Former WWE writer Jimmy Jacobs just dropped some truth about what it was really like working under Vince McMahonand it sounds like a constant game of survival.
During his appearance on Bobbos World, Jacobs shared eye-opening details about the mental pressure WWEs writing staff was under and how Vinces micromanagement shaped the entire creative process. Jacobs didnt sugarcoat it. Working for WWE came with resources and prestige, but it also meant dealing with a volatile boss who approved every single word on the show.
But the real problem? Changing anything was nearly impossible. Jacobs explained how even minor adjustments had to be cleared by Vince himselfwho was often too busy or simply unreachable.
Unless you were a made man in WWE, like John Cena or The Undertaker, you were stuck playing by Vinces exact script.
Jacobs painted a picture of a work environment where fear and anxiety were more common than creativity.
He even dropped one of Vinces infamous lines to make his point:
According to Jacobs, WWE was about avoiding mistakes rather than chasing greatnessand that mentality took a toll on everyone involved.
While Jacobs is thankful for what he learned at WWE, he made it clear that working under Vince was a mental grind. And after leaving WWE for Impact Wrestling, the contrast was night and dayespecially when it came to freedom.
Jacobs stories are a rare inside look at the kind of pressure that WWE writers and talent face when one man controls the machine. Its a system built on power, precisionand fear.
Have you ever noticed when promos feel too scripted in WWE? Do you think the company should ditch the word-for-word format and trust its talent more? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
