Godfather

Last updated: September 24, 2024

[The Godfather GALLERY]

[Nation of Domination] [Right To Censor]

Check out the Godfather’s WWE Alumni profile here!

Title History

  • WWF Intercontinental title defeating Goldust (April 12, 1999);
  • WWF Tag Team titles w/Bull Buchanan defeating The Hardy Boyz (November 6, 2000);

Career Highlights

Memphis:

  • Charles Wright wrestled in Memphis (USWA) using the name “The Soultaker”..
  • October 23, 1989: The Soultaker defeated Jerry Lawler to win the USWA Unified Heavyweight title

World Wrestling Federation – Papa Shango:

  • 1992: Charles Wright debuted in the WWF with a Voodoo character known as Papa Shango..
  • December 3, 1991 – Tuesday in Texas: Sir Charles defeated Dale Wolfe in a dark match.
  • February 8, 1992 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Dale Wolfe.
  • February 9, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Papa Shango defeated Brian Costello.
  • February 23, 1992–Wrestling Challenge: Papa Shango defeated Todd Overbow.. After the match, Papa Shango placed a curse on Todd Overbow which made him faint..
  • February 29, 1992 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Larry Williams.
  • March 14, 1992 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Lee Thomas.
  • March 22, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Papa Shango defeated Danny Kamo.
  • April 5, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Papa Shango defeated Ian Weston.
  • April 5, 1992 – Wrestlemania 8: Hulk Hogan defeated Sid Justice by DQ after Papa Shango interfered..
  • ~~~The Ultimate Warrior showed up to make the save and this started a feud between Shango & Warrior..
  • April 11, 1992 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Mike Casey.
  • May 2, 1992 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Red Tyler.
  • May 30, 1992–Superstars: Papa Shango vs. Brian Brieger ended in a no contest.
  • June 20, 1992 – Superstars: Chris Hahn vs. Papa Shango ended in a no contest.
  • June 28, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Papa Shango defeated Bobby Perez.
  • Papa Shango placed a curse on Brian Brieger and then set fire to Brian’s feet..
  • Spring 1992: Papa Shango placed a voodoo curse on the Ultimate Warrior..
  • this led to Ultimate Warrior mysteriously vomiting and bleeding from his head..
  • July 4, 1992 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Joe McMullen.
  • July 19, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Papa Shango defeated Russ Greenberg.
  • July 25, 1992 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Tony Roy.
  • August 22, 1992 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Scott Taylor.
  • August 29, 1992 – Summerslam: Papa Shango defeated El Matador in a dark match..
  • September 6, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Papa Shango defeated Jeff Daniels.
  • September 12, 1992 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Justin Taylor.
  • September 20, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Papa Shango defeated Joe McMullen.
  • September 26, 1992 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated John Rechner.
  • October 24, 1992 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Victor Reeves.
  • November 1, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Papa Shango defeated Steve Gillespie.
  • November 14, 1992 – Saturday Night Main Event: WWE champion Bret Hart defeated Papa Shango to retain the title.
  • November 30, 1992–Prime Time Wrestling: Tatanka defeated Papa Shango by disqualification..
  • During the match, Papa Shango tried to place a curse on Tatanka but ended up getting disqualified..
  • January 23, 1993 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Rudy Gonzales.
  • January 24, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Papa Shango defeated Bob East.
  • January 24, 1993 – Royal Rumble: Papa Shango enters the Royal Rumble match at #3 and is eliminated by Ric Flair..
  • March 8, 1993 – RAW: Papa Shango defeated Mark Edwards.
  • March 13, 1993 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Mark Ming.
  • March 15, 1993 – Monday Night RAW: Bob Backlund defeated Papa Shango..
  • April 4, 1993 – Wrestlemania IV: Tito Santana defeated Papa Shango in a dark match..
  • April 10, 1993 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated David Clements.
  • April 12, 1993 – RAW: Papa Shango defeated Scott Taylor..

United States Wrestling Association – Papa Shango:

  • Papa Shango was sent to the United States Wrestling Association..
  • May 3, 1993: Papa Shango defeated Jerry Lawler for the USWA Unified Heavyweight title (just like he did in 89)..
  • May 9, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Duggan defeated Papa Shango to qualify for the King of the Ring tournament.
  • May 21, 1993 – House Show: Intercontinental champion Marty Jannetty defeated Papa Shango to retain the title.
  • June 5, 1993 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Papa Shango.
  • June 13, 1993 – King of the Ring: Papa Shango defeated Owen Hart to retain the USWA Unified title in a dark match..
  • June 20, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Papa Shango defeated Tony Roy.
  • June 21, 1993 – USWA: Owen Hart defeated Papa Shango to capture the USWA Unified Heavyweight title..
  • July 25, 1993 – Superstars: Papa Shango defeated Chaz Ware.
  • May 13, 1994 – NWA New Jersey: King Kong Bundy defeated Papa Shango.
  • July 9, 1994 – CWA: CWA world heavyweight champion Rambo defeated Papa Shango to retain the title.

