Vince McMahon’s Influence on WWE Persisted Throughout 2023 – Despite Vince McMahon’s apparent permanent departure from WWE, his impact on the company remained evident throughout 2023, even after he initially stepped away in 2022. Reports suggest that his presence still shaped WWE’s creative direction, particularly in the months leading up to WrestleMania 39.
According to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, McMahon’s influence was felt behind the scenes, with talent being removed from television and major storyline adjustments occurring despite Triple H running day-to-day creative. This raised questions about how much control McMahon still held, even as he was no longer the official decision-maker.
One of the most notable instances of his intervention came in the WrestleMania 39 match between Finn Bálor and Edge. Originally, Bálor was booked to win, concluding their rivalry with a major victory. However, McMahon reportedly overruled the creative team, insisting on an Edge victory, despite Edge himself being willing to put Bálor over. As is often the case with McMahon’s last-minute changes, it remains unclear whether talent was informed of the original plan or if it was adjusted just hours before the event.
While McMahon was not directly credited with the controversial decision to have Roman Reigns retain the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes, reports suggest that Reigns’ victory was planned well in advance. However, his direct involvement in the RAW after WrestleMania 39 was undeniable. The show was plagued by sudden rewrites, with one source describing McMahon’s interference as chaotic, likening it to a “Tasmanian Devil” tearing through the script at the last minute.
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Vince McMahon’s Influence on WWE Persisted Throughout 2023
