In a recent appearance on the Story Time with Dutch Mantell podcast, former WWE star Gail Kim shared her thoughts on working with Vince McMahon, the controversial former Chairman and CEO of WWE. Kim’s comments come at a time when McMahon’s reputation is under intense scrutiny, following allegations of hush money settlements and sexual misconduct that led to his resignation from WWE in June 2022.
During the podcast, Kim revealed that she had very limited interaction with McMahon during her time in WWE. In fact, she recalled only one instance where she attempted to meet with him, but was blocked by one of the writers. “I barely had any interaction with Vince,” Kim said. “The one time I tried to go up to his office to meet with him, one of the writers blocked me from doing so.” Kim claimed that she never tried to meet with McMahon again after that experience.
Kim’s comments were echoed by Dutch Mantell, who was also present on the podcast. Mantell corroborated Kim’s account, stating that people would often line up outside McMahon’s office, waiting for hours to get an audience with the boss. “People would line up outside Vince’s office to meet with him,” Mantell said.
The controversy surrounding McMahon continues to unfold, with a recent lawsuit filed by a former employee, Janel Grant, accusing him of sexual harassment and coercion. This led to McMahon’s resignation from his role as executive chairman of TKO Group Holdings. Meanwhile, McMahon has listed his TKO shares for sale, leaving many to wonder if he will ever be mentioned on WWE TV again.
Kim’s account, while brief, provides a fascinating look into the inner workings of WWE during her time there. Her experience highlights the challenges that many wrestlers faced in trying to get face time with McMahon, and the power dynamics at play in the organization. As the fallout from the McMahon scandal continues to unfold, Kim’s comments serve as a timely reminder of the complexities of working in the wrestling industry.
