Recent reports surrounding Vince McMahon’s health have stirred discussions about his motives for taking medical leave. The 77-year-old WWE Chairman underwent spinal surgery and is set to be on medical leave, raising questions and speculation. Vince Russo, a former WWE writer, has drawn parallels between McMahon’s current situation and a tactic he employed in the 1990s to evade legal challenges.
Vince McMahon’s history with legal battles predates the Attitude Era, stemming from his involvement in a steroid trial in 1994. Despite being eventually found not guilty, McMahon’s strategic move of wearing a neck brace during hearings following his surgery became an iconic image associated with the trial.
Fast forward to 2023, McMahon remains under scrutiny from federal agencies investigating allegations of sexual misconduct. Amid this backdrop, Vince Russo has voiced his view that McMahon’s recent medical hiatus could be seen as a calculated ploy to garner sympathy from law enforcement agencies, reminiscent of his strategy during the steroid trial.
Drawing a comparison to McMahon’s earlier legal victory, Russo stated,
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“How reminiscent is it, Chris? Do you remember the steroid trial? Do you remember all of a sudden, Vince was the victim with the neck brace? Remember, bro? He was at the podium like this! Look now, bro. Now he’s all laid up in bed with spinal surgery. It’s the same exact freaking thing, bro! He’s doing the same thing, gimmick, trying to get sympathy while they are searching his house, but god knows what, bro!” said Russo
Vince Russo’s Insights and Perspective:
Vince Russo, having worked closely with Vince McMahon during his tenure with WWE from 1992 to 1999, offers insights into McMahon’s mindset and tactics. He acknowledges McMahon’s tenacity in standing up against federal agencies, as seen during the steroid scandal, where WWE emerged legally unscathed.
Russo believes that McMahon’s history of bold decisions has caught up with him, leading to the current legal and public relations challenges. He emphasizes the lasting impact of McMahon’s confrontations with federal authorities and suggests that McMahon’s image as a victor against the government has left a lasting impression that affects him even now.
As Russo observes, “I just think it’s so fascinating, bro, of all people. You’ve got to understand, man, when Vince first beat the federal government with the steroid charges. And bro, he let everyone know it, man! He shouted from the mountaintop, I wasn’t afraid to go head-to-head, and I beat the federal government. Bro, they don’t forget stuff like that, bro. And you know what? It could be 20-30 years later. ‘Oh, you beat the federal government, did you?’ Bro, that’s what I’m saying, man.”
