Greg Valentine - How Vince McMahon is in Real Life

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Greg "The Hammer" Valentine discusses what Vince McMahon is really like in real life, outside WWF (known today as WWE). Streaming now 📺 TitleMatchNetwork.com
No one tells it like it is better than the Hammer! Valentine has a unique experience, working for both Vince McMahon Sr and his son, current owner of WWE, Vincent Kennedy McMahon.
Find out how Vince McMahon was in his early days as a ring announcer and commentator. This is way before the first Wrestlemania and back when WWF was still a regional northeast territory.
Originally, Greg met both McMahon's at his Madison Square Garden debut in 1975. WWF was then known as WWWF (World Wide Wrestling Federation).
Hear what Vince told the Hammer about his original plans for World Wrestling Federation in the 1980s. Also, how McMahon changed backstage from hanging out with the talent to being more of a boss/manager role.
We also get great insight about legendary WWF minds (former wrestlers turned management) like Pat Patterson and George Scott.
The best part is hearing the differences between the generations in the McMahon family. You'll hear a touching story about Vince Sr not wanting to fire former WWWF champion, Stan "The Man" Stasiak.
Also, we'll go behind-the-scenes of Wrestlemania I and why it was such a big deal for Hammer to meet one of his idols, Muhammed Ali. Greg also points out that George Foreman is his other favorite boxer.
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@TitleMatchWrestling 3 года назад

Full Playlist 📲 bit.ly/3fMmvW8 Stream Now 📺TitleMatchNetwork.com LIKE to show some love for the Hammer 🔨

@ChrisNevesTheDream 3 года назад

George foreman was not 50 something he was 43 wow just because somebody over 35/25 whatever it is that doesn’t mean they come up with the worst case scenario not that there’s anything wrong with 50 some but just because somebody hasn’t been around for a long time or has been around for a long time they just want to make things seem I don’t know

@ChrisNevesTheDream 3 года назад

It’s just like when Hogan came back in 1993 against yokozuna people already assume that he was 45/50 years old the guy was 39 going on 40 birthday is August they assumed he was super elderly and he was in WCW that was just fucked and 40 that’s it

@ChrisNevesTheDream 3 года назад

#Nevescorp

@ChrisNevesTheDream 3 года назад

When Hogan came back in the 2000s he was like 48/49 going on 50 when he thought Shwan Michaels he was finally in his 50s I believe 52 then when he thought Randy Orton he was 53

@walterkoziol3822 2 года назад

First of all you are wrong about George Forman's age cause he was 45 when he won the title. For someone who seems to love knit picking on the stupid shit makes you look like an arrogant ass. GV is talking about stuff that took place 30 to 40 plus years ago and here you are insulting a legend. I'm impress how he can remember everything that he's done and in detail at his age. So should you.

@TheHardcoreRob 3 года назад

I could listen to Greg talk for hours. He's one of those people whom you never hear anyone speak of negatively. He has a solid reputation as both a wrestler and as a human being.

@woodeymaynard7711 3 года назад

I completely agree. Even with controversial wrestlers like Ultimate Warrior, he always talks about something positive and focuses on that, instead of their faults.

@BrxIghtside 3 года назад

Shane mcmahon is famously a A+ dude never heard anything bad ICP said he was always welcoming

@ianmyers6643 3 года назад

Yes, Greg's a true gentleman.

@myyoutubepage199 3 года назад

His dad lived 3 blocks from my house.

@grawakendream8980 3 года назад

wow can you share more about that. What was johnny like

@machinegunjackmcgurn4188 3 года назад

The Hammer. A great wrestler and a truly tough guy. Class all the way.

@roddyboethius1722 Год назад

I respect this man so much. He is the real deal

@mondocjenson-dy8zd 3 месяца назад

If I recall on NWA back in the day Greg would do some type of figure four leg lock as well. He was tough as nails

@anthonygentile8968 3 года назад

Greg is really honest without beating people up. Need to do more with him

@jonnycat529 3 года назад

When I was little, I swore he had destroyed Tito Santana’s career. I really believed this guy was a bully and a monster. I love these interviews!

@johnsmith-lk9jh 2 года назад

Greg is a true legend who really contributes to the history of wrestling with his very detailed recollections of things that happened that we may never have known about.

@E.C.2 8 месяцев назад

👍

@faithful360 2 года назад

Greg is just awesome to listen to, he doesn't spin any tall tales, he just tells it like it was, you can tell he is tough and did his job in a professional manner

@10thirty-one42 3 года назад

Greg is legend. Love him. He's done everything.

@joshweaver3189 3 года назад

Except be a world champ

@Perri138 3 года назад

@@joshweaver3189 Ouch! Still a great

@10thirty-one42 3 года назад

@SNAKE PLISSKIN and.........

