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TNA News: Sting talks Shockmaster with Jeff Jarrett, Jim Cornette (w/VIDEOS) Jul 3, 2009 - 10:32:51 AM
TNA star Sting will be talking about the infamous "Shockmaster incident" on an upcoming episode of the TNA Spin Cycle Internet show. Jeremy Borash posted a sneak peek at Sting's comments on the incident while talking to Jeff Jarrett and Jim Cornette.
The background is that then-WCW booker Dusty Rhodes wanted to create a larger-than-life character who would create fear in the heels by siding with babyfaces Sting and Davey Boy against Harlem Heat and Sid Vicious.
Shockmaster debuted in 1993 by crashing through a wall with Ole Anderson providing the voice-over for Shockmaster. Only problem is that he tripped through the wall, his helmet came off, his identity was exposed, and the crowd crapped on the cheap gimmick.
"Dusty wanted to make him this big powerhouse babyface guy. He had to bust through this wall. He crashed through and got all tripped up," Sting said on the Spin Cycle. "The first thing I'm trying to figure out is what can you possibly do with this situation. How can you possibly salvage this character?"
VIDEOS below: Sting talks about the incident 16 years later. Second video is the gratuitous Shockmaster incident to have a good laugh during your day with Dusty Rhodes commenting on the idea during a WWE 24/7 Roundtable.
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