Randy Orton Stirs Controversy With His Comments About Vince McMahon

Former WWE boss Vince McMahon is currently embroiled in legal issues following the troubling assault and trafficking allegations by former employee Janel Grant.

McMahon is now the subject of a federal investigation as prosecutors in New York have been speaking to multiple women who have accused McMahon of sexual misconduct.

Several pro wrestlers including Bret Hart and Ronda Rousey have spoken out, sharing their opinions on the charges being levied against Vince McMahon.

The latest to do so is third generation professional wrestler and the youngest world champion in WWE history Randy Orton.

“I’ve seen the horrible things online that I don’t want to believe because this man has done so many things for me,” Orton told the New York Post. “If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have been given second and third chances [in WWE].

“I wouldn’t be in the position that I’m in now if it wasn’t for that man, so, part of me wants to not believe it.

“And then the other part of me understands that he could have done all these wonderful things for me and the business and created this amazing thing that will go on and on well after he’s gone, but on the other hand he’s human and he made some f—— terrible mistakes.”

The 43-year-old Orton added, “There’s three sides to every story. Their side, the other side and then the truth. I think a lot more has to come out before I can really speak on any of this. I think that would be the case for any talent that you ask, but I do know about Vince McMahon the man that I’ve known for the past 24 years personally and I owe him for everything he’s done for me.

“I say that with conviction because I won’t be in this position without a lot of help from him. But if these allegations are true, then it’s some horrible s— right there. I’m torn. It’s hard.”

Much like when John Cena came out and publicly supported Vince McMahon earlier this week, Randy Orton’s comments are being met with much criticism on social media.

“I find it hard to digest he didn’t already knew what kinda guy Vince is,” read another comment.

“Wasn’t Randy Orton accused of pulling out his d— in public, touching it, and then making the writers shake his hand afterwards?” another fan pointed out. “It’s a nice statement he made here but glass houses and all.”

“I bet it hurt those writers hearts when a fully grown Randy Orton in his 30’s forced them into a corner, pulled out his d— and threatened their careers if they didn’t shake his hand,” someone else wrote. “Totally normal behavior around any office. Sorry your upset at depravity though bro.”

“Remember when Randy dropped a #2 in a woman’s gear bag?” another person wrote. “Yeah, no sorry. I don’t believe him.”