Vince Russo, a former WWE head writer, has come forward to share his candid insights on how Vince McMahon, the former CEO and Chairman of WWE, gradually lost touch with the product over the last few years of his tenure. According to Russo, McMahon’s decisions regarding the creative direction of the company became increasingly erratic, leading to poor weekly programming that failed to resonate with fans.
Russo’s claims echo reports that emerged during McMahon’s later years, which suggested that the 78-year-old had become easily irritable and prone to rewriting entire shows just hours before broadcast. This erratic behavior, Russo believes, was a clear indication that McMahon was no longer in tune with his audience.
Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Legion of RAW, Russo opined that McMahon’s disconnect from the fans resulted in subpar storytelling and lackluster content. In fact, Russo claimed to be one of the first people to declare that the old management needed a complete overhaul to pave the way for better content and storylines on TV.
Russo’s comments come at a time when McMahon has completely isolated himself from the spotlight following a lawsuit by former employee Janel Grant accusing him of misconduct and harassment. While McMahon’s name has not been mentioned on WWE TV, his daughter Stephanie McMahon has made appearances recently, including opening Night Two of WrestleMania and appearing on RAW to announce some of the Draft picks.
The question on everyone’s mind is whether WWE will ever acknowledge McMahon’s contributions to the company in their weekly programming. For now, it seems that the company is eager to move on from the McMahon era and focus on crafting a new narrative that resonates with fans.
Russo’s comments are a stark reminder that even the most influential figures in the industry can lose touch with their audience, and it’s up to those who have a pulse on the fans to speak out and advocate for change. As the WWE moves forward under new leadership, one can only hope that the company will prioritize fan feedback and creative innovation to produce compelling content that resonates with audiences worldwide.
