Im in really good shape here. The Shango character debuted on the February 8, 1992 edition of Superstars, defeating enhancement talent Dale Wolfe. 61 of the 500 top wrestlers in the, Ranked No. In August 1991, he appeared with the Dallas, Texas-based Global Wrestling Federation as "The Soultaker". 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. In spring of 2014 Wright made two appearances for Preston City Wrestling in England, as Papa Shango working against local star Bubblegum on both nights. He left the company soon after and returned to bartending.[10]. Shango received a WWF World Heavyweight Championship shot against Bret Hart on Saturday Night's Main Event XXXI, but was unsuccessful. After a few years with the USWA, Wright got a call from a good friend of his with an opportunity that would lead to him being first introduced to the WWE Universe in 1991. The Nation lasted until around September 1998 and officially disbanded in October 1998 when Mark Henry attacked the nations leader The Rock. The Internet is abuzz with rumours of the death of William Kraft, a prominent . Shortly after his departure, Wright had verbally agreed to join World Championship Wrestling to serve as the enforcer for the New World Order (nWo), but chose not to go to WCW after speaking to Ron Simmons. Wright was asked to return in 1997, with the original plans being for him to revive the Papa Shango character, but that plan was never completed with the inception of Kane, another supernatural character. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Despite his retirement, the Godfather has returned to wrestling a few times for one-night appearances with his Ho Train. Wright explained that he was then given word that Vince McMahon wanted to see him. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies. As Wright was working the Godfather gimmick the WWF began airing SmackDown! [61], According to Wright, the Papa Shango character uses paint because Vince McMahon said his face did not match his body. In April 2002, The Godfather who believed to be frustrated after not getting drafted, came out during the "dark match" portion of SmackDown! Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. [54] Wright reappeared on WWE television during the McMahon family portrait during Raw's 15th Anniversary on December 10, 2007, where he let Hornswoggle join his Ho Train. We can now confirm that Modine has made his return in season 4, but is it just for a flashback? Wright was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 2, 2016, under the Godfather gimmick. Wright first entered professional wrestling after being noticed tending to a bar by wrestlers during the filming of the movie Over the Top. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. 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. 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. 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. [1][57][65] He married Denise Wright in September 2000,[66] they have four children together. @maskedwrestlers. Jim Ross states which topics should be out of bounds in WWE. Can You Name All The WWE Survivor Series Sole Survivors? He could also control arena lights and make his rivals vomit. In 1992, the haunting voodoo practitioner known as Papa Shango made his shocking debut in WWE. Wright appeared at the WWE Raw Reunion show on July 22, 2019. Besides the witch doctor, he would also become Kama "The Supreme Fighting Machine," a militant thug named Kama Mustafa in the Nation of Domination, The Godfather and this incarnation's antithesis: The Goodfather, as part of Right to Censor. 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. But she knows he can help her get her powers back, so she agrees to work with him. [13] If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Lets do it., During his multiple stints with WWE Charles Wright played a range of different characters, sometimes more than once. Thats right, Papa is alive and well in the new episodes. Were going to put you in the Nation of Domination. [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]. Stalking down the aisle with a smoking skull in his hands, the bizarre Superstar's horrifying appearance complete with morbid skeletal face paint and a necklace made from bones struck fear in his opponents before he even stepped into the ring. Is she now the villain? Here you will find short clips from our full length conversations. [31] He was Owen Hart's scheduled opponent for the title at Over the Edge; Hart was fatally injured during a live stunt prior to the match's time. Papa in the opening scene of season 4, which isnt shocking because this is a flashback. Ultimate Warrior vs Papa Shango. For the remainder of the year, the Goodfather was completely absent from WWF programming. [56] After the match, he hosted a bikini contest which was won by Lacey von Erich. The Godfather's portrayal of Papa Shango had its biggest push coming with a reported feud with Hogan. ", "Charles Wright on Instagram: "20 years ago today, I married my life soul mate. During his time in the USWA, he would also tour in New Japan Pro Wrestling in 1990. 