. And I talk about that a lot in the book. Where to Watch: You can watch this clip on Peacock. I needed to be aggressive. My work would get me to the next level. I was a little bit frustrated. Former WWE Superstar Brodus Clay recently spoke with Wrestling365. Funkasaurus. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. But that return brought forth something unexpected. Brodus Clay recently spoke with The Appleton Post Crescent to promote next week's SmackDown tapings in Green Bay. The move was received poorly back in 1990 and has only received more (rightful) criticism in the years that followed, but remained on the pay-per-view in its streaming versions until it was effectively erased from history last year, though those interested can comb the internet to find clips from the maligned match. So what are you going to do with it? August 23, 2005 . The Crowd (Wrestlemania 20), John Barrett/PHOTOlink / MediaPunch / Courtesy Alamy, Hogan Ruins Wrestlemania at Caesars Palace (Wrestlemania 9), John Cena on Bended Knee (Wrestlemania 33), Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS/Alamy Live News, Roddy Piper vs. Goldust: Art Imitates Life (Wrestlemania 12), Santino Marella Is Miss Wrestlemania (Wrestlemania 25), The Undertaker Commits a Murder?! They made their WrestleMania debut at WrestleMania XXVIII during a segment with Clay where they came out a danced on stage with Brodus, his "momma" and her friends. 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. With a year of frustration with The Authority, Daniel Bryan seeks to win it all on the grandest stage of them all, Bray Wyatt looks to get into John Cena's head and Brock Lesnar does the unthinkable. After the match have Clay attack him for seemingly no reason. And thats kind of what the goal of being a professional wrestler is all about. tyrus speaks candidly with nick about beating twelve other men to win the tna bound for gold match at bound for glory, his current relationship with ethan carter iii, what made him sign with tna, working as a body guard He is signed to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), where he is a one-time NWA World Television Champion. Brodus Clay's WWE Re-Debut As "The Funkasaurus" Is The Highlight Of His Career By Andrew Kelly Published Sep 22, 2022 Brodus Clay's repackaging in WWE looked to be giving fans a monster heel, but when he debuted, Clay was something completely different. WWE under Vince McMahon had the habit of coming up with the most atrocious gimmicks for the most unlikely of performers. Seriously, I don't even want to see a Christian/Santino match on SD. But here we are, close to two years after Clays re-debut, and I think its time to close this chapter. In wrestling lingo, all storyline action is known as a "work," while unscripted action (and, in some cases, violence) is known as a "shoot." The match began, with Clay gyrating his way out of a hold against his opponent, Curt Hawkins. Once the top 5 were set, it was set. Also follow@AaronWrotkowskiand@CrimsonSkorpionon the Last Word on Sports Wrestling team. One of the rare clips from Wrestlemania history that has since been removed from WWE's released videos and library, this incredibly uncomfortable performance at Wrestlemania 14 shows the D-Generation X Band and lead singer Chris Warren presenting a rendition of "America the Beautiful"with a nu wave style. Mark Henrys been over since his faux-retirement speech from a few months back. After defeating The Miz and his wife, Maryse, in a tag team match, John Cena dropped to his knee, addressed Nikki by her IRL name, and popped the big question in front of the crowd and the millions watching at home. I always knew that there would come a time when the mic would fall in my hand and I would be able to show my skill set so I would be ready. If nothing else, it would make them look more afraid of the Daniel Bryans, the CM Punks, and the John Cenas. Tyrus (Brodus Clay) reveals advice The Undertaker gave him on The Funkasaurus: "He came up to me. However, in 2012, Brodus emerged as "The Funkasaurus." Flanked by Naomi and Cameron, Brodus was now a jovial babyface that was better suited to dance with Dude Love than win a World Championship at WrestleMania. With Rourke dropping out of the match mere weeks before the event, Jericho would instead wrestle the legendary Roddy Piper, alleged murderer