Vince McMahon Wanted Vladimir Putin, Says WWE Star

Vince McMahon wanted Vladimir Putin, says WWE star

Vince McMahon often aimed to break new heights in WWE when he was in charge and the sole owner. Recently, Lana revealed that the former CEO really wanted Vladimir Putin to attend one of the shows.

Vladimir Putin in WWE? Vince McMahon's Insane Plan To Get The Russian President To Appear In The Show

Former WWE star reveals Vince McMahon once tried to bring Vladimir Putin to a WWE show as Donald Trump's past involvement proves anything can happen in pro wrestling.

Vince McMahon once tried bringing in Vladimir Putin, says WWE Star

Vince McMahon has pulled off wild ideas throughout his time leading WWE, but CJ Perry says one of his most unbelievable ambitions involved Russian president Vladimir Putin. Perry, known to WWE fans as Lana, shared story during a recent interview when she was asked about creative direction of her old on-screen persona. She explained that McMahon once told her directly that he wanted Putin to appear at a show, and he said it with a tone that made …

WWE Couple Told "No More Politics" After Donald Trump Became President

The WWE couple portrayed an anti-American, Russophilic gimmick, often taking digs at the United States.

CJ Perry: Vince McMahon Was Using My Promos To Talk Politically About America, He Wanted Vladimir Putin To Come To A WWE Show | WrestlePurists | All Things Pro Wrestling

CJ Perry reflects on how her pro-Russia gimmick was used by Vince McMahon for political commentary. Shortly after being called up to WWE’s main roster, Rusev and Lana adopted a pro-Russia gimmick which featured the pair dedicating matches to Vladimir Putin. Before the bell rang, fans would often hear Lana take to the microphone to endorse Putin as a strong leader, heavily playing on politics to draw heat from crowds. Now, the star has looked bac…

Donald Trump Told CJ Perry And Rusev To Drop Political Elements In WWE

CJ Perry (formerly Lana) revealed a surprising backstage story during her appearance on TMZ’s Inside The Ring, sharing that former U.S. President Donald Trump once pulled her and Miro aside to discuss the political direction of their WWE characters. According to Perry, Trump urged the couple to abandon political themes entirely once he entered the […]