7 His First WWE Stint Was Riddled With Bad Luck It lasted around four months, but never caught on in the way the original did. 12:25. 2023 ITR Digital Media Limited. After the match, Val Venis attacked the Acolytes, joining the group in the process. "They were doing tryouts and I was told to get down there and I did.". After the nation split up Wright pursued a successful solo career and took his new persona as The Godfather to new levels. The feud was then re-written with Shango instead of Sid, where he would cast voodoo spells on his opponent. Charles Wright defeated enhancement talent Dale Wolfe during his first appearance as Papa Shango on the February 8, 1992 episode of WWE . He appeared on January 22, 2018, at Raw's 25th anniversary show, in a backstage segment with his former teammate Mark Henry, and his real-life wife. Replying to . 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. 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As of now, fans are still waiting for The Fiend to return to television after being set on fire back at TLC. 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D'Lo Brown & The Godfather", "WWE RAW FLASHBACK (12-10-07): Raw's 15-year Anniv. Emerge 48 Invasion Of The Bodyslammers 001. to attack Val Venis and told the fans to "stick it!" Ex-WWE Star Defends The Mizs 6 Month Locker Room Ban, Says It Was Up To The Undertaker, The Undertaker Gave Brutal Advice To Ex-WWE Star Take Two Weeks Off And Quit, Top AEW Star Claims They Could Miss Dynamite, Hints At Issues Backstage, The Bloodline Gains A New Member As WWE Star Gets Married [Photos]. Papa Shango just put a curse on Ultimate Warrior!!!! 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. Wright first entered professional wrestling after being noticed tending bar by wrestlers during the filming of the movie Over the Top. Wright performed as Papa Shango from January 1992 until July 1993, casting spells and practicing voodoo as he went. With the WWF in general being hurt by the PTC's attention, they decided to mock the controversy by creating Right to Censor, a conservative group of wrestlers led by Steven Richards. WRESTLING ARCADE MATCHUPS. [62] During his last WWE appearances, Wright appeared sans girls. . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Godfather, both before and after being toned down, became something of a tag team specialist, forming teams with Val Venis, Mark Henry, and D'Lo Brown. I said, Youre the boss, youre paying me. He headlined Saturday Night's Main Event XXXI against Bret Hart for the WWF Championship. 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. 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. [36] At Unforgiven, Right to Censor defeated the Acolytes and the Dudley Boyz. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Reason Why Naomi Hasnt Returned To WWE Revealed? 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. Sign up for Peacock to watch. After The Nation split up, Wright had his most successful run with the company under the hugely popular persona of "The Godfather". Rumours are spreading that he may have died after an apparent suicide forest hanging. It was heavily teased in season 2 that he was actually still alive, and Matthew Modine himself has said in the past that hed love to come back to the show. Or at least, we get a quick glimpse. Ultimate Warrior is left writhing in pain after Papa Shango puts a curse on him. Although Papa Shango was his first character and a bizarre one at that this would be not the last persona Wright would adapt. 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. damien damien. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. [24] Instead he returned as Kama, now billed under his full name, "Kama Mustafa". He stood with the Nation when Rocky Maivia became the leader shortly after Wrestlemania XIV, standing with Maivia, Mark Henry, D'Lo Brown, and later Owen Hart after he joined the stable in early May 1998. [35] On the September 11 episode of Raw, Goodfather and Buchanan defeated the Acolytes. Monsoon questions whether or not he was into said things, but Hayes responds "No, but I once had a girlfriend who was". 11:06. After brief stints in Japan and other American independent promotions Wright was brought into the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) at the suggestion of his friend The Undertaker. [34] At SummerSlam on August 27, Right to Censor defeated Too Cool in a six-man tag team match. Meanwhile, Shango defeated Tito Santana in a dark match at the event. However, Shango received a title shot against new champion Bret Hart on Saturday Night's Main Event but was unsuccessful. [60], On November 22, 2020, he made an appearance at Survivor Series during The Undertaker's retirement ceremony. [33] He began to dress in a formal white shirt and tie, and became known as "The Goodfather". That's right, Papa is alive and well in the new episodes. At first, Eleven does not trust Brenner, understandably, and she tries to escape. Here's the link for it. Subscribe so you don't miss out on more awesome nuggets like this one! SUBSCRIBE TO CVV CLIPS: bit.ly/CVVclipsEmail me: cvv@chrisvanvliet.comFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ChrisVanVlietLike me on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ChrisVanVlietFollow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet#TheGodfather #PapaShango #WWE Wright received his training in New Jersey with the encouragement of his peers, and when he was finished, he found himself being brought into the United States Wrestling Association in Memphis, Tenn., by none other than WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler -- and there, the brawny Superstar hopeful found immediate success. Matthew Modine himself has said in the past that hed love, Does Eddie die in Stranger Things season 4? 