Below are some top WWE news stories of the day, involving Vince McMahon.
• Frustration among WWE’s women’s roster arose over the planning of the Women’s Royal Rumble back in 2022, particularly due to Vince McMahon’s vision, which many found unrealistic.
Backstage Producer TJ Wilson (Tyson Kidd) stepped away from WWE over disagreements with McMahon, leading to Fit Finlay taking over.
Fightful Select reports that Vince McMahon initially wanted Ronda Rousey to eliminate the entire field in her return, but this was scaled back to her entering at #28, eliminating four competitors, and winning.
Most cameos were told to “get in and get out,” with several, including Melina, Molly Holly, Ivory, Kelly Kelly, Summer Rae, Sarah Logan and Cameron, lasting less than a minute.
At least four planned appearances, including Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, and Nia Jax, declined to compete in the match, with some citing Wilson’s absence as a key factor.
Also Read: Vince McMahon Made Lana Kiss Dolph Ziggler In Front Of Rusev Backstage
• While talking about signing a new WWE Legends contract, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan gave credit to Vince McMahon for his success, despite McMahon’s controversial private life.
Here’s what the first-ever Royal Rumble winner said on The Hacksaw Hour:
“I just signed a Legends deal with the WWE. Just recently signed the Legends deal. I haven’t signed it for a while, there was a little kind of discrepancy what was going on, but we got it all worked out and was able to sign it. So hopefully the action figures and the games will be coming back out again.
I’m excited. Like I said, it’s a whole new day up there in WWE. Proud to be part of it.
Of course, you know, I never blasted the WWE. I never blasted Vince. As bad as he was, I still wouldn’t be where I am without him. Wrestling wouldn’t be where it is without him.
I can’t vouch for his character—but as a businessman, that took wrestling from high school gyms and National Guard armories to what it is today.”
Also Read: “I will never ever disparage Vince McMahon” – Michael Cole
