At the recent Q&A session held at Comic-Con Northern Ireland, Rikishi, a WWE Hall of Famer, opened up about his association with Vince McMahon, former WWE Chairman now embroiled in controversy. He also addressed the accusations against McMahon made by ex-WWE employee Janel Grant.
Here are some highlight pointers from the candid dialogue:
When asked about his clan’s bond with McMahon, Rikishi expressed immense gratitude for the platform provided by McMahon to wrestlers from the tiny island of Samoa, for showcasing their culture and talent to the entire world. He said, “I thank him for granting an opportunity to a bunch of guys from Samoa, enabling us to introduce our culture and our men on a global stage. Without the McMahons, neither Afa and Sika nor Peter Maivia and Rikishi, and certainly not Roman Reigns and the Usos would have gained global recognition. The Anoa’i clan always stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the McMahons in WWE.”
Concerning the allegations targeted at McMahon, Rikishi remarked, “As for the current predicament he is in, I’ll reserve my judgement until that [documentary] gets released. I’m a firm believer in people deserving a second chance. We all experience setbacks which can serve as learning experiences… And so, similar to Mick, I’d prefer to cherish my joyful memories of the McMahons.”
The Netflix documentary, “Mr. McMahon,” slated for release on Wednesday, September 25 will shed light on the numerous accusations of sexual misconduct leveled against McMahon by several women throughout his tenure.
The discussion between Rikishi and Mick Foley regarding the upcoming Vince McMahon documentary can be viewed below:
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