Road Dogg, the former WWE wrestler, recently opened up about the origins of Scotty 2 Hotty using the Worm in WWE during an episode of “Oh…You Didn’t Know.” In a conversation with Road Dogg, he discussed how Scotty 2 Hotty took his move and turned it into something much bigger and more iconic.
Road Dogg revealed that he initially started doing the Worm as a joke. He would perform it during live events as a kick-out spot, but it wasn’t until Scotty 2 Hotty approached him and asked if he could do the move as well that it gained popularity.
In his own words, Road Dogg said, “He took something that I was just doing as a joke and made it so much more and so much bigger. That thing was over as crap. It was not at all what I was doing. He just came to me and said, ‘Can I do that?’ I was like, ‘Heck yeah, you can do that.'”
The Worm became one of Scotty 2 Hotty’s signature moves and a fan favorite. The dance-like move, where Scotty 2 Hotty would wiggle his body before dropping an elbow on his opponent, became iconic and synonymous with his character.
Road Dogg also expressed his belief that Scotty 2 Hotty could still hit the move today and get a massive reaction from the crowd. He said, “I guarantee he could hit that today in any sold-out arena and he would have the place rockin’.”
It’s fascinating to hear about the collaborative nature of professional wrestling, where performers often borrow and adapt moves from each other. In this case, Scotty 2 Hotty took Road Dogg’s move and transformed it into something that became an integral part of his own persona.
As fans, it’s always interesting to learn about the creative process behind these iconic wrestling moves and how they evolve over time. The Worm is a perfect example of how a simple idea can be embraced by the audience and become a memorable part of wrestling history.
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