Dory Funk, Jr.
Gamble trained as a wrestler under Dory Funk, Jr.. He appeared on the December 22, 2001 episode of "WWF Jakked", losing to Perry Saturn. This match was infamous for taking place in Gamble's hometown. Gamble, not wanting look bad in defeat in front of his friends and family, began no-selling Saturn's offense. Saturn would retaliate by legitimately striking Gamble and locking him in a shoot arm lock to make him submit.