44:39. The Nation lasted until around September 1998 and officially disbanded in October 1998 when Henry attacked the Nation's leader The Rock. The Goodfather entered the 2001 Royal Rumble match on January 21, 2001, at entry number 14, but was swiftly eliminated by The Rock. In November 1990, Wright wrestled for the Catch Wrestling Association in Germany as "Rocky Las Vegas". [56] On November 24, Big Daddy Row Row defeated Pimp Fatha and Sean Morley in a three-way match. Dr. Brenner appears in flashbacks throughout Stranger Things season 4 part 1, but also in real-time! 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. 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. via youtube.com Just because Papa Shango is 56 years old and not in WWE any more doesn't mean that he isn't still using his voodoo elsewhere in wrestling. H/t to Wrestling Inc for the transcription. [37] On the April 26 episode of SmackDown!, Right to Censor lost to the Brothers of Destruction on a 4-on-2 handicap match, after all other members walked out on Richards mid-match. Viscera dropped the proposal and dumped Garcia for The Godfather's hos. 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. Shortly after his debut, he joined Ted DiBiase's Million Dollar Corporation stable. That Matt guy on #Traitors was the absolute worst. "That was the character closest to really being me. 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). Just because Papa Shango is 56 years old and not in WWE any more doesn't mean that he isn't still using his voodoo elsewhere in wrestling. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. The Godfather says his Papa Shango gimmick failed in WWE because he did not know the character well enough. We also get to see Dr. Martin Brenner (Matthew Modine) a.k.a. Following a successful career as a football player at the University of Las Vegas, being a WWE Superstar hadn't even crossed Wright's mind. 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. Later that year, Wright reprised both his Godfather and Papa Shango personas on the House Hardy Halloween special airing on the WWE Network on October 28, 2018. 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 Austins Broken Skull Sessions, available now to stream exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and WWE Network everywhere else.Stream WWE on Peacock https://pck.tv/3l4d8TP in the U.S. and on WWE Network http://wwe.yt/wwenetwork everywhere else\r---------------------------------------------------------------------\rFollow WWE on YouTube for more exciting action!\r---------------------------------------------------------------------\rSubscribe to WWE on YouTube: http://wwe.yt/\rCheck out WWE.com for news and updates: http://goo.gl/akf0J4\rWatch WWE on Sony in India: http://www.wwe.com/SonySportsNetwork\rFind the latest Superstar gear at WWEShop: http://shop.wwe.com\r---------------------------------------------\rCheck out our other channels!\r---------------------------------------------\rThe Bella Twins: https://www.youtube.com/thebellatwins\rUpUpDownDown: https://www.youtube.com/upupdowndown\rWWEMusic: https://www.youtube.com/wwemusic\rTotal Divas: https://www.youtube.com/wwetotaldivas\r------------------------------------\rWWE on Social Media\r------------------------------------\rTwitter: https://twitter.com/wwe\rFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wwe\rInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwe/\rReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RealWWE\rGiphy: https://giphy.com/wwe\r------------------------------------\rWWE Podcasts\r------------------------------------\rAfter the Bell with Corey Graves: https://wwe.com/afterthebell\rThe New Day: Feel the Power: https://wwe.com/feelthepower\rUncool with Alexa Bliss: https://wwe.com/uncoolwithalexa The Godfather's final two appearances reverted him back to his old persona, with the Ho Train in tow. 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. WWF House Show - The Ultimate Warrior & The Undertaker vs Papa Shango & The Berzerker - 07.12.1992. