Last month, Vince McMahon resigned from his position at TKO Group after a lawsuit from former WWE employee Janel Grant accused him of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and more. WWE and John Laurinaitis are also named as defendants in the lawsuit.
On a recent edition of “The Ten Count” podcast, former WWE talent Harvey Wippleman discussed his friendship with McMahon in light of the recent scandal.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Vince McMahon: “I’ll just say this in a nutshell; he’s been nothing but great to me. Nothing but great. And I can’t say enough good things about him. And when so many people talk bad about him, or say negative things, it hurts me, because I know what he’s done for me and my life. And I’ll never forget him for that. So I’ll just say, as far as I’m concerned, Vince is one of the best people I’ve ever dealt with, met, and been privileged enough to become friends with.”
On how McMahon reached out to him after a car accident: “Vince called me right after the Joey wreck. This is more important to me than any position I was given, any offer I was given, any championship I was given, any main event I was given. He called me and talked to me, man to man, person to person, friend to friend, after that. That, to me, speaks volumes about his character. He’s just…he’s a wonderful person, and there’s just been people that’s been good to me, and he has…his whole family [has], and I’ll just forever be grateful.”
In recent news, Vince McMahon, the former CEO of TKO Group and the chairman of WWE, has resigned from his position following a lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant. The lawsuit accuses McMahon of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and other serious allegations. WWE and John Laurinaitis are also named as defendants in the lawsuit.
Amidst this scandal, former WWE talent Harvey Wippleman has come forward to discuss his friendship with McMahon on “The Ten Count” podcast. Wippleman expressed his support for McMahon and shared his positive experiences with him throughout their relationship.
Wippleman stated that McMahon has been nothing but great to him and he cannot say enough good things about him. He expressed his disappointment when people speak negatively about McMahon because he personally knows how much McMahon has done for him and his life. Wippleman considers Vince McMahon to be one of the best people he has ever met and had the privilege of becoming friends with.
One particular incident that Wippleman highlighted was when McMahon reached out to him after a car accident. Wippleman emphasized that this gesture meant more to him than any position, offer, championship, or main event he had received in WWE. McMahon called him and had a personal conversation, showing his care and concern as a friend. Wippleman believes that this speaks volumes about McMahon’s character and considers him to be a wonderful person.
The podcast also featured an embedded video titled “Harvey Wippleman: The Truth About The WrestleMania 8 Finish With Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, Sid.” This video provides additional insights into Wippleman’s experiences and perspectives within the wrestling industry.
It is important to note that these statements from Wippleman reflect his personal experiences and opinions regarding Vince McMahon. The ongoing lawsuit against McMahon and WWE will continue to unfold, and it is crucial to await further developments and legal proceedings before drawing any conclusions.
As the situation progresses, it remains to be seen how this scandal will impact Vince McMahon’s reputation and the future of WWE. The allegations made in the lawsuit are serious and require a thorough investigation to determine the truth. The outcome of this case will undoubtedly have significant implications for both McMahon and the wrestling industry as a whole.