Jimmy Snuka, and the legitimately amazing-for-his-age Ricky Steamboat at Wrestlemania, with a clearly apprehensive and seemingly uneasy Rourke shuffling to the ring to "punch out" Jericho after the match to avenge the fallen legends. And sometimes theres nothing you can do about it., Dusty Rhodes: The American Dream, Dusty Rhodes, when he took me under his wing The reason why he took me under his wing is because my mouth was as big as his. In addition to being a professional wrestler and actor, George Murdoch is also a political pundit, and he is regarded as one of the greatest Wrestling Entertainment superstars. Website: www.tmptempire.com In a moment aimed to bring bone-headed levity to the show, the moment would be less cringey if it didn't come at the cost of burying some of the most talented female performers on their roster, including Mickie James, Alicia Fox, the Bella Twins, Victoria, and Natalya. With the WWE Women's Championship about to be left off of the card entirely, WWE Hall of Famer Molly Holly went beyond the call of duty for the belt to be represented on the Grandest Stage of All, agreeing to have her head shaved in a "Belt vs. Tyrus resides in Louisiana, but spends much of his time between New York and Los Angeles, California. The beast known as Brodus Clay was set to make his return to the ring, with vignettes hyping it for weeks. Votes: 1,529. High energy funk! The former WWE star who now goes by the name Tyrus recently appeared on Talk Is Jericho. Sports news, analysis, opinions, and rumors. And at practice, I was always talking trash and making jokes. A Hulkster gimmick, a Scottish gimmick, the list went on. There are a lot of banned phrases in the WWE, most of which correlate with the personal vocabulary choices and desired branding from Vince McMahon himself. This is a discussion on Raw 03/19/12 - Funkasaurus: In da house within the Wrestling forums. Back to Gallery . 2 of 2): Will Punk be shown to be right about AEW ultimately? Funkasaurus WWE WrestleMania 28 Miami 1,362 views Apr 18, 2012 2 Dislike Share Save jim varsallone (jimmyv3 channel) 11.2K subscribers Funkasaurus Brodus Clay at WWE WrestleMania 28 at Sun. However, despite promises of his impending debut, WWE kept delaying his arrival (something which would become a trope for WWE with new characters, with the likes of Emmalina, Eva Marie, and Veer undergoing the same fate). Oddly enough, this dense booking decision is still looked upon fondly by the company to this day, with "Santina" appearing once again at the 2019 Women's Royal Rumble Match. And they said, Sure. With no match on the Wrestlemania 28 card, Clay was saddled with a dance segment with a dancer in a "Momma" costume, dancing with the Funkadactyls for seemingly no reason. The turn is more about the shock. You help your team get to the SuperBowl, then your coach, for some reason, doesn't call your number. Here are some highlights of what Cl Brodus Clay had become a smiling dancing fool. A relative newcomer to pro wrestling, Giant Gonzalez appeared to have no idea what he was doing, and to make matters worse, was wearing his bizarre skin-tight suit that made him look like a shaved, nude cryptid. Following his time away, Clay made a return in a noteworthy way. With a giant Wrestlemania send-off match planned and a freshly retired Stone Cold Steve Austin set as the special referee, no one could have planned for how weird and tumultuous this experience would become, with the crowd loudly and proudly turning on the match and its performers before it even began. Where to Watch: You can watch this clip onPeacock. The Great & the Funkasaurus)," "Ax Somebody (feat. I was like, Can I go to Dusty for a week or two and kind of figure it out? One such gimmick was when Brodus Clay was repackaged as a fun-loving dancing character dubbed as The Funkasaurus. Whilst he is now wrestling under the name Tyrus, winning titles in the NWA, fans will likely always remember the moment in which he emerged on WWE television under his Funkasaurus gimmick. As much energy as it could take to be angry about the misogyny and objectification on display, the segment is also just a sleazy and boring waste of time that probably worked to the detriment to both fans and talent. It (the Funkasaurus gimmick) got thrown to me. You fall on the stage, they'll scrap the whole thing, and you can get back [to being a