25 Things You Didn't Know About Vince McMahon

12. He Was Shocked By Women's MMA Before Signing Ronda Rousey

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Revealed by CM Punk (along with just about every other bit of dirty laundry the 'Voice Of The Voiceless' wanted to air during his infamous Art Of Wrestling podcast interview with former best friend Colt Cabana), McMahon was apparently quite put out by the prospect of women's MMA - all while Ronda Rousey was reinventing the industry atop UFC as its number one draw.

As Punk recalled; "Phil, did you know that they're going to have women fight in the Octagon soon?! And I replied, Yeah and it's the f*cking coolest thing in the world and it's going to be the hottest f*cking thing, you'll see."

History proved him right. Ever just behind the curve, McMahon benefitted from her talents years later.

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