CVV CLIPS! pic.twitter.com/3k6FKRYEv6. Despite feuding with the like of the Ultimate Warrior, the gimmick was short-lived and largely poorly received, leading to Wright departing WWE for a short time. This is by far the darkest, scariest, most ambitious season of the Netflix Original so far, and the action does not slow down once it starts. He could also control arena lights and make his rivals vomit. In April 2002, The Godfather who believed to be frustrated after not getting drafted, came out during the "dark match" portion of SmackDown! Viscera dropped the proposal and dumped Garcia for The Godfather's hos. He was taken off of TV in the fall of 1995, and after an appearance in the 1996 Royal Rumble match, Wright left the company again. Spoilers ahead for Stranger Things season 4 part 1. The Godfather next appeared at the Theodore Long and Kristal Marshall wedding ceremony on the September 21, 2007 edition of SmackDown!, where he tried to convince Long and Ron Simmons to go back to the old partying days they had. Boogeyman debuted (obviously) much later, so I have a different appreciation for him. The Godfather faced Bull Buchanan, Richards' first group member, in which he agreed to give up pimping if he lost. As you can imagine the gimmick has gone down in history as one of the worst in wrestling history, especially since Shango would use his voodoo in the ring to debilitate his opponents. In January 2013, Wright made a short appearance with WWE as The Godfather at the 2013 Royal Rumble as entrant #17. Although Papa Shango was his first character and a bizarre one at that this would be not the last persona Wright would adapt. [48][49] Godfather wrestled his final match on the June 8 episode of Velocity, defeating Hugh Morrus. During the Reunion Show of the July 22, 2019 episode of RAW, The Godfather returned in a backstage segment. Among other accolades, Wright is a two-time USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion, and a one-time WWF World Tag Team Champion (with Bull Buchanan). We also get to see Dr. Martin Brenner (Matthew Modine) a.k.a. Despite his retirement, the Godfather has returned to wrestling a few times for one-night appearances with his Ho Train. Caleb McLaughlin height: How tall is the Stranger Things star? Luta Livre Americana (RTP1): Papa Shango vs Tatanka [WWF Prime Time Wrestling: 1992/11/30] 1:02:41. Under the guise, Wright cast spells which caused opponents to vomit or suffer sharp bouts of pain while also having an Undertaker-esque ability to dim the arena lights. ", ____________________________________________, Raw results, Feb. 27, 2023:Becky Lynch and Lita capture WWE Womens Tag Team Titles from Damage CTRL with help from Trish Stratus, SmackDown results, Feb. 24, 2023: Jey Uso looks on as Sami Zayn takes out Jimmy Uso, WWE NXT results, Feb. 28, 2023: Carmelo Hayes beats Tyler Bate in showstopping main event, Roman Reigns conquers The Beast to become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion on WrestleMania Sunday, Photos: See the latest WWE action figures from Mattel, Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair rivalry history. The cartoon antics were going to be 86ed as the Attitude Era would have brought a new version of the voodoo . The gimmick was highly popular with audiences, and he defeated Goldust for the WWF Intercontinental Championship on the April 12, 1999 episode of Raw Is War. The Nation lasted until around September 1998 and officially disbanded in October 1998 when Henry attacked the Nation's leader The Rock. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. On a July 27 episode of RAW is WAR, Wright debuted his "Ho's", during a tag-match, with Nation member Mark Henry against The Road Warriors. HASBRO MATCH-UP: The Undertaker & The Ultimate Warrior vs.The Berzerker & PaPa Shango. In August 1991, he appeared with the Dallas, Texas-based Global Wrestling Federation as "The Soultaker". WWE planned a big ending of Papa Shango interfering and Ultimate Warrior returning to even the odds. Shango was then involved in a feud with the Ultimate Warrior in the late spring of 1992, where he would cast voodoo spells on his opponent. three-hour show - Who did McMahon declare the greatest star?, Austin beer bash, Jannetty in TV main event, Bischoff, Evolution", "Vader & former WWE Developmental son taking bookings, Godfather full-time again, more", "WWE RAW Results - 1/6/14 (Old School RAW, WWE Legends)", "The Godfather to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame's Class of 2016", "Raw preview, July 22, 2019: Several WWE Hall of Famers and Legends to appear on the biggest reunion in Raw history", "The Rock, The McMahons, HBK, Ric Flair & More Pay Tribute to The Undertaker", "Rental Car Woes.. Football.. Bar-B-Q (of course) and Your Comments. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Denise Wright your still smoking HOT!!!!!!! In June 2016, Wright appeared (as Papa Shango) on a season two episode of WWE Swerved on the WWE Network along with The Boogeyman, pranking people inside a shopping mall. After they refused, Godfather left the ceremony with his Ho Train, and was accompanied by every male wrestler in attendance and commentator John Bradshaw Layfield, leaving only Mr. McMahon, Jonathan Coachman, Hornswoggle, Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson, Michael Cole and several Divas behind. However, due to Shango getting to the ring late, Sid was forced to kick out of the leg drop to save face. In case you forgot, Brenner seemingly met his end in season 1 when he was attacked by a Demogorgon, but his death was never confirmed. It was a chance meeting with some ring warriors who were working on Over The Top, a movie starring Sylvester Stallone, while he was behind the bar. [56] After the match, he hosted a bikini contest which was won by Lacey von Erich. 