Responding to The Godfather

[@StevieRichardsShow]

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[@REDKLOK_-_The_Original]

For Stevie to look at the logistics of the situation instead of being emotionally personal about it, shows Stevie is a true class act.

[@sampleoffers1978]

It's hardcore. King of swing was comedic foil in ecw but he was impressively self aware in the circumstances. .

[@Gringo-Billy]

When do you go from class act to door mat? 🤷‍♂️

[@jamie835]

Couldn't agree more. Admire stevie a lot. Somehow I always knew he was a reasonable n empathetic guy even during stevie night heat 😄

[@Matt_Wilson01]

Yeah well he ain’t some pansy gen z kid, he isn’t going to play the poor little victim and cry about it

[@Big.Stepper.]

​@@Matt_Wilson01Speaking out about being victimized makes you pansy now? Ok boomer😅

[@Ghostface-1393]

Stevie seems like a good human being of course he didn’t fit into a locker room full of men with multiple failed relationships and drug problems.

[@SWOTHDRA]

🤡

[@denisdemey9624]

Yes 💯 %

[@SOM-v4o]

Damn.

[@stevenandrews8225]

I met Stevie many years ago back in the old ECW days. I went to many shows at the arena, and then ended back at the Travelodge Hotel on Penrose Ave. He was an extremely nice guy (To be honest, most of the guys were good guys, their personal demons aside)

[@billfranco4731]

Yeah he's a good dude 👌

[@VazzVegas]

"I'm not one of them. They've told me and shown me every day of my 31 years in the business - I do not belong it in. I do not fit in. I'm different." Man, that hits so hard.

[@Youtube304s]

and yet still made a good living. dont let anyone run you off! tell their ass they better call somebody!!!

[@MrMisanthrope84]

It's so sad. He was awesome.

[@jinmochizuki]

BIG STEVIE COOL

[@Teamorders]

That hit me hard

[@DownrightEntertainment]

Stevie you were definitely awesome!!! Glad you did the Right to Censor… one of my favorite factions.

[@LeChaps]

He and Maven are showing to all what class and humility are all about.

[@RandallBalls]

Maven comes off as fake nice. He said he would donate ALL proceeds from his channel to charity, then it blew up, and he never mentioned it again. IDC, but why say it then? He said every video would come with a poll as to what charity he should donate. He just seems like he is a great salesmen (he did work at QVC after all), and he knows how to fake being nice

[@Bale4Bond]

@@RandallBallsMaven is a class A grifter. Not much different from most wrestlers.

[@tronovonflidder775]

@@RandallBalls Also the way he worshipped Undertaker and blindly sided against his co-host on everything was pathetic. Parasite type shit.

[@Troytotheworld]

Maven was one of the coolest wrestlers i ever chatted with. He took time to bullshit with me and my friend for a super long time at a tna show back in 06. Solid dude

[@crystalwater505]

I also think Stevie was ahead of his time. If he broke in now I think he'd fit in a lot better with the roster being a lot less cutthroat and more supportive of each other.

[@airfixx_8952]

Good talker... Decent worker..... Good guy..... Team player........ Every fed needs talent like that.

[@adamsifford6228]

He got stuck with bad gimmicks The God Father was his best thing he had and it was taken from him js

[@crystalwater505]

@@adamsifford6228 That still isn't a reason to blame someone that did nothing wrong to him. That's childish and petty.

[@AndrewDaniele87]

​@airfixx_8952 I read the first part as GoodTaker, and thought, that would have been interesting haha

[@younglove3362]

Not gonna say he was ahead of his time, he was just in the wrong time. Sure he could work now, but in my opinion, his time before SUCKED!

[@senoka4638]

I remember as a kid getting physically bullied for years and asking the same questions Stevie asked in this situation. Why me? What did I do? It takes a toll on you man. You begin to ask less questions and simply blame yourself. I deserved it. It's my fault. Etc. Sucks man. I feel for anyone that goes through that of any age.

[@sampleoffers1978]

In life those situation happen and if fortunate you identify the motive to work around it as best possible. In the wwf/wwe it looks like the bosses rigged it so to keep pay scale how they wanted.

[@uttermanbo]

Bullies generally are insecure and are seeking some form of validation. They could also be frustrated with things they deem unfair and decide to take it out on the people around them and not those that they are really upset with. It's a form of trying to make themselves feel a little bit better because they have no power to get back at those over their head. Just remember it's not anything wrong with you. The bully is the one with the issue.

[@temperedglass1130]

If you want I can come bully you and I will give you detailed answers so you do not suffer wondering why. would that help ??

