Two days later, Pimp Fatha wrestled his last match on the tour, and defeated Morley. He was eliminated immediately by Dolph Ziggler. on UPN, drawing the attention of the Parents Television Council (PTC), which claimed the WWF and their programming was inappropriate for prime time television. 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 original finish was supposed to see Papa Shango break up Hogans pinfall on Sid. 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? 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. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. However, Shango received a title shot against new champion Bret Hart on Saturday Night's Main Event but was unsuccessful. 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. The Ultimate Warrior then returned to the WWF by running to the ring and helping Hogan against Sid and Shango. Despite his retirement, the Godfather has returned to wrestling a few times for one-night appearances with his Ho Train. Or at least, we get a quick glimpse. 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. Although Papa Shango was his first character and a bizarre one at that this would be not the last persona Wright would adapt. 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 . 7:09. Two days later, Pimp Fatha defeated Heidenreich. He would offer his opponents the right to use these girls for "any purpose" if they would forfeit the match to him. We need to confirm your email address. [60], On November 22, 2020, he made an appearance at Survivor Series during The Undertaker's retirement ceremony. He was seen dancing with interviewer Charly Caruso and leading the WWE Universe in chanting the PG-friendly phrase "All aboard the Soul Train!". We also get to see Dr. Martin Brenner (Matthew Modine) a.k.a. I said, Youre the boss, youre paying me. The Godfather's final two appearances reverted him back to his old persona, with the Ho Train in tow. [45] Goodfather would continue to team with Buchanan, until the June 17 episode of Sunday Night Heat, where they lost to the Dudley Boyz. Sign up for Peacock to watch. 9:35. 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. [35] On the September 11 episode of Raw, Goodfather and Buchanan defeated the Acolytes. He was placed into the Nation of Domination, which was in the process of becoming an all black group and on the verge of feuding with the all white Disciples of Apocalypse as well as the all Latino group Los Boricuas; the latter two groups were part of the Nation of Domination at one point and all three feuded with each other as part of a "gang warfare" angle the WWF came up with. He would offer his opponents the right to use these girls for "any purpose" if they would forfeit the match to him. [47] During the next six months, Wright competed in several television matches, usually on Raw, Heat and SmackDown! 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. 44:39. 's sister show Velocity. 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. Boogeyman debuted (obviously) much later, so I have a different appreciation for him. Ultimate Warrior vs Papa Shango. 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. Earlier that day, Wright had even had phots taken as the revamped character. Dr. Owens seems to be more caring of Elevens wellbeing, but Dr. Brenner does really want to get her powers back. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. American professional wrestler (born 1961), "The Goodfather" redirects here. 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. When Shango was finally set to have a match with Warrior in November 92, Warrior was released from WWF. Meanwhile, Shango defeated Tito Santana in a dark match at the event. 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. Papa Shango (1992-1993) [ edit] 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. ", ____________________________________________, 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. 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. Spoilers ahead for Stranger Things season 4 part 1. Papa Shango got beat by his own bad juju. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. The Godfather was scheduled to lose the title to Hart's character, "The Blue Blazer," that night. @maskedwrestlers. In late 2009, Wright returned to wrestling to take part in Hulk Hogan's "Hulkamania: Let The Battle Begin" tour of Australia. 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. 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. 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 made his first appearance on May 28, 1991, at a WWF Superstars of Wrestling taping in Tucson, Arizona. According to him, it was done because times had changed and the character was phased out. 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. The Undertaker vs The Berzerker - WrestleFest'93 - Taped 06.01.1992. A year later on December 16, 1995, he returned as Kama and defeated Viktor Kruuger. 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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. Papa Shango appeared on WWE television between January 1992 and July 1993. Old School WWF Legend The Godfather (Real name: Charles Wright), who also wrestled on WWF TV as Papa Shango & "The Supreme Fighting Machine" Kama before, recently appeared on the Scheduled for 2 falls podcast, in which he discussed his 1992-1993 Papa Shango character in detail, including the topic of being late for his scheduled run-in at . Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. So, what's the story? Still, while all these personas were memorable, one stands out most in Wright's mind. [13] Despite numerous segments being shown on TV every week (Warrior vomiting, inexplicably bleeding,), the angle went nowhere, as Warrior challenged Macho Man Randy Savage for the WWF Championship, apparently forgetting about Shango. [21] 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 bling,[22] but remained in possession of the bling urn remnants until November 1995 when King Mabel seized it amid a feud with The Undertaker. The Internet is abuzz with rumours of the death of William Kraft, a prominent . WWE planned a big ending of Papa Shango interfering and Ultimate Warrior returning to even the odds. "My favorite character was by far The Godfather," he explained. Rumours are spreading that he may have died after an apparent suicide forest hanging. [24] Instead he returned as Kama, now billed under his full name, "Kama Mustafa". Takermania Podcast. 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. Charles Wright (May 16, 1961) is an American businessman and retired professional wrestler. (ITA) Buried Alive Match tra The Undertaker e Mankind - WWF In Your House 11: Buried Alive 1997 . 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. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. The Godfather's portrayal of Papa Shango had its biggest push coming with a reported feud with Hogan. 4:29. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. However, due to Shango getting to the ring late, Sid was forced to kick out of the leg drop to save face. Ric Flair Something Space Mountain the face of an erectile dysfunction cannabis line. However, speaking on Broken Skull Sessions with Stone Cold Steve Austin, Wright revealed that the character was nearly brought back. 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