Tony Chimel Discusses His Relationship With Vince McMahon And His Thoughts On Vince Retiring
Tony Chimel reflects on his relationship with Vince McMahon.
Tony Chimel was a part of the WWE staff for decades. helping every way from being a part of the ring crew to becoming one of the most prolific ring announcers the company ever had, Tony remained a constant for WWE Superstars and fans for many years.
During that time, he built a relationship with Vince McMahon end in a new interview with The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast, Tony said that Vince was always kind to him and he’s never harbored any ill-will towards him.
“I always had a good relationship with Vince. Vince was always nice to me. Vince never had a problem with me. Vince would always joke around with me and stuff like that and, you know, Vince gave me a career for 38 years. I got no ill will toward Vince or for Vince. He always treated me great and was always nice to me, even, you know, stuck by me when I had an issue with, one of my bosses a long time ago. He stuck with me and stuck up for me, which I really appreciate and am still grateful for that to this day.”
In regards to Vince McMahon’s recent retirement, Tony Chimel, like many veteran WWE employees has a hard time believing that Vince McMahon will truly have nothing to do with WWE moving forward.
“I do not see Vince sitting on a beach in Florida and not doing anything. He could be retired. That’s fine. You know, I refuse to believe that he’s not having any input in anything in that company, and it’d be interesting to see if he’s still on the payroll or he got a severance package or what goes on with that when you become owner of the company, is he now not owner? Does he not now not own any stock, you know, Does he have nothing to do with the company? Does he not talk about business to Steph or Shane or Hunter or anybody? I don’t, I don’t know about that. I, I that’s his world. That’s his life, that business. He created a great business and he created a great career for me for 38 years. I don’t believe he can be retired or not in the input or not backstage or anything like that. There’s no way I’m believing that he doesn’t have any say or no comments about any of that stuff, or is it getting paid by the company? I don’t know.”
Triple H, the man taking over creative control of WWE in the absence of Vince McMahon, has elaborated on some Vince gave him ahead of his retirement, noting that Vince McMahon is truly no longer involved in the day-to-day operations.
Thanks to the team from The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast for sending the above quotes, you can check out the full interview at this link.
