The WWE universe is still reeling from the sudden departure of Vince McMahon, the creative genius behind the company’s global success. After a lawsuit from former employee Janel Grant, McMahon stepped back from his role, leaving a power vacuum in the TKO-owned entity.
However, former WWE head writer Vince Russo believes that not everyone is celebrating McMahon’s departure. In fact, Russo thinks that top stars like John Cena, The Rock, The Undertaker, and Brock Lesnar will deeply miss McMahon’s presence.
Speaking on the latest episode of Legion of RAW, Russo opined that only a handful of people backstage will miss McMahon, but the top stars who owe their success to the 78-year-old mogul will feel the difference. “When you think about the guys who really made it, the John Cenas, the Rocks, the Undertakers, the Brock Lesnars…they’re the ones who are going to feel it,” Russo said.
Russo’s sentiment is not unfounded. McMahon played a significant role in shaping the careers of these WWE legends. He was instrumental in crafting their characters, storylines, and feuds, which ultimately led to their superstardom. Without McMahon’s creative vision, the WWE universe will undoubtedly feel different.
Meanwhile, WWE has ushered in a “new era” in the absence of McMahon. Triple H, now at the creative helm, welcomed fans to this new age of “endless possibilities” during WrestleMania XL. His wife, Stephanie McMahon, echoed similar sentiments, touting this year’s WrestleMania as the first one under The Game’s creative supervision.
While the WWE moves forward under new management, it remains to be seen how the top stars will adapt to the changing terrain. Will they thrive under the new regime, or will they struggle to find their footing without McMahon’s guiding hand? Only time will tell.
In the meantime, fans can only speculate about the impact of McMahon’s departure on the WWE’s top talent. One thing is certain, however – the WWE will never be the same without its visionary leader.
