In the episode "Russia Hour", Pumbaa is shown to have an uncle named Boaris, who is very famous in Russia due to his ballet dancing skills. Just before Boaris' farewell performance, he falls on fish eggs that Timon had thrown on the ground and goes to the hospital, leaving it up to Pumbaa to perform in his uncle's place. Pumbaa, however, breaks his leg and Timon is forced to stall. Boaris, presumably recovered from his injury, shows up and does his final performance.