The Official Vince McMahon Appreciation Thread

**James Steele** · 03-28-2009, 03:42 PM

Discuss why you love Vince McMahon.

**James Steele** · 03-28-2009, 03:45 PM

Here are several Vince McMahon quotes from Vince McMahon:

There is a great deal of deference, a great deal of respect shown to one another, and a great deal of teamwork. There is also a lot of competitiveness and a lot of testosterone and estrogen, and that's just wonderful.

I don't know what drives me, I don't have a clue, but I'm driven more today than I ever have been.

I guess maybe another gift I have is a great work ethic.

But because our organization has grown so much and in so many different ways, the delegation process places responsibility and authority on the shoulders of people you can watch grow and watch the way they treat others.

I have to do something with my mind, or I'll get in trouble.

I understand the common man because I understand me in that regard at least.

I'm not afraid of failing. I don't like to fail. I hate to fail. But I'm not afraid of it.

You do have to delegate as you grow.

I would dare say that most anyone in public life, if they stay in public long enough, is not treated fairly.

I do think the standards of the media have dropped to an all-time low in terms of credibility.

I'm excited about it, thrilled with the success thus far.

One of the public things that my character (Mr. McMahon) says is that I always do everything I do for WWF fans.

From a personal standpoint, the old expression of what doesn't kill you makes you stronger is somewhat true.

When you think about it, you should compare the World Wrestling Federation to other major entertainment companies or motion picture studios.

I'm not too good at lying still in the sun.

If we use less expletives, does that mean we're losing our edge?

So, I get a kick out of working with the media.

So I think, in as much as I applaud the Internet, it has contributed to the acceleration of what was already in decline.

When I'm on vacation here in the States, I can do all kinds of stuff; I can train and keep busy.

Despite the way I would feel personally about someone, if it's the right business thing to do, I'll do it for our audience.

In America it's live by the sword of freedom of expression and be will to die by it as well.

It's the greatest form of sports-entertainment in history, and the audience loves it for that, but at one time, this industry was lying to the public.

The contributions and sacrifices of so many people in this organization through so many years have created this sensation.

We're going to be treated very poorly, I think that goes with the territory, and you have to get over it, get beyond it and know who you are among your peers and especially among your family when you look in the mirror.

We do have our finger on the pulse of the marketplace, if for no other reasons than having all these live events and listening to our audience all the time.

So we're living by that sword, and we're going to cut every now and then from it's backlash.

It's more than just hurling an expletive, which after a while becomes crass.

This time if Bob Costas gets in my way, I'm going to forget that he is 4-feet-10 and 120 pounds.

That crossover of whether it's entertainment or news is the biggest crock of b.s. in television today, because it's all entertainment.

One of the problems with the Internet is that a lot of times it is inaccurate.

Some people take us a little too seriously. Those who don't get it are like, oh my God, what are they doing?

You might not notice a lack of talent right away but eventually when you don't have players at the major league skill. You can't wrestle once or twice a week and have the ability to hone your skills.

We are Hollywood. We're entertainment, and that's what the World Wrestling Federation is all about.

I think we look at all forms of entertainment and steal, if you would, from all of them.

We need to continue to grow those networks because the appeal of MTV is a limited demographic compared to the much larger demographic which the WWF attracts.

I hope NBC steps up with us, but if they can't, they can't, ... We won't hold their feet to the fire. We won't point fingers. A deal has to work for both partners.

Again, I think there are individuals who I'd like to meet in a dark alley somewhere and have some fun with them only because they are liars and cowards.

We love our fans, so there's nothing we wouldn't do for them, and we go directly to them.

The one thing you cannot get from any other form of entertainment - you cannot get the rush of 20,000 people, what they give you as a performer. No actor can get that.

The biggest thrill in the world is entertaining the public, there is no bigger thrill than that.

Sometimes you have to take a half step back to take two forward.

The standards are being lowered, not just on the Internet, but in all of news and media.

In the real world of competition, the players want to compete and they want to compete at the very highest level.

I'm a real common sense guy who caught a lot of good breaks and who has been very, very fortunate.

Again, the nice part about it is that we listen to our fans, and they're the ones who really decide who is ready to break through into that top echelon.

You have some years that are very good, and some years that aren't quite as good.

I think that the Internet - and I do love the free flow of ideas on the 'Net - is like the wild west of the information world.

