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

by Jamie Kennedy

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

Val Venis - Attitude Era
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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.

What other big wrestling facts did you learn this week? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments section below!

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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.