Former WWE/TNA star prepares to drop the low down on Sask.

After returning to his hotel room later, Brown recalled laying both titles on the bed, and just sitting there for the next hour, just staring at them and thinking about all the guys who previously held the titles and the fact he was the first one to hold both.

“It just left me speechless. Even to this day, it’s one of my greatest moments in wrestling.”

The only other men to accomplish the feat were Jeff Jarrett, Kurt Angle, and Rob Van Dam.

After decades in the wrestling industry, D’Lo has not lost his swagger. (Submitted/ D’Lo Brown)

During his time in the WWE, Brown held the European Championship four times and the Intercontinental title once. Brown is also remembered by many fans as one the founding members of the original Nation of Domination, which also included Ron Simmons, Savio Vega, and Crush.

Some internal differences led to the faction splitting and the recruitment of new members over time, in the likes of The Rock, Mark Henry, Ahmed Johnson, Kama (The Godfather), and Owen Hart.

“It was magical, like a dream I didn’t want to wake up from,” Brown recalled, adding the team’s direction came from Simmons.

It was also during this time when Brown developed his now famous swagger and head bobble. He explained he felt the need to separate himself from everyone else on the roster.

“I was a good wrestler but I was just one of many and I needed something for people to start paying attention to me,” he said.

Following his stint in WWE, Brown spent some time in TNA and tagged with the “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles. Brown recalled his best times with Styles, were not in the ring, but rather the time they spent bonding backstage and during long car rides.

“I could look at him and I was like he’s gonna be the guy, so it was my duty to try and impart as much knowledge I had gained, the few years I had been in the business and help him on his way and he was just like a sponge to water,” Brown said.

Noting the success Styles has had, Brown said to this day he still holds a lot of respect for his friend and considers Styles one of the best wrestlers ever to step into the ring.

Brown’s finishing move, a variation of the frog splash, is called the Lo-Down.

Throughout the years, a number of different wrestlers have used the move including Eddie Guerrero and Rob Van Dam. Brown, who wore a chest protector as he flew off the top rope, explained his variation of the move was actually inspired by Guerrero’s former tag partner when they wrestled as Los Gringos in AAA wrestling.

“I’ve heard people compare which one is better, and I’m just happy to be in the conversation,” Brown said.

Dropping the leg on Santino Marella as Beth Phoenix looks on. (wwe.com)

The event in Prince Albert takes place July 15th at Plaza 88. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and matches start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are still available at Colette Portamedic Services (#3-496 Marquis Rd.) or can be purchased online at cwetickets.com. Confirming he will be signing autographs and posing for pictures, Brown would not say whether he plans to step inside the ring.

“You never know what shenanigans I might get up to. That’s just the beauty of pro wrestling. When you come to a show, you never know what’s gonna happen,” he said.

Here’s the full card for Prince Albert:

CWE Championship Match – Champion “The Zombie Killer” Mentallo defends against “The Canadian Crusher” AJ Sanchez

“Chiseled” Chad Daniels vs. “Hotshot” Danny Duggan

CAM!!ikaze vs. “Lion Warrior” Bobby Sharp

Josh “Cheeks” Holliday vs. “The Headline” Shaun Martens

Fil Deadly vs. “The Audacity” Danni Deeds

Following their stop in Prince Albert, CWE heads to Saskatoon on July 16 at Legion Branch 63; then Swift Current on July 18, and Regina on July 19.

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by Nigel Maxwell

Former WWE/TNA star prepares to drop the low down on Sask.

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