One of the more recent feuds of Vince's career centers around the current UFC trainee and former WWE Champion, Phil Brooks (aka CM Punk). Punk was terminated by WWE after walking out of the company in January 2014 due to pay discrepancies, health concerns and issues with the company's medical staff, and a creatively-stifling environment. While the stronger heat lies between CM Punk and Triple H, WWE remains Vince McMahon's company and it is ultimately his decision as to what the creative direction is as well as the talents' payoffs and compensation structures. In addition to his position within the company, Punk was unhappy with the lack of clear direction and communication regarding the talents' pay structure in light of the new WWE Network model and shift away from traditional Pay-Per-View. Also, the rigorous travel schedule and an overall feeling of being under appreciated all played a part in his departure the day after the 2014 Royal Rumble. Since then, Punk and WWE have been involved in several lawsuits, the most recent of which has come from the WWE's head doctor, Chris Amann. Many believe the current lawsuit is a veiled pursuit by Vince McMahon's company after Punk's comments on Colt Cabana's Art Of Wrestling podcast questioned the practices of WWE's medical staff. The rivalry remains a heated one and is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
A former stuntman for Paramount Pictures, Matt enjoys sports, water skiing, driving fast, the beach, professional wrestling,
technology, and scotch. At the same time, whenever possible.
Having attended many famous (and infamous) shows including WrestleMania XV, In Your House: Mind Games, and the 1995 King of the Ring, Matt has been a lifelong professional sports and wrestling fan. Matt's been mentioned in numerous wrestling podcasts including the Steve Austin Show: Unleashed, Talk Is Jericho, and Something To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard.
As a former countywide performer, Matt has been referred to as Mr. 300 for his amazing accomplishments in the world of amateur bowling. He is also the only man on record to have pitched back-to-back no hitters in the Veterans Stadium Wiffle Ball League of 2003.