World Wrestling Federation – Supreme Fighting Machine:

  • January 1995: Charles Wright returned as Kama “The Supreme Fighting Machine” and joined the Million Dollar Corporation..
  • ~~~The Million Dollar Corporation stole the Undertaker’s urn and turned it into a necklace for Kama to wear around his neck..
  • January 28, 1995 – Superstars: Kama defeated Matt Hardy.
  • January 30, 1995 – RAW: Kama defeated Jumbo Baretta.
  • February 5, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Kama defeated Charlie Hunter.
  • February 11-13, 1995 – House Show: Kama defeated Kwang.
  • February 23-24, 1995 – House Show: Kama defeated Bob Holly.
  • February 26, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Kama defeated Bill Payne.
  • February 27, 1995 – RAW: Kama defeated Ken Raper.
  • March 17, 1995 – House Show: Kama defeated Doink.
  • March 18, 1995 – Superstars: Kama defeated Leroy Howard.
  • March 24-25, 1995 – House Show: Kama defeated Mike Bell.
  • March 26, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Kama defeated Bob Cook.
  • April 10, 1995 – RAW: Kama defeated Scott Taylor.
  • April 16, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Kama defeated John Chrystal.
  • April 22, 1995 – Superstars: Kama defeated Tony Roy.
  • May 7, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Kama defeated Buck Zumhofe.
  • May 14, 1995 – In Your House: The Undertaker defeated Kama in a dark match.
  • May 22, 1995 – RAW: Kama defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • May 27, 1995 – Superstars: Kama defeated Duke Droese to qualify for the King of the Ring tournament.
  • May 28, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Kama defeated Bill Weaver.
  • May 28, 1995 – House Show: Kama defeated Aldo Montoya.
  • June 10, 1995 – Superstars: Kama defeated Buck Quartermain.
  • June 12, 1995 – RAW: Kama defeated David Haskins.
  • June 18, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Kama defeated Jerry Flynn.
  • June 25, 1995 – King of the Ring: Shawn Michael & Kama fought to a draw in the first round of the KotR Tournament..
  • July 16, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Kama defeated Rockin’ Rebel.
  • July 17, 1995 – RAW: Kama defeated Billy Mack.
  • July 23, 1995 – In Your House 2: The Undertaker defeated Kama in a casket dark match..
  • August 5, 1995 – Superstars: Kama defeated Scott Taylor.
  • August 7, 1995 – RAW: Kama defeated Troy Haste.
  • August 19, 1995 – Superstars: Kama defeated Bert Centeno.
  • August 27, 1995 – Summerslam: The Undertaker defeated Kama in a casket match..
  • September 18, 1995 – RAW: Kama & Tatanka defeated Bob Holly & Savio Vega..
  • September 23, 1995 – Superstars: The Million Dollar Corporation (Kama & Tatanka) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow & Henry O. Godwinn by count-out.
  • October 7, 1995 – Superstars: The Million Dollar Corporation (Kama & Sid) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow & Henry O. Godwinn.
  • October 21, 1995 – Superstars: The Undertaker defeated Kama.
  • October 23, 1995 – RAW: Kama was in the #1 contenders battle royal for the Intercontinental title won by Owen Hart.
  • October 28, 1995 – Superstars: Bam Bam Bigelow & Henry O. Godwinn defeated The Million Dollar Corporation (Kama & King Kong Bundy) in a dark match.
  • November 6, 1995 – RAW: Kama defeated Tony Roy.
  • November 11, 1995 – House Show: Kama defeated Tony Roy.
  • December 4, 1995 – House Show: WWE tag team champions The Smoking Gunns defeated Kama and Isaac Yankem to retain the titles.
  • January 21, 1996 – Royal Rumble: Kama enters the Royal Rumble at #23 and makes it to the final 3!
  • May 17, 1996 – NWC: NWC heavyweight champion Sabu defeated Kama by disqualification to retain the title.
  • June 15, 1996 – NWC: NWC heavyweight champion Sabu defeated Kama and Virgil in a 3-way steel cage, death match to retain the title.

World Wrestling Federation – The Nation:

  • Charles Wright had a brief absence before returning as a member of the new Nation of Domination, calling himself Kama Mustafa..
  • June 16, 1997–RAW: The Nation Of Domination (Faarooq & Kama Mustafa) (w/D-Lo Brown) defeated Ahmed Johnson & The Undertaker (w/Paul Bearer).
  • June 21, 1997–Shotgun Saturday Night: The Nation Of Domination (Ahmed Johnson, Faarooq & Kama Mustafa) defeat Jeff Libolt, Mike Bell & Tony DeVito.
  • July 7, 1997–RAW: Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated Faarooq & Kama Mustafa.
  • July 13, 1997–Shotgun Saturday Night: Kama Mustafa defeated Dale Hutchinson.
  • July 26, 1997–Shotgun Saturday Night: Kama Mustafa defeated Flash Funk.
  • August 4, 1997–RAW: Ken Shamrock defeated Kama Mustafa.
  • August 16, 1997–Shotgun Saturday Night: The Nation Of Domination (D-Lo Brown & Kama Mustafa) defeated The Disciples Of Apocalypse (8-Ball & Skull) by count-out.
  • September 22, 1997–RAW: Legion of Doom (Hawk & Animal) defeated Faarooq & Kama Mustafa by disqualification.
  • October 5, 1997 – Bad Blood: The Nation of Domination (Rocky/Kama/DLo) defeated The Legion of Doom..
  • October 7, 1997–RAW: Intercontinental champion Owen Hart vs. Kama Mustafa ended in a no contest to retain the title.
  • October 20, 1997–RAW: Kama Mustafa & The Rock defeated Ken Shamrock & Ahmed Johnson.
  • November 9, 1997–Survivor Series: Ahmed Johnson, Ken Shamrock & The Legion Of Doom (Road Warrior Animal & Road Warrior Hawk) defeated The Nation Of Domination (D-Lo Brown, Faarooq, Kama Mustafa & The Rock) in a tag team elimination match.
  • November 10, 1997–RAW: The Undertaker vs Kama Mustafa ended in a No Contest.
  • November 29, 1997–Shotgun Saturday Night: The Nation Of Domination (D-Lo Brown & Kama Mustafa) defeated The Head Bangers (Mosh & Thrasher).
  • December 29, 1997–RAW: Ken Shamrock defeated Kama Mustafa.
  • January 18, 1998 – Royal Rumble: Kama Mustafa entered the Royal Rumble at #23 and was eliminated by Steve Austin..
  • January 19, 1998 – RAW: The Disciples Of Apocalypse (8-Ball, Chainz & Skull) vs. The Nation Of Domination (D-Lo Brown, Faarooq & Kama Mustafa) ended in a double disqualification.
  • February 15, 1998 – No Way Out: Ken Shamrock/Ahmed Johnson/DOA beat The Nation of Domination..
  • March 2, 1998–RAW: Steve Blackman defeated Kama Mustafa by DQ.
  • March 29, 1998–WrestleMania 14: Farooq & Kama Mustafa competed in a 15-team battle royal which was won by The Legion of Doom.
  • April 20, 1998–RAW: Faarooq defeated Kama Mustafa in a Street Fight.
  • April 26, 1998–Unforgiven: Ken Shamrock & Steve Blackman & Faarooq beat Rock & Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown w/Godfather.
  • May 9, 1998–Shotgun Saturday Night: The Nation Of Domination (D-Lo Brown & Kama Mustafa) defeated Bob Starr & John Richie.
  • May 31, 1998–Over The Edge: The Nation (D-Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa & Owen Hart) defeated D-Generation X (Billy Gunn, The Road Dogg & Triple H).
  • June 8, 1998–RAW: Ken Shamrock defeated Kama Mustafa to qualify for the King of the Ring tournament.
  • June 20, 1998–Shotgun Saturday Night: Kama Mustafa vs. Faarooq ended in a double disqualification.
  • July 13, 1998–RAW: Dan Severn defeated The Godfather in a Brawl for All match.
  • July 25, 1998–Shotgun Saturday Night: The Godfather defeated Dustin Runnels.
  • July 26, 1998–Fully Loaded: D-Lo Brown w/Godfather defeated X-Pac w/Chyna to retain the European Title.
  • July 27, 1998–RAW: The Godfather & Mark Henry defeated LOD 2000 (Hawk & Animal).

