On a recent edition of the “Insight” podcast, former WWE Superstar Rick Boogs explained why he believes Vince McMahon’s departure from WWE creative killed his career in the company.
Boogs was released from his WWE contract in September 2023.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On why he thinks Vince McMahon’s removal hurt his career: “Well, I mean, if you look at it objectively, look at my NXT run and then look at when I was seen by Vince and look at that run. Then, when management and the whole regime changed again, look at that run. A lot of people say, ‘Oh, he was injured.’ I was supposed to be brought back early when I wasn’t cleared, a month or two after rehab. I was really pumped. ‘Yeah, let’s get back out there,’ and it was kiboshed.”
On his claim that someone had a grudge against him: “Grudge isn’t the right word. In development, I was told, ‘You have an awesome personality, and people like you, and the crowd is with you. Just keep getting better in the ring.’ Basically, with that regime, that’s all I ever heard. Dude, this is scripted television. We can make this whatever. It’s frustrating, but at the same time, I get where both sides are coming from.”
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Former WWE Superstar Rick Boogs recently opened up about his career in the company and how he believes Vince McMahon’s departure from WWE creative had a negative impact on his career. Boogs, who was released from his WWE contract in September 2023, shared his thoughts on the “Insight” podcast.
Boogs expressed his belief that his career took a hit after McMahon’s departure. He compared his NXT run to the time when McMahon was involved in his career and noticed a significant difference. Boogs also mentioned that when the management and regime changed again, his run suffered. Despite being injured, Boogs claimed that he was supposed to be brought back early after rehab, but it didn’t happen.
The former WWE Superstar also discussed the idea that someone had a grudge against him. He clarified that it wasn’t necessarily a grudge but rather a lack of opportunities and creative direction. Boogs mentioned that he was often told that he had an awesome personality and the crowd was behind him, but he needed to improve in the ring. He expressed frustration with the scripted nature of professional wrestling and how it limited the potential for creative storytelling.
Boogs’ comments shed light on the challenges and complexities of working in the WWE and the impact that changes in management can have on a wrestler’s career. It highlights the importance of having a strong creative team and a clear direction for talent to thrive.
As fans, it’s important to understand the behind-the-scenes dynamics that can shape a wrestler’s journey in the industry. Boogs’ story serves as a reminder that success in professional wrestling is not solely determined by talent and hard work but also by factors beyond an individual’s control.
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