[@Rschr101]

Stay strong brother

[@younglove3362]

I used to bully people....well, I wouldn't call it bullying. More along the lines of harassing (just to get a reaction) and the two kinds of people I had no fun being harassed were either the ones that blamed themselves (I left them alone) or the ones that were smart enough to ignore me. The ones that ignored me were either people that did the same and saw through my tactics or eventually learned after watching 👀 me get frustrated 😠 because I feed off reactions or responses and don't know what to do when I'm disregarded. Oddly enough, harassing females is how I managed to overcome being shy of talking 👄 to women. Most of the time they'd respond positively and that'd throw me off (I was looking for a rejection reaction and trying to harass them by seeming like I wouldn't take no for an answer.

[@Meatball2022]

Stevie sure seems like a heck of a nice guy

[@RKO1988]

For how good of a wrestler he is too

[@Meatball2022]

@@RKO1988 yea I can see why he wouldn’t fit in with that motley crew…

[@masterfulsky]

too nice, he got taken advantage off

[@justinfrench18]

Nice guy is an understatement. Stevie, is an absolute amazing human being with a huge heart.

[@clarkkent4734]

100% It really comes across whenever you see him speak, that in an industry with a lot of crazies and scumbags, he remained a really decent guy. Literally every time I see a video of Stevie's, I just think to myself what a nice guy he seems.

[@demo84demo]

What a good guy stevie seems to be. He handled himself in the best way possible

[@richardstartin4656]

Hated hearing about how he’d been shown that he didn’t fit in and wasn’t ‘one of them’ Nah Stevie you’re not one of them, you’re better than that fella. You’re not a pain pill riddled pin cushion who thinks they are their gimmick. From one dude who’s never quite fit in to another, keep up the good work mate

[@RKO1988]

👍🏽from another dude that never fit in either

[@doubletime9098]

Bro that's not cool. My dad is a wrestler and is suffering in the hospital.

[@lostinthought7349]

​@@doubletime9098he's not talking about your dad, though

[@SoyDrinker]

It really is a shame being such a big fan when you're a kid and coming back to wrestling when you're older and seeing how shit a lot of these guys were.

[@doubletime9098]

@lostinthought7349 when you insult wrestlers you insult my dad

[@lazites]

Godfather took it out on Stevie over his issues with money and merch, but how he treated Stevie absolutely could have affected how much money Stevie was gonna make. That's pretty shit.

[@sampleoffers1978]

There's name for it, like deflection or transference something, but he just couldnt confront his boss. Bosses probably wanted the tension there with Richards.

[@BillyBradford182]

It’s pretty shit but I maintain, anyone and everyone has the capacity to be shit. Circumstances can dictate actions and as much as you’d love to see yourself as the one whose morals are coherent in every scenario, you never know what would bring the shit out in you. I don’t mean personally to you btw bro, I use the word you in the wider sense. Could be any of us.

[@Quadster19]

The Godfather was a gift of a gimmick. It didn't require a ton of talent and he likely made great money in that role. That being said he could have made way more out of the Goodfather gimmick than he did. Not to mention the WWE always had new gimmicks for him, he should have sucked it up.

[@BernardMarx95]

@@sampleoffers1978Displacement.

[@Provos7777]

@@Quadster19easy to say from the cheap seats. He was saddled with numerous terrible gimmicks, finally found a gimmick that worked, then he has to do something he’s adamantly against. Godfather probably didn’t have a high guarantee in his contract, so the majority of his income probably came from his merch & other payoffs.

[@matthewjenkins7488]

I am absolutely, positively disgusted at how good of a human being that Stevie Richards is. This dude is such a kind and understanding man.

[@tampapredatortrackers3858]

I would absolutely love to see Stevie as a producer or in some type of position to help young talent. This man exudes professionalism and definitely has the best intentions.

[@EternalxFrost]

I would gather every penny I have and enroll to become a professional wrestler just to have Stevie as a teacher / coach. That's how much I respect Stevie.

[@MrRaiin32]

Always proud of Stevie cracking JBL for Meanie

[@sabotagethefool]

He’s on record saying it wasn’t a receipt JBL told him to lay it in.

[@CynicalRam]

@@sabotagethefooland if you believe that, I have some ocean front property in Idaho to sell you.

[@sabotagethefool]

@@CynicalRam Bruh, he has no need to lie about it lmao. But you paint your own fantasies.

[@MrBBDad]

JBL is kind of a puss. Seems he gets beat up by everyone, even little Joey styles

[@Jeudaos]

Same!

I hated right to censor as a kid which means they did a great job. Stevie was easily the most dislikeable heel at the time but in a brilliant way. Like he just said here, you need personalities. Id imagine they didn't think they could get away with Val or the Godfather anymore after the turn of the century because that is a huge loss to get rid of those characters.

[@MrMisanthrope84]

I remember that time very well, and it's largely thanks to characters like Steven Richards. It was brilliant. He was brilliant.

