Which WWE Wrestlers are Jerks in Real Life?
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Maven discusses a list of WWE wrestlers reputed to be 'jerks' in real life, as compiled by the Sportster channel. Maven, having worked with all ten wrestlers, shares personal experiences and opinions, often disagreeing with the list. He acknowledges some wrestlers' challenging behaviors but also highlights their professional contributions and personal kindness towards him. Maven emphasizes the physical and mental toll of wrestling and the importance of understanding each wrestler's journey. He also promotes BetterHelp, a therapy service, suggesting it as a resource for managing the stresses wrestlers face.
Takeaways
- 😀 Hulk Hogan is acknowledged for his significant role in professional wrestling's popularity, but also recognized for his ego and controversial behavior.
- 🤔 The physical and mental toll of wrestling can contribute to some wrestlers' difficult personalities, suggesting a complex interplay between their profession and personal conduct.
- 🔗 Better Help is highlighted as a resource for managing mental health, with the host sharing his own experiences and advocating for seeking professional help.
- 🏆 Randy Orton's backstage behavior and attitude have been criticized, yet the host shares a personal connection that offers a different perspective on his character.
- 👎 JBL's reputation for being a bully and his treatment of others backstage is discussed, but the host also notes JBL's positive interactions with them personally.
- 👨👦 Kevin Nash's behavior towards other wrestlers and fans is questioned, with the host cautioning against conflating personal issues with professional conduct.
- 🤝 Bubba Ray Dudley's curt demeanor and hard-hitting style in the ring have earned him a reputation, yet the host reflects on the complexity of personality dynamics in wrestling.
- 💥 Bill Goldberg's limited schedule and perceived carelessness in the ring have been sources of contention, but the host describes him as a kind person outside the ring.
- 💼 Vince McMahon's business decisions and alleged behaviors are critiqued, but the host also acknowledges his willingness to participate in physically demanding stunts for the show.
- 🔝 Triple H's backstage conduct and use of power within WWE have been criticized, yet the host appreciates his wrestling expertise and the help he provided.
- 🤜 Hardcore Holly's tough and egotistical persona has led to a reputation as a jerk, but the host reflects on the changing nature of the wrestling business and personal experiences with him.
- 🔒 Brock Lesnar's upfront acknowledgment of his jerk status and his selective social interactions are noted, with the host respecting his right to such behavior.
Q & A
What was Hulk Hogan's reputation like behind the scenes according to the video?
-Hulk Hogan was described as having a big ego, being stubborn, and having high demands. He was also mentioned to have been secretly recorded using racial slurs, which contributed to the perception of him being a jerk at times.
How did Hulk Hogan's behavior affect his professional relationships?
-Hulk Hogan was known to refuse to put over Superstars, which led to him defeating Randy Orton and Shawn Michaels among others. This behavior might have contributed to a negative perception of him by some of his colleagues.
What is Maven's personal experience with Hulk Hogan?
-Maven mentioned that Hulk Hogan was always nice to him, greeting him with 'hey what's up, brother', but they did not have a deep relationship.
Why did Randy Orton get a reputation for being a jerk?
-Randy Orton was known for his backstage attitude, trashing hotel rooms, getting into fights, and being accused of filling a female personnel's bag with baby oil. He also openly berated superstars in the ring when mistakes occurred.
How does Maven view Randy Orton despite the negative reports?
-Maven considers Randy Orton as one of his best friends in the business and views him through 'rose-tinted glasses', suggesting a positive personal relationship despite the reported backstage behavior.
What was JBL's behavior like backstage according to the video?
-JBL was described as bullying, knocking down anyone in his way, and treating fans poorly. He was also known for his brutish way of carrying himself backstage.
Why does Maven think it's unfair to judge Kevin Nash based on a domestic altercation?
-Maven believes it's off-putting and unfair to judge someone's behavior towards other wrestlers or fans based on a domestic situation, as the reasons behind such incidents are often unknown.
How did Goldberg's arrival in WWE affect the perception of him by his peers?
-Goldberg's arrival in WWE created a giant ego, and he clashed with fellow wrestlers. He was seen as not adding much to the show and was only in the WWE for a year before leaving due to backstage drama.
What was Vince McMahon's role in the wrestlers' lives according to the video?
-Vince McMahon was seen as a businessman who made tough decisions and was willing to take on uncomfortable roles for the show. He was also accused of sexual harassment on numerous occasions.
How does Maven describe his relationship with Vince McMahon?
-Maven describes his relationship with Vince McMahon as a business relationship, where Vince treated him as a business associate and was always good to him.
What is Maven's opinion on the wrestlers listed in the video?
