"The creepiness of it alone" - Wrestling veteran claims former WWE women were put in a position where they couldn't say 'no' to Vince McMahon (Exclusive)
Vince Russo gave his honest take on Vince McMahon booking himself in relationship angles with female Superstars back in the day.
On Sportskeeda Wrestling's latest edition of Legion of RAW, Russo briefly discussed WWE's Diva Search. He noted that if he was the head booker of three different brands, he wouldn't dare to book himself in such an angle.
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Furthermore, Russo claimed that the angles were quite "creepy" and that the women involved were put in a position where they couldn't reject McMahon's ideas:
"If a Wall Street Journal or another publication or news source takes that spin on it like that was the whole reason why they did a Diva Search, and some of these started coming forward... You've got a monumental mess on your hands at that time. ... I was the head booker for three companies, I could've written myself in very similar situations, I would've never dreamed of that. Number one, to be honest with you, bro, it would've been as creepy as crap to me, like, 'Okay, I'm the boss, Torrie, so the next scene is me and you are going to kiss.' Like, really bro? Just the creepiness of it alone and then bro you've got the argument of what were these girls gonna say no? These girls were put in positions, what were they going to do or say?", said Russo. [23:19-24:45]
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Vince Russo doubted Stephanie McMahon and Triple H's abilities to run WWE
On the same edition of Legion of RAW, Vince Russo also suggested that Vince McMahon's retirement will impact a certain set of people, those being people who would've gladly done business with him in the past.
He also questioned whether Stephanie McMahon and Triple H are equipped to run the company:
"Just because Stephanie McMahon is his blood, doesn't mean she can run this company. Just because Triple H is a son-in-law doesn't mean he can run this company. So, if Vince McMahon is no longer running the show, I think that's gonna have an impact on those who would have gladly done business with him in the past," said Russo. [21:22-21:49]
At 77, time for me to retire.
Thank you, WWE Universe.
Then. Now. Forever. Together. #WWE #thankful
Vince McMahon announced his retirement on July 22nd, and the news shocked the entire professional wrestling industry.
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