World Wrestling Federation – Pimpin’ Aint Easy:

  • Charles Wright eventually adopted a “pimp” gimmick and became known as The Godfather..
  • August 3, 1998–RAW: The Godfather defeated Too Cold Scorpio.
  • August 10, 1998–RAW: Vader vs. The Godfather ended in a No Contest.
  • August 17, 1998–RAW: Bart Gunn defeated The Godfather in a Brawl for All Match.
  • October 17, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: The Godfather defeated Bradshaw.
  • October 18, 1998 – HeAT: The Godfather (HeAT Debut) defeated Farooq.
  • October 26, 1998 – RAW: The Godfather (RAW Debut) vs Tiger Ali Singh ended in a double disqualification..
  • November 1, 1998 – HeAT: The Godfather vs The Undertaker ended in a No Contest.
  • November 8, 1998 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated Marc Mero.
  • November 14, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: The Godfather defeated Marc Mero by disqualification.
  • November 16, 1998 – RAW: The Godfather vs “Real Man’s Man” Steven Regal ended in a No Contest.
  • November 23, 1998 – RAW: The Godfather vs Tiger Ali Singh fought ended in a No Contest.
  • November 29, 1998 – HeAT: The Godfather & Val Venis defeated The Headbangers (Mosh & Trash).

World Wrestling Federation – Supply & Demand (The Godfather & Val Venis):

  • December 7, 1998 – RAW: The Godfather & Val Venis began teaming up known as “Supply & Demand”
  • ~~~Supply & Demand (Godfather & Val Venis) vs The Acolytes (Faarooq & Bradshaw) ended in a No Contest.
  • December 12, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: The Godfather defeated Darren Drozdov.
  • December 13, 1998 – Rock Bottom: Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown (w/PMS) beat Supply & Demand (Godfather & Val Venis)..
  • December 14, 1998 – RAW: Supply & Demand (The Godfather & Val Venis) defeated The Brood (Edge & Gangrel).
  • December 27, 1998 – HeAT: Jeff Jarrett & Owen Hart defeated The Godfather & Val Venis.
  • January 4, 1999 – RAW: The Godfather vs Test ended in a No Contest.
  • January 17, 1999 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated Goldust.
  • January 23, 1999 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated Chris Germany.
  • January 24, 1999 – Royal Rumble: The Godfather entered the Royal Rumble at #17 and was eliminated by Kane..
  • January 30, 1999 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated D-Lo Brown by DQ.
  • February 7, 1999 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated Intercontinental champion Ken Shamrock by disqualification.
  • February 13, 1999 – RAW: The Godfather defeated Viscera by disqualification.
  • February 20, 1999 – Shotgun Saturday Night: The Godfather defeated Buddy Landel.
  • February 21, 1999 – HeAT: “The World’s Dangerous Man” Ken Shamrock vs. The Godfather ended in a no contest.
  • March 1, 1999 – RAW: Test vs. The Godfather in a dark match ended in a no contest.
  • March 8, 1999 – RAW: The Godfather defeated Steve Blackman by forfeit.
  • March 21, 1999 – HeAT: Triple H defeated The Godfather.
  • March 27, 1999 – Shotgun Saturday Night: The Godfather defeated JR Ryder.
  • March 28, 1999 – HeAT: The Godfather participated in a Tag Team Battle Royal won by Test & D’Lo Brown.
  • March 30, 1999 – RAW: Intercontinental champion Goldust vs. The Godfather ended in a double count-out to retain the title.
  • April 10, 1999 – House Show: The Godfather defeated Tiger Ali Singh.

