In what can only be described as the most accurate yet hilarious lower-third graphic in TV history, former WWE CEO Vince McMahon was spotted courtside at Madison Square Garden during the New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat game. But instead of the usual grand introduction, the NBA broadcast simply labeled him as…
👉 “Former Wrestling Promoter”
Yes, folks, one of the most influential (and infamous) figures in wrestling history was reduced to a generic indie promoter title—as if he was about to hand out flyers for a bingo hall event.
Why Is McMahon in the Spotlight Again?
McMahon stepped down from WWE in July 2022 amid a high-profile lawsuit accusing him of sex trafficking and assault. WWE and former executive John Laurinaitis are also named in the case, which was amended on January 31 with even more disturbing details. The defendants are trying to strike the new info from the record, but McMahon’s legal battles are far from over.
And if that weren’t enough, McMahon and his wife Linda McMahon are also facing a separate lawsuit from five anonymous former “Ring Boys”, who claim that WWE leadership knowingly allowed them to suffer years of sexual abuse from former ring announcer Mel Phillips. That lawsuit is expected to move forward following a Maryland Supreme Court ruling in February.
The Inevitable Memes
While serious allegations loom over McMahon, the internet immediately jumped on the “former wrestling promoter” label, because let’s be honest—it’s wild to see a man who once dominated the industry get reduced to what sounds like a dude running a backyard wrestling fed out of his garage.
One thing’s for sure—Vince’s court battles are far from over, but at least he got to watch the Knicks struggle in peace.