Name: Wrestlers Who Tried to Warn Us about Vince McMahon
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She says that Vince McMahon knew about it and that WWE functionally covered it up to protect the business.

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Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at professional wrestlers who spoke out against former WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon prior to his recent criminal allegations.

And I'm not worried about Vince's feelings.

I don't have any problem with everybody kicking his head around the parking lot.

China The late Joan Marie Lauer, better known to wrestling fans as Chyna, had a tumultuous relationship with the WWE, and Vince McMahon in particular.

Following her dismissal from the company in 2001, Chyna blasted her former place of employment in various media interviews.

At Jerry's Deli, eating lunch, and a fax mysteriously went to Jerry's Deli, and it was from the WWE, and they said they wouldn't be needing me anymore.

The 9th Wonder of the World claimed that she was blacklisted by McMahon following her breakup with Paul Triple H Levesque, who was carrying on a relationship with Stephanie McMahon, Vince's daughter at the time of her exit.

Nobody, whether you're a celebrity or whether you're not, likes to be cheated on, especially when it's with the boss's daughter.

She also alleged that Vince had an iron grip on talent relationships, both inside and outside of the ring, revealing his power to force individuals into uncomfortable and problematic storylines.

I've definitely seen pressure of losing weight, getting implants, taking steroids, I've seen that way too many times.

CM Punk It turns out CM Punk's infamous pipe bomb promo in 2011 was more than just a scripted rant.

I have a lot of things I want to get off my chest.

It contained real criticisms of his then-boss Vince McMahon and WWE's corporate culture as a whole.

Punk called out McMahon's nepotism and accused him of being quote, out of touch.

And I'd like to think that maybe this company will be better after Vince McMahon's dead, but the fact is, it's going to get taken over by his idiotic daughter and his doofus son-in-law and the rest of his stupid family.

After leaving the company in 2014, Punk went further in a tell-all podcast with former friend Colt Cabana.

He described McMahon's erratic behavior and negligent approach to He claimed Vince and others pressured him to perform while injured and ignored serious medical issues.

Punk's outspoken nature no doubt made him a credible voice in exposing McMahon's questionable practices.

Let me tell you a personal story about Vince McMahon, all right?

Sable Valet-turned-wrestler Sable became a breakout star in the WWE's Attitude era.

However, she would go on to engage in a legal battle with Vince McMahon and the WWE in 1999.

The World Wrestling Federation that I signed up to be a part of is not the World Wrestling Federation that I left.

She sued the company for over $100 million, citing sexual harassment and unsafe working conditions.

Merrill also claimed in the just-settled lawsuit that the WWF wanted her to partake in a lesbian storyline and other wrestlers threatened to disfigure her face.

Sable alleged that McMahon pressured her to participate in sexually explicit storylines against her will.

She also claimed that Vince fostered a hostile work environment where female wrestlers were routinely objectified and harassed.

The lawsuit was settled out of court, and the star returned to the company in 2003, where she was curiously placed in a romantic storyline with her boss, Vince McMahon.

Jesse Ventura Jesse the Body Ventura is notable for being one of the first wrestlers to challenge McMahon's dubious practices publicly.

In the mid-1980s, Ventura attempted to unionize wrestlers due to what he felt were unfair working conditions and lack of benefits.

With Jesse later learning, it was Hulk Hogan who, quote, "'ratted out' his plans to Vince." However, Ventura would go on to successfully sue McMahon for unpaid royalties, winning a significant settlement.

In numerous interviews since then, the former governor of Minnesota has criticized McMahon's monopolistic control over the industry and his exploitative treatment of talent in general.

Chris, always remember one thing, I beat Vince McMahon in court.

Paul London Paul London provided a critique of Vince McMahon in his post-WWE career.

London went on to describe McMahon as someone who manipulated wrestlers both emotionally and professionally.

He recounted instances of McMahon's now-infamous erratic behavior, including sudden mood swings and arbitrary decision-making.

London also alleged that McMahon fostered a culture of fear and sycophancy among WWE staff.

The wrestler's candid revelations provided a rare glimpse into the day-to-day reality of working under McMahon's leadership at the time.

In later years, London recounted uncomfortable instances where his then-girlfriend, Ashley Massaro, was seemingly distraught over being harassed by Vince.

Ronda Rousey Despite her relatively short tenure in WWE, Ronda Rousey made a sizable impact in the land of sports entertainment.

The ex-UFC women's bantamweight champion hasn't held back in her criticism of Vince McMahon and the company culture, though.

Rousey has hinted at her frustration with McMahon's creative control on social media, later expanding on these comments by suggesting that Vince's vision for women's wrestling was outdated and limiting.

In her book Our Fight, Rousey further delivered a scathing critique of her former boss, questioning where his on-screen villainy ends and his real-life unethical behavior begins.

She also condemned WWE's past exploitation of women, particularly the company's numerous bra and panties matches.

Alberto Del Rio The first Mexican-born world champion in WWE history, Alberto Del Rio's relationship with the company and McMahon in general soured dramatically after his first release from the company in 2014.

In subsequent interviews, Del Rio accused his former boss of fostering a racist environment within the WWE.

He claims that McMahon allowed and even encouraged racial stereotypes, be it in character development or storylines.

Del Rio also alleged that McMahon protected certain employees who made racially offensive comments outside of the ring.

Del Rio's own behavior has since been called into question, however, and he has gone on to show empathy for Vince McMahon during his current issues.

Bruno Sammartino One of professional wrestling's biggest stars, Bruno Sammartino became one of Vince McMahon's most vocal critics.

After departing in 1988, Sammartino, who once held the world championship for seven straight years, spent years speaking out against Vince's direction of the company.

He was not shy about accusing Vince of promoting steroid use.

He also called out the company's salacious storylines during the Attitude Era.

However, Bruno accepted an invitation into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013, stating he was satisfied with the way the company had addressed his concerns about drug use and vulgarity.

Bret Hart Real-life feuds with Vince McMahon don't get more legendary than the one between Vince and Bret the Hitman Hart.

Hart's falling out with McMahon following the infamous Montreal Screwjob in 1997 led to years of public criticism.

Hart accused McMahon of breaking promises and manipulating talent for personal gain, ultimately labeling him as a man who will prioritize business over any human being.

In his autobiography and in numerous media interviews, Hart further detailed McMahon's ruthless tactics and questionable moral character.

Bret has since spoken out following Janelle Grant's damning accusations against Vince, making it known that he has, quote, zero respect for McMahon.

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Ashley Massaro Following her tragic passing in 2019, it was revealed that WWE star Ashley Massaro tried to warn the world of Vince McMahon's unlawful acts.

A previously unreleased affidavit by Massaro alleged that McMahon uncomfortably pursued her after her Playboy cover release, even attempting to isolate her in his hotel room.

After she says she rejected his advances, Massaro claimed McMahon sabotaged her WWE career by writing damaging promos.

Massaro's affidavit, which was only made public in 2024, also included disturbing accusations that WWE officials, including McMahon himself, were aware of her being violated during a 2006 tour of Kuwait, but instructed her to remain silent on the matter.

Do you recall any other wrestlers calling out Vince McMahon prior to his current legal plights?

Share their warnings in the comments below.