Vince McMahon recently 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 his “1 Of A Kind” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam reacted to the allegations against his former boss.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the allegations against Vince McMahon: “I still probably haven’t seen all the pieces. From what I saw, it was pretty shocking. I can’t imagine the Vince McMahon that I know speaking like the person that texted those messages. It seemed like it was coming from a depraved 17-year-old or something. My first thought was, ‘Come on, Vince really said all that?’ I know the belief is that they can prove it and that it’s legitimate and credible sources.”
On why he’s bewildered by the situation: “It just leaves me a little bewildered. I can’t imagine that. It makes me wonder, billionaires that are world leaders, what do they do for fun? You see these movies where they let people out in the woods and hunt them down and shoot them, like a rich people’s game. If any of this stuff is based on some truth, I make the comparison there, someone that has such a hunger for power that they need to control someone. That’s about Vince. I can’t say anyone else mentioned would surprise me quite as much.”
Vince McMahon, the former CEO of TKO Group and the chairman and CEO of WWE, recently made headlines when he resigned from his position following a lawsuit filed against him 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.
The allegations against McMahon have sent shockwaves through the wrestling community and beyond. Many people have been taken aback by the severity of the accusations and have struggled to reconcile them with the image of McMahon they know.
One person who has shared his thoughts on the matter is WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam. In a recent episode of his podcast, “1 Of A Kind,” Van Dam discussed the allegations against his former boss.
Van Dam admitted that he hasn’t seen all the evidence in the case but found what he had seen to be shocking. He expressed disbelief that McMahon, whom he knows personally, could speak in the manner described in the text messages presented as evidence. Van Dam compared the language used in the messages to that of a depraved teenager and questioned whether McMahon could really have said those things.
However, Van Dam also acknowledged that there is a belief that the evidence against McMahon is legitimate and credible. He recognized that there are sources claiming to have proof of the allegations made against McMahon and that this has contributed to the seriousness of the situation.
The former WWE superstar also shared his bewilderment at the whole situation. He pondered what billionaires and world leaders do for fun and drew a comparison to movies where rich individuals engage in disturbing activities. Van Dam suggested that if any of the allegations against McMahon are true, it would indicate a hunger for power and control that is difficult to comprehend.
It is important to note that these are Van Dam’s personal opinions and reflections on the situation. The outcome of the lawsuit and any potential legal proceedings will ultimately determine the truth of the allegations against McMahon.
As the case continues to unfold, it is clear that the wrestling world and fans of WWE are grappling with the serious accusations made against one of the industry’s most influential figures. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for McMahon’s legacy and the future of WWE.