Oddities
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The Oddities were a professional wrestling
stable in World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during The Attitude Era
of the late 1990s.
formed the group in 1998 and called them "The Parade of Human Oddities." The group consisted of "freakish" wrestlers, including the masked
Golga
(formerly Earthquake, whose mask had stubby 'horns' on top, thus making him look deformed
), the towering Kurrgan
(who stood at seven feet tall) and Giant Silva
. On one episode of Monday Night Raw
, the stable appeared in a segment with Howard Stern Show
regulars Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf
and Crackhead Bob. Under the leadership of the Jackyl, the Oddities were a fearsome group of heels
though they did not win any titles
.
Jackyl, however, soon left the Oddities to become the manager
of Hell's Henchmen (later renamed The Acolytes). Sable reintroduced the Oddities in a more respectable light, and they were now portrayed as fun loving faces
in spite of their "freakish" appearances. As part of their new persona, the group would dance after matches, whether they won or lost. Their new entrance music was performed by Insane Clown Posse
, who also accompanied them to the ring for their matches. They also rapped the song live during the Oddities' entrance for their match at SummerSlam
in August 1998. At the event, Kurrgan, Golga and Giant Silva defeated Kaientai
(TAKA Michinoku
, Dick Togo, Mens Teioh
and Sho Funaki
). That same month, Sable, who had previously feuded with Luna Vachon, was introduced as a member of the stable. Off-screen, the idea to pair Sable with the Oddities was Vince McMahon
's.
By December, however, Sable had cut ties with the group and once again began feuding over the WWF Women's Championship
with Luna. Meanwhile, the Insane Clown Posse feuded with The Headbangers
. However, on the November 23 episode of Monday Night Raw , the Insane Clown Posse turned on the Oddities and joined The Headbangers
, while Thrasher
cut a large part of Luna's hair. The Oddities assaulted the Headbangers the following week on Sunday Night HeAT. They eventually challenged the Headbangers at Rock Bottom: In Your House
but lost.
At the Royal Rumble
in 1999, Golga made a short appearance before being eliminated by Steve Austin
. Kurrgan also appeared in the 1999 Royal Rumble
(longer than Golga's) before being eliminated by Kane. For a brief period, they were joined by George "The Animal" Steele
, who was referred to as the "original Oddity".
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
stable in World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during The Attitude Era
The Attitude Era
The Attitude Era was a period in World Wrestling Federation and professional wrestling history that began as a direct result of the Monday Night Wars, a television ratings conflict between the WWF and longtime rival promotion World Championship Wrestling that lasted from 1995 to 2001...
of the late 1990s.
History
The JackylDon Callis
Don Callis is a Canadian former professional wrestler and manager, known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation as The Jackyl, and Extreme Championship Wrestling as color commentator Cyrus.-Early life:...
formed the group in 1998 and called them "The Parade of Human Oddities." The group consisted of "freakish" wrestlers, including the masked
Wrestling mask
A Wrestling mask is a fabric based mask that some professional wrestlers wear as part of their in-ring persona or gimmick. Professional wrestlers have been using masks as far back as 1915 and they are still widely used today, especially in Lucha Libre in Mexico.-History:In 1915 a North American...
Golga
John Tenta
John Anthony Tenta was a Canadian professional wrestler known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation as Earthquake and later Golga, and in World Championship Wrestling as Avalanche and The Shark.-Early life:John Tenta was born in Surrey, British Columbia...
(formerly Earthquake, whose mask had stubby 'horns' on top, thus making him look deformed
Deformity
A deformity, dysmorphism, or dysmorphic feature is a major difference in the shape of body part or organ compared to the average shape of that part.Deformity may arise from numerous causes:*A Genetic mutation*Damage to the fetus or uterus...
), the towering Kurrgan
Robert Maillet
Robert Maillet is a Canadian professional wrestler and actor. He is known for his tenure in the World Wrestling Federation, as a member of the Truth Commission and the Oddities, wrestling under the name Kurrgan....
(who stood at seven feet tall) and Giant Silva
Giant Silva
Paulo César da Silva , better known by his ring name Giant Silva, is a former Brazilian basketball player and mixed martial artist and current professional wrestler...
. On one episode of Monday Night Raw
WWE RAW
WWE Raw ) is a sports entertainment television program for WWE that currently airs on the USA Network in the United States...
, the stable appeared in a segment with Howard Stern Show
Howard Stern
Howard Allan Stern is an American radio personality, television host, author, and actor best known for his radio show, which was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005. He gained wide recognition in the 1990s where he was labeled a "shock jock" for his outspoken and sometimes controversial style...
regulars Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf
Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf
Henry Joseph Nasiff Jr. , better known as Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf, was an American entertainer. He appeared numerous times on The Howard Stern Show as a member of the show's Wack Pack. He began August 16, 1996 when he entered the studio of radio station WXRK in New York City...
and Crackhead Bob. Under the leadership of the Jackyl, the Oddities were a fearsome group of heels
Heel (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a heel is a villain character. In non-wrestling jargon, heels are the "bad guys" in professional wrestling; the term heel coming from the term take to you heels, which means to run away which heel champions tend to do to avoid losing their titles.storylines...
though they did not win any titles
Championship (professional wrestling)
A Championship or "title" in professional wrestling is a recognition promoted by professional wrestling organizations.Championship reigns are determined by professional wrestling matches, in which competitors are involved in scripted rivalries...
.