As far as sustaining our popularity, I believe we can.

But other than that, no, I'm not flattered by what I read when people call me a genius and things of that nature because I'm not.

I abhor blatant censorship. That's exactly what happened tonight. I completely understand censorship in terms of FCC regulations. I don't always agree with them, but I understand them. Of course, the FCC does not allow certain words or graphic nudity, but blatant censorship, which was executed by Spike TV, should not be tolerated. This was just as reprehensible as the flagrant violation of censorship itself.

We are looking for tough athletes who have a passion for this game, which so many don't have.

The original Saturday Night Main Event was a pop culture phenomenon with a rich history of big moments. We promise to make the new Main Event in prime time on NBC even bigger and better.

I think there are certain business matters which we must now conduct differently than we used to.

Anything can happen in the WWF!

A cover, a count and a win.

Only in the WWF can you see this.

I ALWAYS Win.

That one very brief moment where I showed weakness - and it will never happen again!" (Towards the Undertaker after he burned his childhood teddy bear).

I guaran-damn-tee you!

Kissing my ass will feel like a million bucks.

No more tolerance!

No more Mr. Nice Guy!

I'm Vince McMahon, dammit!

The only way to beat a billionaire is to become one yourself.

I have no sympathy for someone who was suppose to be a wrestling traditionalist. Not doing the right thing for the business that made him. Not doing the right thing for the fans and performers and the organization that made him what he is today.

He who laughs last, laughs loudest.

Don’t cross the boss!

I don't know who the hell I am, I don't know what I want, except, I've got an INSATIABLE appetite for life, and I want MORE MORE MORE!

That's right, you and God versus me.

I am the lord, the master and god of all sports entertainment! And all that participate in any manner, whether or not it's in the ring or you buy a ticket, you will worship me!

You need to surround yourself with quality human beings that are intelligent and have a vision.

I think my idea of retirement might be to one day work a 40-hour week.

If you stop building stars, which we never do, you wouldn't be in business.

Regardless of how well a studio is run, it's only as good as the product it produces.

I don't mind paying people more for something if we're getting more. But just to change a deal because you're greedy and you want more? No. I'm not gonna go along with that.

I got balls the size of grapefruits!

What I learned from the XFL experience is to be smarter the next time I take on the NFL.

The worst sound in our business is silence. That means they don't care.

Giving it to the audience is probably the easiest thing. Finding out what they truly want is probably the most difficult.

We're a long ways away from what it can be.

I always put my personal ego aside, which people find hard to believe, to do what's right for business.

You just don't know in this business. You don't know who the fans will push and who they want.

C'mon, you have to laugh at it.

I'm an entrepreneur. I take chances in life.

I don't think I regret anything - oh yeah, I do regret some things in my personal life - I don't think I regret anything from a business standpoint.

If you give people too many things to remember, they're not going to remember any of it.

Source: http://www.evancarmichael.com/Famous...on-Quotes.html

GD · 03-28-2009, 03:46 PM

I love him because he gave me Wrestlemania.

**Jeritron** · 03-28-2009, 03:55 PM

**Jeritron** · 03-28-2009, 03:56 PM

That should do it.

**thedamndest** · 03-28-2009, 03:58 PM

I love the lack of context for those quotes. Some are from legit interviews, and some are clearly kayfabe, and when you put them all together like that makes him look insane.

**Jeritron** · 03-28-2009, 04:17 PM

"What a loser Bret Hart has turned out to be" - Vince McMahon

He just said this as commentator during the Sid/Taker main event at WM13, after Bret made his run in. I'm watching it now, and I found it quite hilarious

**#BROKEN Hasney** · 03-28-2009, 04:27 PM

Ant-climatic end to the story, but great promo from Vinnie Mac.

**Jeritron** · 03-28-2009, 04:28 PM

I loved that story/moment. Also, it wasn't the end of anything really. The angle went for another 3 or so months

**#BROKEN Hasney** · 03-28-2009, 04:37 PM

Oh yeah, I just meant the higher power section.

Oh and I think the moment was anti-climactic because I was watching Nitro and they told me who the higher powere was....

**Jeritron** · 03-28-2009, 04:38 PM

lol true

**Team Sheep** · 03-28-2009, 06:40 PM

I love his strut, his voice, his music, the way he says SHUUUUT UP!! and YOU'RE FIIIIIRED!!

