Becky Lynch recently shared her perspective on the accusations made against former WWE CEO Vince McMahon.
McMahon stepped down as TKO Executive Chairman and from the TKO Board of Directors following a lawsuit filed by former employee Janel Grant against McMahon, WWE, and former executive John Laurinaitis. The lawsuit made serious allegations against McMahon, including sex trafficking, emotional abuse, and sexual assault.
During an interview with Richard Deitsch on the Sports Media Podcast, Lynch was questioned about the allegations.
“They are horrendous allegations. They are horrendous. It is so hard to listen to and reconcile with because you don’t know that person. The person that I’ve experienced was like a Granddad. At times, a very grumpy Granddad, and one that you’re frustrated with, but one that was so supportive of me and my family and of my career, and encouraging, and understanding. Also, very responsible for the dream that I have. The fact that there is a WWE, and for allowing me to live my dream and meeting my husband and family. Then you hear this different side. You hear these allegations and it’s hard to connect the two. In many ways, they feel like two different people. Trying to see him as one person, it’s very hard. Very difficult to reconcile with,” she said.
She continued, It’s very difficult. It’s somebody that was so close to you and given you so much and you’re a woman in this business who is so driven for change and so forward and ambitious in that. You want to change this. You’ve got to do this. Then you hear these things, and you want everybody to have the experience that you have and when they don’t, it’s heartbreaking. It’s heartbreaking and it’s difficult and it’s not anything you want to hear about. It’s just very hard. It’s very hard when it’s somebody that has been so close to you.”
Becky Lynch, a prominent professional wrestler, recently shared her perspective on the serious accusations made against former WWE CEO Vince McMahon. McMahon stepped down as TKO Executive Chairman and from the TKO Board of Directors following a lawsuit filed by former employee Janel Grant against McMahon, WWE, and former executive John Laurinaitis. The lawsuit alleged sex trafficking, emotional abuse, and sexual assault by McMahon.
During an interview with Richard Deitsch on the Sports Media Podcast, Lynch was asked about her thoughts on these allegations. She expressed her shock and disbelief, calling them “horrendous.” Lynch struggled to reconcile the accusations with the person she knew. She described McMahon as a supportive figure in her life, comparing him to a grandparent who was occasionally grumpy but always encouraging and understanding. She credited McMahon for creating WWE and allowing her to live her dream, including meeting her husband and starting a family.
Lynch admitted that it was challenging to connect the allegations with the person she knew. She emphasized the difficulty of seeing someone so close to her being accused of such serious misconduct. As a woman in the wrestling industry, Lynch is passionate about driving change and creating a safe environment for everyone involved. Hearing about these allegations shattered her belief in McMahon and made her question her own experiences.
The wrestler expressed her desire for everyone to have the same positive experiences she had with McMahon. The disconnect between the person she knew and the allegations made it heartbreaking for her. Lynch acknowledged that it was not something she wanted to hear about someone who had been so influential in her life.
This situation highlights the complexity of allegations against public figures and the impact they can have on those who know them personally. It also serves as a reminder that individuals can have different sides to their personalities, making it challenging to reconcile their actions with our own experiences of them.
As the legal process unfolds, it is important to remember that accusations should be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. It is crucial to support survivors and provide a safe environment for all individuals, regardless of their position or influence. The wrestling industry, like any other, must prioritize the well-being and safety of its employees.
Ultimately, Becky Lynch’s perspective sheds light on the emotional turmoil experienced by those close to individuals facing serious allegations. It serves as a reminder that we should approach such situations with empathy and a commitment to justice.