Braden Walker's "Knock Knock" promo (lost original pre-tapes of WWE backstage segment; 2008): Difference between revisions

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The infamous Knock Knock backstage segment.

Status: Lost

Chris Harris is a professional wrestler who competed in WWE in 2008 for its ECW brand under the moniker Braden Walker. Walker's brief time in the organisation was universally panned by professional wrestling critics, including for an infamous backstage segment where he confronted Armando Estrada. Notably, this segment was recorded multiple times prior to the show, with Harris being given multiple names before settling on the Walker moniker during a live take.

Background

Chris Harris is best known for his time in Total Nonstop Action (TNA) from 2002 to 2008, including teaming with James Storm to form America's Most Wanted. During his time with the company, he and Storm became six-time NWA World Tag Team Champions.^[1] In January 2008, Harris was released from his contract,^[2] and on the 29th that same month, had signed a contract with WWE.^[3]

Harris debuted for WWE's ECW brand on 8th July, where he faced and beat Armando Estrada.^[4] Prior to the match, a backstage segment was televised, where Estrada requested ECW General Manager Teddy Long give him another chance to earn an ECW contract. Long ultimately agreed to this by introducing Estrada to his opponent, announced as ECW's latest signing. Here the opponent introduced himself as Braden Walker, and made a now infamous Knock Knock joke where the punchline was "Braden Walker and I'm gonna knock your brains out."^[5] In a 2017 Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast interview, Estrada revealed that many pre-tapes for this segment were recorded, containing different dialogue for Harris, including giving him different names. However, a decision was made that instead of inserting one of the pre-tapes into the final broadcast, the segment would instead be performed live, with the name Braden Walker settled upon.^[6]

Walker would wrestle one more match on 5th August, defeating James Curtis,^[7] before being released from his contract two days later.^[8] Walker's run was universally panned by professional wrestling critics for a multitude of reasons, including for an unremarkable moniker; generic music and ring gear; underwhelming matches and segments; and for Harris gaining 20-25 pounds which allegedly put him on bad terms with WWE management for seemingly showing a lack of motivation.^[9]

Availability

WWE typically keeps its media within its video library.^[10] Therefore, there is a possibility that the pre-tapes of Braden Walker's introduction may still be available. However, because neither Harris nor Estrada have worked for WWE since 2008, combined with Walker's poor brief run with the organisation, it is unlikely WWE will publicly release the tapes.

Videos

Braden Walker's entire WWE run.

Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast segment where Estrada discusses Braden Walker and the backstage segment pre-tapes.

References

↑ Solie's Vintage Wrestling listing the NWA World Tag Team Championship's history, including America's Most Wanted's reigns. Retrieved 10 Oct '21
↑ Last Word on Sports noting TNA released Harris from his contract in 2008. Retrieved 10 Oct '21
↑ Archived Official Chris Harris website, where Harris announced he had signed with WWE. Retrieved 10 Oct '21
↑ Cage Match noting Walker beat Estrada on 8th July, 2008 edition of ECW. Retrieved 10 Oct '21
↑ WrestleCrap discussing the backstage segment. Retrieved 10 Oct '21
↑ Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast interview with Estrada, where Estrada discussing the multiple pre-tapes the backstage segment received. Retrieved 10 Oct '21
↑ Archived Online World of Wrestling page stating Walker defeated James Curtis. Retrieved 10 Oct '21
↑ WWE announcing it had released Braden Walker. Retrieved 10 Oct '21
↑ The Signature Spot discussing why Walker's run failed. Retrieved 10 Oct '21
↑ Wrestlezone article by Nick Paglino noting WWE's video library, giving the possibilities the pre-tapes may still exist. Retrieved 10 Oct '21

[1] Solie's Vintage Wrestling listing the NWA World Tag Team Championship's history, including America's Most Wanted's reigns. Retrieved 10 Oct '21

[2] Last Word on Sports noting TNA released Harris from his contract in 2008. Retrieved 10 Oct '21

[3] Archived Official Chris Harris website, where Harris announced he had signed with WWE. Retrieved 10 Oct '21

[4] Cage Match noting Walker beat Estrada on 8th July, 2008 edition of ECW. Retrieved 10 Oct '21

[5] WrestleCrap discussing the backstage segment. Retrieved 10 Oct '21

[6] Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast interview with Estrada, where Estrada discussing the multiple pre-tapes the backstage segment received. Retrieved 10 Oct '21