My favourite times of Vince were during his feud with HBK in 2006 and his feud with Trump in 07. Gold

**Theo Dious** · 03-29-2009, 12:37 AM

If Vince ever said "SHUUUT UUUP!" at the same time Vickie said "EXCUSE ME!!!" the world would implode on itself.

**FourFifty** · 03-29-2009, 12:39 AM

OMG, I just had this epic vision of Vickie cutting off Vince saying "YOOOOUUU'RRRREEE FIIIIIRRRREEEEDDDD!!!!" with "EXCUSE ME!!!!!!!!!!!" That would be awesome!

**DarKCentaur** · 03-29-2009, 03:27 PM

I love him because his ass has been known to do tricks.

**The Gold Standard** · 03-29-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Sheep

I love his strut, his voice, his music, the way he says SHUUUUT UP!! and YOU'RE FIIIIIRED!!

**James Steele** · 08-15-2014, 09:34 AM

**Sixx** · 08-15-2014, 09:38 AM

**Shisen Kopf** · 08-16-2014, 10:23 PM

Who?

**owenbrown** · 08-16-2014, 10:27 PM

the thread SHOULD have started with this... shame on you.

**#1-norm-fan** · 08-16-2014, 10:35 PM

He's like the Jerry Jones of wrestling. He built something amazing and has coasted on the fanbase he built up but now he's kinda retarded.

**Lock Jaw** · 08-17-2014, 12:53 AM

**Lock Jaw** · 08-17-2014, 12:54 AM

**Lock Jaw** · 08-17-2014, 12:57 AM

**SlickyTrickyDamon** · 08-17-2014, 03:23 AM

Wish he had challenged Turner but Maria is

and I can't wait to see how Trump chickens out of this.

**Emperor Smeat** · 08-17-2014, 05:22 PM

08-15-2014, 09:34 AM	#17
James Steele TPWW's HHH Mark Since '04 Posts: 29,886	Vince McMahon Appreciation Thread Last edited by Destor; 08-17-2014 at 04:39 PM.

