5 Things you didn't know about Sgt. Slaughter

#1. Slaughter Tearfully Asked America For Forgiveness

Sgt. Slaughter - All American Hero

After the Gulf War ended, the Sgt. Slaughter turncoat character had completed its run. Slaughter was ready to return home to being the all-American hero fans once readily embraced, but feelings were hurt and hearts were broken. Appealing to the fans' sympathies wouldn't be easy.

Slaughter; however, received encouragement from WWE CEO Vince McMahon, who promised that the fans would forgive him,

"Sarge, no matter what you do, they will always accept you back once you ask for their forgiveness."

Slaughter had been cutting tearful promos where he'd look directly into the camera and plead, "I want my country back," but fans kept booing. Slaughter's repentance didn't really register with the WWE Universe until he grabbed the microphone and in an impromptu moment sang, "God Bless America."

Nothing was scripted and the song came from Sgt. Slaughter's heart. As he sang through tears, the audience knew that they were all witnessing something special. Soon people stood up to honor their country and their returning hero. Sgt. Slaughter had come full circle.

That didn't keep Vince McMahon from joking once he saw Slaughter backstage,

"How about you attack Hacksaw during the match tonight?"

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