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5 Things you didn't know about Sgt. Slaughter

WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter
WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter

Wrestling fans all over the world have Sgt. Slaughter memories. Whether it be his immortalization as a GI Joe, his all American teaming with a long-time friend "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, or his WrestleMania VII feud with Hulk Hogan, the WWE Hall of Famer is forever entrenched as one of wrestling's all-time greats.

On a recent edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, Sgt. Slaughter opened up to guest host Bruce Mitchell and revealed some lesser-known facts about his legendary wrestling career.

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane in 5 things you didn't know about Sgt. Slaughter.


#5. He made quite the first impression on the McMahons

WWE CEO Vince McMahon Alongside Sgt. Slaughter
WWE CEO Vince McMahon Alongside Sgt. Slaughter

People say that first impressions go a long way. When Sgt. Slaughter made his first impression on Vince McMahon Jr., it didn't look like he'd belong in the WWE. The WWE CEO would be the first to interview Slaughter when he made his WWE debut in 1983.

McMahon had never met Slaughter and when he tried to introduce him, he was met with one of Slaughter's legendary catchphrases, "Shut your hole, puke," only at that time it wasn't legendary. Slaughter sprayed spit on McMahon and demanded answers, "Who gave you permission to speak?"

Slaughter ordered McMahon to stand at attention and put his chest out. Slaughter then chastised McMahon's wardrobe, paying careful attention to McMahon's shoes. Slaughter also heard that McMahon was the regular recipient of $200 haircuts, so he decided to run his hands through McMahon's perfectly coiffed hair. This agitated the famously quick-tempered future WWE CEO, but that didn't stop Slaughter, who asked, "Who cut your hair, Ray Charles?"

McMahon famously hates smoke and that fact wasn't lost on Sgt. Slaughter, who puffed on a cigar and proceeded to blow smoke into McMahon's face.

Slaughter told Bruce Mitchell,

"Vince hates smoke. The worst thing you can ever do in your life is even smell like a cigarette or cigar, or have it anywhere near him. He was turning purple and red. He was just shaking."

When Slaughter made his way to the back, the wrestlers around him acted as if he would soon be future endeavoured, but Vince McMahon Sr. saw things differently. He confronted Sgt. Slaughter backstage and although Sgt. Slaughter expected to be reprimanded, Vince McMahon Sr. expressed jubilation,

"That's the greatest character I've ever seen in my life. Even my son hates you. You've got to start tomorrow."

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