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Video: Johnny Gargano appears as ‘Cedrick Von Haussen’ during a 2007 episode of Smackdown

Aaron Rift

Years before he officially signed a contract with WWE, Johnny Gargano wrestled as an enhancement talent for the company. On the March 23rd 2007 edition of Smackdown, Gargano appeared as “Cedrick Von Haussen” in a losing effort to MVP. Gargano said the following about the match…

“The episode of Smackdown from March 23rd, 2007 will always hold a special place in my heart..

This 19 year old kid from Cleveland (by way of Lichtenstein) got a chance to live his dream in front of his family and friends in his hometown for the very first time..”

Here is footage from the match…