[@younglove3362]

Remember, God Father became Good Father primarily because of Right to Censor. I'd rather they'd gotten rid of Right to Censor if it meant keeping God Father, no matter how annoying Right to Censor was. And I had a feeling Good Father hated playing that role, even as a little kid thinking everyone chose their gimmicks. And something tells me McMahon wasn't a fan of God Father, probably being jealous that he wasn't the character.

[@HealingWarrior-ic6os]

A lot of people may disagree about this but Stevie and Maven are slowly becoming my favourite ex-wrestler KZbinrs. They both appear very humble and down to earth and talk about the business in a very “down to earth” way.

[@magic_ohh]

They're great, undertaker can't even string two sentences together without stammering, it's sad

[@Highly3666]

Who disagreed

[@HealingWarrior-ic6os]

@ nobody yet, but I’m sure there’s people out there who prefer the bigger stars

[@timevans4942]

GOD bless you brother, you're in a lot better place now. I'm glad you're who you are

[@crystalwater505]

Always wanted to hear Richard's side on this about Godfather. Glad to hear it finally! It was hard to believe someone as nice and as chill as Godfather didn't like Richards who is also a really nice guy,

[@geedee1264]

Godfather seems like a boring, vindictive, man chikd

[@younglove3362]

Victim of circumstances.

[@macdaddymario]

Yeah, like younglove said... This is just one of the cases of a victim of circumstances. Both people that on their own, without external forces, very likely would have been good friends. It just so happened that Richards' path crossed with Charles at a time where he (Charles) was being told he couldn't have fun anymore. Which is all he ever viewed wrestling as anyway. Never saw himself as a wrestler, was only ever about being fun for him. Since he was making the same amount from the strip clubs he was partner in... Without getting his body beaten up and having to travel all the time.

[@J2thaAMES1]

"Hello ladies!" Will always be the very first thing I think of when Val Venis is mentioned.

[@ehstaley]

Stevie comes off as one of the nicest guys in the business!

[@Caleb70]

I'm glad Richards does this I have so much more respect for him and his career. He was given very little and had such a long healthy career.

[@dankerr2828]

Honesty and vulnerability is strength man and you probably helped other people who are being or have been bullied (which is most people to be fair) . Respect you alot for this one Stevie

[@tankboi8249]

Stevie is the absolute best human being in the wrestling universe

[@slimhorny]

Steven Richards is a horrible piece of garbage, he shouldn't even be considered human. Lucifer if awaiting Richards.

[@justinfrench18]

@@slimhornyYou’re an idiot.

[@emmanuelaltenor9396]

The RTC is great television and a great gimmick. Having Goodfather and Val in the group was absolutely essential to make it legitimate. The stable should have dominated and then a slow face turn for Godfather again. The reduction in merch sales is tough, but on the entertainment side, the Goodfather was a nice change in character.

[@newjerseyballer]

Val shouldve never been in that group. Yea, it was a good idea. but it ruined his push. He cut that amazing promo against RTC just to join them a week later Lol

[@sheepdavis]

​@@newjerseyballerdidn't ruin Val's push at all. A pornstar gimmick has a limited shelf life.

[@georgealvarez1195]

Its a good ol boys club Stevie and you werent In it, I know you think that sucks but I honest to god believe thats why you are still here and most those guys arent.

[@scottishpaul414]

You're getting roasted on Reddit

[@georgealvarez1195]

@@scottishpaul414 If you looked at reddits demographics and were most their traffic comes from you realize the type of person who uses it. And lets just say the stereotypes about them and their moderators are there for a reason.

[@Professor_Genki7]

​@@scottishpaul414 who tf cares lmfao

[@creativeartist83]

Reddit is a cesspit The worst humans and the worst moderators

[@asdfjkl5713]

RTC was so underrated and undervalued.

[@adamenriquez7291]

God bless Stevie what a great guy 🫡

[@makeittillufakeit]

This level of breakdown and empathy for this situation tells you all you need to know about Stevie, this podcast from the start James and Stevie have said they gonna try be different, and look how different can a wrestling podcast really be. They are trying new angles, new production, new structures, ok some work some dont but this here is why its a great podcast. I have issues with stevies hands here poping up here and there, look i know silly but the whole discussion is amazing and open and they evolving this podcast alot and trying diff things, Its a new podcast, Full disclosure I am english but this and James and Dutch podcasts and ofc his work for years before this tells me James is a real talent, he can ebb and flow, his idea was for this if you see first ep is be very back seat and Stevie even then said that will not happen. He has a talent for research for asking good questions and being able to ask tangent questions and then listen to the convo. I love him and Dutch together, you can tell as ornary as both can act with each other is all love there. Stevie would be a boon to any company as a producer I would think....