-Maven acknowledges that some wrestlers on the list might be considered jerks, but he also emphasizes the importance of understanding the context and the human side of these individuals, highlighting that they can also be kind and supportive.
Outlines
🤼 Hulk Hogan's Controversial Legacy
The paragraph discusses Hulk Hogan's impact on professional wrestling and his controversial behavior. Despite his significant contributions to the industry, Hogan is known for his ego and alleged use of racial slurs. The speaker acknowledges Hogan's negative traits but also recognizes his importance to wrestling's popularity in the 1980s. The paragraph also touches on the physical and mental toll of wrestling and how it might influence a wrestler's behavior, introducing the video's sponsor, Better Help, as a resource for mental health support.
🏆 Randy Orton's Enigmatic Persona
This section delves into Randy Orton's reputation, highlighting incidents of misconduct and backstage altercations. The speaker, having been close with Orton, offers a personal perspective, suggesting that Orton's behavior may be a response to the pressures of a demanding career. The paragraph also addresses the complexities of personality and the difficulty in judging someone solely based on rumors and isolated incidents.
👥 The Dual Nature of Wrestlers' Personalities
The paragraph explores the public versus private personas of wrestlers, using JBL and Kevin Nash as examples. It discusses how certain wrestlers are perceived as bullies or jerks due to their on-screen personas or real-life incidents. The speaker defends these individuals, suggesting that their behavior might be a coping mechanism for the stress of their profession or a misinterpretation of their true character.
💥 The Impact of Stardom on Wrestlers' Behavior
This section examines how fame and success can influence a wrestler's behavior, using Goldberg and Vince McMahon as case studies. It discusses the challenges of managing egos and the pressures of maintaining a public image. The speaker reflects on personal experiences with these individuals, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context behind their actions and the business aspects that may shape their behavior.
🤝 The Complex Dynamics of Wrestling Relationships
The final paragraph addresses the intricate relationships within the wrestling community, focusing on figures like Triple H, Hardcore Holly, and Brock Lesnar. It discusses how personal and professional dynamics can lead to varying perceptions of individuals. The speaker shares personal anecdotes to illustrate the multifaceted nature of these relationships and the importance of not rushing to judgment based on hearsay.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡WWE Wrestlers
💡Jerks
💡Ego
💡Backstage Behavior
💡Racial Slurs
💡Therapy
💡Physical Toll
💡Mental Health
💡Sponsor
💡Allegations
Highlights
Hulk Hogan is described as having a big ego and being stubborn, with high demands.
Hogan was secretly recorded using racial slurs, which is acknowledged as a serious issue.
The speaker agrees that Hulk Hogan can be a jerk at times but also credits him for his significant contributions to professional wrestling.
Hogan's behavior towards other wrestlers and his refusal to put over Superstars is discussed.
The physical and mental toll of wrestling is mentioned as a possible reason for some wrestlers' behavior.
Better Help is introduced as a sponsor, offering therapy services to help with mental health.
Randy Orton's backstage attitude and incidents, including hotel room trashing and fights, are highlighted.
The speaker shares a personal, positive experience with Randy Orton, countering some negative perceptions.
JBL's rise in WWE and his bullying behavior towards other wrestlers is discussed.
The speaker admits to having a good relationship with JBL, despite others' negative experiences.
Kevin Nash's behavior in WCW and his domestic altercation with his son are mentioned.
The speaker argues that personal issues should not be conflated with professional behavior in wrestling.
Bubba Ray Dudley's curtness and treatment of fans and new wrestlers are criticized.
Goldberg's ego and backstage brawl with Chris Jericho are highlighted as reasons for his inclusion on the list.
The speaker defends Goldberg as a nice person, despite his limited schedule and carelessness in the ring.
Vince McMahon's business decisions and alleged sexual harassment are discussed.
Triple H's power within WWE and his treatment of other wrestlers are criticized.
The speaker acknowledges jealousy and envy as factors in the perception of Triple H's behavior.
Hardcore Holly's attitude and ego are mentioned, along with his reputation for being a bully.
Brock Lesnar's admission of being a jerk and his behavior towards fans and other wrestlers is discussed.
The speaker reflects on the positive interactions with wrestlers and the importance of not focusing solely on negativity.
