One of WWEs most bizarre and unforgettable characters didnt start with a creative meeting it started as a locker room joke that spiraled into television history. Former WWE star Midian recently pulled back the curtain on how the Naked Mideon character came to life, revealing that it all began with Kurt Angle unknowingly setting the stage backstage. According to Mideon, Angle had a habit of lingering around the locker room in just a towel, which became a running joke among the roster. Eventually, Mideon decided to turn the situation into a competition of his own. Mideon explained that after one match, he made it his mission to outlast Angle in nothing but a towel, staying partially dressed through multiple matches just to win the unofficial contest. That moment turned into something far bigger than a locker room prank. Mideon recalled that right after declaring victory, he was unexpectedly called to participate in a meet-and-greet forcing him to walk out into public wearing nothing but a fanny pack. He said the reaction backstage was immediate, with everyone losing it at the sight. That unexpected moment soon reached Vince McMahon, who saw potential in turning the joke into television gold. That conversation with Vince McMahon quickly turned into a creative pitch that would become one of the most memorable comedy bits of the Attitude Era. Instead of punishing the behavior, McMahon leaned into it suggesting that Mideon repeat the stunt in front of a live audience. Moments like this show just how unpredictable WWEs Attitude Era could be. What started as a backstage joke turned into a full-blown character that fans still remember decades later, proving that sometimes the wildest ideas came from the most unexpected places. Do you remember the Naked Mideon character, and do you think moments like this are something WWE could still pull off today? Drop your thoughts in the comments and share your feedback. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
