10 Things WWE Wants You To Forget About Vader

8. The Production Team Almost Blew Him Up

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Knowing he was in the first match on one episode of Raw Is War, Vader made his way to the 'Gorilla Position' to warm up. The show hadn't quite started yet, but the man wanted to stretch and prepare himself for the upcoming bout. One small decision nearly had major consequences for him.

Moving away from the hustle and bustle just behind the curtain, Vader made his way down some steps and psyched himself up nearby some scaffolding.

Moments later, he was left completely disorientated, reeling from ear-piercing explosions that knocked him loopy. The program had started, and the celebratory pyro was ignited all around where Vader had been warming up.

A short while later, Vince McMahon called out for officials to find Vader. The boss wondered where the wrestler was, knowing his music was about to hit for his match.

Stumbling out in front of the crowd, Vader recalls not being entirely with it as he strolled down the aisle live on Raw.

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