"They had me live under the ring" - Former WWE champion reveals why they weren’t allowed to "speak" for several years
WWE has seen many remarkable characters since its inception. One particular on-screen character who won over fans with his antics spoke up about the early part of his career.
Hornswoggle became a fan-favorite superstar due to his size and antics in the ring. He spent a long time being associated with Finlay and even teamed up with the latter on many occasions.
In an interview on The Undertaker's Six Feet Under with Mark Calaway podcast, Hornswoggle revealed that he had initially been brought into the Stamford-based company to talk and was asked to do an Irish accent for his first promo alongside Finlay:
"I cannot do Irish. I cannot do any accent. I can hardly speak period. I asked Fit, 'How do you think that went?' And he went, 'Not very good.'" [H/T WrestlingINC]
The former WWE Cruiserweight Champion added that he was sure he had messed up his shot at stardom after Finlay stated that his audition was "not very good."
"Two weeks later I ended up getting a call that [I was hired.] Which is why they didn't have me talk and had me live under the ring for 4 years," Hornswoggle said. [H/T WrestlingINC]
Hornswoggle became a big deal in the company as fans got behind him throughout his career. He was exposed as the Anonymous RAW General Manager who had controlled the brand from June 21, 2010, to July 18, 2011.
He worked with Finlay for a long time and was also revealed as the illegitimate son of former WWE CEO Vince McMahon in kayfabe. He went on to work with TNA Wrestling for some time after leaving the Stamford-based company.
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 is sure to be a massive PLE
WWE knows how to deliver top-quality shows, and the card of the upcoming Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 Premium Live Event looks mindblowing. Fans will see Roman Reigns and CM Punk work on the same side with The Usos and Sami Zayn to take on Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline in the Men's WarGames Match.
Fans will be on the edge of their seats throughout the contest as the thought of having Punk and Reigns on the same side for the massive contest will excite many. Additionally, Seth Rollins' potential interference in the match cannot be ruled out as many of his current and future rivals will be part of the contest.
Bianca Belair will also have to put all doubts to rest as she teams up with Bayley, IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, and Naomi to face Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, Raquel Rodriguez, and Candice LeRae in the Women's WarGames Match.
Moreover, Bron Breakker will defend his Intercontinental Championship in a Triple Threat Match against Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser. Gunther is also scheduled to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest whereas LA Knight will put his United States Championship on the line against Shinsuke Nakamura.
The event is expected to be a big one for fans as many top matches are booked for the same. It will be one to look out over the weekend.