World Wrestling Federation – Pimpin’ the Intercontinental Title:

  • April 12, 1999 – RAW: The Godfather defeated Goldust to win the Intercontinental title..
  • April 19, 1999 – RAW: Intercontinental Champion The Godfather defeated Hardcore Champion Hardcore Holly.
  • April 25, 1999 – Backlash: The Godfather defeated Goldust to retain the Intercontinental title..
  • April 26, 1999 – RAW: The Godfather defeated Jeff Jarrett to retain the Intercontinental title.
  • May 2, 1999 – HEAT: Intercontinental Champion The Godfather defeated Goldust to retain the title in a dark match.
  • May 15, 1999 – Jakked: Intercontinental Champion The Godfather defeated The Blue Meanie to retain the title.
  • May 17, 1999 – RAW: The Godfather & Val Venis defeated Jeff Jarrett & The Blue Blazer.
  • May 22, 1999 – Jakked: Intercontinental Champion The Godfather defeated Prince Albert by disqualification in a non-title match.
  • May 23, 1999 – Over the Edge: The Godfather was scheduled to defend his Intercontinental title against Owen Hart..
  • ~~~The match was cancelled after Owen Hart tragically plunged to his death in a stunt gone horribly wrong..
  • May 24, 1999 – RAW IS OWEN: The Godfather & Road Dogg call their match off to light one up and swap “Owen Stories”..
  • May 31, 1999 – RAW: Jeff Jarrett defeated The Godfather to win the Intercontinental title..

World Wrestling Federation – Pimpin’ Hos Nation-wide:

  • June 6, 1999 – HeAT: Road Dogg defeated The Godfather in a KoTR Qualifying Match.
  • June 7, 1999 – RAW: The Godfather defeated Billy Gunn.
  • June 26, 1999 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Glen Kulka defeated The Godfather by disqualification in a dark match.
  • June 28, 1999 – RAW: Edge defeated The Godfather.
  • July 4, 1999 – HeAT: The Godfather & Val Venis defeated Prince Albert & Darren Drozdov.
  • July 5, 1999 – RAW: The Godfather defeated Gangrel.
  • July 12, 1999 – RAW: Val Venis & The Godfather defeated WWE tag team champions The Hardy Boyz by disqualification. The Hardy Boys retains.
  • July 19, 1999 – RAW: WWE tag team champions The Hardy Boyz defeated The Acolytes, Droz and Prince Albert & The Godfather and Val Venis in a 4-way tag team elimination match to retain the titles.
  • July 25, 1999 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated Meat.
  • July 26, 1999 – RAW: Val Venis & The Godfather defeated Prince Albert & Droz in a Street Fight..
  • June 28, 1999 – RAW: Edge defeated The Godfather.
  • August 8, 1999 – HeAT: The Godfather vs Prince Albert ended in a No Contest.
  • September 13, 1999 – RAW: The Godfather defeated Chaz.
  • September 19, 1999 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated Prince Albert.
  • September 25, 1999 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated Joey Abs.
  • October 2, 1999 – Rebellion: The Godfather defeated Gangrel.
  • October 2, 1999 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated Mark Henry.
  • October 3, 1999 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated Gangrel by disqualification.
  • October 9, 1999 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated The Big Bossman.
  • October 10, 1999 – HeAT: The Godfather squashed JR Ryder.
  • October 11, 1999 – RAW: The Godfather defeated Mark Henry in a Ho-jack match (30 Hos acted as Lumberjacks)..
  • October 14, 1999 – Smackdown!: The Godfather defeated Mideon..
  • ~~~Godfather offered Mideon the ho’s, but Mideon declined and asked him if he had any farm animals
  • October 17, 1999 – No Mercy: The Godfather defeated Mideon..
  • October 18, 1999 – RAW: Viscera defeated The Godfather.
  • October 21, 1999 – Smackdown!: The Godfather & Mark Henry defeated Viscera & Mideon.
  • October 25, 1999 – RAW: Viscera defeated The Godfather.
  • October 31, 1999 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated The Blue Meanie.
  • November 4, 1999 – Smackdown: The Godfather defeated Chris Jericho.
  • November 6, 1999 – Jakked: The British Bulldog defeated The Godfather.
  • November 8, 1999 – RAW: Val Venis defeated The Godfather by disqualification.
  • November 11, 1999 – Smackdown!: The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-von) defeated The Godfather & D’Lo Brown.
  • November 14, 1999 – Survivor Series: D-Lo Brown, The Godfather and The Head Bangers defeated The Dudley Boyz & The Acolytes in a tag team elimination match.
  • November 15, 1999 – RAW: Kurt Angle defeated The Godfather.
  • November 18, 1999 – Smackdown!: Davey Boy Smith defeated The Godfather to retain the European Title.
  • November 22, 1999 – RAW: Chris Jericho defeated The Godfather.
  • November 25, 1999 – Smackdown!: The Godfather defeated Al Snow.
  • November 29, 1999 – RAW: Steve Blackman defeated The Godfather.
  • December 5, 1999 – HeAT: The Big Bossman defeated The Godfather to retain the hardcore title.
  • December 6, 1999 – RAW: The Godfather defeated Prince Albert.
  • December 9, 1999 – Smackdown: The Godfather defeated Tom Howard in a dark match.
  • December 12, 1999 – Armageddon: The Godfather & Mark Henry were in a tag team battle royal won by The Acolytes.
  • December 13, 1999 – RAW: Mark Henry defeated The Godfather.
  • December 19, 1999 – HeAT: The Dudley Boyz defeated The Godfather & Mark Henry.
  • December 20, 1999 – RAW: Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho defeated The Godfather to retain the title.
  • December 26, 1999 – HeAT: Gangrel defeated The Godfather.

