In a throwback story that gives fans a rare glimpse behind the scenes, WWE veteran MVP opened up about Vince McMahons hands-on approach to teaching promos and how every Superstar, no matter how experienced, was expected to learn from the boss himself.
During his Marking Out podcast, MVP broke down the psychology of wrestling and made a striking comparison between promos and matches. He explained that the rhythm of a good promo follows the same storytelling structure as a wrestling match an opening, middle, and finish and that Vince McMahon drilled this idea into the talent during promo classes he personally led. Reflecting on his experience, MVP revealed just how intense and structured those sessions were:
It wasnt just lip service. Vince himself ran the show and expected his stars to treat it like serious business.
According to MVP, even veterans had to take notes and Vince was watching.
This kind of hands-on involvement from McMahon shows just how much he valued the art of the promo. For Vince, the ability to talk wasnt just about selling a match it was the match. And even someone as seasoned as MVP had to put pen to paper and take notes or face the bosss glare.
MVPs story is a reminder that the most iconic moments in wrestling history werent just built in the ring they were scripted word by word in rooms like those, under Vinces sharp eye.
Have you ever thought about how promos shape a wrestling match before the bell even rings? Whats your favorite promo that made you need to see a match? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
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