03-28-2009, 03:45 PM	#2
James Steele TPWW's HHH Mark Since '04 Posts: 29,886	Here are several Vince McMahon quotes from Vince McMahon: There is a great deal of deference, a great deal of respect shown to one another, and a great deal of teamwork. There is also a lot of competitiveness and a lot of testosterone and estrogen, and that's just wonderful. I don't know what drives me, I don't have a clue, but I'm driven more today than I ever have been. I guess maybe another gift I have is a great work ethic. But because our organization has grown so much and in so many different ways, the delegation process places responsibility and authority on the shoulders of people you can watch grow and watch the way they treat others. I have to do something with my mind, or I'll get in trouble. I understand the common man because I understand me in that regard at least. I'm not afraid of failing. I don't like to fail. I hate to fail. But I'm not afraid of it. You do have to delegate as you grow. I would dare say that most anyone in public life, if they stay in public long enough, is not treated fairly. I do think the standards of the media have dropped to an all-time low in terms of credibility. I'm excited about it, thrilled with the success thus far. One of the public things that my character (Mr. McMahon) says is that I always do everything I do for WWF fans. From a personal standpoint, the old expression of what doesn't kill you makes you stronger is somewhat true. When you think about it, you should compare the World Wrestling Federation to other major entertainment companies or motion picture studios. I'm not too good at lying still in the sun. If we use less expletives, does that mean we're losing our edge? So, I get a kick out of working with the media. So I think, in as much as I applaud the Internet, it has contributed to the acceleration of what was already in decline. When I'm on vacation here in the States, I can do all kinds of stuff; I can train and keep busy. Despite the way I would feel personally about someone, if it's the right business thing to do, I'll do it for our audience. In America it's live by the sword of freedom of expression and be will to die by it as well. It's the greatest form of sports-entertainment in history, and the audience loves it for that, but at one time, this industry was lying to the public. The contributions and sacrifices of so many people in this organization through so many years have created this sensation. We're going to be treated very poorly, I think that goes with the territory, and you have to get over it, get beyond it and know who you are among your peers and especially among your family when you look in the mirror. We do have our finger on the pulse of the marketplace, if for no other reasons than having all these live events and listening to our audience all the time. So we're living by that sword, and we're going to cut every now and then from it's backlash. It's more than just hurling an expletive, which after a while becomes crass. This time if Bob Costas gets in my way, I'm going to forget that he is 4-feet-10 and 120 pounds. That crossover of whether it's entertainment or news is the biggest crock of b.s. in television today, because it's all entertainment. One of the problems with the Internet is that a lot of times it is inaccurate. Some people take us a little too seriously. Those who don't get it are like, oh my God, what are they doing? You might not notice a lack of talent right away but eventually when you don't have players at the major league skill. You can't wrestle once or twice a week and have the ability to hone your skills. We are Hollywood. We're entertainment, and that's what the World Wrestling Federation is all about. I think we look at all forms of entertainment and steal, if you would, from all of them. We need to continue to grow those networks because the appeal of MTV is a limited demographic compared to the much larger demographic which the WWF attracts. I hope NBC steps up with us, but if they can't, they can't, ... We won't hold their feet to the fire. We won't point fingers. A deal has to work for both partners. Again, I think there are individuals who I'd like to meet in a dark alley somewhere and have some fun with them only because they are liars and cowards. We love our fans, so there's nothing we wouldn't do for them, and we go directly to them. The one thing you cannot get from any other form of entertainment - you cannot get the rush of 20,000 people, what they give you as a performer. No actor can get that. The biggest thrill in the world is entertaining the public, there is no bigger thrill than that. Sometimes you have to take a half step back to take two forward. The standards are being lowered, not just on the Internet, but in all of news and media. In the real world of competition, the players want to compete and they want to compete at the very highest level. I'm a real common sense guy who caught a lot of good breaks and who has been very, very fortunate. Again, the nice part about it is that we listen to our fans, and they're the ones who really decide who is ready to break through into that top echelon. You have some years that are very good, and some years that aren't quite as good. I think that the Internet - and I do love the free flow of ideas on the 'Net - is like the wild west of the information world. As far as sustaining our popularity, I believe we can. But other than that, no, I'm not flattered by what I read when people call me a genius and things of that nature because I'm not. I abhor blatant censorship. That's exactly what happened tonight. I completely understand censorship in terms of FCC regulations. I don't always agree with them, but I understand them. Of course, the FCC does not allow certain words or graphic nudity, but blatant censorship, which was executed by Spike TV, should not be tolerated. This was just as reprehensible as the flagrant violation of censorship itself. We are looking for tough athletes who have a passion for this game, which so many don't have. The original Saturday Night Main Event was a pop culture phenomenon with a rich history of big moments. We promise to make the new Main Event in prime time on NBC even bigger and better. I think there are certain business matters which we must now conduct differently than we used to. Anything can happen in the WWF! A cover, a count and a win. Only in the WWF can you see this. I ALWAYS Win. That one very brief moment where I showed weakness - and it will never happen again!" (Towards the Undertaker after he burned his childhood teddy bear). I guaran-damn-tee you! Kissing my ass will feel like a million bucks. No more tolerance! No more Mr. Nice Guy! I'm Vince McMahon, dammit! The only way to beat a billionaire is to become one yourself. I have no sympathy for someone who was suppose to be a wrestling traditionalist. Not doing the right thing for the business that made him. Not doing the right thing for the fans and performers and the organization that made him what he is today. He who laughs last, laughs loudest. Don’t cross the boss! I don't know who the hell I am, I don't know what I want, except, I've got an INSATIABLE appetite for life, and I want MORE MORE MORE! That's right, you and God versus me. I am the lord, the master and god of all sports entertainment! And all that participate in any manner, whether or not it's in the ring or you buy a ticket, you will worship me! You need to surround yourself with quality human beings that are intelligent and have a vision. I think my idea of retirement might be to one day work a 40-hour week. If you stop building stars, which we never do, you wouldn't be in business. Regardless of how well a studio is run, it's only as good as the product it produces. I don't mind paying people more for something if we're getting more. But just to change a deal because you're greedy and you want more? No. I'm not gonna go along with that. I got balls the size of grapefruits! What I learned from the XFL experience is to be smarter the next time I take on the NFL. The worst sound in our business is silence. That means they don't care. Giving it to the audience is probably the easiest thing. Finding out what they truly want is probably the most difficult. We're a long ways away from what it can be. I always put my personal ego aside, which people find hard to believe, to do what's right for business. You just don't know in this business. You don't know who the fans will push and who they want. C'mon, you have to laugh at it. I'm an entrepreneur. I take chances in life. I don't think I regret anything - oh yeah, I do regret some things in my personal life - I don't think I regret anything from a business standpoint. If you give people too many things to remember, they're not going to remember any of it. Source: http://www.evancarmichael.com/Famous...on-Quotes.html

03-28-2009, 03:46 PM	#3
GD Posts: 58,590	I love him because he gave me Wrestlemania.