World Wrestling Federation – The Godfather & D’Lo Brown:

  • December 1999: D’Lo Brown started dressing like a pimp and teaming with The Godfather..
  • December 27, 1999 – RAW: The Dudleyz beat The Acolytes and Edge & Christian and Godfather & D’Lo Brown in a 4-WAY.
  • January 2, 2000 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated Viscera.
  • February 5, 2000 – Jakked: The Godfather and D-Lo Brown defeated The Headbangers.
  • January 9, 2000 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated Gangrel.
  • January 10, 2000 – RAW: The Godfather & D’Lo Brown vs The Dudley Boyz ended in a No Contest.
  • ~~~The Brood (Edge & Christian) attacked The Godfather & D’Lo on behalf of Gangrel’s request.
  • January 13, 2000 – Smackdown!: The Godfather & D’Lo Brown defeated The Headbangers.
  • January 17, 2000 – RAW: The Godfather & D’Lo Brown defeated Edge & Christian w/Gangrel in a UPSET.
  • January 2000 – Royal Rumble: The Godfather entered the Royal Rumble at #29, but was eliminated by The Big Show..
  • January 24, 2000 – RAW: The Acolytes defeated The Godfather & D’Lo Brown.
  • January 27, 2000 – Smackdown!: The Godfather & D’Lo Brown vs Too Cool ended in a No Contest..
  • February 5, 2000 – Jakked: The Godfather & D-Lo Brown defeated The Head Bangers.
  • February 7, 2000 – RAW: The Dudley Boyz defeated The Godfather & D’Lo Brown.
  • February 14, 2000 – RAW: D’Lo Brown & The Godfather dedicated this match to all the ladies (Ho’s) and wished them a Happy Valentine’s Day! ~~~ D’Lo Brown & The Godfather defeated Al Snow & Steve Blackman.
  • February 20, 2000 – HeAT: The Godfather & D’Lo Brown defeated The Dudley Boyz by disqualification.
  • February 21, 2000 – RAW: The Radicals(Perry Saturn & Dean Malenko) defeated The Godfather & D’Lo Brown.
  • February 24, 2000 – Smackdown!: The Godfather & D’Lo Brown defeated The Big Bossman & Prince Albert.
  • March 4, 2000 – Jakked: The Godfather and DLo Brown defeated Prince Albert and The Big Bossman.
  • March 11, 2000 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated Mideon.
  • March 16, 2000 – Smackdown!: The Godfather defeated WWE champion Triple H in a non-title match.
  • March 18, 2000 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated Gangrel.
  • March 20, 2000 – RAW: The Godfather vs The Big Bossman ended in a no contest.
  • March 23, 2000 – Smackdown: The Godfather defeated Bull Buchanan by DQ.
  • April 2, 2000 – HEAT: D-Lo Brown & The Godfather defeated The Mean Street Posse (Joey Abs & Rodney).
  • April 2, 2000 – Wrestlemania 16: The Big Bossman & Bull Buchanan defeated The Godfather & D’Lo Brown.
  • April 6, 2000 – Smackdown: The Big Show defeated The Godfather.
  • April 8, 2000 – Jakked: The Godfather and D-Lo Brown defeated Joey Abs and Rodney.
  • April 10, 2000 – RAW: Kurt Angle defeated The Godfather.
  • April 16, 2000 – HeAT: The Godfather vs. Val Venis ended in a no contest when D’Lo Brown attacked The Godfather.
  • April 20, 2000 – Smackdown!: T & A (Test & Albert) defeated The Godfather & D’Lo Brown..
  • April 22, 2000 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated The Inferno Kid.

World Wrestling Federation – The NEW Godfather:

  • April 24, 2000 – RAW: D’Lo Brown & Steve Blackman defeated Al Snow & The Godfather.
  • April 27, 2000 – Smackdown: The Godfather defeated Steve Blackman by DQ.
  • April 30, 2000 – HEAT: The Godfather & Kaientai (Sho Funaki & Taka Michinoku) defeated Stevie Richards & The Headbangers.
  • May 7, 2000 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated D’Lo Brown.
  • May 8, 2000 – RAW: European champion Eddie Guerrero defeated The Godfather in a non-title match.
  • May 11, 2000 – Smackdown!: Chris Benoit defeated The Godfather to retain the Intercontinental title..
  • May 15, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore champion Crash Holly vs. The Godfather ended in a no contest to retain the title.
  • May 21, 2000 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated D’Lo Brown in a rematch.
  • May 22, 2000 – RAW: Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn defeated The Godfather & Essa Rios.
  • May 28, 2000 – HeAT: D’Lo Brown & Perry Saturn w/Terri defeated The Godfather & Dean Malenko w/The Kat.
  • May 29, 2000 – RAW: D’Lo Brown & Perry Saturn & Terri defeated The Godfather & Dean Malenko & The Kat.
  • June 4, 2000 – HeAT: Chyna defeated The Godfather in a KoTR Qualifying Match.
  • June 5, 2000 – RAW: Eddie Guerrero & Chyna defeated The Godfather & Dean Malenko.
  • June 8, 2000 – Smackdown!: Too Cool defeated The Godfather & Dean Malenko to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • June 17, 2000 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated Essa Rios.
  • June 29, 2000 – Smackdown: Bull Buchanan defeated The Godfather.
  • July 3, 2000 – RAW: Test defeated The Godfather.
  • July 9, 2000 – HeAT: Perry Saturn defeated The Godfather by disqualification.
  • July 15, 2000 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated Thrasher.
  • July 16, 2000 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated Bull Buchanan by disqualification.
  • July 17, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore champion Steve Blackman vs. The Godfather ended in a no contest to retain the title.
  • July 19, 2000 – Smackdown!: Bull Buchanan defeated The Godfather..
  • July 24, 2000 – RAW: Bull Buchanan defeated The Godfather.