@10thirty-one42 3 года назад

@@joshweaver3189 and.......

@julielee6176 2 года назад

@SNAKE PLISSKIN so.. quit watching him if you dont have anything good to say..just saying

@greglemieux9809 3 года назад

Always love the Hammer interviews. He is just very consistent and straight forward. Get em Greg.

@michaelsabo258 3 года назад

I've watched all of these videos. What an incredibly stand up guy and what a great and professional RU-vid channel.

@travisvilandre3159 2 года назад

Can’t wait to meet Greg! Just a good man!

@toddkurzbard 3 года назад

Weird how the heels always seem to be the nicest guys in real life.

@ryanfresh8521 2 года назад

Right?!.....

@xenobreak1160 2 года назад

The fame gets to their head.

@Ykwhat75 2 года назад

And the babyfaces mostly are dicks in real life too

@adamirishconundrum851 2 года назад

Maybe it is because the heels have to act like a major jerk in character and in real life they can be nice,and the faces think people actually like them. Idk just a thought.

@williamfrawley1175 2 года назад

Probably the funnest role

@rehobothwell 3 года назад

I remember Mr. Valentine as being one of the three greatest villains (in my view) during the Backlund/ Hogan years with the other two being Piper and Murraco. I have enjoyed these interviews. Thank you for sharing them. Mr. valentine comes across as a man of deep thought and humility. I stopped watching wrestling on TV a long time ago , but Loved these interviews. And thank you, Mr. valentine.

@animalcol1 3 года назад

Class act commenting on a class act. Have a like friend, and even more importantly, on the words of Mrs Foleys little boy, have a nice day 👍🌟

@shaynewest8757 3 года назад

Orndorff was the best heel.

@clos6613 2 года назад

I agree. And I don't and can't watch wrestling anymore

@j.reveille6815 2 года назад

I saw him and met him as a kid many times at tapings for championship wrestling wwf Hamburg pa. 1981-83 maybe 84 too but great time to be young . I was about 12.

@j.reveille6815 2 года назад

Matter of fact he mentions pat patterson…I was there the night King Kong mosca hit Patterson over the head during the interview. I was standing right there maybe 10-15 feet way. Lol.

@amesgamez 3 года назад

Greg Valentine is SO underrated. I true legend from the 70's and 80's eras!!!

@unc23sports 3 года назад

The fued with Piper was so brutal and so legendary that it marked the first time during the McMahon Jr. Era that Vince allowed the competition (NWA) to be acknowledged on his TV. There's an episode of Piper's Pit with Lou Albano and Greg Valentine that it shows Piper and Valentine burying the hatchet. It's a credit to both The Hammer and The Hot Rod for being so believable that it had to be acknowledged on Vince's TV. That was unprecedented at the time.

@Henry-kd5kv 3 года назад

I was at a local event in New York a few years ago and saw him wrestle. He put every thing he had into that match. Any young wrestler that was on that card would have learned a lot from watching him that night.

@JeffreyJetsKohut 3 года назад

What a great interview! I very much respect Greg Valentine so much more for how down to earth, humble, and positive he is!

@scottbinns318 3 года назад

Yep. And go Jets.

@NESAdamL 2 года назад

Loved watching him wrestle and glad to see he is such a nice guy. A living legend. These comments are gold, I did not see a single negative word about The Hammer. Glad to see he is doing well and getting appreciated for working his a$$ off all these years.

@larrybone4349 Год назад

Absolutely a great wrestler and humble man! What a Legend! Thank you Hammer for all the memories!

@rustykangaroo8854 3 года назад

Greg seems like such a nice guy. Loved to watch his matches back in the day. It's been a long time but his work stands out.

@chubbycatfish4573 3 года назад

The Hammer loves George Foreman? I like him even more now.

@walterkoziol3822 2 года назад

@Battle Kat Yea, big and heavy.

@jmhighlife77 Год назад

We appreciate this platform for giving Mr. Hammer a voice, to tell these marvelous stories. Thank you Mr. Valentine for sharing your experience in business.

@etherdetroit1977 3 года назад

He was a great wrestler. Perfect heel.

@alltheragegeorgepageakatheperv 3 года назад

It's like listening to one of the Good Fellas

@shawnc666 3 года назад

Awesome fucking comment!

@DaveyChainZ69 Год назад

What a great and classy guy. So down to earth. Open, honest and sincere. He never had a bad word for anybody.

@MrMarvinatter 3 года назад

I know he was a "heel", but he was one of the toughest wrestlers. His matches were always long and he hung in there the whole time. Gorilla Monsoon said it best one time calling a match The Hammer was in " The longer the match goes the tougher The Hammer get's". So true.

