7 Times Vince McMahon Thought WrestleMania Sucked

Grandest rage of them all.

by Jamie Kennedy
Vince McMahon WrestleMania Set

WrestleMania is to Vince McMahon what newborn babies are to their parents.

It's been WWE's biggest event since 1985, and it's where almost every pro wrestler in the world dreams of performing someday. Shining under 'Mania's brighter-than-bright lights, and in front of a man most consider the don of this here industry, is a thrill that makes legends, endless amounts of money and even more satisfying memories.

Contrary to WWE's own presentation though, WrestleMania isn't always a smashing, unmatched mesh of wrestling, pop culture entertainment and happy faces. Behind the scenes, there are 'Mania moments that made McMahon scowl more than smile, and they probably left him full of regrets over even putting them on the card. His temper during the fallout from these moments is one many workers have been bitten by over the years.

Nobody is safe. Legends like Chris Jericho, Bret Hart, Ric Flair and Jerry Lawler's have been witness to Vince's disappointed father face, and some found themselves applying moisturising cream after the leader's rant sandblasted their skin off.

Let the McMahon led 'Mania misery tour commence...

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.