World Wrestling Federation – The Right to Censor:

  • The Godfather became a member of the Right To Censor movement, renaming himself to The Goodfather..
  • July 31, 2000 – RAW: The APA defeated Bull Buchanan & The Goodfather..
  • August 3, 2000 – Smackdown!: Bull Buchanan & The Goodfather defeated The APA..
  • August 7, 2000 – RAW: The Dudley Boyz defeated Bull Buchanan & The Goodfather by disqualification..
  • August 10, 2000 – Smackdown!: Bull Buchanan & The Goodfather defeated Too Cool..
  • August 13, 2000 – HEAT: The Hardy Boyz defeated The Goodfather & Bull Buchanan.
  • August 14, 2000 – RAW: Bull Buchanan & The Goodfather defeated The Hardy Boyz and Lita in a handicap match..
  • August 20, 2000 – HeAT: The Goodfather & Bull Buchanan w/Steven Richards defeated T & A (Test & Albert w/Trish Stratus).
  • August 24, 2000 – Smackdown: Rikishi defeated The Goodfather.
  • August 27, 2000 – Summerslam: The Right To Censor (Bull Buchanan, Steven Richards & The Goodfather) defeated Too Cool & Rikishi..
  • September 3, 2000 – HeAT: The Goodfather w/Bull Buchanan defeated Grandmaster Sexay.
  • September 4, 2000 – RAW: Val Venis & Road Dogg defeated The Goodfather & Bull Buchanan..
  • September 11, 2000 – RAW: Bull Buchanan & The Goodfather defeated The APA..
  • September 14, 2000 – Smackdown!: Buchanan, The Goodfather & Val Venis defeated Too Cool & Rikishi..
  • September 24, 2000 – Unforgiven: The Right To Censor (Bull Buchanan, Steven Richards, The Goodfather & Val Venis) defeated The APA & The Dudley Boyz..
  • October 1, 2000 – HeAT: The Dudley Boyz defeated The Goodfather & Bull Buchanan w/Steven Richards in a Tables Match.
  • October 5, 2000 – Smackdown!: Bull Buchanan, The Goodfather & Val Venis defeated Eddie Guerrero & The APA..
  • October 9, 2000 – RAW: Val Venis & The Goodfather defeated Eddie Guerrero & Chyna..
  • October 22, 2000 – No Mercy: The Goodfather & Bull Buchanan were in a tag team #1 contenders battle royal for the tag titles won by Los Conquistadores.
  • October 26, 2000 – Smackdown!: Rock, Billy Gunn & Chyna defeated The Goodfather, Bull Buchanan & Val Venis..
  • October 30, 2000 – RAW: Ivory, The Goodfather & Bull Buchanan defeated Lita & The Hardy Boyz..
  • November 6, 2000 – RAW: Bull Buchanan & The Goodfather defeated The Hardy Boyz to win the Tag Team Titles..
  • November 9, 2000 – Smackdown!: Bull Buchanan & The Goodfather defeated The Dudley Boyz..
  • November 13, 2000 – RAW: The Hardy Boyz and Lita defeated Bull Buchanan, The Goodfather and Ivory..
  • November 16, 2000 – Smackdown!: The Hardy Boyz and The Dudley Boyz vs. The Right to Censor went to a no contest..
  • November 19, 2000 – Survivor Series: The Dudley Boyz & The Hardy Boyz defeated Christian, Edge, The Goodfather & Bull Buchanan in a tag team elimination match.
  • November 20, 2000 – RAW: The Dudley Boyz defeated Bull Buchanan and The Goodfather by disqualification..
  • November 26, 2000 – HeAT: The Goodfather and Bull Buchanan defeated Too Cool to retain the Tag Team Titles.
  • November 30, 2000 – Smackdown!: Bull Buchanan and The Goodfather defeated Road Dogg and K-Kwik to retain the Tag titles..
  • December 2, 2000 – Rebellion: Bull Buchanan and The Goodfather beat The Hardy Boyz to retain the Tag Titles..
  • December 4, 2000 – RAW: Bull Buchanan and The Goodfather defeated The Hardy Boyz to retain the Tag Titles..
  • December 10, 2000 – Armageddon: Edge and Christian defeated The Goodfather and Bull Buchanan, K-Kwik and Road Dogg & The Dudley Boyz in a 4-way elimination tag team match to win the tag team titles.
  • December 11, 2000 – RAW: Jerry Lawler, K-Kwick & Road Dogg defeated Bull Buchanan, The Goodfather & Stevie Richards.
  • December 17, 2000 – HeAT: K-Kwik and Road Dogg defeated The Goodfather and Bull Buchanan.
  • December 18, 2000 – RAW: Billy Gunn & The Dudley Boyz defeated Val Venis, Bull Buchanan & The Goodfather..
  • December 25, 2000 – RAW: The Goodfather and Bull Buchanan defeated Faarooq and Bradshaw.
  • December 28, 2000 – Smackdown!: The Goodfather, Bull Buchanan and Ivory defeated Bradshaw, Faarooq and Jacqueline.
  • January 1, 2001 – RAW: Billy Gunn & The APA defeated Val Venis, Bull Buchanan & The Goodfather..
  • January 4, 2001 – Smackdown!: The Dudley Boyz defeated The Goodfather and Bull Buchanan to become #1 contenders for the tag team titles.
  • January 11, 2001 – Smackdown!: Bull Buchanan, The Goodfather and Val Venis defeated Billy Gunn and The Hardy Boyz.
  • January 14, 2001 – House Show: The Goodfather defeated The Brooklyn Brawler.
  • January 21, 2001 – Royal Rumble: The Goodfather entered the Royal Rumble at #14 and was eliminated by The Rock..
  • January 25, 2001 – Smackdown!: Crash and Hardcore Holly defeated Bull Buchanan and The Goodfather.
  • January 29, 2001 – RAW: The Hardy Boyz defeated Goodfather and Bull Buchanan & The APA in a 3-way tag team match..
  • February 4, 2001 – HeAT: Hardcore Holly and Steve Blackman defeated The Goodfather abd Bull Buchanan w/Steven Richards.
  • February 8, 2001 – Smackdown!: The Goodfather, Steven Richards, Bull Buchanan and Ivory defeated Jacqueline, The Kat, Bradshaw and Faarooq.
  • February 17, 2001 – Jakked: The Goodfather and Bull Buchanan defeated Kaientai.
  • February 25, 2001 – HeAT: The Goodfather & Bull Buchanan defeated Kaientai (Sho Funaki & TAKA Michinoku).
  • February 26, 2001 – RAW: Jerry Lawler & The APA defeated Val Venis, Bull Buchanan & The Goodfather..
  • March 12, 2001 – RAW: Steven Richards, The Goodfather, Bull Buchanan & Val Venis defeated Chris Jericho in a Handicap match..
  • March 15, 2001 – Smackdown!: Steve Blackman and Grandmaster Sexay defeated The Goodfather and Bull Buchanan.
  • April 1, 2001 – Wrestlemania 17: The APA & Tazz defeated The RTC (Goodfather, Bull Buchanan, Val Venis)..
  • April 5, 2001 – Smackdown!: Kane and The Undertaker defeated Bull Buchanan, The Goodfather and Val Venis in a handicap match.
  • April 19, 2001 – Smackdown!: Kaientai, Bradshaw and Faarooq defeated Steven Richards, The Goodfather,Val Venis and Bull Buchanan.
  • April 23, 2001 – RAW: Kaientai defeated Bull Buchanan and The Goodfather..
  • April 26, 2001 – Smackdown!: The Undertaker defeated The Goodfather, Bull Buchanan, Val Venis and Steven Richards in a handicap match.
  • May 10, 2001 – Smackdown!: The Hardy Boyz and Lita defeated The Goodfather, Bull Buchanan and Ivory.
  • May 14, 2001 – RAW: Bull Buchanan, The Goodfather and The Big Show defeated Test, Bradshaw and Faarooq.
  • May 24, 2001 – Smackdown!: Grandmaster Sexay, Steve Blackman and Trish Stratus defeated The Goodfather, Bull Buchanan and Ivory.
  • June 17, 2001 – HeAT: The Dudley Boyz defeated The Goodfather and Bull Buchanan.
  • The Goodfather, and the RTC began to faid away, and were soon all released by the WWF.

