Seth Rollins was a guest on CBS Sports Radio’s “Maggie and Perloff” show earlier today.
During the appearance, the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion was asked about the ongoing situation featuring former WWE and TKO Chairman Vince McMahon being named in a lawsuit over sex trafficking and sexual assault by former WWE employee Janel Grant. Rollins said,
“It’s awful. It’s terrible. I hate it. It’s a disgusting situation.”
You can check out some additional highlights from the interview below:
On things not changing in WWE without McMahon: “You know what? Day-to-day for us, it doesn’t. It doesn’t. We’re so far removed as talent from that stuff. Like, it’s awful, it’s terrible, I hate it, it’s a disgusting situation, but we’re so far removed from it, you know. When we get to work it’s just like, how do we make this show the best possible show we can? Who are we out there with? What’s this promo going to be, and how do we entertain the fans, right? Because that’s really what our job is.”
“That stuff, that’s personal stuff, that’s business stuff, and that’s so far above what we’re thinking, where our brains are out. I mean, nothing that we’re going to say — we’re not going to do anything that’s going to impact any of that. It’s an awful situation, we’re focused on what we do day-to-day.”
On how he’s handling the issue: “It would just be like in any other sort of other business structure, right? You just — it’s awful and you feel terrible and you wish you could of seen it or done something, this and that, but at the end of the day, your job is your job, and that’s what we do, we show up and we try to give the people who pay the tickets to come in the best possible show we can. That’s kind of our department.”
“It’s awful. It’s terrible. I hate it. It’s a disgusting situation.”
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In a recent interview on CBS Sports Radio’s “Maggie and Perloff” show, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins expressed his thoughts on the ongoing situation involving former WWE and TKO Chairman Vince McMahon being named in a lawsuit over sex trafficking and sexual assault by former WWE employee Janel Grant. Rollins described the situation as “awful” and “terrible,” stating that he hates it and finds it to be a disgusting situation.
Rollins also discussed how the allegations against McMahon would impact the WWE and its talent. He emphasized that while the situation is deeply troubling, the day-to-day operations of the company and the performers are not directly affected. Rollins explained that as talent, their focus is on putting on the best possible show for the fans. They are primarily concerned with their performances, promos, and entertaining the audience. The personal and business matters surrounding the lawsuit are separate from their responsibilities as performers.
Regarding how he personally handles the issue, Rollins compared it to any other business structure. He acknowledged feeling awful and wishing he could have done something to prevent or address the situation. However, he emphasized that his job is to show up and give the audience the best show possible. He stated that this is his department and what he focuses on.
Rollins’ comments reflect the perspective of a performer who is dedicated to his craft and focused on delivering a quality product to the fans. While acknowledging the seriousness of the allegations against McMahon, he emphasizes that his role as a wrestler is separate from the personal and legal matters surrounding the lawsuit.
The interview highlights the challenges faced by performers in separating personal and professional issues. It also sheds light on the mindset of WWE talent and their dedication to their craft despite external controversies. Rollins’ words demonstrate his commitment to his job and his desire to provide fans with an entertaining experience.
As the lawsuit against Vince McMahon unfolds, it remains to be seen how it will impact the WWE and its talent. The company will likely continue to address the situation and take appropriate actions as necessary. In the meantime, performers like Seth Rollins will continue to focus on their day-to-day responsibilities, striving to deliver the best possible show for the fans.