6. Missed The First 6 Wrestlemanias Because Of A Toy Dispute
Just as he was reaching his peak, however, and just before the first Wrestlemania was to establish WWF as a cross-culture phenomenon, Sarge upped and left the company, and wouldn't return for five years. Rumours originally had it that Sarge has been fired for no-showing an event, but the real reason, it was transpired was much more childish. Or rather, it involved a childish product. Famous toy company Hasbro had approached Sgt Slaughter with the aim to make him the first ever living member of the G.I.Joe roster, complete with his own action figure that kids could only receive after buying enough toys and ringing a secret hotline. Sarge thought the WWF would run with the idea, but was informed by Vince McMahon that the deal would present a conflict of interest with the company's current deal with rival company Mattel. He was presented with a choice, go with WWF, or go with G.I. Joe. Which did he choose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INbbjqiXzF4
