Shane Thorne AKA Slapjack Debuts New Australian Gimmick in SmackDown Dark Match

Shane Thorne, formerly known as “Slapjack,” debuted a new stereotypical Australian gimmick in a dark match before Friday’s SmackDown.

He was introduced as Shane Thorne and was dressed kind of like Crocodile Dundee or the Crocodile Hunter.

Shane Thorne sporting a new look before today’s SmackDown taping apparently. pic.twitter.com/dP4q5tpGwG

— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) September 25, 2021

I loved it! 👍 pic.twitter.com/dS85wdfS3q

— Kim (@kimberlasskick) September 25, 2021

Thorne, who is from Perth, Australia, said that the gimmick was his idea.

Just to let yous know what I’m trying now is all me and my ideas 🤠
A huge inspiration for me is @WWENikkiASH and you can’t deny that she is doing incredible!
Wrestling can be fun!
So relax mate and let’s have a good one 👍 pic.twitter.com/Rsmu9VOxX2

— Shane Thorne (@WWEThorne) September 25, 2021

Suuuuure Croc Dundee isn’t cool… 👍 pic.twitter.com/CUKdlc0bgg

— Shane Thorne (@WWEThorne) September 25, 2021

Tell me more about how Steve wasn’t one of the most badass people on the planet 💁‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/QYVjkhkaHE

— Shane Thorne (@WWEThorne) September 25, 2021

One year ago today the world was introduced to the greatest performer in the history of @WWE, Slapjack. We haven’t seen him since Wrestlemania, so it is assumed that he went back to his home planet.

Legends only. pic.twitter.com/XHln1Mbzlu

— Tag Team Titles-BAR (@TBARRetribution) September 21, 2021