WWE WrestleMania 40 is the first ‘Mania event to go down without Vince McMahon, and a new report reveals that several people in the company are excited about that.
According to a report from Fightful Select, many people in WWE are looking forward to this year’s McMahon-less WrestleMania XL.
While McMahon was absent from the WWE scene in early 2023, he eventually showed up at WrestleMania 39 after returning to the company’s Board of Directors, changing the result of a particular match. That match was not Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes, as Reigns retaining the Undisputed WWE Universal Title had been decided well in advance.
The report states that McMahon has had zero influence on WrestleMania 40, personally or through others.
Several higher-ups in WWE have said they don’t see any incentive to consent to any creative preferences of agenda that McMahon has and believe the disgraced former Chairman is much more concerned about the Janel Grant lawsuit than anything in WWE.
One top Superstar noted that this week has had an “aura of excitement” and while they aren’t ignoring the allegations against McMahon, there is no longer the apprehension of him potentially pushing his way in to “f**k up everyone’s good time.”
McMahon, who is currently under criminal investigation, is not expected to be at WrestleMania 40, and several sources claimed that appearances by the former TKO executive haven’t been particularly desired in the past.
Additionally, several people in WWE who are excited about Monday’s “RAW After WrestleMania” said it’s been a long while since the post-WrestleMania show felt like an “event” and not just any other RAW episode.
McMahon made several changes to last year’s “RAW After WrestleMania 39” that went over poorly with fans and those in WWE.
Several Superstars and agents believe that the original plans for last year’s show were much better than what McMahon altered things to.
WWE WrestleMania 40 is set to be a historic event as it will be the first ‘Mania without the presence of Vince McMahon. A recent report has revealed that many people within the company are actually excited about this development.
According to Fightful Select, numerous individuals in WWE are eagerly looking forward to this year’s McMahon-less WrestleMania XL. While McMahon was absent from the WWE scene in early 2023, he eventually made a return at WrestleMania 39 after rejoining the company’s Board of Directors. However, his involvement in that event led to controversy as he changed the outcome of a particular match. It’s worth noting that this match did not involve Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, as Reigns’ retention of the Undisputed WWE Universal Title had already been decided well in advance.
The report emphasizes that McMahon has had absolutely no influence on WrestleMania 40, either personally or through others. Several higher-ups in WWE have expressed their lack of interest in adhering to McMahon’s creative preferences or agenda. They believe that McMahon is currently more concerned about the Janel Grant lawsuit than anything related to WWE.
One top Superstar mentioned that there is an “aura of excitement” surrounding this week, despite not ignoring the allegations against McMahon. The apprehension of him potentially interfering and ruining everyone’s good time is no longer present.
McMahon, who is currently under criminal investigation, is not expected to be present at WrestleMania 40. Sources have also claimed that his appearances in the past were not particularly desired. It seems that many within WWE are relieved to have a WrestleMania event without his involvement.
In addition to the excitement surrounding WrestleMania 40, there is also anticipation for Monday’s “RAW After WrestleMania.” Several people within WWE have stated that it has been a long time since this post-WrestleMania show felt like a special event rather than just another episode of RAW. This is significant considering McMahon’s previous changes to last year’s “RAW After WrestleMania 39” that were poorly received by fans and those within the company.
Many Superstars and agents believe that the original plans for last year’s show were far superior to what McMahon ultimately altered. This further highlights the relief and excitement surrounding this year’s WrestleMania and the absence of McMahon’s influence.
As WrestleMania 40 approaches, the WWE universe eagerly awaits this historic event. The absence of Vince McMahon has created a sense of anticipation and excitement, with many hoping for a memorable and successful show. Only time will tell how this unique WrestleMania unfolds, but it is clear that the absence of McMahon has brought about a renewed sense of enthusiasm within the company.