@traleid3755 4 месяца назад

Yep he used to also say the key to beating Greg was to do it quick as it takes him about 15 minutes to just warm up.

@alexvanoverSlashTraxNetwork 3 года назад

Met the Hammer in Eugene. An absolute pleasure to meet him and have a really fun conversation about the business. An absolute legend.

@happyangler998 3 года назад

What a solid dude.

@jefferysmith8466 3 года назад

His interviews and Cornettes shoot interviews.. Joy.

@VANISHTHEWEAK 3 года назад

We judge people that we see on TV WITHOUT KNOWING THEM. Greg IS a GREAT GUY and A LEGEND.

@tobysgamingworld1550 2 года назад

This is the kind of shoot interviews I love. Unlike some other guys, Hammer doesn’t have to make up lies and tell other people’s stories as his own. He’s a real man. He understands his role he seems to like the fans, and he isn’t bitter. He seems real chill and above all HONEST. That’s about as good as it gets to me.

@julielee6176 2 года назад

You're exactly right!

@crazyangus862 3 года назад

The Hammer stuff are by far my favourite interviews. His matches are among my favourite too; never saw a dud. Thanks very much for this stuff, The Hammer and Title Match Wrestling! Awesome.

@SilverWealth_Draper_Mint 3 года назад

Greg is a true gentleman and a living legend.. The Hammer

@billyrock8305 3 года назад

The Hammers hair is the same for over 1/2 a century.

@al5306 2 года назад

It defies science.

@billyrock8305 2 года назад

@@michaelhungate7506 Seems like a good dude. No BS. Honor.

@justinebding6282 3 года назад

I love it when he says we just had a good time drinking and driving 🤣😂🏎️🚘

@bowtieguy377 4 месяца назад

Hammer is a total professional. He always was, and he had a great career filled with highlights. I am happy he is doing well.

@MichaelHBrown-lr1lv 3 года назад

I enjoyed Greg and him coming to New Haven, CT.

@digital-thralldom905 3 года назад

I remember watching Mr. Valentine wrestle as a kid. He did make his matches look real. I'm old enough to remember wrestling before the industry was exposed. Sadly even then not everyone had the work ethic The Hammer possessed.

@SlimDonni Год назад

The I-Quit match with Ronnie Garvin at the Royal Rumble 1990 is a great match, probably one of the best with Valentine

@philaman1972 3 года назад

Great interview! I have followed Greg since the early 80s on WWF TV when he was managed by the late, great 'Grand Wizard of Wrestling'.

@chriswells506 3 года назад

One word perfectly describes this guy.... ....SOLID

@julielee6176 2 года назад

Word

@coltsfan69 3 года назад

I can listen to The Hammer all day long

@Ruestar1 3 года назад

What a class act. I would love to hear him speak more. Probably a treasure trove of stories, life experiences, and lessons learned.

@st.germainexpress1010 3 года назад

Greg The Hammer Valentine...one of the most respected guys ever ...a true wrestler!

@don63 Год назад

I always enjoyed when Greg wrestled at TV tapings. He always had time to talk before he went to work. A great wrestler too.

@JukeHighwalker 3 года назад

This guy rules!!!

@JerichoMile4 3 года назад

Greg Valentine just a truly great interview...and class act !!

@heyyoohall Год назад

Grew up watching Mr Valentine. God bless my brother.

@NZ19 5 месяцев назад

Greg Valentine used to annoy me when he wrestled and when he made one off appearances but the insight he's providing and the fact that he turned out healthy makes me respect him so much more now, and appreciate someone like him who kept himself out of trouble.

@nothingissacred96 5 месяцев назад

As a little kid maybe 4 I loved watching thr hammer feud with Ronnie Garvin and the whole leg brace thing

@Attila_P 3 года назад

He is a legend. He wasnt as big as some others but maybe that's why he is still among us and can tell sories. Unfortunatelly most of the "monster/top size" type wrestlers passed away like Andre, Earthquake, Jokozuna, Bigelow, Warrior, Big Boss Man, Hercules and so on...

@ryanwilliams8390 2 года назад

I agree with you a 100% but he was bigger then you'd think if me or you stood by the hammer back in the day he was a big intimidating man thick tuff as nails.

@beyondmarked5235 Год назад

As I kid I was obsessed with wrestling- this interview series I truly value. Greg is without a doubt one of the most professional athletes I have ever seen interviewed, not a negative word spoken of anyone, ever. I was always a fan of Greg as a wrestler, I am now a fan of him as a man. A true gentleman. Hey, any chance of having his lovely wife on with him to recount her take on his road stories and how many bumps and bruises she nursed for him over the years. Beautiful couple.

