D’Lo Brown’s signature headshake is one of the most enduring and recognizable mannerisms of the WWE’s Attitude Era. In a new interview on “The Velvet Ropes with SoCal Val,” the TNA producer revealed the complete origin story of the taunt, from its inspiration in a classic 90s comedy to the specific moment it debuted on Monday Night Raw , and the crucial reaction of Vince McMahon.

Host SoCal Val asked D’Lo about the headshake, calling it “one of the most iconic mannerisms in wrestling history”.

“How’d it become so legendary? I have no clue,” Brown admitted. “But I’m thankful it just… it just clicked and resonate with the people”.

He then credited its creation to the 1995 film Friday . “As far as the creation of it, there is a great movie that I love very much called Friday ,” D’Lo

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