[7] Archived Online World of Wrestling page stating Walker defeated James Curtis. Retrieved 10 Oct '21

[8] WWE announcing it had released Braden Walker. Retrieved 10 Oct '21

[9] The Signature Spot discussing why Walker's run failed. Retrieved 10 Oct '21

[10] Wrestlezone article by Nick Paglino noting WWE's video library, giving the possibilities the pre-tapes may still exist. Retrieved 10 Oct '21

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 ==Background==
-Chris Harris is best known for his time in Total Nonstop Action (TNA) from 2002 to 2008, including teaming with James Storm to form America's Most Wanted. During his time with the company, he and Storm became six-time NWA World Tag Team Champions.<ref>[https://www.solie.org/titlehistories/ttnwa.html ''Solie's Vintage Wrestling'' listing the NWA World Tag Team Championship's history, including America's Most Wanted's reigns.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> In early-2008, Harris was released from his contract,<ref>[https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2021/03/30/wildcat-chris-harris-james-storms-1000th-impact-match/ ''Last Word on Sports'' noting TNA released Harris from his contract in 2008.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> and on the 29th that same month, had signed a contract with WWE.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080201142519/http://www.wildcatchrisharris.com/columns/12908.htm Archived Official Chris Harris website, where Harris announced he had signed with WWE.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref>
+Chris Harris is best known for his time in Total Nonstop Action (TNA) from 2002 to 2008, including teaming with James Storm to form America's Most Wanted. During his time with the company, he and Storm became six-time NWA World Tag Team Champions.<ref>[https://www.solie.org/titlehistories/ttnwa.html ''Solie's Vintage Wrestling'' listing the NWA World Tag Team Championship's history, including America's Most Wanted's reigns.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> In January 2008, Harris was released from his contract,<ref>[https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2021/03/30/wildcat-chris-harris-james-storms-1000th-impact-match/ ''Last Word on Sports'' noting TNA released Harris from his contract in 2008.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> and on the 29th that same month, had signed a contract with WWE.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080201142519/http://www.wildcatchrisharris.com/columns/12908.htm Archived Official Chris Harris website, where Harris announced he had signed with WWE.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref>
-Harris debuted for WWE's ECW brand on 8th July, where he faced and beat Armando Estrada.<ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=3093&page=4 ''Cage Match'' noting Walker beat Estrada on 8th July, 2008 edition of ECW.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> Prior to the match, a backstage segment was televised, where Estrada requested ECW General Manager Teddy Long give him another chance to earn an ECW contract. Long ultimately agreed to this by introducing Estrada to his opponent, announced as ECW's latest signing. Here the opponent introduced himself as Braden Walker, and made a now infamous Knock Knock joke where the punchline was "Braden Walker and I'm going to knock your brains out."<ref>[https://wrestlecrap.com/bradenwalker.html ''WrestleCrap'' discussing the backstage segment.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> In a 2017 ''Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast'' interview, Estrada revealed that many pre-tapes for this segment were recorded, containing different dialogue for Harris, including giving him different names. However, a decision was made that instead of inserting one of the pre-tapes into the final broadcast, the segment would instead be performed live, with the name Braden Walker settled upon.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvfJ_migdUc ''Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast'' interview with Estrada, where Estrada discussing the multiple pre-tapes the backstage segment received.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref>
