5. Vince McMahon Hates Change
The recent spate of injuries that has blighted WWE has caused Vince McMahon all-manner of chagrin. The biggest stars on his roster have been dropping like flies in the past few months, with main event stars Sting, Seth Rollins, Randy Orton and John Cena all on the shelf for the foreseeable. Not to mention the likes of fan favourites Daniel Bryan, Cesaro, Hideo Itami and Sasha Banks. Its been a nightmare for McMahon at the worst possible time of the year: WrestleMania season. As part of the storyline on Raw, Vince playfully made reference to his current real-life booking headache in conversation with Paul Heyman. Dont make me change my plans again! he barked, as Heyman suggested pulling his client Brock Lesnar out of the Royal Rumble match in favour of a spot in the WrestleMania main event. To most it was a throwaway comment, to those in the know it was a winking plea to the wrestling gods that he be spared any more shaking up to his plans.
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The author of the highly acclaimed 'Titan' book series, James Dixon has been involved in the wrestling business for 25 years as a fan, wrestler, promoter, agent, and writer. James spent several years wrestling on the British independent circuit, but now prefers to write about the bumps and bruises rather than take any of them. His past in-ring experience does however give a uniquely more "insider" perspective on things, though he readily admits to still being a "mark" at heart.
James is the Chief Editor and writer at historyofwrestling.co.uk and is responsible for the best-selling titles Titan Sinking, Titan Shattered, and Titan Screwed, as well as the Complete WWF Video Guide series, and the Raw Files series.
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