In the professional wrestling realm, where reality is often hidden by scripted theatrics are as authentic as the recent disclosures from Violent J of Insane Clown Posse. Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, renowned and they were shocking acts in music and wrestling, have always been enigmatic figures. But his recent disclosures brought to light a sinister aspect of her time in WWE that she had not meant for fans to witness.
Clowns and Headbangers: A Match that Didn’t Succeed
In a recent edition of the podcast “Kliq This,” Violent J reminisced about a moment during his WWE days that continues to trouble him. During the peak of his wrestling success, he and Shaggy 2 Dope became involved in a storyline with the notorious WWE tag team, The Headbangers. The planned confrontation for the ICP duo turned into a nightmare.
“We were in WWE and we played a part where The Headbangers challenged me and Joey (Shaggy 2 Dope),” Violent J began, his voice heavy with the weight of memory. “We were supposed to meet them in the hallway, get into a little brawl, then I was supposed to turn them around and take control of the fight. But it didn’t work out that way.”
As Violent J detailed, the planned fight took an unexpected turn when The Headbangers failed to follow through on the plan. Instead of the theatrical exchange the audience had expected, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope were brutally beaten, leaving them battered and confused. “They were supposed to freak out and they didn’t,” Violent J recalled with a mixture of disbelief and anger. “They just kept beating us up. They beat us in the ring and I swear they beat us up. Our pants nearly fell off. Damn, I think that actually happened.” They beat us up really badly.”
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Result: Shaking hands with the enemy
Despite the painful experience, Violent J stressed that neither he nor Shaggy 2 Dope had any grudge against the Headbangers. Afterward, both teams shook hands, a sign of professional respect common in the wrestling world. This did not mean the end of their collaboration, however. They would continue to work together in various storylines even after ICP left the Oddities stable.
But what unsettled Violent J, even more, was what happened afterward, rather than the physical beating. He said that the Headbangers later downplayed the incident and even suggested that the beating was ordered because of ICP’s alleged backstage demands. This story told by Violent J is a complete fabrication.
Explanation: Violent J’s rage
“I don’t even know if that clown, mosh or thrasher, what is it,” Violent J raged about one of the headbangers. “He went on a podcast and said, ‘They told us to kick ass,’ or we’d get fired. ICP asked for more money, so we did it.’ That’s just ridiculously untrue.”
To Violent J, the idea that the headbangers would claim they were ordered to attack him and Shaggy 2 Dope as punishment is both infuriating and terrifying. He spoke about a deep-seated fear from his childhood — the fear of being lied to by adults — that has resurfaced in this latest incident.
“I’ve always been scared when adults lie,” Violent J admitted, his voice laced with lingering fear. “It started when I was a kid and my teacher lied to me. I was scared. And now we have grown men lying on podcasts knowing the beams are bent. If WWE wanted us out, why on earth would we work with them for another month?”
The fight beyond the ring
While controversy is nothing new in the world of professional wrestling, Violent J’s account offers a rare glimpse into the physical and mental strain these performers often endure away from the public eye. The beatings he and Shaggy 2 Dope suffered at the hands of Headbangers are a reminder that even in a world built on fantasy, pain can be very real.
As fans, we cheer on the flashy moves and dramatic twists that professional wrestling offers. But behind every blow and punch lies a reality that is far more complicated, and sometimes much crueler, than we realize. Violent J’s story proves that even in a fantasy world, the consequences can be all too real.