monster].'" sescoops 1.5K 180 180 comments Best Add a Comment Twitter: @TwoManPowerTrip The beast known as Brodus Clay was set to make his return to the ring, with vignettes hyping it for weeks. There are so many things you can watch onPeacockfor free, but if you want even more content, you can sign up forPeacock Premiumfor $4.99 a month orPeacock Premium Plusfor $9.99 a month after a seven-day free trial. WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker had the most hilarious response to it.. Is The ''Funkasaurus'' The Start Of Something Big? With the build of a super heavyweight and the agility of a cruiserweight, Lesnar would wow audiences during his days in developmental with his use of a Shooting Star Press, a standing backflip from the top rope that was risky but incredibly impressive. California residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. I was standing in gorilla and I saw them look at the time and they were trying to figure out any possible way to get us out there. Clay called out things like should I get him? and my bad! as he beat down Hawkins. The collective jaws of the WWE Universe were left agape a little under two years ago. Get personalized recommendations, and learn where to watch across hundreds of streaming providers. Best and worst second-generation wrestlers? So its a lot about that. And when the time came to put hands, Funkusaurus could do that. Tyrus wrestled in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) from 2014 to 2017 under the name Tyrus. Gunn's unplanned win was rewarded with a one-on-one boxing match with Eric "Butterbean" Esch, who knocked Gunn out in mere seconds in one of the more unnerving displays of real violence in WWE history and effectively ended his career in the promotion. It would be a nice stepping stone to get Clays feet wet in a new heel role. The Funkasaurus) - Single. His re-debut was by far his most iconic moment in WWE, and whilst he has won titles and found success elsewhere, it still may be his most iconic moment. 0 / 0. Interview available at Tmptow.podomatic.com, On his new book: Well, its really about accountability and how your reactions dictate more about you than what people say about you. If FUNKASAURUS were a real dinosaur, it would be 300ft tall, bright purple and rip the heads off T-rex's for fun. Joined: Apr 2, 2012 Messages: 41 Likes Received: 6. Big Show is at the height of the Authority storyline and is leading the charge against Triple H and Stephanie. And when I look back at the Funkusaurus, I think thats probably my greatest contribution to the wrestling world. Because I, for one, cant wait for the next evolution of Brodus Clay. Home WWE brodus clays WWE re debut as the Funkasaurus is the highlights of his career Explained Brodus Clay's WWE Re - Debut As " The Funkasaurus " Is The Highlight Of His Career, WWE Highlights Career Brodus Clay's WWE Re - Debut As " The Funkasaurus " Is The Highlight Of His Career, WWE Highlights Career . Other topics include WWE, Vince McMahon, Dusty Rhodes, Brodus Clay, Planet Funk, The Funkasaurus gimmick, Alberto Del Rio, WrestleMania, Dana Perino, Snoop Dogg, and of course his new book Just Tyrus, A Memoir, and more. But professional wrestling, and WWE specifically, have long had to deal with a problematic past riddled with casual transphobia, anti-gay sentiments, and misogyny, so the booking and exhibition of "Santina" over their hard-working talent feels tasteless at best and straight-up punching down at worst. When Brock Lesnar debuted in the WWE in the early '00s, the future UFC star and multi-time WWE champion had the reputation of being an athlete unlike anything the company had scene. As Woods escalates in popularity, have Clay come with the Funkadactyls to the ring for Woods match. With thousands of fans in attendance, the show was ready to kick off with an explosive WWE Championship matchbut mother nature had other ideas, as a thunderstorm came down on the crowd mere minutes before the show was to begin. Hes got a tag partner in Tensai, hes got the Funkadactyls, and a potential new member of that stable, NXTs Xavier Woods. Biography: Bio, Education, Parents, Siblings. Tyrus debuted in the WWE in 2011 and was known as the Funkasaurus. Then, his theme tune began, starting what was one of the most surreal moments in Raw history. And youre like, Oh, thats cool, man. So its no surprise that he returned from injury as a fan favourite. Renowned for its sheer absurdity, the Michael Cole/Jerry Lawler feud at Wrestlemania 27 is notorious as one of the worst Wrestlemania angles of all time, a conflict between two broadcast colleagues that was parlayed into terrible, lifeless promos, lame-duck interpersonal drama, and an in-ring match that's sincerely among the worst of them. [I'm like] 'What?' He's like, 'When you go out there, you debut tonight, fall. