DX was entirely composed of white dudes. There were nine of us sneaking into Ocaranza that . Although WWE believed the gimmick would be a positive role model for mentally disabled people. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Why he never became a bigger star: Lance Cade is a talented wrestler, but he always seemed aloof and thus had difficulty getting fans emotionally invested in his character. 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. Introduced in 2005 yes, 2005, this century Eugene was played by Nick Dinsmore, an extremely talented but largely unknown journeyman wrestler. Curt wound up back in the WWE again, which is where he debuted his Mr. Cade and fellow graduate Daniel Bryan made their way to Japan since WWE and WCW weren't interested. 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. Here are ten WWE wrestlers who were supposed to be the next big thing, but never really made it to the main event. Bret Harts days as a great world champion were balanced by years of him being stuck in the tag team ranks when he was more than ready for a solo run, not to mention getting temporarily passed over the top babyface spot for the likes of Lex Luger or Diesel. 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.". Hidalgo, Mexico, October 1999. In 2015, he opened his own promotion, Midwest All Pro Wrestling. 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. This left Dinsmore, one of the finest grapplers ever produced by Ohio Valley Wrestling, to wear the albatross of a failed character. Introduced in 2005 yes, 2005, this century Eugene was played by Nick Dinsmore, an extremely talented but largely unknown journeyman wrestler. He debuted in the WWE in 2004 under the name Eugene Dinsmore, Eric Bischoff's nephew, and an intellectually disabled wrestling savant. Back in 1998, the WWF introduced their audiences to the latest in a long line of characters who seemed to have taken up professional wrestling as their second careers, like the Big Boss Man (a wrestling prison guard), IRS (a wrestling accountant), and of course, the Undertaker (a wrestling undertaker). While he had a great look he couldn't work matches very well, and he fell prey to more skilled big men like Undertaker. The feud culminated in Eugene's pay-per-view debut, when he defeated Coachman at Bad Blood. 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. The first live event was held November 7, 2015. Eugene was also the first wrestler to defeat Kurt Angle in his Invitational Challenge when he briefly feuded with him in 2005. He went after his dreams and achieved at any cost and didnt let anything stand in his way. 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. 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. comes to wrestling, using old moves from the 1970s as well as Rogers had apparently based the gimmick on his autistic son. In [the following video], we see him strolling a stadium corner, ogling a skin mag and sporting a huge my name is Eugene name tag. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. My Forums, Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com Anyone hoping for a repeat performance of Armageddon should've probably worded their wish a little more carefully. 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. Nicholas David Dinsmore (born December 17, 1975), better known by his ring name Eugene, is an American professional wrestler.. Dinsmore's career began in 1996 in Ohio Valley Wrestling, where he would become the OVW Heavyweight Champion a record eight times as well as the OVW Southern Tag Team Champion eleven times. In 2004, a well-liked veteran of the WWE developmental system, Nick Dinsmore, debuted on the WWE main roster. Dinsworth even made 43K views 1 year ago #eugene #wwe #hasanabi Hasanabi Reacts To WWE Fake Disabled Wrestler Eugene (WWE Eugene's Debut) WWE Eugene's Debut | RAW Apr 05, 2004 Video We reimagined. Which makes the debut of longtime developmental talent Nick Dinsmore as the mentally retarded Eugene something of a head-scratcher. 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. WWE probably wouldnt try something like the Eugene character in the modern landscape, and thats probably a good thing. Ric Steiner's early career is a good example of this. I really disliked him This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 0 LLC, Edited on Mon Oct-25-04 08:16 PM by oldhat, It's just an act. 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. He was the Red Rooster. Worse, instead of creating an original character, WCW decided on a blatant rip off of Mortal Kombat fighter Sub Zero. Nicholas David Dinsmore (born December 17, 1975), better known by his ring name Eugene, is an American professional wrestler. From that point, many fans might wonder what Nick Disnmore's been up to since leaving WWE in 2007. In your opinion, what are some of the worst WWE gimmicks of all time? [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. |-- General Discussion He is a former World Tag Team Champion, with William Regal. How can a map enhance your understanding? We saw different sensitive and comical sides to this man-child in an attempt by WWE not to offend the audience. In the time being however, he was growing increasingly frustrated with his inability to make it to the main roster and contemplated