+Harris debuted for WWE's ECW brand on 8th July, where he faced and beat Armando Estrada.<ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=3093&page=4 ''Cage Match'' noting Walker beat Estrada on 8th July, 2008 edition of ECW.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> Prior to the match, a backstage segment was televised, where Estrada requested ECW General Manager Teddy Long give him another chance to earn an ECW contract. Long ultimately agreed to this by introducing Estrada to his opponent, announced as ECW's latest signing. Here the opponent introduced himself as Braden Walker, and made a now infamous Knock Knock joke where the punchline was "Braden Walker and I'm gonna knock your brains out."<ref>[https://wrestlecrap.com/bradenwalker.html ''WrestleCrap'' discussing the backstage segment.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> In a 2017 ''Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast'' interview, Estrada revealed that many pre-tapes for this segment were recorded, containing different dialogue for Harris, including giving him different names. However, a decision was made that instead of inserting one of the pre-tapes into the final broadcast, the segment would instead be performed live, with the name Braden Walker settled upon.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvfJ_migdUc ''Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast'' interview with Estrada, where Estrada discussing the multiple pre-tapes the backstage segment received.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref>
-Walker would wrestle one more match on 5th August by defeating James Curtis,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080822034455/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com:80/results/ecw-wwe/_080805/ Archived ''Online World of Wrestling'' page stating Walker defeated James Curtis.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> before being released from his contract two days later.<ref>[https://www.wwe.com/inside/news/7817574 ''WWE'' announcing it had released Braden Walker.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> Walker's run was universally panned by professional wrestling critics for a multitude of reasons, including for an unremarkable moniker, generic music and ring gear; underwhelming matches and segments; and for Harris gaining 20-25 pounds which allegedly put him on bad terms with WWE management for lack of motivation.<ref>[https://www.thesignaturespot.com/articles/2020/8/28/braden-walker-destined-for-failure ''The Signature Spot'' discussing why Walker's run failed.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref>
+Walker would wrestle one more match on 5th August, defeating James Curtis,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080822034455/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com:80/results/ecw-wwe/_080805/ Archived ''Online World of Wrestling'' page stating Walker defeated James Curtis.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> before being released from his contract two days later.<ref>[https://www.wwe.com/inside/news/7817574 ''WWE'' announcing it had released Braden Walker.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> Walker's run was universally panned by professional wrestling critics for a multitude of reasons, including for an unremarkable moniker; generic music and ring gear; underwhelming matches and segments; and for Harris gaining 20-25 pounds which allegedly put him on bad terms with WWE management for seemingly showing a lack of motivation.<ref>[https://www.thesignaturespot.com/articles/2020/8/28/braden-walker-destined-for-failure ''The Signature Spot'' discussing why Walker's run failed.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref>
 ==Availability==
-WWE typically keeps its media within its video library, including some of its darkest media.<ref>[https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/features/editorials/272835-rip-owen-hart ''Wrestlezone'' article by Nick Paglino noting WWE's video library even contains its darkest media, giving the possibilities the pre-tapes may still exist.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> Therefore, there is a possibility that the pre-tapes of Braden Walker's introduction may still be available. However, because neither Harris nor Estrada have worked for WWE since 2008, combined with Walker's poor and brief run with the organisation, it is unlikely WWE will publicly release the tapes.
+WWE typically keeps its media within its video library.<ref>[https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/features/editorials/272835-rip-owen-hart ''Wrestlezone'' article by Nick Paglino noting WWE's video library, giving the possibilities the pre-tapes may still exist.] Retrieved 10 Oct '21</ref> Therefore, there is a possibility that the pre-tapes of Braden Walker's introduction may still be available. However, because neither Harris nor Estrada have worked for WWE since 2008, combined with Walker's poor brief run with the organisation, it is unlikely WWE will publicly release the tapes.
 ==Videos==
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 ==See Also==
+*[[AJ Styles vs Kenny Omega (lost footage of professional wrestling match; 2006)]]
+*[[Alberto Del Rio vs CM Punk vs Dolph Ziggler vs Jack Swagger vs John Cena (partially found master tape footage of untelevised Hell in a Cell match; 2011)]]
+*[[Awesome Kong vs Melissa Anderson (lost footage of professional wrestling match; 2009)]]
+*[[Bill Longson vs Whipper Billy Watson (lost footage of professional wrestling match; 1947)]]
+*[[Blood Circus (partially found Santo Gold film; 1985)]]
