Vince McMahon Rejected the Idea of the Term “Push” in WWE

Vince McMahon remains one of the most controversial figures in professional wrestling, who was always for his approach both in and out of the business that borderlines insanity for many people. Interestingly enough, it appears Vince McMahon did not believe in the term “push.”

While speaking on Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray revealed that Vince McMahon did not believe in the term “push” in professional wrestling. Reflecting on a conversation in Jim Ross’s office with D-Von, Jim Ross, and McMahon, he recalled asking about a push and receiving a very dismissive reaction. McMahon made it clear that there was no such thing as a push, only opportunities.

That perspective stayed with Bully Ray throughout his career, especially in WWE. He emphasized that nothing is given or owed to anyone in the industry. Instead, success depends on how a wrestler capitalizes on the opportunities presented to them.

“I’ll never forget sitting in JR’s office—me, D-Von, JR, and Vince—before D-Von and I came here. I looked at Vince and said, ‘Hey, let’s talk about the push.’ And then, this sneer or chuckle—whatever it was—came out of him.

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He looked at me and said, ‘Bubba, there is no push. There’s opportunity.’ That word stuck with me throughout my career, especially in the WWE. You are given nothing. You are owed nothing. You’re going to get an opportunity, and what you do with that opportunity is up to you.”

McMahon’s philosophy of “opportunity over push” is evident in how several WWE Superstars have climbed to the top. Stars like John Cena, Becky Lynch, and Kofi Kingston weren’t initially seen as top talents but made the most of their chances when the time was right.

While some believe that favoritism and backstage politics influence WWE’s booking, McMahon’s approach has obviously played a key role in shaping many wrestlers’ careers and that is something that just can’t be denied.

Do you think Vince McMahon’s philosophy of “opportunity over push” is the right approach in WWE? Or do you believe that some wrestlers are held back regardless of their talent? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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