Vince McMahon led the charge for WWE for many years, transforming it from a regional promotion into a Sports Entertainment Juggernaut. Moreover, he was heavily involved in creative storylines, angles, and overall television programming. At one point, he made a shocking pitch for a former WWE superstar to do something unthinkable live on Monday Night RAW.
Which Former WWE Superstar was Asked to Commit a Shocking Action on Monday Night RAW?
During an appearance on “Insight with Chris Van Vliet,” former WWE superstar Gene Snitsky recalled one of the most memorable yet disturbing moments of his career. He was in a particular segment involving her and Lita and had a baby doll in his hand, referencing her child that she lost due to miscarriage, which was due to Snitsky.
During that segment, Snitsky’s punt kicked the doll high in the air, which landed straight into the crowd. The imposing wrestler stated that former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon had particularly asked him to do so and not miss the spot. He said, “Vince is like whatever you do don’t miss the baby. Make sure you kick it.”
Gene Snitsky on punting a baby on RAW
“Vince is like whatever you do don’t miss the baby. Make sure you kick it.”
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Upon his start in the company, Snitsky was involved in a program with Kane and Lita, who got married in the storyline as he had impregnated the former WWE Women’s Champion. This came after The Big Red Monster defeated her former boyfriend, Matt Hardy.
During an edition of RAW, Snitsky shoved Kane, who accidentally landed on Lita, and it led to her miscarriage. Snitsky continued to say, “It wasn’t my fault,” which became his signature. However, during the aforementioned segment, which was hosted by Chris Jericho as part of his ‘Highlight Reel’ show, the former RAW star mocked Lita for her loss. When she asked for the baby doll, Snitsky refused and committed the unforgivable act of kicking it as hard as he could.
20 years ago, WWE wrestler Gene Snitsky punt kicked a totally real baby into the crowd.
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His program with Kane and Lita was highly notable, which gave him a good start in the company. However, Snitsky’s promising tenure came to an end in 2008 when he was released from his contract. He continued to wrestle for several years in various promotions. Moreover, he made a one-off appearance on an episode of RAW in 2023. He was involved in a backstage segment with Chelsea Green and repeated his popular catchphrase.
As for Vince McMahon, he left WWE’s parent company, TKO Group Holdings, following a lawsuit by Janel Grant. He is currently under federal investigation and is setting up his new company, “14 & I,” to make a return in the business world.