Bruce Prichard, on his recent “Something To Wrestle” podcast, discussed the perceptions and rumors that WWE shows turn chaotic whenever Vince McMahon is absent. He emphasized that the frequency of alterations during those times significantly drops.
Some key points from the podcast include:
Prichard explained that fears of backstage chaos during McMahon’s absence are unfounded as everyone on the team knows their job well and can perform efficiently. Any absence is quickly filled and covered by the team without issue, and they can function even without McMahon on-site.
He also dispelled rumours that WWE might crumble without McMahon, stating that everyone has been perfectly trained to handle their jobs. Prichard highlighted the readiness of the team to carry on with their activities even without McMahon’s presence, sometimes without even noticing his absence.
Addressing the common perception of fewer changes during McMahon’s absence, Prichard acknowledges this phenomenon, although he points out that McMahon is still in touch and would make necessary changes to improve the show.
Prichard admitted that he has been much more responsible than McMahon for rewriting the show during its airtime. He reasoned that live shows often encounter unpredictable circumstance like unplanned injuries or time overruns, necessitating rearrangements. He concludes that this is just part of the business yet emphasizes it’s not an everyday occurrence.
You can check out the podcast episode here [embedded content].