On a recent edition of his “Everybody’s Got A Pod” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. discussed Vince McMahon tearing up scripts, his experience working with McMahon in the creative process, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Vince McMahon ripping up scripts: “Well, I mean, yeah, I was there for a little while. I mean, and he would have ideas of his own. And then look at it and go, ‘No, we’re going to go back and we’re going to start over.’”
On Vince McMahon’s weird pet peeves: “No, I can’t. I didn’t know that either. Back and going, I don’t know. I don’t think I ever sneezed in front of him. Yeah, he doesn’t like it. He doesn’t like sleeping. He probably gets by on about four hours of sleep a night.”
On if Vince McMahon called him in the middle of the night: “I know I never got that call.”
On the workload of the job: “I guess there were times when it could feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a part of this creative team and you have deadlines to meet and what do you do here? And then obviously, if there’s any major change, it has to be run by Vince. And Vince is this very busy guy. And so sometimes it’s like, ‘Holy s**t, we can’t change it without telling him. And when are we going to get time to talk to him?’ And I remember when at the time, when I was working in the office and trying to be this aid to the creative team. I mean, I remember because I would do — we do Raw on Monday night, SmackDown on Tuesday night back then, and then we would go back to the office. And I was in the office Wednesday, Thursday and then Friday afternoon I would have to leave Stamford by no later than 2:25 and get on the road to get to the LaGuardia airport in time to make my plane home. I was always sweating whether I was going to get out of there in time, I don’t know.”
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Vince McMahon, the chairman and CEO of WWE, is known for his hands-on approach to the creative process in professional wrestling. Recently, WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. shed some light on McMahon’s involvement in tearing up scripts and shared his experiences working with him.
According to DiBiase, McMahon often had his own ideas and would sometimes decide to scrap the existing scripts. This shows McMahon’s dedication to ensuring that the product meets his vision and standards. It also highlights his willingness to make changes and start over if he believes it will improve the overall quality of the show.
In addition to his involvement in the creative process, McMahon has some peculiar pet peeves. DiBiase mentioned that McMahon dislikes sneezing and sleeping. This might seem strange to some, but it reflects McMahon’s relentless work ethic and his commitment to giving his all to the business. It is rumored that he only sleeps for about four hours a night, which is a testament to his dedication and drive.
When asked if McMahon ever called him in the middle of the night, DiBiase confirmed that he never received such a call. This suggests that McMahon respects boundaries and understands the importance of giving his employees time off to rest and recharge.
DiBiase also discussed the workload associated with working in WWE’s creative team. He mentioned that deadlines and major changes had to be run by McMahon, who is always busy. This could sometimes make it challenging for the team to communicate with him and get his approval. DiBiase recalled his own experience of juggling multiple responsibilities, including working on Raw and SmackDown, being in the office, and catching flights home. This highlights the demanding nature of working in the wrestling industry and the pressure to meet deadlines while ensuring everything aligns with McMahon’s vision.
Overall, McMahon’s involvement in tearing up scripts and his unique pet peeves demonstrate his hands-on approach and commitment to delivering the best product possible. While his work ethic and high standards may create challenges for the creative team, it also speaks to his passion for the industry and his desire to constantly improve. McMahon’s dedication and attention to detail have played a significant role in shaping WWE into the global phenomenon it is today.