Randy Orton is the latest WWE star to give his thoughts on the allegations against former WWE CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon.
Allegations
A lawsuit alleged that McMahon had been involved in a sex trafficking and abuse scandal from a former WWE employee, Janel Grant. The company and former exec John Laurnatis were also named in the suit.
While speaking with Sports Illustrated, Orton was asked about the allegations.
“I’ve got to say this–I wouldn’t be where I am without Vince McMahon taking a chance on me a handful of times,” said Orton. “I would not be where I am today without Vince McMahon. But, f—, I’m reading this sh–. What you’ve seen and read, I’ve seen and read. As far as commenting on that, it f—— hurts my heart. It hurts my heart.”
Orton then discussed how things have changed in WWE where he confirmed before he was sidelined with a serious back injury, Vince had television rewritten several times with writers being held up until all hours in the morning. However, that has all changed under Triple H.
Changes
“I’m very happy with the changes, and I’m very happy that Nick Khan, Triple H, Bruce Prichard and all those guys are proving they mean what they say. The company changed, and they care about the talent. I think everybody feels the same way.”
Orton will compete in the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match this Saturday, where the winner will challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania 40.
This interview is loaded with Orton talking about his return at Survivor Series, how he found out about CM Punk’s return, his WWE future, and more. Check it out here.
