Earlier today, Rick Boogs took to YouTube to post a video about “backstage political powerplay” resulting in his release from WWE this past Thursday.
While Boogs said he wouldn’t comment until the time is right, he has responded to several of the comments on his YouTube video. In one of his replies, Boogs said he could say with “100% certainty” that Vince McMahon’s removal from creative “killed [his] career.”
When asked about Vince McMahon’s temporary removal from WWE, Boogs said,
“I can say with 100% certainty, the removal of Vince killed my career.”
When a fan claimed WWE is “going after Vince’s legacy” and “trying to take the testosterone out of WWE,” Boogs wrote,
“I can’t wait to give my opinion cuz it sounds like we’re totally on the same page”
When a fan said his character wasn’t very good, Boogs said,
“Well that’s your opinion, which is all that business was…opinions and politics. A lot of people tell me I was their favorite, mainly their kids favorite, which is the way it should be considering it’s a PG show. Also, aside from my time with Vince, the character wasn’t even given a chance…the audience has zero idea about all the bullshit I’ve had to put up with for the years. I have plenty to say once the times right”
On the notion that he was released because he was “too big,” Boogs said,
“As funny as that sounds, you’re not totally wrong..again, I’ll talk about it when I can”
And finally when a fan said WWE dropped the ball on him, Boogs wrote,
“Pretty much everyone in the corporate side of the company agreed which is why I was always the third party guy doing commercials for old spice, snickers, Mikes hard lemonade,and Toyota…however, one person clearly has some weird grudge against me”
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Rick Boogs, the former WWE superstar, recently posted a video on YouTube discussing his release from the company and the alleged backstage political powerplay that led to it. While Boogs stated that he would not comment further until the time is right, he did respond to some comments on his video, shedding light on his perspective.
In one of his replies, Boogs expressed his belief that Vince McMahon’s removal from creative decision-making was the turning point that “killed [his] career.” This statement suggests that Boogs attributes his release to the absence of McMahon’s influence in shaping his character and storylines.
When a fan suggested that WWE is attempting to undermine Vince McMahon’s legacy and remove the testosterone from the product, Boogs seemed to agree, stating that he shares a similar opinion. This response hints at potential dissatisfaction with the direction WWE is taking in terms of creative decisions and the overall tone of the programming.
Addressing criticism about his character, Boogs defended himself by emphasizing that opinions and politics played a significant role in the wrestling business. He mentioned that many fans, especially children, considered him their favorite character, which aligns with WWE’s PG-rated content. Boogs also hinted at facing challenges behind the scenes and expressed his eagerness to share his experiences when the time is right.
Responding to speculation that his release was due to his physique, Boogs acknowledged that there might be some truth to it, but he refrained from elaborating further. This response suggests that his physical appearance may have played a role in the decision-making process within WWE.
Lastly, when a fan commented that WWE dropped the ball on him, Boogs claimed that most people on the corporate side of the company agreed with this sentiment. He mentioned his involvement in various commercials for brands like Old Spice, Snickers, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Toyota. However, he hinted at a mysterious individual within WWE who seemingly held a grudge against him.
While Boogs’ comments provide some insight into his perspective on his release from WWE, it is important to note that they represent his personal opinions and experiences. As with any situation involving backstage politics and creative decisions, there are likely multiple factors at play that contributed to his departure.
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