Given that both Shawn Michaels and Triple H are the ones most-credited for the early months of D-Generation X, a lot of people forget that Rick Rude was a founding member. He was installed as an 'insurance policy' for the renegade group from the outset. Michaels and Triple H were largely juvenile, which contrasted with the stoic nature of Rude. During this time, the guy didn't actually have a set contract with the company, instead being paid per appearance. Shortly after the Survivor Series 1997, he jumped over to WCW, where he became a member of the New World Order. This made Rude the first to be a part of both legendary groups. Sean 'X-Pac' Waltman would later join Rude in this achievement, upon signing with the WWF in early-1998. Much like with DX, the 'Ravishing One' was somewhat of an ill-fit for the nWo. He wasn't a wrestler, and instead acted as a manager and mouthpiece, but he arguably didn't have a cool vibe which suited either stable.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
