WATCH: Throwback to 2013 when Vince McMahon inducted Donald Trump into WWE Hall of Fame
WWE: In 2013, Vince McMahon inducted Donald Trump into the WWE Hall of Fame. The former WWE owner and the former manager recalled their old rivalry during the event.
In 2013, Vince McMahon inducted Donald Trump into the WWE Hall of Fame. The WWE owner spoke highly of the former manager who helped the company in a lot of ways. In the special look video posted by WWE, there were moments recalled by Vince, Michael Cole, Trump himself, and others when the businessman helped the expansion of the business to new heights.
In the 1980s, Donald played a key role in getting the business to WrestleMania 4 and 5. The biggest Wrestling events took place in the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. After the success of WrestleMania 4, Trump helped the business in a bigger way by getting it back to the same arena the following year creating history in the process.
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Atlantic City remains the only city to have hosted the premium event of the WWE in back-to-back instances. In the Ruthless Aggression Era, Trump was one of the top managers of the company. He had a straight feud with Vince McMahon which turned out to be one of the most entertaining segments in the company. Vince and Donald recalled it at the event.
Battle of Billionaires between Donald Trump and Vince McMahon
In the battle of billionaires, Trump and Vince raised the stakes and represented the likes of Bobby Lashley and Umaga respectively. The winner of the match got a chance to shave their opponent's head. As it turned out, Lashley beat Umaga which led to the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Bobby, and Donald shaving Vince's head in front of over 80000 people.
Trump recalled it as a fond memory in WWE. The US Presidential candidate claimed it to be the best Wrestling memory he has ever had. Trump said that WWE has been close to his heart for a long time. He felt Vince to be one of the persons totally invested in one's work and doing anything in their might possible to get business to the company. The fans cheered Trump and Vince during their speech in the show.