+*[[Bradshaw vs Christian (lost footage of professional wrestling match; 2001)]]
 *[[Bret Hart-Hulk Hogan photoshoot (lost professional wrestling promotional photos; 1993)]]
+*[[Bret Hart vs Tom Magee (found untelevised professional wrestling match; 1986)]]
 *[[Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling (lost early BBC televised professional wrestling matches; 1938-1939; 1946-1947)]]
+*[[Celebrity Wrestling (partially found ITV professional wrestling reality show; 2005)]]
+*[[Chowdaheads (partially found unaired professional wrestling cartoon show; 1999)]]
+*[[Collision in Korea (found professional wrestling event in North Korea; 1995)]]
+*[[Collision in Korea wrestler sketches (lost North Korean pencil sketch portraits of professional wrestlers; 1995)]]
+*[[Cultaholic (lost debut video of professional wrestling YouTube channel; 2017)]]
+*[[ECW Anarchy Rulz (lost build of cancelled Nintendo 64 port of professional wrestling game; existence unconfirmed; 2000)]]
+*[[ECW at E3 2000 (partially found footage of professional wrestling at gaming trade event; 2000)]]
 *[[ECW Hardcore TV final episodes (lost episodes of Professional Wrestling Show; 2001)]]
+*[[FMW at E3 2000 (partially found footage of professional wrestling at gaming trade event; 2000)]]
 *[[The Game (partially found Disturbed cover of professional wrestling theme song; mid 2000s)]]
+*[[GFW Amped (partially found unaired professional wrestling show; 2015)]]
+*[[The Giant's moonsault (lost footage of professional wrestling move; existence unconfirmed; 1990s)]]
 *[[Girls Gone Wild: Live from Spring Break (found WWE/Girls Gone Wild crossover special; 2003)]]
+*[[GLOW (lost unfinished final season of Netflix comedy-drama series; 2019-2020)]]
+*[[Goldberg's pre-television debut matches (lost footage of professional wrestling dark matches; 1997)]]
 *[[Gotch-Hackenschmidt Match Film (lost world championship match; 1908)]]
 *[[Gotch-Hackenschmidt Match Film (lost world championship match; 1911)]]
 *[[Jake "The Snake" Roberts DDTs Hulk Hogan (lost Snake Pit segment; 1986)]]
+*[[Johnny Gargano vs Velveteen Dream (lost footage of alternate finish to professional wrestling match; 2019)]]
+*[[Kurt Angle vs Owen Hart (lost footage of professional wrestling match; 1999)]]
+*[[The Last Battle of Atlanta (found untelevised professional wrestling steel cage match; 1983)]]
+*[[Lita's training matches (partially found training videos of professional wrestler; late 1990s-2000)]]
+*[[Low Ki & Mercury vs Ric Blade & TCK (partially lost footage of hardcore wrestling tag team match; 2000)]]
+*[[Mark Jindrak in Evolution (partially found unaired vignettes of professional wrestling stable; 2003)]]
+*[[Pat Tanaka vs Rocco Rock (lost footage of "Body Count" professional wrestling match; 1993)]]
 *[["Plane Ride From Hell" (lost photographs of drunk wrestler incidents; 2002)]]
+*[[Radio WWF (lost professional wrestling radio show; 1993-1994; late 1990s-2000)]]
 *[[Screwed: The Bret Hart Story (lost unfinished wrestling documentary film; 2005)]]
 *[[Sex University (lost WWE webshow; 2006)]]
 *[[Shin Nihon Pro Wrestling Gekitou Densetsu (lost build of unreleased Virtual Boy wrestling game; 1995)]]
+*[[Strange Kentucky People (lost recording of Chris Jericho "tribute"; 1994)]]
+*[[TNA Impact! 2 (lost build of unfinished professional wrestling game; 2009)]]
 *[[WCW 2000 (lost work on unfinished PlayStation 2 game; 2000)]]
+*[[WCW All Nighter (partially lost professional wrestling compilation show; 1994-1995)]]
+*[[WCW Classics (partially found professional wrestling compilation show; 2000-2001)]]
 *[[WCW Internet-only Special Events and PPVs (lost audio streams; 1997-1998)]]
+*[[WCW/nWo Live (lost build of cancelled PlayStation professional wrestling game; 1998)]]
+*[[WWE 24x7 (lost professional wrestling compilation show; 2007)]]
+*[[WWE Brawl (lost build of cancelled fighting game based on professional wrestling; 2012)]]
+*[[WWE Crush Hour (lost build of cancelled Xbox port of vehicular combat game; 2002)]]
 *[[WWE SmackDown vs Raw Online (lost build of cancelled online professional wrestling PC game; 2010-2011)]]
-*[[WWF In Your House 8: Beware Of Dog (lost untelevised wrestling PPV matches; 1996)]]
+*[[WWE Wrestlemania 36 (lost footage of alternate finishes to professional wrestling matches; 2020)]]
+*[[WWF Attitude (lost professional wrestling recap show; 2001-2002)]]
+*[[WWF Backlash (non-existent unfinished Nintendo 64 professional wrestling game; 2001)]]
+*[[WWF Excess (partially found professional wrestling talk show; 2001-2002)]]
+*[[WWF In Your House 8: Beware Of Dog (partially found untelevised professional wrestling matches; 1996)]]
+*[[WWF Livewire (partially found professional wrestling recap and talk show; 1996-2001)]]
 *[[WWF No Mercy (lost Game Boy Color games based on Nintendo 64 wrestling game; 2000)]]
 *[[WWF Shotgun (partially found July to December season of syndicated wrestling show; 1997)]]
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