Charly Arnolt, formerly known to WWE fans as Charly Caruso, is peeling back the curtain on what it was like behind the scenes in Vince McMahon’s WWE, and it sounds like working there required more than just knowing how to conduct a good interview. During a recent appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Arnolt discussed her time as a WWE personality, dropping hints about a workplace culture that could make an outsider do a double-take.

Arnolt started off with a clear disclaimer: “If you do not have a thick skin, you do not belong working in the WWE.” Right out of the gate, she acknowledged that WWE wasn’t for the faint of heart—and that’s not just because of the occasional chair shot or body slam. She hinted at the kind of behind-the-scenes behavior that might’ve sent a few employees running for HR in a more typical office environment.

“Were there many instances where I probably could have gone to HR over something small or even something that probably had a little bit more oomph to it? Yes,” Arnolt admitted. However, she said that wasn’t her style, adding that the strange happenings at WWE would make most people scratch their heads.

She clarified that she didn’t feel personally mistreated during her time with the company but acknowledged the bizarre nature of working in an industry where men in Speedos were the stars of the show. “There were definitely things that went on at WWE that if an outsider were to get a glimpse on the inside, they would say, ‘What is going on here? How are people working in these specific conditions?’” she explained. Yet, as Arnolt put it, it was simply “part of the job.”

Since leaving WWE, Arnolt has expanded her career into sports broadcasting, but she highlighted that television in general—especially for women—requires thick skin. WWE was just one example of an environment where things got weird behind the scenes.

As for Vince McMahon himself, Arnolt said she rarely interacted with the former Chairman during her time with WWE, so her view of him was limited. “From my perspective, I didn’t always get such a clear look at who Vince McMahon was,” she explained, noting that her interactions with him were minimal compared to others on the writing staff. Arnolt said her communication was mostly with WWE’s broadcasting team, specifically Michael Cole, rather than McMahon.

However, like many in WWE, she admitted to seeking Vince’s validation. “I think, like everybody else, I always aspired to get validation from Vince McMahon,” she said, explaining that even a simple “hello” from Vince could mean a lot, especially given how often he ignored people entirely. Arnolt explained that getting a “good job” from McMahon was like a stamp of approval in the company, leading some employees to put their self-respect on the line just to earn it.

Arnolt’s candid insights shine a light on the strange, sometimes questionable culture behind WWE’s glitzy exterior—a world where thick skin wasn’t just helpful, it was a requirement.

By Joseph Gallery

I like ice cream, taking a back seat, wondering who I am, and pretending kayfabe is real. May or may not be the Real Dark Brandon. For the LOLZ. MALARKEY!

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