Vince McMahon Issued This WWE Star WARNING For Apparent 'Hilarious' Botch

During the Greatest Royal Rumble in 2018, Titus O’Neil accidentally created one of WWE’s comical moments when he tripped and slid under the ring while making his entrance. This unexpected slip of the wrestler became an instant standout. In the immediate fallout, reports surfaced describing Vince McMahon’s unforeseeable reaction to the incident.

Here are the details of the moment that led the WWE CEO to break character

Titus O'Neil’s Botch Leaves Vince McMahon in Stitches But Not Off the Hook

O’Neil’s memorable and unscripted moment of tripping while making an entrance to the ring during the 50-man Royal Rumble match in Saudi Arabia reportedly made Vince McMahon laugh hysterically. The clip became an overnight hit as fans and wrestlers alike found it hysterically funny.


Backstage, Vince McMahon, who took WWE’s presentation very seriously, found the botch so humorous that he replayed it multiple times for others, finding it genuinely funny. McMahon added to the moment by saying that the clip suited the persona of the wrestler. O’Neil stated that the reaction of McMahon was positive, with the WWE chairman laughing wholeheartedly and even patting him on the back.


While the incident was harmless and led to great comic relief, Vince was known for maintaining a professional standard. He addressed O’Neil to not let this incident become a regular occurrence since moments like this, though funny, could be viewed as distracting from the designed storyline or compromising a wrestler’s credibility.

For a firsthand description from Titus O’Neil discussing the incident, you can watch the following interview.

Vince McMahon Faces Renewed Legal Proceedings

Vince McMahon’s legal proceedings have resumed after a federal investigation that has intensified tensions surrounding the allegations of sexual misconduct lawsuit filed against him by a former WWE employee, Janel Grant. The lawsuit was initially paused at the appeal of the Department of Justice to ease the path for their inquiry. With the investigation now concluded, the public lawsuit is back in motion, bringing renewed inspection to McMahon’s actions and the functioning of WWE.

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With the ongoing legal tensions, something unexpected has popped out of the blue and has given rise to massive excitement from fans. Presently with Triple H as the Chief Content Officer and creative head of WWE, Stephanie McMahon is set to return to the wrestling world by appearing in WrestleMania 41. The former chairwoman and co-CEO of WWE took to her Instagram to share this exciting insight with the wrestling fans on @stephaniemcmahon

As the legal landscape evolves, the outcome of the lawsuit can result in consequential implications for the company’s future and McMahon’s legacy in wrestling.