Last year’s WWE Royal Rumble was chaotic from the various changes to plans for the show, the issues with Shane McMahon in the 30-Man Royal Rumble, and more.
The 2022 version was Triple H’s first in charge of creative and one without Vince McMahon leading the ship. There had been concern among those in WWE about McMahon’s return to WWE causing changes to the product. So far, he has yet to take over creative.
While no one can predict the future, those in WWE are now enjoying the current vibe backstage at shows.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reported that McMahon was not spotted at the Royal Rumble, and his creative influence wasn’t felt.
The report stated that WWE had a very good feeling about the show in the end, including the morale among talent and how Triple H put the show together.
It was also noted that the entire process was the “easiest” that it’s has been in a long time.
It was added that “from a day-to-day and weekly basis, the atmosphere is much more laid back. One of the only reminders of Vince’s influence remains the “Vince’s office” directional sign that hasn’t been changed since he left but points to a section of the backstage area that is completely different.”
One source noted no one is fearful of bringing up Vince’s name, but most generally haven’t asked much since Triple H, Nick Khan, and Kevin Dunn held talent meetings to ensure McMahon wouldn’t be involved in creative.
“One talent that had noted to us that the process of the Rumble itself was the easiest in a long time without Vince McMahon at the helm and that there were way less last minute changes.”
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