03-28-2009, 03:55 PM	#4
Jeritron Get a poke on Posts: 35,234

03-28-2009, 03:56 PM	#5
Jeritron Get a poke on Posts: 35,234	That should do it.

03-28-2009, 03:58 PM	#6
thedamndest A Property of Matter Posts: 25,543	I love the lack of context for those quotes. Some are from legit interviews, and some are clearly kayfabe, and when you put them all together like that makes him look insane.

03-28-2009, 04:17 PM	#7
Jeritron Get a poke on Posts: 35,234	"What a loser Bret Hart has turned out to be" - Vince McMahon He just said this as commentator during the Sid/Taker main event at WM13, after Bret made his run in. I'm watching it now, and I found it quite hilarious

03-28-2009, 04:27 PM	#8
#BROKEN Hasney BAY BAY Posts: 36,524	Ant-climatic end to the story, but great promo from Vinnie Mac.

03-28-2009, 04:28 PM	#9
Jeritron Get a poke on Posts: 35,234	I loved that story/moment. Also, it wasn't the end of anything really. The angle went for another 3 or so months

03-28-2009, 04:37 PM	#10
#BROKEN Hasney BAY BAY Posts: 36,524	Oh yeah, I just meant the higher power section. Oh and I think the moment was anti-climactic because I was watching Nitro and they told me who the higher powere was....

03-28-2009, 04:38 PM	#11
Jeritron Get a poke on Posts: 35,234	lol true

03-28-2009, 06:40 PM	#12
Team Sheep T�m Defaid Posts: 6,646	I love his strut, his voice, his music, the way he says SHUUUUT UP!! and YOU'RE FIIIIIRED!! My favourite times of Vince were during his feud with HBK in 2006 and his feud with Trump in 07. Gold

03-29-2009, 12:37 AM	#13
Theo Dious EATER OF HOT POCKETS Posts: 14,340	If Vince ever said "SHUUUT UUUP!" at the same time Vickie said "EXCUSE ME!!!" the world would implode on itself.

03-29-2009, 12:39 AM	#14
FourFifty As over as Crystal Pepsi Posts: 21,639	OMG, I just had this epic vision of Vickie cutting off Vince saying "YOOOOUUU'RRRREEE FIIIIIRRRREEEEDDDD!!!!" with "EXCUSE ME!!!!!!!!!!!" That would be awesome!

03-29-2009, 03:27 PM	#15
DarKCentaur ... Bank Posts: 3,494	I love him because his ass has been known to do tricks.

08-15-2014, 09:38 AM	#18
Sixx LUV CABBAGE/H8 JEWS Posts: 42,497

08-16-2014, 10:23 PM	#19
Shisen Kopf Fire up Chips! Posts: 27,456	Who?

08-16-2014, 10:27 PM	#20
owenbrown I believe in Joe Hendry Posts: 22,323	the thread SHOULD have started with this... shame on you.

08-16-2014, 10:35 PM	#21
#1-norm-fan Resident drug enabler Posts: 45,473	He's like the Jerry Jones of wrestling. He built something amazing and has coasted on the fanbase he built up but now he's kinda retarded.

08-17-2014, 12:53 AM	#22
Lock Jaw Loque Ja Posts: 87,865

08-17-2014, 12:54 AM	#23
Lock Jaw Loque Ja Posts: 87,865

08-17-2014, 12:57 AM	#24
Lock Jaw Loque Ja Posts: 87,865

08-17-2014, 03:23 AM	#25
SlickyTrickyDamon Quark is Less Impressed. Posts: 38,371	Wish he had challenged Turner but Maria is and I can't wait to see how Trump chickens out of this.

08-17-2014, 05:22 PM	#26
Emperor Smeat Former TPWW Royalty Posts: 66,588