[@SirHRDking]

ironically, in wwf smackdown KYR, he had his goodfather gimmick in the game but his winning annimation was still the godfather because he was dancing around in the ring. Kinda hilarious tbh. Either the devs forgot or ran out of time because they was making soo many last minute changes or because he hated it soo bad it was a hint

[@DWtechfan]

Quite honestly, Godfather passively aggressively threw a temper tantrum because he didn't wanna be in the RTC. He chose to be unprofessional and Stevie acted like a pro. Bitch move on Godfather's part.

[@Provos7777]

You lose tens of thousands being forced to do something you don’t want to do. Let’s see how you act, drop the holier than thou facade.

[@CarNNNN]

@@Provos7777 Undertakers friend. Had a job for however long he wanted

[@MrDanny91]

​@@Provos7777 So it's ok to treat people who had nothing to do with it like dirt?

[@TheFlashman]

​@@Provos7777Fucking hell bro, bullying someone and acting like a dick because you're too much of a pussy to say how you feel to the boss is a real bitch ass look. I wouldn't take it out on Stevie, Godfather should have manned up.

[@MrDanny91]

@@Provos7777 Seeing that you just liked my comment and you said something similar to another person here. I take it as a yes.

[@ScottSimpson]

As a late-identified autistic adult, my heart breaks for you so many times in this video. Not out of pity, but out of the shared experience of feeling so othered and outside of the environment you're giving your whole soul to. You speak with a wisdom that a lot of folks never reach. I'm really touched by your humanity throughout this series.

[@Daniel-ot8zx]

I’m autistic as well and I know exactly what you’re talking about. I would hug you if I could.

[@Ghostface-1393]

Thats a tough situation in my experience sometimes people with Autism are very hard to read and appear like they would rather be left alone than included. I will straight up just ask what they want to make sure i’m not reading the situation wrong.

[@ScottSimpson]

@@Daniel-ot8zx Thanks for the validation, brother. Wishing you peace in this rowdy world!

[@DarranKern]

Im neurotypical and I hate sappy anonymous comments

[@JB-xh5mc]

​@@DarranKernJack Perry- "CRY ME A RIVER!"

[@CatsClaw44]

It sounds like Godfather wasn't man enough to take it up with Vince and decided to bully a guy lower down on the card.

[@clarkkent4734]

It's pathetic to see an adult take things out on someone else who has nothing to do with the issue at hand. Just really small and pathetic. You're absolutely right, Godfather should have took it up with Vince, quit or STFU and get on with his job.

[@adamsifford6228]

Can't take it out on Vince ,your boss.

[@clarkkent4734]

@@adamsifford6228 'Take it up with', not 'take it out on'

[@Fettclone1]

Unfortunately that's common in the workplace in general, with wrestling being rife with that sort of thing.

[@Provos7777]

@@clarkkent4734it’s pathetic to see a people in KZbin comment sections act as if they’re some kind of patron saint. I’m sure you’ve been pissed off at your job & didn’t kick your boss’s door down.

[@peterpingo478]

I hated Right 2 Censor so much as a kid! Great job at making me feel that way! I appreciate the entertainment you have given me :) I actually have the right 2 censor song on my huge song play list presently... just as a prank on myself that every once in a great while I get that alarm in my ear that triggers shock, anger, trying to skip the rest of it as quick as I can, and then laughing at myself for what I subject myself too. Great video thanks again!~

[@Confucius202]

That's why Jacques Rougeau was such a boss. Even though he wasn't really a tough guy, he still physically put it on Dynamite Kid, Shawn Michaels and Scott Steiner for being pricks towards him. Correction: He didn't put it on Shawn Michaels, but he threatened Michaels to punch his teeth out if he disrespects him one more time. And Rougeau would have absolutely done it.

[@hurricane831]

I gotta know more about the Steiner incident

[@Confucius202]

@@hurricane831 you'll find both men talking about it on KZbin, it's called Scott Steiner vs Jacques Rougeau Altercation. Somehow I believe the version of Rougeau more lol

[@airfixx_8952]

@@Confucius202 - It's hard to tell.... Jacques has a rather over inflated opinion of himself and his stature in the business.

[@derekstepan3888]

He stood up for himself, something godfather didn't do. He is a coward for not taking it up with Vince and bullying a guy he could beat up. That's why shawn michaels gets respect from me in this way, somewhat. If he had a problem, he yelled at Vince. Vince is your boss but he's a person too and you should make your case. Complaining and bullying smaller people with less connections is pure cowardice

[@violinfanatickamraz1403]

​@@derekstepan3888yeah but Shawn has had his share of cowardice too.

