Spirit Squad was an American professional wrestling stable in World Wrestling Entertainment consisting of Kenny, Mikey, Johnny, Mitch, and Nicky.
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11 Facts About Spirit Squad
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Idea for the Spirit Squad came directly from World Wrestling Entertainment chairman Vince McMahon.
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Burke turned down McMahon's offer to join the Spirit Squad, feeling that he could not perform the acrobatics required from members of the group, and chose to remain in OVW.
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Spirit Squad made their first appearances in WWE at house shows and in dark matches.
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The villainous McMahon ordered the Spirit Squad to perform disrespectful cheers about Michaels, attack him on numerous occasions, and face him in multiple handicap matches.
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The match never started because the Spirit Squad attacked Michaels, ripping apart his ring attire and, in storyline, shattering his knee with a steel chair.
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The Spirit Squad successfully defended the championship against the teams of Jim Duggan and Eugene, Charlie Haas and Viscera, and Snitsky and Val Venis before entering a lengthy feud with The Highlanders.
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Tensions further escalated the following week, when the Spirit Squad lost to Cryme Tyme for the second consecutive week.
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At Survivor Series, The Spirit Squad went on to face the legends consisting of captain Ric Flair, Sgt.
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Johnny returned to OVW after the breakup of the Spirit Squad, save for an appearance during a battle royal on an episode of Raw.
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At House of Hardcore 23, The Spirit Squad made their House of Hardcore debut, losing to Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman.
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