10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (July 15)
7. Val Venis Wanted Chair Shots To The Head Banned For Years
There was a time when Val Venis seemed destined to become a main event level star in the then-WWF. Making his first appearances in 1998, Venis was supremely over and seemed to have all the skills necessary to make a real impact. By 2005, that had changed, and Val was simply there to make up the numbers on the WWE roster.
In late-2005, he faced Triple H in a routine, largely throwaway match. During the bout, 'The Game' clocked Venis with a stiff steel chair shot to the head, and it rocked his peer badly. Since then, Venis has been under the belief that shots to the head such as that one should be outlawed.
By 2010, he had his wish, WWE no longer allow performers to hit unprotected head shots with the weapon. Posting on Facebook, Venis discussed the fact that the shot from Triple H caused him a lot of discomfort for at least a full year, also pointing out that he had taken many similar moves before.
As soon as he was able, Val was telling people behind the scenes at WWE that it was time to get smart.