Transcripts
this video is sponsored by better help
hey guys Maven here now I know you're
curious backstage the show is over the
cameras they've stopped rolling which
WWE wrestlers are actually jerks well
the YouTube channel the Sportster made a
video revealing 10 wrestlers who are
jerks in real life now I haven't seen
this video but I was informed by my
producer that I worked with all 10 so
let's watch this video together and I'll
tell you if I agree with Mr Sportsters
picks as someone who actually worked
with all these wrestlers 10 wrestlers
who are jerks in real life Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan is a real American a real
American jerk becoming one of the
biggest wrestling stars in the world has
given Hogan one of the biggest egos he's
stubborn has high demands and was
secretly recorded using a number of
racial slurs I could go
into Hogan's issues with what he said
with racial and stuff but I'm just I'm
not going to go there Mr Sportster I
agree with where you're coming from yeah
he can be can be you know a little bit
of a jerk at times and I've heard
stories from other people and how he
treated them but also I don't
professional wrestling isn't what it is
today without the the Commercial Appeal
of Hulk Hogan happening in the80s
production can increase tolerance and
some sometimes you can be a little bit
more tolerant of someone when they
provide you with so much and I agree
with that however I can also understand
where someone's coming from when I think
of what they've had to deal with and put
up with I can't imagine what Hulk Hogan
has been through in 40 years in this
business during the end of his WWE run
Hogan refused to put over Superstars as
he defeated Randy Orton and Shawn
Michaels among others was he a jerk that
somebody gave him a contract that gave
him full
control I don't think so I mean hell if
you're s if you get a chance to go to
your boss and you know give them a list
of all the things you will and won't do
and your boss says no problem just tell
me what those things are are you not
going to do it of course you're going to
do
it I don't think he's a jerk for that
Hogan was always great to me he was
always nice to me I mean I'm not saying
we had a relationship we weren't going
back out and kicking it but he always
would come up to me heyy what's up
brother and yeah yeah so Mr Sportster
I'm I understand where you're coming
from with with Hogan I just don't 100%
agree with where you went and keep in
mind one of the reasons that somebody
might come across as a jerk is is just
the physical toll the pain that
wrestlers go through wrestling is taxing
it's taxing on the body and the mind I
know to deal with my bodily injuries I
took my fair share of painkillers I had
to make sure I was going to be in the
next town to get my next paycheck and I
handled that incorrectly today I
fortunately have healthier ways to take
care of my physical health and I also
have healthier way ways to take care of
my mental health as well and that way is
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off your first month of therapy Randy
Orton when you've been discharged from
the Marines for bad conduct you know you
have some personality issues even before
he was a superstar as he is now he's the
one one guy that always got a reputation
for his let's just say backstage
attitude he's trashed hotel rooms gotten
into multiple backstage fights and was
even accused of filling up a female
personnel's bag with baby oil and other
damaging
products I have nothing to say about
that when a mistake occurs in the ring
Orton will openly be rate the superstar
in the middle of the match without a
care in the world for those of you that
don't know I rode with Randy for the
better part of 2 to three years years
and he was one of my best friends in the
business so admittedly I'm viewing him
through Rose tinted glasses the Randy
that I used to
know he had a very very small Rolodex in
his phone of people that he would go to
that he would trust and I'm assuming now
that he has a family that Rolodex has
gotten even smaller of people that he no
longer trusts hell I'm not even on that
list anymore of people his goto that he
that he you would would lean on a lot of
people have told me that Randy is way
better now than he used to be the jerk
that you think Randy was or possibly
still is I guarantee you has to deal
with
more stressful situations during a week
of live televisions than most people do
in an entire year and yeah I'm probably
biased Mr Sportster you're hell you're
not probably not wrong he probably is a
jerk but I hell I like the guy sorry JBL
the be in JBL might as well stand for
Bully the former world champion pulled
no punches when he started rising up the
WWE ladder and would knock down anyone
in his way many wrestlers like the blue
meanie and Renee duri has spoken out
against his bullying ways and JBL often
treats his fans in the same light when
we were out spending a few days with the
Undertaker the question came up to taker
who was one person that you don't think
gets their due and without hesitation he
he said
JBL I never experienced JBL being rude
to me backstage however I can understand
I was in the ring for the blue meanie
incident I was there I did see how he
treated some some of the people
backstage and yeah he didn't he
he he was let's just say he wasn't
trying to make any friends didn't need
him and some people probably just didn't
like his Laz Fair attitude back stage or
his almost you
just brutish way he carried himself but
I also know that yeah JBL he's yeah I
got to view it he's been he's always
been nice to me so hell I like the damn
guy Kevin Nash looking into your skills
as a parent can give you a good
indication to whether a wrestler is
truly a jerk or not in Kevin Nash's case
he got into a brawl with his 18-year-old