[@A1PrimeTimeMovies]

I hate when someone has something going on in their personal life, but then take it out on the people around them even though they didn't nothing to deserve it. I think we all have done it at one point or another without even realizing it. Glad you were the bigger person and chose to avoid a confrontation with Godfather, but he does seem to be regretting those actions he did all those years ago. Same thing could been said about Shawn Michaels in the late 90s

[@absurdist5134]

You're a legend Stevie. Just so you know.

[@superpecar6577]

Стиви, я из России, недавно стал смотреть рестлинг, и ты один из ярких представителей этой профессии, ты сразу запоминаешься, ты харизматичнен. Я начал смотреть с 1996 с king of the ring wwf, потом wcw и затем ecw, там я и увидел тебя и мне сразу стало интересно, что ты за рестлер. Чем больше я узнаю какими неприятными людьми являются рестлеры за кадром, тем больше я уважаю людей, которые вели себя достойно. Надеюсь, что у тебя всё будет хорошо ты молодец и хороший человек, если бы таких как ты было больше в этом бизнесе, он был бы наверное лучше. ❤ Dear, Stevie! I'm a man from Russia. I started to watch wrestling maybe year before, first 1996 wwf than wcw and later ecw, where I saw you for the first time. And from the start I felt that you have it and that you a star with charisma. The more I knew about different stars and how they was mean backstage the more I RESPECT YOU! YES YOU ARE DIFFERENT BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE A GOOD MAN AND MAYBE THAT'S WHY THIS "alpha males" TREAT YOU THAT WAY BECAUSE YOU ARE JUST BETTER. Feels like you are still in pain for all the shit from this business but man I'M SO HAPPY THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE LIKE YOU IN THE WORLD. I'm just a 29 years guy from Russia who wish you all the best in life. I can't wright all I want because of my level of English language but I think when all the smoke is clear people will realize who was a real hero and who was a scumbag, and in history of wrestling you will be treated as LEGEND. I don't want to meet the Rock or Hogan but I'll be happy to meet you, just to chat or have a beer or go to russian banya. So best of luck to you. You are great! ❤

[@hunterstark9556]

Love you Stevie! I’m happy that you are still alive & kicking. F*ck anyone in your life that has ever wrongfully bullied you. You are awesome 😎

[@RKO1988]

Right to censor had so much heat they used Stevie Richard in no mercy instead of the big show

[@sheepdavis]

Probably because Big Show got sent to developmental at that time. Had nothing to do with heat.

[@joel2628]

Wait... Big Show wasn't in No Mercy? To Google... o_O I swear I've never smoked crack before in my life. I remember him being in the game, but clearly I am losing my mind.

[@RKO1988]

@@joel2628 yeah they had his attire but never was in there maybe they Mandela effected your copy

[@joel2628]

@@RKO1988 No, my copy just randomly erased my game data at random times, forcing me to have to play through everything all over again to unlock all of my content, characters, and weapons. It used to piss me off so much. I would dread turning on my N64 wondering, "Did my progress get erased?" 🤣

[@daniell8655]

I was backstage once and met The Godfather when he was with Right to Sensor and in their gear. My dad was in the clothing business with his sister so she got us backstage at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago burbs. He was so down to earth and smiled the entire time chatting with us. Right before he had to film a backstage segment he told me he misses being The Godfather.

[@stevemelnyk7480]

Stevie has been through hell over the years but has perservered and is still here today. You have to give the guy credit. I always thought he was underrated. He was versatile and could play several different characters well. He was a solid mid-carder but never really seemed to get much of a push anywhere he went.

[@ski8615]

Much love and respect too you Stevie my bro 🇵🇰🇬🇧

[@geneanthony3421]

I wanted to be a wrestler when I was a teenager, but whenever I hear about these types of stories I know I wouldn't have made it. I'm not great at reading social cues, but I can still navigate the world. Wrestlers seem to be a bunch of children who make irrational demands of people. I couldn't navigate that world.

[@hungchoonghow5857]

You need to be a wrestling politician to survive.

[@thaheartbreaker]

He could’ve made the Goodfather gimmick go way farther than any of his other gimmicks. Imagine if his character was a hypocrite and he got caught doing things backstage that weren’t aligned with his morales but made excuses for it😂 it could’ve been comic relief also but I don’t know I’m not in the business

[@tormmac]

you're too smart for the business, because that's a genius angle that should have been obvious to any "professional" writer

[@matthewjenkins7488]

You absolutely could make money as a writer. That’s a great idea.

[@ButWhatIfItIs]

​@@matthewjenkins7488Either that or he heard Ivory's shoot interview. She said the same thing in 2006 👍🏻

[@thaheartbreaker]

@@ButWhatIfItIs I didn’t see Ivory’s interview but as a fan I’d love too because she probably said some things that’ll only give me my own ideas about Right to Censor. I’m the type of person that spawns his own ideas from anything. I do it jokingly but sometimes it’s actually something good.