World Wrestling Federation – Return of the Pimp:

  • January 20, 2002 – Royal Rumble: The Godfather returns in the royal rumble match won by Triple H.
  • The Godfather seems to be back full time, as he appears during the RAW one night after the Rumble..
  • January 27, 2002 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated Lance Storm.
  • January 28, 2002 – RAW: Diamond Dallas Page and The Godfather defeated Lance Storm and Christian.
  • February 3, 2002 – HeAT: The Godfather defeated Sho Funaki.
  • February 7, 2000 – Smackdown!: The Godfather fought Goldust to a No Contest.
  • February 11, 2002 – RAW: Kurt Angle defeated The Godfather.
  • February 18, 2002 – RAW: Booker T defeated The Godfather.
  • February 24, 2002 – HeAT: Test defeated The Godfather.
  • March 16, 2002 – Jakked: Lance Storm defeated The Godfather.
  • March 17, 2002 – HeAT: Mr. Perfect defeated The Godfather.
  • April 11, 2002 – Smackdown!: The Godfather defeated Val Venis.
  • April 2002: Frustrated with not getting drafted, Godfather came out during the “dark match” portion of SmackDown!..
  • ~~~Godfather came out and attacked Val Venis and tells the fans to “stick it!”..
  • ~~~Not sure why this happened off the air since it seems to be an important development..
  • May-August: The Godfather was believed to be suspended due to him appearing on a dark match and attacking Val Venis..
  • April 20, 2002 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated Val Venis.
  • April 27, 2002 – Jakked: Faarooq and Val Venis defeated The Godfather and Test.
  • May 4, 2002 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated Tazz.
  • May 5, 2002 – House Show: Hugh Morrus & Mark Henry defeated Albert & The Godfather.
  • May 6, 2002 – House Show: Albert defeated The Godfather.
  • May 11, 2002 – Jakked: Faarooq defeated The Godfather.
  • May 11-12, 2002 – House Show: Mark Henry, The Hurricane & Val Venis defeated Albert, Lance Storm & The Godfather.
  • May 13, 2002 – House Show: Albert, Lance Storm & The Godfather defeated Mark Henry, Randy Orton & Val Venis.
  • May 18, 2002 – Jakked: The Godfather defeated Funaki.
  • June 1, 2002 – Velocity: Mark Henry defeated The Godfather.
  • June 6, 2002 – Smackdown!: The Godfather was in the battle royal won by Hulk Hogan and Triple H.
  • June 8, 2002 – Velocity: The Godfather defeated Hugh Morris.
  • September 12, 2002 – Smackdown!: Godfather returns and makes a surprise appearance during the Billy & Chuck Commitment Ceremony..
  • December 2002: The Godfather was officially released from the World Wrestling Entertainment..