son as both men were arrested bruised
and battered I got to be perfectly
honest I think it's it's off-putting and
extremely unfair to tie in why someone
could be a jerk to other wrestlers or to
fans with uh an altercation a a domestic
situation were you there were you in the
room do you know why him and his son got
into an got into a fight do you know why
the the two were arrested no you don't
you have no clue so I would leave that
out Nash was often a huge jerk in WCW
where he used his power to push around
people and make creative decisions that
only benefited him when Nash got to the
WWE
he had already had a Hall of Fame career
under his belt so I understand why
people say he was a jerk but he was
never a jerk to me he just wasn't I also
wasn't in WCW but I also know that once
you get a chance to make top dollar and
once you get a chance to hold on to a
little bit of power you're going to do
it I would I would have done had given
the opportunity I'd have done a exactly
the same thing that Nash did sometimes
people mistake jerk with being honest
and they just H don't like what someone
has to say I mean that's a different
that's a completely different video all
in itself you can listen to Nash not
like what he has to say but I don't
think that makes him a jerk bubble Ray
Dudley if you're excited to meet The
Dudley boys stick to conversations with
Devon Dudley commonly referred to as the
nice one if forced to answer I guarantee
you bubba loves having the moniker know
of being the mean Dudley Bubba and I
shared some of the same vices bub and I
shared a lot of the same desires for
what happens after a show as much as
what went into a show if you know what I
mean Bubba Ray openly dislikes people
and doesn't like to communicate with
fans stories often surface of Buba
treating new wrestlers poorly and
hitting them pretty hard in the ring I
understand where people are talking I've
seen Bubba be very Curt with people and
that's just the way he is that's just
that's the New York coming out in him
you you're in New York long enough
people are they're not nice and
sometimes that curtness can come across
as not nice he's Unapologetic for his
actions and this is one of the main
reasons he was called Bully Ray during
his tenure in TNA I also think that
Bubba and Devon both enjoy having having
just differing Personalities in a tag
team that is arguably one of the
greatest tag teams of all time it's just
hilarious to me that going into my
career bubble was the one that took to
me immediately and Devon was the one
that hated me and I talked all about it
in a previous video so it's just it's
funny
that had I have done had I have made
this video in
2002 top 10 wrestlers who are jerks in
real life Devon Dudley would have been
one or two on my list and Bubba I'd had
some good times with him so he he didn't
make my list Goldberg Goldberg's
explosion into the spotlight also helped
create a giant ego for the wrestling
star this has caused Goldberg to clash
with fellow wrestlers including a
memorable backstage brawl with Chris
Jericho back in 2003 I was actually back
backstage for that brawl with Jericho
and maybe at a later date I'll recall
what I remember Goldberg came into the
company in 2003 and I don't remember
many who were excited about his arrival
I don't remember many who thought he was
going to actually add much if anything
to the show if I consider Bill a jerk in
any way it's just the simple fact that
he didn't work a full schedule I I I
wanted to see more of him I wanted him
on the road with us more but a lot of
guys got mad because he strolled in
making a few million dollar a year to do
limited shows and keep this in mind if
you're making $1 million as a WWE
wrestlers before taxes that comes out to
$20,000
a week if you're making several million
I'll let you do the math on that so for
us guys on pay sheets who were trying to
scratch and Claw and get as much money
as we could we we needed all the help we
looked for any any way we could put
butts in those seats and having bill on
the shows definitely helped his
carelessness in the ring also angered a
lot of wrestlers and caused more
backstage drama he was only in the WWE
for a year before things became too much
and he left the company until his return
in 2016 now personally is Bill Goldberg
a nice guy man he's the sweetest guy you
could ever meet there is not a mean bone
in that man's body and for all you
people that think he's a jerk to fans
not at all he is just the nicest guy so
I understand why he made the list but
this is a perfect example Mr Sportster
if you knew the man you wouldn't put it
on the list Vince McMahon in many cases
you have to be a real selfish jerk in
order to make it in the business world
I'm going to go ahead and put out the
the the disclaimer in case you guys
aren't reading into it this video was
done 7 years
ago before obvious Vince McMahon
allegations just a disclaimer Vince man
has made a lot of tough decisions during
his time in the WWE but sometimes he
takes things a little too far Vince
never asked anybody to do something he
wasn't willing to do and for that I give
you the rakhi stink face the fact that
Vince was willing to take the stink face
the move the one move that every fan saw
and cringed I want you all ask yourself
is that a move that you would take
I know it's one I'm glad I didn't have
to take he's mocked people on air put
them in uncomfortable situations and has
been accused of sexual harassment on
numerous occasions now I've always
stated that Vince is a businessman he
signs the front of the checks I sign the
back and allegations aside Vince was
always always good to me he treated me
as he should have as a business
associate not buddies but a business Rel
relationship I actually did a video
talking about my relationship with Vince
