Professional wrestling Legend and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross who is currently working as a colour commentator in WWE recently talked about Vince McMahon’s role during the famous Attitude Era of WWE and called him the biggest heel during the time.
The Attitude Era is vastly considered as the biggest and best era in professional wrestling history. It completely revolutionised the world of professional wrestling. It was the only era of professional wrestling where there were multiple megastars in one single promotion. There were a lot of things that made it great.
Jim Ross Believes Vince McMahon Was The Biggest Heel Of The Attitude Era
One of the biggest reasons behind the ultimate success of the Attitude Era was the rivalry between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vince McMahon. It was the first of its kind. Today it is nothing special but back then, a few between the owner and the employee was really huge, something that every American wanted to see.
They are might has been other wrestlers and feuds that made the Attitude Era great, but the Austin – McMahon feud was one of the biggest reasons behind the ultimate success of this time period.
McMahon and a lot of respect from the WWE universe and the world of professional wrestling after his amazing work from this feud. He was one of the biggest reasons behind the ultimate success of WWE.
But all the respect and love he earned is now going down the drain. He is trying to destroy his own creation right now. WWE is now sold to Saudi Arabian owners and we are possibly seeing the end of this legendary promotion, thanks to Vince McMahon.
Jim Ross who is currently working as a colour commentator in WWE recently spoke on his Grillin JR podcast where he talked about Vince McMahon’s role during the famous Attitude Era of WWE and called him the biggest heel during the time. He said;
“It didn’t even cross my mind, couldn’t care less. Eric was a great on screen character. There’s no doubt about that. You’re correct. But to me, it’s comparing apples and oranges. I thought for the beginning, because I knew how much Vince enjoyed being the bad guy, and now he can be the bad guy on TV. He could be the bad guy, get physical. He trained like a Trojan, so he was in good shape, you know, if that meant something down the road, and it did.
“So, no, I thought it was perfect. It was perfect, timing was good. I said this before and I truly believe it, and I mean it. During that the height of the Attitude Era. I’d say that Vince McMahon was the number one heel in the WWE.
“And I also say that in that same conversation of who the top heels were, that Stephanie has to be given some consideration, because she was a tremendous, just a tremendous villain. She knew how to play a role, she got that from the old man. But Vince was the top heel in the Attitude Era. And I debate anybody on that topic.”
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