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Rene Dupree
I'm posting Ryan Clark's article here, in case anyone missed it on the main page or wants to comment on it:
Former WWE superstar Rene Dupree, who held WWE gold as part of “La Resistance” tag team, recently spoke to Slam! Wrestling about the latest chapter in his career, wrestling in Japan and Europe. Dupree had some very harsh things to say about his time in WWE and Vince McMahon in particular. “I was miserable the last three years I was in WWE, I was miserable, I hated it, because it’s all politics,” Dupree said. You have to kiss ass. In Japan, all you’ve got to do, is you’ve got to work hard, you’ve got to look good, and that’s it. And that’s what wrestling is all about. It’s about the performance. It’s not about how big you are, or how good of a promo you can cut. It’s about if you can deliver in the ring.” Rene Dupree has dramatically changed his look since we last saw him in WWE. He’s now sporting a goatee and is covered in tattoos on his chest, arms, shoulder and back. (Photo below) “I’ve always wanted tattoos, ever since I was a little kid. Mind you, when I was 18 and I signed with WWE, and they had a strict policy, ‘Oh no, you can’t have tattoos without permission. Oh no, you can’t do this, you can’t do that.’ Basically, when you sign a contract with WWE, you sell your soul. You can’t take a sh*t without asking their permission. That’s the bottom line, that’s the truth. The hell with that shit. No. Here in Japan, I get a new tattoo, and the boys are like, ‘Oh, sugoi (which means awesome), new tattoo.’” He also had some choice words for Vince McMahon. “I don’t care how much money Vince McMahon has, Vince McMahon put my father out of business, for a lot of people. That was a very, very hard time in my life. That is very hard to forgive, very hard to forgive.” ![]() |
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Tag Team Wrestling Mark!
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Was just coming to do exactly the same.
Dude looks like shit. Looks like he did his tattoos himself in biro. |
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Pope Is Pimpin'
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Who's his dad?
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He's Here
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Does the flame on his arm make it go faster?
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I'm Mr. White Christmas
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"The Dastardly Homosexual" Rene Dupree
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#6 |
Pope Is Pimpin'
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I'm pretty sure he's fired up!
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Feeling Oof-y
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Man does he look different/awful. Quite surprised about the tattoo thing.
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Who gave him the two black eyes?
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#9 |
Pope Is Pimpin'
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It's called lighting effect.
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TPWW's HHH Mark Since '04
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He looks like he just got out of the fucking penitentiary.
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boop/bop/beep
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It's a good "hardman" wrestler look. Rather my pro wrestlers look like that than male models.
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Pope Is Pimpin'
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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He looks more like he's drugged out and about to be on COPS than anything.
God, does COPS even exist anymore? I feel old. |
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He's Here
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Yes, it's still running. Had to look it up, but they have 851 episodes.
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As over as Crystal Pepsi
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emile_Dupree
No clue, really. Nor do I have any clue what he has to do with Vince McMahon. |
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yes. yes. yes.
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Personally I like the tattoo of the set of shelves on his chest.
Maybe this means he can 'stand' on his own. With book ends etc. |
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He's Here
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Quote:
I'd say that's it. |
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He's Here
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King K Cool
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So did I to be honest.
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He's Here
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We're probably all wrong and it's some cliche Japanese character for "poofy dog".
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President of Freedonia
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I wonder if Rene Dupree has finally earned Hardcore Holly's respect or not.
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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Skibbidy Lock Jaw
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Think I'm gonna get a nice armoire tattooed on my chest. This has inspired me. Maybe something like this:
![]() Still weighing my options though. |
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I'm Brllnt!
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Looks as if he put eyeliner on.
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He's Here
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Who does he think he is, The Undertaker!?
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boop/bop/beep
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lol he looks legitimately scary I think.
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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Looks like he got a chin job too
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As over as Crystal Pepsi
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He looks a little more... marketable without the tats. The inked up look does not suit him well.
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You can't teach that
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Heroin
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it's really real meat
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i was almost half expecting that to be a swastika on his chest
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I was so surprised when I saw that photo. Dupree has certainly changed. He looks older than he is. I'm glad the guy is happy working in Japan, though. He was pretty alright in the WWE.
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Y2KoTF
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Wrestling Marks Rejoice!
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Feeling Oof-y
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LOL
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Formerly Ġohâń3k
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slightly off topic, but does he still hold the record of youngest superstar to hold a title? Think he was 19 when he was tag team champion.
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I think he does. Good on him.
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Samurai Rocker
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I'm glad Rene is doing very well in All Japan Pro Wrestling. I hope he stays there for a very long time.
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Cranky Kong
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I wonder if he has a more sadistic version of The French Tickler now.
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Samurai Rocker
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Over in AJPW, Rene Dupree is part of a stable called the VooDoo Murders.
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