McMahon and you can watch that video in
full but after you finish this one of
course Triple H Triple H loves to bury
talent to put himself over it has been
said for years and continues to be
proven to be true he married into the
mcmah and has used that power to become
an even bigger jerk with Hunter I'm not
qualified to say whether him and
Stephanie love each other I don't know
the ins and outs of their daily
relationship I do know guys backstage
would view his
placement as a lucky coincident for him
but say what you will about the man two
things are true he's one of the best
Technical and psychological wrestlers of
all times period hands down and
two he knows the business inside and out
whether you like it or dislike it I I
understand I get it and I do and I have
heard and I've maybe even been involved
in conversations backstage where people
might just
bemoon his placement and
his family placement but a lot of that
and myself included was probably a
little bit of jealousy and and a whole
whole heaping helping of Envy at the
same time it's not something I'm I'm I'm
happy with and it's definitely something
that the older I get I'm I'm glad I was
able to to put that aside numerous
Superstars have openly complained about
Triple H including CM Punk China
Goldberg Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar if
I ever if I ever had a wrestling
question and I asked him he gave me a
straight answer he not only gave me my
first pair of wrestling boots but he was
always trying to make me somewhat better
now was he doing that tongue and cheek
was he doing that and then burying me in
the production meetings backstage I
don't know maybe he was a lot of times
in life decisions about you and your
career are going to be made when you're
not in the room I found that out
firsthand and it's something that with
time I just learned to live with and
today I'm fine with it Hardcore Holly
stiff shots a major attitude and a big
ego have all led to Holly's distinction
as one of the wrestling's biggest jerks
yeah Bob can be he can be seen as a
bully and I I do understand where some
of the things he he did backstage can
come across as mean
to to other
wrestlers but then again it's a
different world now and it was a
different business you know 20 some
years ago and when I was coming up and
they put me in the ring with him for
House shows that was to find out was I
going to fold was I going to [ __ ] was I
going to complain or was I going to
strap on a set of marbles and go out and
do a job that men do and the way you
find that out is to put somebody in the
in the ring with other men tough men and
Bob Bob was a tough guy Bob is a tough
guy and Bob hangs his hat on his
toughness and that's a point of pride in
his life everything that Mr Sportster
just said about Bob Bob would say about
Bob not only is he hard-hitting against
wrestlers but he's openly rude to fans
and only talks to them when he feels
like it this has allowed the former
Champion to create a reputation that
follows him wherever he goes I tend to
think that Bob would be perfectly fine
with being called a jerk I never found
him as a jerk he's actually one of the
guys that that if he and I see each
other to this day a smile instantly
forms on both of our faces and we
immediately hug and embrace each other
that said I do know that Bob rubbed a
few guys backstage the wrong way I know
he had his run-ins with guys like Renee
dpri over the rental car and you
sometimes you heads are just going to
butt Bob's the kind of guy that you have
to earn earn his respect respect is not
freely given from Bob but once you earn
it then a bond is formed then you see
each other through the same lens and not
from an outside looking in Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar will be the first person to
tell you he's a jerk plain and simple he
doesn't like people only talks to people
when he has to and doesn't care if he
offends anyone Brock's a guy that's in
no way shape per form trying to pleasee
you or anyone else and he's perfectly
fine with living his life that way and
when you are that big that menacing have
made that much money for the company and
are that talented and to boot can back
it up there's not many people you don't
have to not be a jerk for for me Brock
was a guy that we came up kind of sort
of at the same time and Brock was a guy
that I shook his hand
at catering and then that was the end of
our relationship we never found
ourselves backstage just you know hey
did you did you see did you see the new
Terminator movie that just was never our
relationship Dean Ambrose openly
admitted that he was a challenge to work
with and Lesnar has said some offensive
things through the years including
homophobic slurs Brock liked a certain
group of people and he like Randy kept
his Circle extremely close and he has
everything right to do that I think he
probably had a lot of people that wanted
to latch on and he he wasn't going to
have he wasn't going to have people that
he wasn't going to have people latching
on to him Brock has a right to be how he
is and although I agree with what you're
saying I understand with where he's
coming from my overall reaction is Mr
Sportster you got a lot of these right
but what you missed is important
I understand negativity sales and of
course gets all the publicity but what
you're not hearing is the human things
these guys do the one show my mom got to
come and watch me wrestle live every
wrestler on that roster made their way
over and took some time introduced
themselves to her and made her smile
made her night and that's something none
of you are hearing about but I know what
you're saying Maven you're too nice to
everybody well I got a name for you then
one person left off this video who is a
absolute jerk 100% t total [ __ ] is
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