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. ), VIP AUDIO 11/3 The Fix w/Todd & Wade (pt. Even disregarding the decision to parody a real-life murder investigation mere months after the trial's resolution, the disgusting display of intolerance in the name of entertainment remains one of the most objectionable and worst aged Wrestlemania moments. On the April 20 episode of SmackDown, The Funkadactyls and Clay . Contents 1 History 1.1 Developmental territories (2011-2013) 1.2 Managing Brodus Clay; Feud with The Bellas (2012-2013) 1.3 Feud with AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka (2013-2014) 1.4 Dissension and Split (2014) 2 Other media 3 In wrestling This has me wondering if his no role is an effort to lighten his ring schedule, and perhaps slowly move him into a trainer role. (Wrestlemania 15), Roddy Piper Goes Too Far vs. Bad News Brown (Wrestlemania 6), UPI Photos / Scott R. Galvin / Courtesy Alamy. And thats like youre a happy memory for somebody who went to an event. The Miller Lite Girls Bring Their Catfight IRL (Wrestlemania 19) Rain Descends Upon Wrestlemania (Wrestlemania 37) The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar's Shooting Star Botch (Wrestlemania 19), Mickey Rourke Drops Out and Knocks Out (Wrestlemania 25), Matt Roberts / ZUMA Press / Courtesy Alamy, Molly Holly's Shaved to Save Her Match (Wrestlemania 20), The Miller Lite Girls Bring Their Catfight IRL (Wrestlemania 19), Rain Descends Upon Wrestlemania (Wrestlemania 37), Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News, The Undertaker vs. monitoring_string = "851cc24eadecaa7a82287c82808f23d0". In the ring, the trio continued dancing as Clay eccentrically finished off the performance, accompanied by fireworks from the ring posts. The Funkasaurus, Brodus Clay, and his momma bust a move on The Grandest Stage of Them All. It was clear that he had some talents, and proved to be a suitable heavy for Del Rio upon his journey towards the World Heavyweight Championship. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Doink, Heidenreich and Santino are other examples of comedic wrestlers who are a lot of fun, but were never anything 'big'. Chapter 28 Fox News 179. On the January 9, 2012 episode of Raw, Cameron and Naomi made their main roster WWE debut as the dancers and valets The Funkadactyls for the returning Brodus Clay. Within a span of 24 hours, the WWE showed its best and worst display of Brodus Clay since he came back as the Funkasaurus. And he threw the challenge, and I accepted it. B- stop trying to get dudes into wrestlemania feuds that don't need to be at wrestlemania. It was truly surreal, and the announcers were flummoxed. Can be found on Twitter @andrew_kelly0. Where to Watch:You can watch this clip on WWE's YouTube Channel. WWE must have equally found the display disrespectful, erasing it from all digital releases of Wrestlemania 14, leaving it to online bootleggers to preserve its memory. Tyrus, Actor: Stand on It!. I still continue to do that.. twitter. Obsessed with travel? Giant Gonzalez (Wrestlemania 9) Hogan Ruins Wrestlemania at the Superdome (Wrestlemania 30) Big Show Goes Sumo vs. Akebono (Wrestlemania 21) Mr. T and Roddy Piper Work Themselves Into a Shoot (Wrestlemania . "Hogan must pose." Chapter 29 Trump 189. But for a show that emphasizes every memorable match and sensational spectacle, Wrestlemania has hosted a treasure trove of unintentionally strange, uncomfortable, and cringey moments that live on in infamy. As noted earlier here on the website, the two dancers flanked by Clay were WWE developmental wrestlers Cameron Lynn and Naomi. ), Chris. To be honest, I didnt know what to make of it. It's driving me nuts that the top 3 feud's going into Wrestlemania have had almost no physical interactions. Its about just taking accountability for yourself. 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