Vince McMahon Speaks on Today’s WWE Superstars, CM Punk and Warlord

Posted by Marc Middleton on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

- In an interview with WWE Magazine, Vince McMahon gives his thoughts on what defines today’s WWE Superstars. Using the massive Warlord as an example, McMahon says bigger is not necessarily better in today’s WWE. Here’s an excerpt:

Question: What defines today’s top Superstars?

Vince McMahon: It’s everything that people don’t see. It’s easy to say from a visual standpoint that bigger is better in reference to past eras of WWF. But take The Warlord, for example. He was enormous — one of the most visually impressive Superstars we’ve had — but he couldn’t sell five tickets. He had no charisma, no “gift of gab,” which is what really sets apart today’s Superstars, even if they may not be as physically intimidating. Someone like CM Punk, even though he’s a good-looking guy, isn’t built like that. He probably weighs less than I do. But today’s fans are drawn to his confidence and charisma. Those are the things a Superstar exudes, and they translate though the television set.
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5 Responses to Vince McMahon Speaks on Today’s WWE Superstars, CM Punk and Warlord:

  1. LOL

    Date: Sep 30, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Vince was never high on small average sized guys until they became popular & more exciting then the generic big guys ,vince u aren’t fooling any one .

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  2. Hornswoggle

    Date: Sep 30, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    He should’ve just said…..

    It they make me money, the will be pushed.
    *cough* JOHN CENA *cough*

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  3. +X+ Cross +X+

    Date: Sep 30, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Umm Vince did you forget about Chris Masters,Bobby Lashley,Brock Lesnar, Batista,John Cena,Triple H…Vince only want’s to push the bigger guys

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  4. Shawn (wrestling freak)

    Date: Sep 30, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    I beleive that Mr. McMahon knows what he is doing. He may not be the most liked guy around but he’s millionare with the largest Wrestling Company in history. Vince is a smart buisness man whom i respect. You talk about the bigger guys but these guys are instant Hall of Famers. Someone made the comment on John Cena being the posterboy of the WWE well he has worked for it and earned it.

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  5. OH COME ON!

    Date: Oct 02, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Oh come on, Vince. Look at FCW’s roster. Most are 6’3 and 240 lbs and above. Small eh?

    It’s marketability. It’s all you care about. Although who would blame you. You’re a businessman.

    Anyway, although this is purely wishful thinking. I hope that “smaller guys” would translate to a REAL cruiserweight division.

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