Wrestler’s court served as a method for addressing internal disputes within the locker room during the Attitude Era and Ruthless Aggression.
Over time, it has faced serious criticism for the extreme measures taken by those overseeing these proceedings in the name of “justice.” Kane recently shared his recollections as the “bailiff” during one such court session on The Undertaker’s “Six Feet Under” podcast.
“I wasn’t part of any prosecutions or the actual process of serving ‘justice,'” Kane explained. He described a case involving Brian Gewirtz, who faced accusations from Bob Holly about being too friendly with Edge and Christian. “I was tasked with maintaining order in the courtroom… but I didn’t really do much,” he added.
Both The Undertaker and Kane noted that this particular case attracted a large audience of wrestlers eager to witness the proceedings.
However, Kane pointed out that Gewirtz was unfamiliar with the typical dynamics of wrestler’s court. “Brian didn’t realize that the key to surviving was Jack Daniels,” he remarked.
They laughed about how Gewirtz took the situation too seriously and tried to build a defense, when all he really needed to do was bribe “the judge” with a bottle of whiskey.
“Just shut up, stop making it worse. Get him some whiskey, apologize, and everything will be fine,” The Undertaker chimed in. “That’s all it took.”
While some, like Melina, had negative experiences with wrestler’s court, it appears that those in charge often reflect on it fondly, not taking it too seriously at the time.