Byline: Correspondent for Wrestling
An Account from the Cloakroom
Inside the professional wrestling industry, jokes and behind-the-scenes behavior are commonplace. Some situations, though, go beyond far and have a long-lasting effect on the people involved. On the podcast “Six Feet Under with Mark Calaway,” former WWE Tag Team Champion Mideon recently revealed an incredible tale about an unsettling practical joke involving WWE Hall of Famer Sunny.
The Premise
A Slop Bucket with a Twist Medidon and his erstwhile tag team teammate Henry Godwinn related what transpired before the infamous prank. The contents in the pair’s “slop bucket” used to include innocuous things like milk, bread, and lettuce. But when it came to this specific practical joke on Sunny, everything went south.
As usual, we had the slop pail ready, Mideon said. However, Henry arrived a bit early, so we carried it inside the changing area and placed it in the center. “This is going to happen tonight on Sunny, so don’t mess with it,” we informed everyone.”
“The Locker Room Plot”
Mideon and Godwinn vanished from the men’s locker area, leaving the bucket unsupervised for two hours. Upon their return, they found the contents of the bucket had been altered by multiple locker room patrons, creating a hideous mixture.
“We returned to find it nearly full,” Mideon recalled. “Every bodily fluid you can think of was probably in it.”
The Well-Known Event
The bucket was emptied over Sunny later that evening, as WWE Superstars was being taped. It was now loaded with an unsettling concoction of drugs. Many were startled and outraged by the prank’s execution, which put an end to the history of locker room pranks.
Considering the Event
The darker aspects of professional wrestling culture are brought to light by the disclosure of this hoax. Although wrestlers sometimes view pranks and teasing as a part of their friendship, this specific episode shows how such behavior may go too far and transcend the line into blatant cruelty.
Sunny’s Scrambling Encounter with Val Venis
In a similar development, Sunny and former WWE Superstar Val Venis had an intense encounter. Before a Raw program, Venis remembered sitting with Mark Henry at the commentary station when Sunny approached him with an unexpected proposal.
“Sunny came up to me and whispered in my ear, ‘I’m into bondage,’ and then just walked away,” Venis said.
The Repercussions
These tales provide a nuanced picture of the late 1990s backstage life of the WWE. Even if the industry has changed a lot since then, these tales serve as a helpful reminder of the difficulties and disputes that have influenced its past.
WWE’s Evolving Culture
Over the years, the WWE has significantly improved the culture behind the scenes. Events such as the one that Mideon depicted are less likely to happen in today’s wrestling scene with greater awareness and attempts to establish a more professional and polite workplace.
Proceeding Forward
Tales like this highlight how crucial it is to preserve a healthy balance between professionalism and camaraderie as wrestling develops. Jokes and comedy have a place, but the most important things should always be decency and respect.
Naomi’s Take on This
The disturbing story that Mideon tells about the slop bucket prank that he pulled on Sunny is a sobering reminder of the less honorable sides of wrestling history. The business must take note of these instances going forward and make sure that the locker room culture promotes professionalism and respect.
The wrestling community needs to make an effort to foster an atmosphere where gifted people may flourish without worrying about being the target of cruel jokes or improper conduct. By doing this, the business will be able to flourish while upholding the honor and dignity that its athletes are due.
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