In The Meantime:

  • Charles Wright WAS scheduled to join the European Tour for World Wrestling All-Stars but did not appear..
  • July 2004: Charles Wright is now the General Manager of Cheetahs Gentlemans Club here in Las Vegas, and is doing very well..
  • June 26, 2005 – Vengeance: Lilian Garcia asked Viscera to marry her, but The Godfather talked Big Vis into taking some hos instead!
  • July 13, 2007–BAW: D’Lo Brown (BAW Champion) & The Godfather defeated The Blanchard Brothers by disqualification..
  • September 21, 2007–SmackDown!: The Godfather made an appearance during the Theodore Long-Kristal Marshall wedding..
  • ~~~The Godfather unsuccessfully attempted to talk Theodore Long out of it but then left with all the male wrestlers in attendance..
  • December 10, 2007–RAW 15th Anniversary: Hornswoggle appeared for a Family portrait which was interrupted by Triple H!
  • ~~~A disappointed Hornswoggle was cheered by a surprise cameo by The Godfather – who bought the Ho-train with him!

Hulkamania Tour of Australia:

Independent Circuit:

  • January 28, 2012–PWS: The Godfather won the battle royal.
  • October 6, 2012–NWS: The Godfather defeated Julio Dinero.
  • November 17, 2012–ECPW: The Godfather defeated The Kodiak Bear.
  • January 27, 2013–Royal Rumble: The Godfather was in the royal rumble match won by John Cena.
  • May 3, 2013–NEW: The Godfather and Vladimir Joseph defeated Robbie E and Romeo Roselli.
  • September 21, 2013–NEW: Mikey Webb, Rikishi and The Godfather defeated Gregory Edwards, J-Busta and Mark Shurman.
  • January 11, 2014–FSW: The Godfather and Greg Romero defeated Cash and Disco Inferno.
  • February 28, 2014–PCW: Bubblegum defeated Papa Shango in the 1st round.
  • March 1, 2014–PCW: Papa Shango defeated Bubblegum.
  • March 21-22, 2014–BTW: The Godfather and Scott Ashworth defeated Jimmy Preston and Gregory Edwards.
  • May 17, 2014–BTW: L’Empereur & The Godfather defeated Kaka Meng & Syn.
  • August 2, 2014–Vendetta Pro: Godfather defeated Alexander G. Bernard.
  • October 18, 2014–ECCW: ECCW tag team champions Daniel Adonis and Jordie Taylor defeated Eric Locker and The Ladies Choice & The Godfather and Val Venis in a 3-way tag team match to retain the titles.
  • March 14, 2015–IWF: The Godfather vs. Vigo ended in a no contest.
  • October 24, 2015–BTW: Scotty 2 Hotty and The Godfather defeated ??? and Randy Walker.
  • April 2, 2016–WWE Hall of Fame: The Godfather was inducted in the WWE hall of fame by The APA.
  • November 27, 2016–ICW: The Godfather defeated Davey Blaze, DCT and Joey Ryan in a 4-way match.
  • February 24, 2018–BIW: The Godfather won a battle royal.
  • December 27, 2019–CWE: Cliff Corleone and The Godfather defeated The Degenerates (Dragneel and Mike Mission) & AJ Sanchez and Kevin O’Doyle in a 3-way tag team match.
  • February 21, 2020–RCW: Giant Orion, Marky and The Godfather defeated Top Talent (Big Jesse Youngblood, Christian Strife and Heavy Metal).
  • February 22, 2020–RCW: KOTA and The Godfather defeated The Slammer and Vince Austin.
  • March 6, 2020–WOW: The Godfather defeated Salvatore Valcoro.
  • November 13, 2021–AAA/American Icon Jacksonmania 3: Don Frye, Hornswoggle, Jeff Dye, Ryan Kidd and Val Venis defeated Art Jimmerson, Karl Herro, Mark Coleman, Matt Light, Mr. Iguana and The Godfather in a handicap match.
  • April 26, 2024–BCW 57: Papa Shango defeated This Guy.
  • September 22, 2024–LIVE: The Godfather defeated 1MANTHRILLRIDE by count-out.

Bottomless Jack wrote: Just wanted to add Wright had stints in Japan during 1990 on tour with his close friend Mark Calloway (AKA the Undertaker), Vader & Bam Bam Bigelow ———- Soultaker also worked for the GWF based out of Dallas during the summer & fall of 1991. He teams often with Bad News Brown, and had a mini feud with Al Perez there.

x: / @TheRealGodfthr
nickname: "The Sultan Of Voodoo", "The Supreme Fighting Machine"
birthday: May 16, 1961
hometown: Billed from Parts Unknown (Papa)
Billed from Red Light District
Lives in Las Vegas, Nevada
height: 6'6"
weight: 301 lbs
trained by: The Monster Factory
Trainer: Larry Sharpe
debut: September 16, 1989
previous names: The SoulTaker
Rocky Las Vegas
Baron Smedly
Sir Charles (WWF)
Papa Shango
Kama the Soultaker (USWA)
Kama "The Supreme Fighting Machine"
Kama Mustafa
The Goodfather
Pimp Father
finishing move(s): Shoulder Breaker (as Papa Shango)
The Voodoo Driver (Slingshot Toss)
The Pimp Drop (Death Valley Driver)
Jumping Leg Drop
Tipup Splash
favorite move(s): The Ho Train
~~~(Running Corner Body Splash)
Shoulder Breaker
Mafia Kick
notable feuds: Ultimate Warrior
Bret Hart
The Undertaker
Degeneration X
Mideon & Viscera
Disciples of the Apocalypse
Los Boricuas
The Dudley Boyz
Lance Storm
website: https://x.com/TheRealGodfthr
images: http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/gallery/godfather.html
gender: Male
status: Retired
type: Single
current promotion: Inactive