Summary
Vince McMahon, a key figure in WWE, left the company due to a legal case against him. Former WWE wrestler Jimmy Wang Yang shared how McMahon developed the "Asian redneck" character for him. Yang accepted the character as long as he got paid regularly.
Key Facts
- Vince McMahon left WWE after facing a lawsuit from a former employee related to allegations of abuse.
- Jimmy Wang Yang, a former WWE wrestler, had a character called the "Asian redneck."
- Yang met McMahon for a conversation that led to the creation of this character.
- McMahon based Yang's character on his Korean heritage and Southern upbringing.
- Yang agreed to the character if he received a steady paycheck.
- Yang was previously known for his more serious role as Akio in WWE.
- The story emphasizes how wild and creative wrestling character ideas can emerge.
