Jim Cornette on Vince McMahon's Behavior

Discussion of Vince McMahon

Jim Cornette tells Brian Last that he may have identified a reason for the contrast between the Vince McMahon he remembers and later accounts of McMahon’s behavior. Cornette recalls McMahon as strict and intimidating at work, but generally punctual and comparatively restrained during the years he knew him. He contrasts that with later stories about McMahon being late and alleged misconduct, including rumors about his private plane. Cornette notes that some stories remain unconfirmed or have not become public.

Cornette speculates that Linda McMahon’s presence may have helped keep Vince grounded. He wonders when the couple stopped living or working closely together and whether that change might have coincided with a shift in Vince’s behavior. Brian agrees that Linda may have had a balancing influence, while distinguishing her role in hard-nosed business from the more lurid allegations.

Other Memories and Speculation

The conversation touches on McMahon’s appearance after the steroid trial, Linda’s unsuccessful Senate campaigns, and Vince’s Manhattan apartment and Stamford condo. Cornette jokes that an “eight-mile commute” is a suspiciously convenient reason to keep a separate apartment, then pokes fun at himself for laughing at McMahon’s troubles.

Cornette also suggests that business figures may be more willing to speak now that McMahon no longer has the same influence.

Helix Mattress Advertisement

The segment ends with a long Helix mattress ad built around the joke that McMahon’s problem was simply not getting enough sleep. Cornette imagines that, with a Helix mattress, Vince might have stayed home like a cozy, harmless villain instead of roaming around like a Batman supervillain.

Personalities Featured or Discussed

Jim Cornette, Brian Last, Vince McMahon, Linda McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Brian Solomon, Ari Emanuel, Bruce Prichard, Pat Patterson, Rita Chatterton, Lou Thesz, Shane McMahon, and Bonnie Hammer.