moving to japan instead. After losing a rematch to The Spirit Squad, Eugene attacked Duggan, turning heel. Nick Dinsmore, the guy who plays him has about a dozen other characters. During his time in the company, he was involved in various storylines and competed against such wrestlers like Triple H and Kurt Angle. Because of how compelling the character was, he was involved in some of the most entertaining segments on Monday Night Raw not long after making his debut. Follow him on Twitter @miketchin. In real life, Michaels had become a born-again Christian a few years earlier and incorporated his beliefs into his onscreen persona as well. the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC. He was signed by a scout for Ohio Valley Wrestling. One of those characters is the highly-remembered Eugene, who first made his debut on an April 2004 episode of Monday Night Raw and became a prominent character on the red brand. Furthermore, Eugene's WWE stint during the Ruthless Aggression Era wasn't the last time WWE fans saw him in the company. The problem centered on Al Snow, whose onscreen persona was, to put it lightly, a little disturbed. copying the signature moves of popular WWE superstars. And that's exactly how fans love it. on World Wrestling Entertainment's RAW brand. 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. Hennig ended up in WCW as part of a nWo/four Horsemen angle, where he turned on Ric Flair and became a member of Hogan's group. Virgil? Sheffield would break his leg badly, and spend almost a year in recovery. 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. Which contains more carcinogens luncheon meats or grilled meats? 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. Tragically, he would take his own life after being fired from WCW. Taylor came to WWE with a sparkling resume. 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. WWE responded: It is clear, based on Mr. McEnroes latest blog post, that he does not understand WWEs programming. He also won the World Tag Team Championship with William Regal. Who do you think never lived up to their wrestling potential? He joined the WWE once again in 2013 as a trainer and was let go a year later. Nonetheless, the character wasnt without his merits and hopefully did serve as an inspiration to at least a segment of the audience. How do you telepathically connet with the astral plain? Hi, my name is Nick Dinsmore, and for five years I had the privilege of playing a character on WWE television, Eugene. [10] The next week, they had a steel cage match, which Eugene lost and suffered a kayfabe dislocated shoulder, ending the feud. This WWE Universe comes to you each and every week and entertains millions and millions of fans. When he made his debut on ECW, it was using a 'vampire' gimmick, which fell largely flat with the wrestling audiences, even on the Sci-Fi channel. 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. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. We're not sure if they even let him have the shower. This led to a match at the first-ever Taboo Tuesday pay-per-view on October 19. 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. [1], At Taboo Tuesday, Rob Conway teamed with Tyson Tomko to face Eugene and a "WWE Legend", to be chosen by the fans. He had the size, the look, and a lot of poise for someone so new to the business. Im proud that I got to portray a true hero. Be the first one to comment on this story. Taylor and Dinsmore are not in that group. They had to portray the character as positively as possible, lest they have advocate groups threatening a boycott. He formed a tag team with Luke Williams, better known as one half of The Bushwhackers. Then, their big debut happens, and they start to falter. So you have a massive man, with a chiselled physique, and bonafide wrestling credentials AND he's a former soldier? There have been hockey players, filthy plumbers, garbage men, and Italian lovers. Suddenly, Eugene was bitter and thought he was owed certain privileges because he was 'special.'. Dinsmore's career began in 1996 in Ohio Valley Wrestling, where he would become the OVW Heavyweight Champion a record eight times as well as the OVW Southern Tag Team Champion eleven times. That does not change the fact that his mental retardation is essentially a comic device. The WWE has and continues to showcase a wide variety of characters and a fictious WWE Universe. Fun fact: Eugene was entirely Nick Dinsmores idea. Its Hollywood, where the good guys always win! 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. [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. [44] He also sold Midwest All Pro Wrestling at the end of 2021. The infamous Katie Vick storyline isn't just tasteless, it's probably the single most tasteless thing that's ever been aired on WWE television. After healing, he was permitted to join WWE's developmental territory OVW. Eugene WWE: What happened to the former WWE Superstar and where is he now? [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. 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. Im proud to have been a part of the WWE, an organization that has the commitment to individuals with special needs. 10 pro wrestlers who failed to live up to their hype. 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