WWE Hall of Famer The Godfather Explains Why He No Longer Watches Wrestling

WWE legend The Godfather, real name Charles Wright, has officially left the squared circle behind and is living life at a more laid-back pace.

During a recent appearance on the Poddin’ Ain’t Easy podcast, the Hall of Famer shared that he’s no longer keeping up with the wrestling world—but not out of disrespect.

“Unfortunately, I respect the business. Have love for the business. Met a lot of good people in this business, and I hope all these young cats are making money,” Wright explained. However, he confessed, “I don’t watch wrestling anymore. I don’t watch much TV.”

Instead, The Godfather is diving headfirst into his love for country music and the hit series Yellowstone. “I watch the Yellowstone series. I used to watch Street Outlaws, and every now and then, I’ll put on old cowboy movies,” Wright said, noting his preference for classic black-and-white Westerns. The nostalgia stems from his childhood and his connection with his 93-year-old father, who still enjoys those same films every day.

Sports, it seems, don’t hold much sway for Wright anymore, either. “I’ve lost a lot of interest…maybe because I don’t bet,” he joked. “But I don’t watch football. I’ll catch a little bit, but I don’t watch SportsCenter.”

Despite stepping away from the wrestling scene, The Godfather isn’t bitter about the industry. “I’m glad that there’s places for these guys to make money,” he said, showing his support for the current generation of talent.

These days, Wright keeps busy managing Cheetah’s strip club in Las Vegas, finding solace in the simplicity of his post-wrestling life.

Whether it’s classic Westerns, Yellowstone, or running the show at Cheetah’s, The Godfather has traded body slams for a slower-paced life—and he’s loving every second of it. While he may not tune in to watch the current wrestling scene, his respect for the business and support for today’s stars shows he’s still got love for the ring, even from a distance.

Are you surprised to hear The Godfather doesn’t watch wrestling anymore? What do you think about his laid-back new chapter? Share your thoughts in the comments below!