Unaired WWE Clip Resurfaces of Tony Chimel Taking T-Shirt Cannon Shot to the Crotch

WWE has a treasure trove of clips that fans may never see. One unaired clip from a SmackDown that went down 22 years ago has garnered a ton of attention today.

A resurfaced clip from WWE’s SmackDown in 2002 has reignited laughs across the internet, thanks to a tweet from Maffew, the creator of the Botchamania channel. Maffew shared the hilarious moment with the caption, “Tony Chimel gets hit in the balls with the t-shirt launcher and is not happy about it. August 22nd, 2002 SmackDown live feed.” The video, featuring Tony Chimel’s unfortunate encounter with a t-shirt launcher, has quickly gained traction as fans remember the former WWE announcer.

This clip is uncensored, because it took place during a commercial break. Tony is hit in the crotch with the t-shirt cannon, and he wasn’t happy about it. He then left the ring and fans booed because they weren’t getting t-shirts. Then he proceeded to threaten to shove that cannon up the person’s rear end who shot him.

After being reminded how expensive the t-shirt cannon is, Tony Chimel responded, “I don’t care if it’s $10,000, I’ll break the motherf*cker!” This is certainly a clip that we’re glad that popped up on our timeline.

Tony Chimel, who spent over three decades with WWE, was a staple of the company from 1999 to 2020, both in front of the camera as a ring announcer and behind the scenes as a production manager and part of the ring crew. His reaction in the clip is a reminder of the lighter, unintentional moments that happen during live shows—an instance that fans are thrilled to see resurface.

Though Chimel’s WWE career came to an end in 2020, when he was released after decades with the company, the legacy of his contributions remains. Following his WWE exit, Chimel transitioned into a different role, taking a job at Trader Joe’s. But his ties to the wrestling world were never completely severed; in April 2023, he revealed that he had begun working with All Elite Wrestling, assisting with production during their Orlando tapings.

This rediscovered clip serves as a humorous callback to Chimel’s time in WWE, reminding fans of his memorable moments, both intentional and accidental. As Chimel continues his post-WWE journey, it’s clear that his legacy, highlighted by moments like these, lives on in the wrestling world.

What’s your take on this resurfaced clip? Do you think Tony Chimel had a reason to be upset? Let us know what you think in the comments section!