You probably know former WWE wrestler Val Venis, a.k.a. “The Big Valbowski,” for his over-the-top adult film star gimmick during The Attitude Era. Enchanting ring entrance music, a customary white towel, and “Hello ladies” greeting — it’s safe to say Val really committed to the role.
I mean, just look at his first promo:
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Val, 44, has been out of the wrestling game for six years now, but that hasn’t stopped him from reinventing himself with a new persona, “Kaptain Kannabis.”
That’s right, the sexualized wrestler you loved as a thirsty teenager is now a marijuana aficionado:
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Per High Times, Val opened his own dispensary in Arizona a year ago and now educates the public on the benefits of medical marijuana.
I'm already 30,000 ft in the air and the plane has yet to leave the gate. #MedibudFueled PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! pic.twitter.com/QjkAG7Vrvl
— Val Venis #DigiByte (@ValVenisEnt) December 4, 2015