Jackyl, however, soon left the Oddities to become the manager
Manager (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler for a variety of reasons. The manager is often either a non-wrestler, an occasional wrestler, an older wrestler who has retired or is nearing retirement or, in some cases, a new wrestler who is breaking into the...
of Hell's Henchmen (later renamed The Acolytes). Sable reintroduced the Oddities in a more respectable light, and they were now portrayed as fun loving faces
Face (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a babyface or face or in simple words, a fan favorite is a character who is portrayed as a heroic relative to the heel wrestlers, who are analogous to villains...
in spite of their "freakish" appearances. As part of their new persona, the group would dance after matches, whether they won or lost. Their new entrance music was performed by Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan. The group is composed of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the respective personas of the "wicked clowns" Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore...
, who also accompanied them to the ring for their matches. They also rapped the song live during the Oddities' entrance for their match at SummerSlam
SummerSlam (1998)
SummerSlam was the eleventh annual SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation . It took place on August 30, 1998 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York....
in August 1998. At the event, Kurrgan, Golga and Giant Silva defeated Kaientai
Kai En Tai
Kai En Tai was a professional wrestling stable made up of Japanese wrestlers Kaz Hayashi, Dick Togo and Mens Teioh, later joined by Sho Funaki and Taka Michinoku. The group was managed by Yamaguchi-San when they were in the WWF....
(TAKA Michinoku
Takao Yoshida
, better known by his ring name TAKA Michinoku , is a professional wrestler who has wrestled all over the world as well he was a former Mixed Martial Artist...
, Dick Togo, Mens Teioh
Takeo Otsuka
, also known as Men's Teioh or Terry Boy, is a Japanese professional wrestler who is a longtime mainstay of Big Japan Pro Wrestling as well as a former competitor of Michinoku Pro Wrestling...
and Sho Funaki
Shoichi Funaki
is a Japanese/American professional wrestler best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment, where he was a one-time Cruiserweight Champion and a one-time Hardcore Champion.-Early years :...
). That same month, Sable, who had previously feuded with Luna Vachon, was introduced as a member of the stable. Off-screen, the idea to pair Sable with the Oddities was Vince McMahon
Vince McMahon
Vincent Kennedy "Vince" McMahon is an American professional wrestling promoter, announcer, commentator, film producer, actor and former occasional professional wrestler. McMahon is the current Chairman, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee of professional wrestling promotion WWE...
's.
By December, however, Sable had cut ties with the group and once again began feuding over the WWF Women's Championship
WWE Women's Championship
The WWE Women's Championship was a professional wrestling championship in the World Wrestling Entertainment promotion. Created in 1956, it was the oldest active professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment history until its retirement in 2010 as a result from a unification...
with Luna. Meanwhile, the Insane Clown Posse feuded with The Headbangers
The Headbangers
The Headbangers is a professional wrestling tag team consisting of Mosh and Thrasher, best known for their work in the World Wrestling Federation...
. However, on the November 23 episode of Monday Night Raw , the Insane Clown Posse turned on the Oddities and joined The Headbangers
The Headbangers
The Headbangers is a professional wrestling tag team consisting of Mosh and Thrasher, best known for their work in the World Wrestling Federation...
, while Thrasher
Thrasher
Thrashers are a New World group of passerine birds related to mockingbirds and New World catbirds. Like these, they are in the Mimidae family. There are 15 species in one large and 4 monotypic genera.These do not form a clade but are a phenetic assemblage...
cut a large part of Luna's hair. The Oddities assaulted the Headbangers the following week on Sunday Night HeAT. They eventually challenged the Headbangers at Rock Bottom: In Your House
Rock Bottom: In Your House
Rock Bottom: In Your House was the twenty-sixth pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation in the In Your House series...
but lost.
At the Royal Rumble
Royal Rumble (1999)
Royal Rumble was the twelfth annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation . It took place on January 24, 1999 at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. The title of the event was taken from a promise by Mr...
in 1999, Golga made a short appearance before being eliminated by Steve Austin
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Steve Austin , better known by his ring name "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, is an American film and television actor and retired professional wrestler...
. Kurrgan also appeared in the 1999 Royal Rumble
Royal Rumble (1999)
Royal Rumble was the twelfth annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation . It took place on January 24, 1999 at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. The title of the event was taken from a promise by Mr...
(longer than Golga's) before being eliminated by Kane. For a brief period, they were joined by George "The Animal" Steele
George Steele
William James Myers , better known by his ring name George "The Animal" Steele is a former American professional wrestler and actor...
, who was referred to as the "original Oddity".
In wrestling
- Entrance themesMusic in professional wrestlingMusic in professional wrestling serves a variety of purposes. The most common uses of music in professional wrestling is that of the entrance theme, a song or piece of instrumental music which plays as a performer approaches the ring...
- "Human Oddities"
- "The Greatest Show" by the Insane Clown PosseInsane Clown PosseInsane Clown Posse is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan. The group is composed of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the respective personas of the "wicked clowns" Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore...
- ManagersManager (professional wrestling)In professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler for a variety of reasons. The manager is often either a non-wrestler, an occasional wrestler, an older wrestler who has retired or is nearing retirement or, in some cases, a new wrestler who is breaking into the...
- SableRena MeroRena Marlette Mero Lesnar , better known as Sable, is an American model, actress, and former professional wrestler. She is primarily known for her stints in World Wrestling Entertainment....
- Sable
Championships and accomplishments
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards
- Worst Tag Team (1998)
External links
- Profile at Online World of Wrestling