9:35. Please logout and login again. damien damien. Wright would eventually return to the WWF in early 1995 as Kama "The Supreme Fighting Machine", a shoot fighter who joined Ted DiBiase's Million Dollar Corporation stable shortly after his debut. He makes a surprise return in Nevada once Dr. Owens (Paul Reiser) and Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) arrive at Owens lab to try and work on regaining Els powers. He was seen dancing with interviewer Charly Caruso and leading the WWE Universe in chanting the PG-friendly phrase "All aboard the Soul Train!". He left the company soon after and returned to bar tending. Speaking of Papa Shango, how great was it that his being late on the run in at Wrestlemania VIII forced Sid to kick out of Hogans leg drop? Wright was asked to return in 1997, with the original plans being for him to revive the Papa Shango character. The gimmick was so bad in fact that it has reached a point where it is looked back upon fondly by fans and at the age of 56 Wright still utilizes the gimmick on the independent circuit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. As part of the agreement, Papa Shango was sent to wrestle in USWA, where he won the Unified World Heavyweight Championship for a second time. [52], On July 13, 2007, Wright returned to the ring for the first time in five years after his retirement, where he reunited with D'Lo Brown to defeat Jeremy and Bubba Blanchard in McMinnville, Oregon. He became an immediate part of the stable's feud with The Undertaker, stealing the Undertaker's signature urn at April's WrestleMania XI then having it melted down and formed into a necklace, only to lose it back to him at August's SummerSlam. Sid's manager, Harvey Wippleman then jumped on the apron, and the referee signaled for a disqualification at that point as Shango was just getting to the ring. When you look back on gimmicks like Papa Shango it can sometimes become easy to understand why those from the outside looking in can't get their heads around people watching and enjoying pro wrestling. Throughout 1990, Wright made appearances in Japan with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) as "The Soultaker". He got over and he gained a run with the WWF Intercontinental Championship in April 1999. Meanwhile, Shango defeated Tito Santana in a dark match at the event. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Answers is the place to go to get the answers you need and to ask the questions you want WWF House Show - Randy Savage & The Undertaker vs Ric Flair & The Berzerker - 07.21.1992. He wrestled briefly at house shows as Sir Charles, a play on both his real name and the nickname of National Basketball Association player Charles Barkley. [37] At No Mercy on October 22, Goodfather and Buchanan entered into an elimination tag team tables match, which was won by the Dudleys. 388K views 1 year ago The Godfather reveals who instructed him not to sign with WCW and how plans for the revival of Papa Shango fell through in this sneak peek at the newest episode of Steve. At the same time that he was wrestling as Papa Shango in the WWF, the WWF had a working agreement with the USWA. Winning the title actually upset him, as he felt it was only done to sell to the predominately black crowd, and after complaining to management he dropped the belt to Owen Hart. Instead he returned as Kama, now billed under his full name, Kama Mustafa, with less emphasis on his shoot fighting background. Nowadays you can find him standing between WWE and AEW fans wondering why everyone just can't get along. Papa Shango was more or less an over-the-top shaman character who was meant to get involved with Hulk Hogan for his debut. The Papa Shango character is widely regarded as one of the most notable ones portrayed by Wrightwith a key feature of the gimmick being that he'd caste a voodoo spell on his opponents, which. The character was hardly used and never developed, and even when talking about it later Wright only remembers wearing robes he purchased from another wrestler to the ring. The character debuted on the February 8, 1992 edition of Superstars, defeating enhancement talent Dale Wolfe. As Papa Shango, he wrestled a summer tour for Otto Wanz' Catch Wrestling Association in 1994. "After being out in New Jersey, I went down to work down in the mid-south with Jerry Lawler and ended up winning the heavyweight title from him the first night. During his appearances with NJPW, he often teamed with Crusher Bam Bam Bigelow. [13] You and Faarooq are going to wrestle Undertaker, and youre going to go over. Im like, What? And he goes, We have this outfit made for you. [Laughs] Okay, I dont know how most people would take it. The god that Papa Shango's character was created in the image of is named Baron Samedi. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Sid had previously failed a drug test and was let go by the WWF. Wright then learned that WCW signed Virgil to be the nWo's enforcer by watching WCW Monday Nitro at home with his wife, and that they had signed him for less than what they offered Wright.[23]. Still, while all these personas were memorable, one stands out most in Wright's mind. Papa in the opening scene of season 4, which isnt shocking because this is a flashback. He was supposed to drop the title to Owen Hart at Over the Edge 1999 but Hart died before the match started whilst entering the ring from the ceiling. Monsoon questions whether or not he was into said things, but Hayes responds "No, but I once had a girlfriend who was". [25] Mustafa became increasingly known as "The Godfather" of the Nation, a moniker which was the brainchild of Wright's wife[26] and would become his official ring name in mid-1998. "They told me I should try my hand at wrestling.". which made him being suspended from May to August 2002. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Wright performed as Papa Shango from January 1992 until July 1993, casting spells and practicing voodoo as he went. [24] Instead he returned as Kama, now billed under his full name, "Kama Mustafa". Shango bombed, and deservedly so. ", "Charles Wright on Instagram: "20 years ago today, I married my life soul mate. 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