A Deep Dive into Al Snow’s Iconic Wrestling Character

Summarizing:
– Al Snow delves into the origins of his “Head” gimmick on “Talk Is Jericho.”
– The character was inspired by a case study on schizophrenia and a past incident with Mick Foley’s styrofoam head.
– Snow emphasizes the importance of reinvention in the wrestling world.

In a recent episode of “Talk Is Jericho,” Al Snow, co-owner and booker of OVW (Ohio Valley Wrestling) in Louisville, Kentucky, delved into the origins and evolution of his renowned “Head” gimmick. Snow recounted his journey in the wrestling world, highlighting his time in Smoky Mountain and WWE. He mentioned how he felt pigeonholed in WWE and decided to venture into ECW, which was gaining significant traction at the time.

The “Head” character’s inception resulted from Snow’s reading on abnormal psychology. He came across a case study of a woman with schizophrenia who believed inanimate objects around her were mentally ill, not her. This concept intrigued Snow, leading him to experiment with a styrofoam head he found at the ECW Arena. He recalled a past incident involving Mick Foley’s styrofoam head, which was used to maintain the shape of his leather mask. This memory and the psychological concept gave birth to the iconic “Head” gimmick.

Snow also touched upon his collaboration with Chris Candido and the influence of Paul Heyman in his career. He emphasized the importance of reinventing oneself in the wrestling industry and the challenges he faced in doing so.