WWE’s backstage area has gained notoriety as a portal to the unexpected, a place where legends of the past and stars from other promotions occasionally make surprise appearances on Monday Night Raw and WWE SmackDown. It’s a space where old friends reunite, and sometimes, these encounters even spill onto the television screens.
From the iconic “DAMN!” dropped by WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons to WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque making authoritative decisions, the backstage area is always abuzz. Recently, another notable figure, top prospect Jade Cargill, has been teasing her future in WWE by making cameo appearances across the company’s three brands.
In the latest backstage cameo, the former WWE star Gene Snitsky made a memorable appearance. The moment was captured in a video shared on WWE’s social media.
Snitsky was seen alongside WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Chelsea Green, who was frantically searching for someone to blame for her scheduled match on Monday Night Raw. In classic Snitsky fashion, he uttered his infamous catchphrase, “that wasn’t my fault.”
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Snitsky’s history in WWE is marked by a controversial feud with Kane in 2004. During this rivalry, a memorable moment occurred when Snitsky inadvertently caused Kane to fall onto his on-screen partner, Lita. In the storyline, Lita was pregnant with Kane’s child, and the incident led to a storyline miscarriage.
Snitsky’s response, “it wasn’t my fault,” became his catchphrase. In an unusual turn of events, Snitsky even brought a “baby” onto Chris Jericho’s interview segment, The Highlight Reel, and punted it into the crowd, only to reveal it as a baby doll.
After departing WWE in 2008, Snitsky ventured into the independent circuit before briefly appearing in TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling). During his TNA stint, he sided with then-owner Dixie Carter in her feud with Bully Ray. Despite joining forces with Rycklon (Ezekiel Jackson), Rhino, and EC3, they faced defeat against Bully Ray, Devon, Tommy Dreamer, and Al Snow. This loss led to Snitsky and Rycklon being “fired” by Carter, signaling the end of their short-term tenure with the company.
Today, Gene Snitsky competes in Major League Wrestling (MLW). This marks his first full-time return to wrestling since 2018, and his most recent match in September ended in a loss to Alex Kane.
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Stephen’s Insight:
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WWE’s backstage area has always been a place of intrigue and unpredictability, where the wrestling universe occasionally witnesses the return of legends and stars from other promotions. These cameo appearances add an extra layer of excitement to WWE programming and often leave fans speculating about potential storylines and interactions. Recently, top prospect Jade Cargill has been teasing her future in WWE, making appearances across the company’s three brands, adding to the anticipation of what’s to come.
One of the latest backstage cameos featured the former WWE star Gene Snitsky, who left a memorable mark on the wrestling world during his time with the company. Snitsky’s infamous catchphrase, “it wasn’t my fault,” became an iconic part of his character, stemming from a controversial feud with Kane in 2004.
The storyline, involving an accidental fall onto Kane’s on-screen partner, Lita, who was portrayed as pregnant, created a unique and unforgettable moment in WWE history. Snitsky’s unexpected return and interaction with WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Chelsea Green offered a nostalgic blast from the past, reminding fans of the diverse and captivating characters that have graced the wrestling stage over the years.
Snitsky’s continued presence in wrestling, now competing in Major League Wrestling (MLW), is a testament to the enduring appeal of this sport and the ongoing journeys of wrestling personalities, making it an exciting time for fans who follow the careers of their favorite stars.