[@damiana5268]

Hearing how much the members themselves hated working the right to censor angle and it being a joke is wild. i loved the stable. Hearing that intro kick off always got my attention and i was always entertained. Underrated and under appreciated heel stable.

[@lorddeathspit1124]

Stevie is intelligent and polite so of course he didn’t fit in with morons .

[@mjtorjan]

Stevie, man. You’re teaching us valuable lessons on how to behave and conduct ourselves not just in the circus of wrestling, but life in general. Love this show. Also James, I’ve been watching since episode one and watching you grow into this role as host and develop this confidence you have in front of a camera now. I look forward to seeing where your career takes you.

[@DuckXBear]

Thanks for being apart of the business for me growing up Stevie, and now for showing me as a adult the good soul you are.

[@shawngreenidge3591]

I get what Stevie is saying, but I personally feel the most important member of RTC was Ivory, especially when they put the Women's Championship on her.

[@stevena398]

Stevie is HOFer as a human being who happened to be a hell of a wrestler

[@TopherGnock]

That's one of the reasons I respected Brock, he laughed at all of the backstage politics and customs and told them to come and see him if they had an issue with him not adhering to them.

[@SlimJim_Magoo]

It's easier to get away with when you're a 6'4, 300lb gorilla😂

[@meatwad376]

Wrestlers are mostly huge pussies so if you treat it like that they will leave you alone

[@EmmettXIV]

Stevie Richards, an Outsider in the locker room but an Insider for all us fans. Thanks Stevie for being you and true to yourself.

[@THE_CDN]

Godfather should've manned up and went to Vince, man to man, and voiced his grievance. He had a LOT of cover being in the Bone Krew, so he could've spoken his mind because he had Taker as a strong ally. Stevie is really cool for be so understanding.

[@quentinkaasa47]

He probably did complain to Vince. It's kind of telling how after Charles returned as The Godfather he didn't get booked much and basically quietly retired from the ring.

[@kennethkingdon-korab2174]

I want to sincerly thank you for being so upfront about your experience. I'm fighting my housing authority regarding a grievance when I moved in and they are doing everything you talked about. I've felt so alone this past month, despite having friends and a therapist. I feel hated and disgusting for doing what is right. Again, thank you, I needed to hear this.

[@1982markjm]

Stevie, you're a damn good dude. And as for all us fans, you sure as hell did belong! You are a fantastic entertainer and wrestler.

[@MaverickJackJohnson]

It's messed up how childish the stuff in the back is man. Instead of being adults and just talking shit out and squashing any problems you get the kind of nonsense that ends with people taking a shit in other people's bag, or getting thrown out of locker rooms for months, and worse, you know that the promoters and shit use that against the talent. If anything I'd say Stevie was the kind of guy that is better for wrestling and should be the kind of guy that 'fit in' with all the others being the outliers.

[@imjustsam1745]

It's every job.

[@hottakehylas]

Yeh I think the guys are mostly like Stevie now. He was just ahead of his time in a cesspool of egotistical babies. Thankfully seems like it changed with the times

[@weirdfan88]

Nothing wrong with that. If it's a big issue, then they could've gone and confronted the person causing the issue.

[@MR12AMAZING]

@@weirdfan88 And how will confronting the person that caused the issue solve the problem? A bully aint gonna stop just because the person he's bullying tells him to, especially if they don't find them intimidating.

[@weirdfan88]

@@MR12AMAZING By fighting them

[@rauladdams5709]

Insightful conversation 100%. Think you and Charles are damn near on the same page. I love it ❤ It's truly good to see you back. 👍 Does any of this, all of the KZbin videos and analysis feel almost therapeutic? Hell, even after my life at 38, time to think about it all is so good for my headspace. Dare I say, you've been through more than me. And THAT is saying something. Nothing but the best for you Mr. Richards. 🙏💜 I'll keep tuning in as long as you keep posting. Much respect 💜🤘 Also Wrestling Bios is a legend in his own right. He deserves lots and lots of love. His early analysis of the Bret and 123 Kid match is spot on. His covering of mighty John Tenta. 🔥 And his Reliving The War series is going to be on physical media someday. Probably the most comprehensive analysis ever put together. An ongoing work in progress. Almost 4 years of work so far.

[@Mechanix360]

Godfather what gives? Stevie cool is cool man! I remember as a kid hating the right to censor lol. However looking back , the stable did exactly what it was meant to do, generate heat!

[@amazed92]

I am not sure why this fad of "I was a bully ... ain't I great" is supposed to be a wonderul thing

[@User-b9q2z]

​​@@chuckles9767the "west" isn't an empire genuis, its a hemisphere

[@fritos1445]

@@chuckles9767 What is this even supposed to mean? lol

[@xlixity]

1) Muh Merica Bad sperging is hilarious. Eastern dweebs forever sore. 2) Godfather and a lot of guys from that era were from a time and place where you had to establish dominance to get respect. WWF was still a carny business as far as the locker rooms were concerned.

