In a rare interview from Vince McMahon, the chairman of WWE spoke to Acorn Newspapers in Connecticut and offered comments on what could be his last match this Sunday at Wrestlemania 26 against Bret Hart.
McMahon also spoke about Wrestlemania’s ability to still get bigger, and even offered a comment on TNA going head-to-head with WWE on Mondays.
Starting with TNA, McMahon ripped into TNA by saying that with everything they threw at WWE to try and make an impact, they only did a fraction of WWE’s audience
“We’re in different businesses. We’re in the entertainment business and they’re in the ‘pro wrasslin’ business,” McMahon said.
“It’s different markets. When they moved to Monday nights, they threw the kitchen sink at us and only did a fraction of our audience.
“It doesn’t speak well for the type of product they’re trying to present with the tawdry, blood-soaked action. I don’t think that’s what the culture wants these days.”
Vince McMahon also suggested that this Sunday’s match with Bret Hart could very well be his last. McMahon claimed he prefers working as a director behind the scenes.
“I really much more prefer working behind the scenes as a director and a producer than being part of the action. I do hope this will be my last time in the ring, but I say that after every match I’m in,” McMahon said.
“I’m 64 years old and while I’m in great physical condition and I never want to say never, I really don’t want to do this again.”
Despite Wrestlemania growing into what McMahon had envisioned some 25 years ago, he feels that Wrestlemania can still get bigger.
“It has grown into everything I ever wanted it to be, but we’re still not there yet,” McMahon said.
“There’s more that can be done, but it’s grown every year into something that people can’t miss.”
McMahon also spoke about Wrestlemania’s ability to still get bigger, and even offered a comment on TNA going head-to-head with WWE on Mondays.
Starting with TNA, McMahon ripped into TNA by saying that with everything they threw at WWE to try and make an impact, they only did a fraction of WWE’s audience
“We’re in different businesses. We’re in the entertainment business and they’re in the ‘pro wrasslin’ business,” McMahon said.
“It’s different markets. When they moved to Monday nights, they threw the kitchen sink at us and only did a fraction of our audience.
“It doesn’t speak well for the type of product they’re trying to present with the tawdry, blood-soaked action. I don’t think that’s what the culture wants these days.”
Vince McMahon also suggested that this Sunday’s match with Bret Hart could very well be his last. McMahon claimed he prefers working as a director behind the scenes.
“I really much more prefer working behind the scenes as a director and a producer than being part of the action. I do hope this will be my last time in the ring, but I say that after every match I’m in,” McMahon said.
“I’m 64 years old and while I’m in great physical condition and I never want to say never, I really don’t want to do this again.”
Despite Wrestlemania growing into what McMahon had envisioned some 25 years ago, he feels that Wrestlemania can still get bigger.
“It has grown into everything I ever wanted it to be, but we’re still not there yet,” McMahon said.
“There’s more that can be done, but it’s grown every year into something that people can’t miss.”
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