Without doubt, Chuck Palumbo's most famous character in WWE was one tied to Billy Gunn. As 'Billy & Chuck', the tag-team made headlines with their faux gay wedding in the latter months of 2002. Eventually, the entire thing was revealed to be a publicity stunt, which ruined the popularity of the team. The big man's last gimmick was one of the biker. Before departing the promotion in November, 2008, Chuck played a persona closely related to his real life fondness for motorcycles. During that time, he was paired with Michelle McCool onscreen, but the kayfabe relationship fell apart once Jamie Noble became involved. It was around this time that Palumbo started to sour on the idea. Seeing pro wrestling as very much something children should be able to enjoy, Chuck didn't enjoy the domestic violence insinuations of the angle. By the time he was let go from his WWE contract, he ascertains that he wasn't entirely gutted, because the concept was one he despised. As the bleach blonde partner of Billy Gunn, he had a blast, but not so much towards the end of his career.
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.
