10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (May 26)

1. Vince Russo Wanted Val Venis In D-Generation X

Everyone who lived through the 'Attitude Era' remembers infamous D-Generation X catchphrases like, 'Are You Ready?' and 'Suck It'. According to Sean 'X-Pac' Waltman's comments during a recent interview with Sports Illustrated's Extra Mustard, Vince Russo wanted to add 'Hello Ladies' to the DX format.

That's right, Russo (then the WWF's chief writer) was toying with the idea of putting Val Venis in the iconic stable. Meanwhile, X-Pac and other DX members were far from interested. It's believed this happened in the Summer of 1998, leading Pac, Triple H, Chyna, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg to claim Venis wasn't a good fit for the faction.

Russo was overruled quickly and Val had to continue making his own way in the WWF as a phoney porn star. X-Pac thinks the core concept of D-Generation X would have been diluted by drafting Venis in. It was nothing personal though, just something that didn't appeal to the existing members.

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