Gabbi Tuft, who worked under the ring name of Tyler Rekks in WWE, worked closely alongside John Laurinaitis during her time in the company.
Speaking on a recent edition of “The Ten Count” podcast, Tuft revealed that she saw both the positive and negative sides of the former executive.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On her positive interactions with Laurinaitis: “Johnny was always cool to me. When my daughter was about to be born, I was in Europe on a ‘SmackDown’ tour on the due date. And I’m freaking out, freaking out, and Johnny was like ‘Get through this one thing, we’ll send you home.’ I’m like ‘Okay.’ So I did…I didn’t finish the whole tour, but I was freaking out. I’m like ‘I’ve got to go home.’ He was like ‘Go, go, go.’ And not only did he send me home, after Mia was born, he was like ‘Take two weeks off.’ I’m like ‘What? Nobody gets that.’ He said ‘Take two weeks off.’ And he gave me two weeks off to be with my wife and my new daughter, so he was pretty cool to me.”
On having seen his bad side as well: “I’ve seen both sides. I’ve been on the bad side too. I’ve been on the receiving end … when his little airplane [incident] in Wisconsin [happened], he was not nice to me.”
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Gabbi Tuft, also known by her ring name Tyler Rekks in WWE, recently opened up about her experiences working with former executive John Laurinaitis. In a podcast interview, Tuft shared both positive and negative interactions she had with Laurinaitis during her time in the company.
One of the positive experiences Tuft mentioned was when she was about to give birth to her daughter while on a “SmackDown” tour in Europe. She was understandably anxious and worried about being away from home during such an important time. However, Laurinaitis showed compassion and understanding by assuring her that she would be able to go home for the birth. He even granted her two weeks off after the birth to spend time with her wife and newborn daughter. Tuft expressed gratitude for Laurinaitis’ support and acknowledged that not everyone receives such consideration in the wrestling industry.
On the other hand, Tuft also revealed that she had seen Laurinaitis’ bad side. She mentioned an incident involving Laurinaitis’ airplane in Wisconsin, where he was not nice to her. While she didn’t provide specific details about the incident, it highlights that Laurinaitis, like anyone else, has moments where he may not handle situations in the best way.
The podcast interview provides fans with a glimpse into the complex dynamics within the wrestling industry and the relationships between wrestlers and executives. It shows that even though Laurinaitis may have made mistakes or had negative interactions with some individuals, he also had moments of kindness and support towards others.
Gabbi Tuft’s openness about her experiences with John Laurinaitis sheds light on the multifaceted nature of working in professional wrestling. It reminds us that people in positions of power, like Laurinaitis, can have both positive and negative impacts on those they work with. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that everyone is human and capable of both good and bad behavior.
As fans, it’s important to remember that the wrestling industry is not just about the in-ring action but also about the personal relationships and dynamics behind the scenes. Tuft’s interview provides a valuable perspective on the complexities of these relationships and offers insight into the experiences of wrestlers working with executives like John Laurinaitis.
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