The Great Khali, a former World Heavyweight Champion, has shed light on his thoughts about Vince McMahon, the man behind the chair for decades in WWE. In an interview with The Lallantop, the Punjabi Playboy reflected on his experience working under McMahon’s leadership and shared his honest opinion about the 79-year-old. The 52-year-old veteran revealed that he is a fan of Vince McMahon, despite the character he portrays on-screen. According to Khali, McMahon is a very smart guy who is blunt and honest, regardless of what he says.
Khali’s journey in WWE began when he made his debut in the Stamford-based promotion, and over the years, he became a force to be reckoned with, feuding with notable names and even capturing the World Heavyweight Championship. After his stint with WWE, Khali went on to become an attraction, taking part in less significant feuds on the card and participating in Kiss Cams. However, in 2014, he was released from WWE.
Despite his departure, Khali made sporadic appearances for the company during McMahon’s reign, and in 2021, WWE immortalized him by inducting him into the Hall of Fame. The veteran has been focusing on his own wrestling school in India and has not returned to WWE full-time. However, with the change in regime under Triple H, it will be interesting to see if Khali makes an appearance for the Stamford-based promotion in the future.
Khali’s praise for McMahon was not limited to his wrestling knowledge; he also spoke highly of his boss’s character, calling him “a great guy” who is “very honest.” He recalled that no matter what McMahon said, he knew it was blunt and genuine. Khali’s admiration for his former boss is a testament to the respect he has earned from the wrestling community, and his comments provide a unique insight into the character of Vince McMahon.
The Great Khali’s praise for Vince McMahon is a refreshing change of pace in professional wrestling, where opinions about performers and executives are often divided. Despite the character he portrayed on-screen, Khali’s genuine admiration for McMahon’s smartness and honesty is a testament to the complexities of the WWE chairman.
