Below are a couple of top news stories of the day, featuring Vince McMahon.
• Why Vince McMahon Gave Released Wrestler An Extra $500 After Match Against Sheamus
Former WWE NXT North American Champion Leon Ruff was used as an enhancement talent during the pandemic. He impressed in matches against the likes of Aleister Black and Sheamus.
In a social media post looking back on the clash against The Celtic Warrior on SmackDown in 2020, Ruff revealed that he received a $500 bonus from Vince McMahon as he loved his performance.
Here’s what Leon posted:
“Man, I remember getting an extra $500 because McMahon loved the match so much. I think I earned Sheamus’ respect that night — I mean, it took 3 Irish Curse backbreakers, 10 brutal chest forearms, and a Brogue Kick to put me down.”
Leon Ruff was released from WWE in 2021.
• WWF Veteran Says Vince McMahon K-lled Ultimate Warrior
Former WWF wrestler Billy Jack Haynes claimed in an old shoot interview that Vince McMahon is a murderer, and that Vince killed multiple WWF Legends.
Here’s what he said:
“Do I think McMahon is a murderer?, Yes. Do I think he killed Ultimate Warrior? Yes. Do I think he killed Randy Savage? Yes. Do I think he killed Owen Hart? Yes.
Why did he kill Owen Hart? Because he got punched in the face by Bret Hart and knocked out and spit in the face and embarrassed. That’s why he killed Owen Hart. There’s a two ton catch that’s supposed to snatch him from falling all the way down. Why didn’t anybody ever say anything about that?
And why did Vince reach into his own pocket and pay $18 million to the Hart family instead of letting it go to court like it was supposed to and to have the insurance pay it? Because he didn’t want to have bad publicity.
Of course, Bret’s got such a big ego. He went back in and became the best there was, the best there always will be and all that bullsh*t.
Someone killed my brother, you know I’ll kill him. I’ll be the first to tell you if someone did that.”
Wow, just wow.pic.twitter.com/p5yBkAzgc7
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) May 6, 2025
In 2024, Haynes was arrested for the murder of his wife.
Billy Jack Haynes is now awaiting trial on serious criminal charges, facing allegations that cast a huge shadow on his legacy—his time in wrestling now just one part of a story marked with tragic turns.
Truth, Lies and Billy Jack Haynes premieres tomorrow at 10pm ET on @VICETV pic.twitter.com/fjXdE3WJAE
— Dark Side of the Ring (@DarkSideOfRing) May 5, 2025
Billy Jack Haynes’ time in the WWF came to a sudden end after a shocking mid-flight overdose—an incident that fueled long-standing concerns about his behavior, ultimately leading to his departure.
Truth, Lies and Billy Jack Haynes premieres Tuesday at 10pm ET on @VICETV pic.twitter.com/mbUvdBAqMY
— Dark Side of the Ring (@DarkSideOfRing) May 4, 2025
