8 Things You Didn’t Realise Were Banned In WWE
2. Getting Too Friendly With The Boss On-Air
Over the years, you've likely heard countless stories of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon getting physical with his stars in an attempt to prove he can hang with the boys. From grappling with Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle on a plane, to taking a Doomsday Device from the Legion of Doom whilst on the lash with the lads, McMahon seems like the sort of guy who just gets a kick out of getting up close and personal with those taking bumps for him in the ring.
However, play fighting with the boss backstage and doing so on live television are two very different things, entirely. Something Titus O'Neill found out for himself back in 2016 during Daniel Bryan's retirement episode of Monday Night Raw.
As the show went off the air, O'Neill could be spotted play scrapping with the boss as he made his way up the ramp. However, McMahon clearly wasn't in the mood for such an act and angrily shoved the star back. O'Neill was then suspended for 60 days due to unprofessional conduct.
Though there's an argument to be made that perhaps this wasn't the time or place for physical joshing, the disciplinary action O'Neill received did still feel a bit harsh. However, it did highlight just where the WWE Chairman draws the line when it comes to jokingly grappling with his workers.