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The Boogeyman Strikes Again: WWE Legend Terrifies Chelsea Green and Other Superstars in Halloween Prank Video

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Fahad Hamid | Last updated Oct 24, 2025 6:33 PM ET

Look, I’ll be honest—when you think “Halloween” and “WWE,” The Boogeyman is probably one of the first things that pops into your head. And apparently, WWE agrees, because they’ve made it a tradition to unleash this creepy legend on unsuspecting superstars every spooky season. This year’s victim list? Pretty impressive, actually.

WWE just dropped their annual Halloween prank video on YouTube, and let me tell you, it’s exactly what you’d expect (and somehow still entertaining). The concept is simple: sit down some of your biggest stars, ask them about their favorite horror movies, and then have The Boogeyman sneak up behind them like he’s auditioning for a jump-scare compilation. Spoiler alert: it works every time.

Who Got Spooked This Time Around?

The roster of terrified superstars reads like a who’s who of current WWE talent. Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, Damian Priest, Alba Fyre, and R-Truth all got the treatment. And honestly? Their reactions were priceless. Green’s scream could probably be heard from the parking lot, while R-Truth… well, he had the kind of response you’d expect from someone who regularly talks to invisible children.

The setup is almost too perfect. These wrestlers are sitting there, comfortable and relaxed, ready to discuss their top three horror films. They’re probably thinking about The Exorcist or Halloween or whatever scary movie actually keeps them up at night. And then boom—The Boogeyman materializes behind them like some kind of worm-eating nightmare demon, and suddenly they’re the ones starring in a horror scene.

Chelsea Green’s Hilarious Response

Now, here’s where it gets even better. After WWE posted a clip of Green’s scare on Instagram, she jumped into the comments with what might be the most relatable response ever: “That was the day my hair turned grey and I aged 15 years.”

I mean, can you blame her? The woman was just trying to have a nice conversation about scary movies, and instead she got traumatized by a guy who literally eats worms for a living. That’s not just a jump scare—that’s psychological warfare.

The Boogeyman’s Halloween Tradition

This isn’t The Boogeyman’s first rodeo when it comes to Halloween pranks. WWE has been doing this for years now, and somehow it never gets old. Last year’s video featured Rhea Ripley, LA Knight, and Dominik Mysterio getting the same treatment. The year before that? More terrified superstars. It’s become such a reliable October tradition that you almost have to wonder if wrestlers start getting nervous around this time of year.

The beauty of these videos is that they work on multiple levels. First, you’ve got the genuine shock value—these are real reactions from people who legitimately didn’t see it coming. Second, there’s the nostalgia factor for fans who remember The Boogeyman’s original run. And third, it’s just fun to watch tough, intimidating wrestlers turn into scared kids for a few seconds.

The Man Behind the Makeup

For those who might not remember (or weren’t watching during his heyday), The Boogeyman—real name Martin Wright—is one of WWE’s most unique characters ever. The 61-year-old legend has been popping up periodically since signing his latest Legends deal back in 2022. His last actual in-ring appearance was at the 2015 Royal Rumble, but he’s stayed busy with these Halloween appearances and various other special occasions.

And let’s talk about those worms for a second. According to former WWE creative team member Court Bauer, there was once an incident where the company spent a whopping $30,000 on worms for The Boogeyman. Why so much? Because apparently they ran out of regular worms and had to buy organic ones instead. When Vince McMahon found out about the price tag, his jaw reportedly hit the floor. The show went on (with John Bradshaw Layfield rolling around in said expensive worms), but rumor has it the assistant who authorized that purchase didn’t last much longer.

Why These Videos Still Work

You’d think after years of this routine, people would catch on. Like, maybe don’t sit down for a casual chat about horror movies during Halloween season when you work for WWE. Surely someone would connect the dots, right? But nope—every year, fresh victims line up, completely oblivious to what’s about to happen.

Maybe that’s what makes these videos so entertaining. In an era where everything feels scripted and predictable, there’s something refreshing about watching genuine surprise. These aren’t acting performances; these are real people getting legitimately startled by a man in creepy makeup who’s been perfecting his scare tactics for nearly two decades.

The Bigger Picture

While these prank videos are mostly just good fun, they also serve a purpose beyond entertainment. They keep The Boogeyman relevant in the modern WWE landscape, introduce him to newer fans who might not have watched during his active years, and create shareable content that performs well on social media. It’s a win-win situation: fans get a laugh, wrestlers get pranked (and probably get some ribbing from their colleagues afterward), and The Boogeyman gets to remind everyone why he was one of the most memorable characters in WWE history.

Plus, let’s be real—in a business where everyone’s trying to look tough and intimidating, it’s humanizing to see these larger-than-life personalities react like normal people would when confronted by something genuinely creepy. Charlotte Flair might be a multi-time champion, but she still jumps when a man covered in face paint sneaks up behind her. That’s relatable content right there.

What’s Next for The Boogeyman?

While we probably won’t see The Boogeyman back in the ring anytime soon (though never say never in wrestling), these annual Halloween appearances have carved out a nice niche for him. He gets to stay connected to WWE, fans get their yearly dose of Boogeyman content, and superstars get to become viral moments whether they like it or not.

The real question is: who’s getting pranked next year? And more importantly, will anyone finally wise up and see it coming? Probably not. And honestly? That’s exactly how it should be. Some traditions are worth keeping, especially when they involve worms, screaming, and wrestlers getting taken completely off guard.

So here’s to The Boogeyman and his annual reign of terror. May he continue scaring WWE superstars for many Halloweens to come. After all, if you can’t laugh at a 61-year-old man eating worms and making million-dollar athletes scream like they’ve seen a ghost, what even is wrestling?

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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