The Undertaker reveals how prankster Vince McMahon never lost his wit, even amidst battling allegations of supplying illegal anabolic steroids to wrestlers

The Undertaker recalls the time when former WWE CEO Vince McMahon pulled an amusing prank on him.

The Undertaker reveals how prankster Vince McMahon never lost his wit, even amidst battling allegations of supplying illegal anabolic steroids to wrestlers

The Undertaker and Vince McMahon (via Inside Sport)

The Undertaker has remained an out-and-out WWE loyalist for the entirety of his wrestling career. The Phenom became the household name that he is today due to his extraordinary stint in WWE, which stretches over three decades. Moreover, the 58-year-old shares a good bond with WWE Executive Chairman, Vince McMahon. The former recently recalled an uproarious prank that McMahon pulled on him.

Appearing on the Six Feet Under podcast via Thirsty For News, The Undertaker looked back when Vince McMahon lost a $100 bet and paid the former in pennies. The former WWE CEO was put on trial for allegedly supplying anabolic steroids to his wrestlers. The Deadman said that the two men bet on their favorite football teams. He remarked that McMahon was a Washington Commanders fan, while Taker was an ardent Dallas Cowboy supporter.

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Vince McMahon lost the bet. Soon after, the 78-year-old made someone carry a jar full of pennies to The Undertaker on TV to settle the bet money. The Deadman was astounded by McMahon’s whimsical prank in spite of dealing with a slew of allegations. He revealed that the same day, the WWE Executive Chairman was appearing in court.

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We made a bet, with all this going on, the trial and everything. You know how he paid me? In freakin’ pennies. He made someone carry a jar of pennies, $100 worth of pennies, to TV and then give it to me. He was testifying that day, which is why he wasn’t there. He paid his debt.
The Undertaker on Six Feet Under Podcast

The Undertaker further added that he was traveling for 35 days in a row when McMahon paid him $100 in loose change on television. The wrestling legend stated that he was clueless about what to do with such a large number of coins.

In 1994, legal troubles confronted Vince McMahon when he was indicted for supplying anabolic steroids to wrestlers. Despite the allegations, the court ultimately declared him “not guilty” and acquitted him of all charges. This incident often serves as an example of McMahon’s resilience and sense of humor in the face of adversity.

The Undertaker recalls his heated telephonic conversation with Vince McMahon ahead of the latter’s departure from WWE

Vince McMahon bought the Stamford-based promotion from his father, Vincent J. McMahon, in 1982 for an estimated one million dollars. Almost 40 years down the line, WWE is a multi-billion-dollar company, boasting an extensive fan following on a global level. That said, over a year ago, Vince McMahon stepped down from the chairman position after accussations of multiple scandals and sexual misconduct in WWE.

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Vince McMahon and The Undertaker (via The Sun)

In an interview with Ariel Helwani from last year, The Undertaker via Comicbook opened up about Vince McMahon’s initial resignation from the company. He also revealed that the two men got into an argument after the latter reached out to Taker and filled him in about his decision.

He called me the day before he announced it and we got in an argument because I thought he was ribbing me. I said, 'There's no way. There is absolutely no way you're stepping away.' He was like, 'No, This is what I'm going to do.' I'm like, 'No man, why are you f—ing with me? This is me.' We ended up going at it a little bit.' Finally, I was like, Alright. Okay.'
The Undertaker about Vince McMahon’s resignation

The Undertaker initially thought Vince McMahon was joking about quitting WWE, expressing disbelief at the idea of the company without him. McMahon’s eventual return to WWE after a few months aligned with The Undertaker’s skepticism. However, with the formation of TKO Group Holdings, McMahon’s creative control over WWE programming has diminished significantly.

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