What Happened To Shane McMahon's WWE Attitude Era Stooges?

Never walk into a dark alley in the "mean streets" of Greenwich, Connecticut. No one dares to cross paths with the menacing clutches of the Mean Street Posse, a trio unit under Shane McMahon that created mischief during WWE's Attitude Era. Consisting of Pete Gas, Rodney, and Joey Abs, this upper-class group of fellows did Shane McMahon's dirty work until they broke out by themselves, which led to their eventual downfall. With that said, some may wonder what happened to the menacing characters of the Mean Street Posse. Where did all three members go since the Mean Street Posse dissolved on WWE TV?

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The Mean Street Posse Found Unlikely Success In WWE

One of the reasons why fans still cherish The Attitude Era is because of the variety of wacky characters that were featured on WWE TV. There was much more emphasis on personas during the late 1990s than today. From the Texas foul-mouthed "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to the hypersexualized "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry, almost every superstar on the Attitude Era roster became a memorable performer in their own right.

The Mean Street Posse was no different, considering these goons of Shane McMahon also became a memorable gimmick. Even though the Mean Street Posse was a silly concept, it made for good sports entertainment TV. The supposed street thugs from the "mean streets" of Greenwich, Connecticut, of all places, showed that sometimes the most unusual gimmicks become the most entertaining and remembered fondly by fans and critics alike.

Pete Gas, Rodney, and Joey Abs represented the upper-class trio that some could argue are just as intimidating as the Ministry of Darkness. Dressing in sweatshirts and dress pants, the Mean Street Posse had an unorthodox choice of wear for in-ring competition. But dressing in unusual clothing is one of the best ways to stand out from the roster, as one can't deny the Mean Street Posse's ability to stand out from the bunch.

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The Mean Street Posse's Upbringing In The Wrestling Industry

The history behind the upbringing of Peter Gas, Rodney, and Joey Abs in the wrestling business is unique regarding their lack of wrestling experience and real-life relationship with Shane McMahon. For instance, Peter Gas and Rodney were real-life school friends with Shane McMahon long before arriving in the WWE. Because of their connections, Peter Gas and Rodney got brought to WWE in early 1999, despite their lack of wrestling experience.

Peter Gas, or Peter Gasparino as his real name, was an athletic standout in college. He enrolled in the University of Connecticut and played college football for the Connecticut Huskies. Rodney, or Rodney Lienhard as his real name, played football in high-school along with Peter Gas and even exercised with him at a WWE gym.

On the other hand, Joey Abs was the only Mean Street Posse member with professional wrestling experience before arriving at WWE in 1999. Debuting in 1994, Joey Abs wrestled for Matt and Jeff Hardy's OMEGA promotion and even served as an enhancement talent for WWE in the mid-1990s. He became the first wrestler to take the Stone Cold Stunner from Steve Austin. Surprisingly, Joey Abs scored a pinfall victory over "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a Handicap match on a December 1996 episode of WWE Superstars.

What Happened To The Mean Street Posse?

The Mean Street Posse became active performers on WWE's main roster until late 2000, as they managed to win the Hardcore Championship on four occasions, with Peter Gas winning it twice. After splitting with Shane McMahon, the Mean Street Posse mainly became enhancement talents until they got sent to Memphis Championship Wrestling in late 2000.

As soon as the stooges of Shane McMahon became part of Memphis Championship Wrestling, the Mean Street Posse managed to garner some success, especially with Joey Abs winning a championship on five occasions.

However, The Mean Street Posse was released by WWE in June 2001, and all men retired from professional wrestling not too long after, although Pete Gas did appear on the 15th Anniversary edition of Monday Night Raw, taking part in a legends battle royal.

Having mostly stayed out of the wrestling spotlight since retiring, the Mean Street Posse individuals went into other ventures. For instance, Pete Gas started working at an office supply company. Joey Abs got involved in a family-owned car repair shop. And Rodney launched his own landscape management company. The former stooges of Shane McMahon appear to be doing well for themselves.

All three men may not have been the most successful wrestlers but became fondly remembered performers in one of the hottest times in the wrestling industry. Some wrestlers who've been in the business for many years can only wish to get the TV exposure that Mean Street Posse had.