[@WillMakeFriedChicken]

​@@chuckles9767 You may be the dumbest person i have seen in a long time.

[@geedee1264]

Incel alerrt

[@Big.Stepper.]

Stevie, you're saying that you get it and undeserved why Godfather was upset, but that's irrelevant. Why does him being justifiably upset mean that he gets to act like an asshole towards somebody who had nothing to do with it?

[@MorettiPelle]

Happens alot in life

[@macdaddymario]

Victim of circumstances. Sometimes, shit just happens.

[@danw4490]

I'm just saying, from the first time I saw Stevie in WWE, he became one of my favorites. My friends and I brought signs to live events cheering on Stevie. This guy should have been pushed to the moon. His personality and skill in the ring is/was incredible.

[@owenmccluskey5943]

You can tell it really hurt Stevie to be treated that way...

[@nawson247]

Stevie is too nice for the business, they don't deserve him.

[@EricJae.]

If only my father was as chill and levelheaded as Stevie

[@thomasarnoldcoe6527]

It’s sad. You can see the hurt in Stevie’s eyes talking about the backstage segment, then talking about why everyone (seemingly) hated him. You’re a good guy, Stevie.

[@priestfan81]

Godfather is an envious little street hustler that could never work. He was lucky he had friends in high places. He had a routine. The same thing every night. That he treated Stevie like that shows the kind of person he is.

[@grant1739]

I hated Godfather such a lame gimmick

[@koashjames]

Well handled dude! Sorry you had such a anxious driven run during those years, but look at you now, well respected by fans for your mind for the business & I for one appreciate that!

[@FM-ex9cr]

The Right to Censor in hindsight was a very clever move from the WWE, hated them when I was young (as we all did) you look on it with different eyes when you’re older - they allowed WWE to keep pushing their more edgier programming - with an out for the company to not go too far with the tv Networks - this subsequently created a heat vacuum for a group off the back of that - it was more clever than we thought at the time - and Stevie really nailed his role 👏 👏

[@cmaples]

What an amazing attitude. Much respect for you Stevie.

[@danielmobley4638]

Stevie Richards…you have my utmost respect as both a wrestler and a man. Period. 👏👏👏

[@Chronoic]

Stevie is so much of a great person, I just wish I wasn't so naive when I was young watching Wrestling. If I knew what I knew now about Stevie, I would of cheer for Stevie more in ECW and WWE.

[@kencoleman93]

I wanted to be a wrestler growing up now I appreciate why I didn't take that path. Who got time for the gaslighting and bullying? I'm from South Central Los Angeles. As square kid I got enough of that dodging gang bangers and bullies. Screw being worried about getting "Heat". I feel sorry for Stevie and people who feel they have no choice but to play that game.

[@that.canadian.vaper.guyTCVG]

This pisses me off because Godfather was upset with the gimmick costing him money, but Godfather acting out like that, and everyone else that bullied Stevie cost Stevie HIS chance at earning more money. James obviously feels for Stevie, after Stevie explains the situations he was in, James always looks at him with a certain look in his eyes like Stevie didnt deserve any of that. And Stevie didn't deserve any of that. I hope you continue to grind and show them that you can be successful.

[@jackviperjwb]

Stevie, I feel you, brother. Being the guy that doesn't fit in with 'the guys' is tough. I was always a fan of your in ring work but I'm a fan of your way of being now too. #Godfather should apologize.

[@howardcraigiv518]

Stevie seems like such a decent individual and super down to earth.

[@yummyteeth7021]

Great video like always! Now time to watch the video.

[@zim-zf7mq]

Seriously the best behind the scenes wrestling channel on KZbin.

[@AppalachiaDee]

In middle school i loved hating white socks and RTC

[@mattm7798]

I loved how Jim Ross used to make fun of his socks!

[@psubond]

Stevie, even if you didn't fit in (only you can say that) in my opinion, for what it is worth, you did belong in the business. You dont have to fit in to belong. Ask people you worked with such as meanie if the business was better because you were in it. As for this chapter, I am glad you are doing it because your videos are great

[@Population11]

Stevie man what a class act geez I liked him as a wrestler but on KZbin he’s just so genuine. Wonderful person. You can see how hurt he seemed on this and dude thanks for doing these.

[@GaryJr530]

I met ivory and rikishi at an autograph session, both super nice people

[@juliangallegos7627]

The Godfather is a punk- doesn't seem remorseful and actually laughs at the circumstance. He couldn't put over any of his gimmicks: Kama, Papa Shango, Godfather (only over because of the ho's)

[@tonyclifton2230]

Papa shanghai was over. I believe hogan took a lot of steam off him after he didn't make it into the ring on time and sid had to kick out of the leg drop.

