The Godfather & Papa Shango

First up, we are excited to bring a 2 in 1 guest this year. Please welcome The Godfather and Papa Shango 2026 Washington State Horror Con happening from October 23rd through the 25th.

Charles Wright, better known as The Godfather, is a retired American professional wrestler celebrated for his colorful and memorable run in the World Wrestling Federation (later WWE) during the 1990s and early 2000s. He first gained attention in the early 1990s under the supernatural Papa Shango gimmick before evolving through roles such as Kama and Kama Mustafa as a key member of the Nation of Domination.

His transformation into The Godfather in 1998, a charismatic pimp accompanied by his signature “Ho Train” of glamorous women, perfectly captured the irreverent spirit of the Attitude Era and quickly made him a fan favorite. As The Godfather, Wright achieved significant success by capturing the WWF Intercontinental Championship in April 1999 after defeating Goldust, a reign that solidified his status as a fan favorite. He later teamed with Bull Buchanan to win the WWF World Tag Team Championship.

Beyond the titles, his larger-than-life persona, flashy entrances, and ability to generate massive crowd reactions left a lasting imprint on WWE programming, with memorable interactions and matches against top stars of the era. Wright’s contributions were formally recognized when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 under his iconic Godfather character.

Charles will be "The Godfather" on Friday and Sunday PM at the show and "Papa Shango" on Saturday and Sunday AM at the Washington State Horror Con.