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Although Papa Shango was his first character and a bizarre one at that this would be not the last persona Wright would adapt. He stood with the Nation when Rocky Maivia became the leader shortly after WrestleMania XIV, standing with Maivia (who officially became The Rock around that time), Mark Henry, D'Lo Brown, and later Owen Hart after he joined the stable in the summer of 1998. Papa Shango, Kama, Kama Mustafa, The Godfather and The Goodfather) is one of those stories where fate played its hand. Jake Roberts has been critical of today's in-ring product. 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. The. 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. [56] Two days later, Pimp Fatha defeated Heidenreich. 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. 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. 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. 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? I want to talk with Vince! I go in there, right, and Vince was like, Charles, change of plans. Two days later, Pimp Fatha wrestled his last match on the tour, and defeated Morley. Once the bell rang, Shango was even more fearsome, using his 330-pound frame to completely destroy everything in his path. Papa Shango Kama Kama Mustafa The Godfather The Goodfather Height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Weight 320 lbs (150 kg) Born May 16, 1961 (age 61) Birth Place Las Vegas, Nevada Resides Las Vegas, Nevada Billed from Red-light district Trainer Larry Sharpe Debut September 16, 1989 Retired December 2002 Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. Papa Shango appeared on WWE television between January 1992 and July 1993. Reflecting on these characters, Wright said that he hated being The Goodfather, describing it as the only time I didnt like what I was doing.. Using black magic to intimidate the Warrior, Shango infamously caused a strange, darkliquid to ooze from the former WWE Champion's head during a memorably twisted interview segment with Mean Gene Okerlund. The negative reputation for WrestleMania 8 was mostly sparked by the awful ending to the main event of Hulk Hogan vs. Sid Justice. He was seen dancing with interviewer Charly Caruso and leading the WWE Universe in chanting the PG-friendly phrase "All aboard the Soul Train!". American professional wrestler (born 1961), "The Goodfather" redirects here. (Spoilers). 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.. 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. Hulk Hogan defeated Sid Justice in the main event of WrestleMania VIII via disqualification following interference from Sids manager, Harvey Wippleman. He would offer his opponents the right to use these girls for "any purpose" if they would forfeit the match to him. Shango was seen infrequently on WWF TV afterwards, and following a loss to Jim Duggan in a 1993 King of the Ring qualifying match, he made two final televised appearances against enhancement talent in June and July 1993. 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. [48][49] Godfather wrestled his final match on the June 8 episode of Velocity, defeating Hugh Morrus. 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. The wrestlers involved gave him the advice that, with his large body type and unique (tattooed) look, he should try seeking out Larry Sharpe and his Monster Factory to get into the business. This didn't come to fruition. Is William Kraft Dead or Alive? The Ultimate Warrior then returned to the WWF by running to the ring and helping Hogan against Sid and Shango. 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. Wright's final PPV appearance as the Papa Shango character was at the 1993 Royal Rumble (where he was eliminated in under 30 seconds). Ric Flair Something Space Mountain the face of an erectile dysfunction cannabis line. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. The new incarnation of Papa Shango was set to be a much meaner and serious character. Alexa Bliss' Latest Attack on Randy Orton Draws Papa Shango Comparisons. Buchanan defeated The Godfather, who promptly joined the stable and renounced his former ways. 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. In 1991, Wright was brought in to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) at the suggestion of his friend The Undertaker. The Godfather spoke about his late WrestleMania run-in in a recent interview with Wrestling Shoot Interviews' James Romero. Earlier that day, Wright had even had phots taken as the revamped character. [45] Goodfather would continue to team with Buchanan, until the June 17 episode of Sunday Night Heat, where they lost to the Dudley Boyz. As part of the agreement Papa Shango was sent to wrestle in the USWA, where he won the Unified World Heavyweight Championship for a second time. WWE Had A Lot Of Outlandish Cartoony Gimmicks Papa Shango Makes His Debut Papa Shango's Feud With The Ultimate Warrior Papa Shango Is No More 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. FTR have been voted as the best tag team in the world in the 43rd edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards. In February and March 1990, Wright wrestled for the South Carolina-based promotion South Atlantic Pro Wrestling as "Baron Samedi". Papa Shango got beat by his own bad juju. 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