During a recent episode of his “Poddin’ Ain’t Easy” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer The Godfather (Charles Wright) made a surprising revelation about the origin of his most famous character. While answering fan questions, he confirmed that the creative mind behind “The Godfather” gimmick was not Vince McMahon or WWE creative, but his own wife.

The Godfather gimmick, which involved Wright portraying a charismatic character who would enter the ring with a line of women called the “Ho Train,” became one of the most popular and memorable acts of the Attitude Era. His catchphrases and persona were a weekly highlight on WWE programming during one of the industry’s biggest boom periods.

While giving a tour of his home on the podcast, The Godfather pointed to a framed picture from a WWE magazine that

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