Charles wright wrestler persona concepts
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The Godfather (wrestler)
American professional wrestler (born 1961)
Charles Wright (born May 16, 1961), better known under his ring nameThe Godfather, is an American professional wrestler. He fryst vatten best known for his tenure with the World Wrestling samarbete 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.
Among other accolades, Wright fryst vatten a two-timeUSWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion, a one-timeWWF Intercontinental mästare, and a one-timeWWF World Tag Team Champion (with Bull Buchanan). He headlined Saturday Night's Main Event XXXI against Bret Hart for the WWF Championship. Wright was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 2, 2016, under the Godfather gimmick.
Professional wrestling career
[edit]Early career (1989–1991)
[edit]Wright first entered professional wrestling after being noticed tending to a bar by wrestlers during the
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WWE Hall Of Famer The Godfather Explains His RTC Goodfather Character
When WWE transformed the adult-oriented Godfather into the suitable-for-all-ages "Goodfather," most would agree it was a funny concept. But one person who wasn't laughing was Charles Wright, the man forced to portray him. Wright has been vocal about his disdain for the Goodfather character, which was WWE's response to the Parents Television Council routinely criticizing them for their edgy content.
On "Insight" with Chris Van Vliet, Wright elaborated on why he hated the gimmick, saying it ultimately boiled down to him not having fun anymore.
"Once they made me Goodfather, I was done," Wright said. "They were going for more PG, and finally they could only go so far with me ... and all I said was, 'So no more hoes?' ... [Vince] goes, 'Charles! No more hoes!' And I'm like, well, finish me up then, bro, I'm done."
Wright said he was fortunate to have a steady income from managing strip clubs, which made it easier
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Papa Shango: One Of WWE's Most Outlandish Gimmicks Ever
Sometimes the most outlandish gimmicks in professional wrestling are fondly remembered by fans and critics. There are ridiculous gimmicks, angles, and storylines that fans wish never took place and don't want to look back. Outlandish gimmicks, for instance, can be found even during some of WWE's hottest periods. Going back to 1992, as many WWE superstars from the Rock n' Wrestling Era were still on the roster, one outlandish yet memorable character that debuted that year was Papa Shango.
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WWE Had A Lot Of Outlandish Cartoony Gimmicks
Larger-than-life characters had always played an essential role in WWE's rise to mainstream success. Wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and The Undertaker have gotten perceived as larger-than-life cartoon characters yet became household names in the wrestling industry. Cartoony gimmicks have a place in the wrestl