[@Thurmanatr16]

Well he is a life long druggie so not surprised.

[@buffaloruffian]

@@tonyclifton2230 shango

[@tonyclifton2230]

@buffaloruffian sorry popa shango was his name. I was mixing him up with Henry Godwin.

[@mox19380]

both are great guys. it's incredible to see two rational MEN reflect on a situation and come away with the logical conclusion that often times circumstances influence behaviors and at this time circumstances beyond either's control were really manipulating their emotions

[@doubles7533]

On the road to 50k Subs! Congrats Stevie!

[@nicholasmercado684]

Stevie Richards proves that he still has so much to give back to the business.

[@OlinCaprison]

I went from watchin a few vids of Stevie and blue meanie to watching every single goddamn interview and podcast this man has done. Right to censor had HEAT. I wish they had those storylines they mention here. But damn this feels very intimate. Dude tells everything he knows and experienced in this industry. I feel like I can relate in a way, having been in music and art for 14 years. Just the bull and drama that comes with meetin all these people that you maybe used to think were cool dudes. And sometimes the shit they give you isn’t your fault. Everything is strange behind the scenes.

[@christianraines3032]

Pretty messed up how he took out his frustrations on Stevie Richards.

[@RueTV]

Should have took it out on creative. Brian Gewirtz comes to mind.

[@noelramirez1551]

Yea but like Stevie said you can't do that or you'll get buried or fired it was messed up but Stevie was the only one he could take it out on.

[@mattm7798]

Yeah, I'll speak for myself when I say I've taken out frustrations on innocent party's, and being honest, it was because I didn't have the balls to confront the real problem, so I picked a weaker target. Stevie was a super nice guy without a ton of political power, which made him an excellent bully target in WWF.

[@RueTV]

@@mattm7798 Same thing with Meanie and JBL

[@hottakehylas]

​@@mattm7798pretty big if you to admit that. Seems like you've grown as a human. Well done.

[@bendixon7018]

I agree Ivory would have been the best leader of the RTC. It’s just a shame chyna sqwashed her at WM17

[@radioVHS149]

Ivory looked more badass in that RTC uniform than she did in plain wrestling gear..

[@koolkeiths]

Stevie you are such a good dude. Cheers mate.

[@andrewrogers5303]

I once went to a smackdown and my sign was Stevie richards for president and it made it on tv

[@kenterminateddq5311]

I've been waiting for Stevie to respond to Godfather bullying him and not liking him.

[@FrozenAngel4173]

man Right to Censor is a genius group and id love to see a remake of them nowadays tbh. they were great

[@Q2k7]

They tried with Joe Gacy in NXT, but ended up just jobbing them out.

[@shanehero]

I’ve always heard how much the different members of RTC hated it. But at the time, you wouldn’t know it on TV. Credit to each of them, they gave it their all and they were great heels at the time. They captured that moment in time, and turned it into entertainment. I genuinely hope they can each look back and be proud of the characters they created in that group and how great their performances as heels really was.

[@ChrisStoecker]

I couldn't imagine being in a pro wrestlers locker room back in the day. Absolute total respect for Stevie. If these guys today in a lot of these companies had an ounce of his professionalism the industry would be in an even better place than it is. Not just how he handled it at the time but how he is to this day. Talk about taking the high road. I already liked Stevie. That right there just elevated him big time

[@MyBeautifulChristianJourney]

In my teens I was a successful amateur wrestler at school, I loved pro wrestling and wanted to become a professional. Now knowing how absolutely grade school so many of the guys were with the bullying, pranks and humor I'm honestly kind of glad I never pursued it beyond a single training week with two of my friends at a school that might not even exist anymore, where Mike Modest and a few other guys were giving lessons.

[@markcafebrown2883]

Godfather didn’t get paid to give you heat. You didn’t get paid to take Godfather and his buddies heat. F Godfather

[@sfiv4527]

I think not fitting in is a marker of you being a much more well rounded human being. You are the winner Stevie, your perspective shows that.

[@Carribeancool]

You are raw and authentic Stevie 🤘

[@MultiBlack17]

This is so sad to hear cuz Right To Censor was a perfect group with the transitions from the Attitude Era. Everybody in the group made sense: Stevie Richards no longer doing extreme wrestling Ivory trying to class up the women's division Godfather realizing he shouldn't be pimping Val Venis wearing clothes

[@hottakehylas]

What about Bull Buchanan? Corrupt cop goes straight? 😂

[@MultiBlack17]

@@hottakehylas I legit forgot Bull was tagging with Big Boss Man before RTC 😂

[@RahenGroup]

Stevie is too nice of a guy!