[1], Dinsmore also appeared in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from August 1998 to January 1999, mainly used as a jobber on WCW Saturday Night he also worked on two episodes of Thunder (losing to Ernest Miller and Kanyon), and on two episodes of Nitro (first teaming with Lenny Lane to lose a handicap match to Scott Steiner, then losing a singles match to Wrath). On the March 19, 2007 episode of Raw, Eugene was forced into a match with Umaga, as a punishment for accidentally spilling a drink on Vince McMahon. [citation needed] He wrestled for Ring of Honor (as Nick Dinsmore) in a Ring of Honor Wrestling taping, against "The Prodigy" Mike Bennett. He feuded with Undertaker and seemed to have magical powers. In December 2011, Dinsmore took part in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's (TNA) India project, Ring Ka King as Dr. Nicholas Dinsmore. He was portrayed as the "special" and overly excited nephew of Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff, who had savant-like wrestling ability from watching his favorites on television. He was a straight-laced wrestler who was no-nonsense when he stepped in the ring. In July 2009, Dinsmore signed a contract to return to WWE. 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[28] On July 28, Gowen and U-Gene defeated the Ring Rydas to win the JCW Tag Team Championship. Instead, WWE decided to go completely against everything that made Regal great and made him a "Man's Man.". Did anyone like the old WWE Eugene gimmick? [1] At WrestleMania 22, Eugene competed in a preshow battle royal which was won by Viscera. [1] The team had a record ten reigns as Southern Tag Team Champions. He also worked an MMA gimmick, and he was known as the Goodfather for a short time. The team lasted until Tajiri's release in December 2005. [1] He returned in 2010, at the "Flashlight Wrestling: Legends & Loonies" event, and lost to Breyer Wellington. Glen Jacobs has wrestled under the Kane gimmick - the "younger half-brother" of The Undertaker - since 1997. On October 26, 2011, Dinsmore defeated Jason Wayne to win the OVW Heavyweight Championship for the tenth time, turning heel in the process. The following week, he was tricked into thinking Deuce 'n Domino were helping him win his match against Mark Henry, which led to a quick defeat. [1], At Taboo Tuesday, Rob Conway teamed with Tyson Tomko to face Eugene and a "WWE Legend", to be chosen by the fans. But for every Undertaker, there was a Bastion Booger, and for every Million Dollar Man, there was IRS. After appearing at ECW One Night Stand,[18] Eugene formed a tag team with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. While some doubted he could carry a promotion, his personality, fight, storytelling skills, and desire to be the best helped Cody pick up a ton of fans, who loved what he was selling them. In the territories, he worked as the evil Russian Krusher Kruschev, and he was as talented as they come in picking up significant heat while also turning in solid matches. [38], Dinsmore began running his own shows in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, under the banner of Midwest All Pro Wrestling. He wrestled in the WWF as Doink the Clown on two later occasions, and as one half of Los Conquistadores (with Rob Conway). Dinsmore went on to wrestle on the independent circuit and return to OVW. In May 2004, Eugene began a feud with Jonathan Coachman, who attempted to banish him from WWE (only to be stopped by The Rock). On June 17, Eugene was drafted to the SmackDown! On February 20, 2008, Dinsmore returned to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) under his real name and defeated Jay Bradley to win his ninth Heavyweight Championship. Although they won the match, he suffered a ruptured left patellar ligament, which required surgery and sidelined him for six months. Dinsmore debuted in Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW) on October 2007, as U-Gene. However, WWE wanted to do something with Dinsmore, since he was a good wrestler. He has worked as a journalist for over 20 years, first in the world of print journalism before moving to online media as the world changed. Chavo was part of the legendary Guerrero family, a group proud of their Latino heritage. Under his real name, he is best known for his time in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), as a wrestler and trainer. [13] During recovery, Eugene made a surprise appearance at WrestleMania 21, delivering a promo until being interrupted and attacked by Muhammad Hassan and Daivari.