@jamesarnold2399 Год назад

I like this guy more and more every interview.

@Elvis68spec 3 года назад

Greg Valentine is cool! I remember when he Wrestled Bob Backlund for the W.W.W.F. Championship! Great match!

@oscarslife5497 2 года назад

Greg's double axe handle smash from the middle turnbuckle really was a devastating move

@Dynamo001 2 года назад

Greg is the kind of guy that would be fun to have a beer with, after a nice dinner, and just chat for hours.

@shawnbupp868 Год назад

I saw Greg in the Pittsburgh airport once. He was sitting alone and it took me a while to figure out who he was. We were on the same plane together. I wanted to go say hello and thank him for the great matches I enjoyed in my youth, but I figured he probably was sick of being approached by people so I left him alone. Now I wish I had said thanks. So, “Thanks, Greg!” You were one of the guys I loved watching!”

@mizorsmith8507 7 месяцев назад

That's funny cause I met Greg Valentine at the Pittsburgh airport back when I was a teenager. His wife or girlfriend at the time seen me looking at him and smiled for me to come over. So I got to talk with him a while, really great guy.

@thetreeofwoe2304 5 месяцев назад

As a little kid, I didn't appreciate Greg so much. He seemed kinda too old and out of shape for the time in the WWE days; but I realize now it was only because anyone over the age of like 25 seemed like an old man when you're a 9 year old kid. All his interviews are just the absolute best, and found a completely new respect for Greg, even though my dad always referred to him as Greg "the hammered" Valentine.

@everwake2689 3 года назад

Greg was my favorite heel when I was a kid. The figure four was the most badass finisher!

@floridapmi Год назад

He seems like a genuine nice person.

@Danh103663 2 года назад

Thank you, Greg for doing these interviews. You were always one of my favorites and I was glad to get to see you a whole bunch of times back when WWF was great.

@user-rf5vp4uc2e 5 месяцев назад

Greg is that guy you had a bad fight with as a kid but run into 30 years later and he pats ya on the back and says man we sure did tussle a lot back in the day how are ya brotha!

@mrveritas700 Год назад

thanks for the interviews with the hammer!

@100rosesart8 2 года назад

A childhood icon. This interview made me realize how prominent Hammer was. Thanks for the memories GHV. You are a Legend!

@joeking2725 3 года назад

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. Definition of a legend. I remember seeing him wrestle on 2-3 separate occasions back in the late 80s and early 90s at the Savannah Civic Center. ☆☆☆☆

@elbohike3500 2 года назад

Just introduced to him!? Then you are a young young man and do not know wrestling. This is tha fucking man! Loved watching him

@Youareme42o 10 месяцев назад

The Hammer, thanks for the memories back in the 80s...

@johnjg88 3 месяца назад

Just came across this. Hope it helps get the algorithm going. Solid interview clip!

@RevisitingMania 3 месяца назад

I guess it did, popped on our timeline!

@DLindsay210yahoocom 3 года назад

Outstanding!!

@bernietajonera5359 2 года назад

Greg the professor Valentine …great interview ..and shout out to Bangor Me

@jmendoza2003 Год назад

I hope Valentine someday writes a book about his career. I can tell he's a good story teller and I'm pretty sure he can share tons of story.

@sectiona 3 года назад

Outstanding work! I enjoyed all of videos. Look forward to more interviews in the future and hopefully more from the Hammer!

@anthonym.pacelli1960 Месяц назад

A gentleman and very gracious, is great to listen to, doesn't have an axe to grind with anyone.

@big3ye378 3 года назад

Such a cool guy. I love how he chooses to see the good in people.

@chriscraven9335 3 года назад

Can't get enough of The Hammer, man.

@chronomatica 2 года назад

Greg the Hammer Valentine was one of my all time favorite heels in the 80s. Big fan of him with the Honky Tonk Man too.

@tomyoung9039 8 месяцев назад

I grew up watching Greg. Just an all around great wrestler and person. The Hammer.

@Cvtreasures 6 месяцев назад

OMG! I grew up a wrestling fanatic, but I never really liked Valentine because he was a “bad guy” character. He beat up too many of my favorites like Strongbow and others, he was a bad ass. But I tell you what, after watching hours of his interviews I am now HUGE Valentine fan! I could listen to this guy all day long! Greg is truly a Class Act!

@Nunzi3 11 месяцев назад

I was “ introduced “ to the 🔨 live in the late 70’s at the ole Boston Gaden !

@stephenterranova8455 3 года назад

Man, I was a WWF kid growing up in NY who always heard my classmates talk about Ronnie Garvin's 'Hands of Stone.' When he and 'The Hammer' started their feud, I finally got to see the grittier NWA-style of wrestling that had appealed to so many of my friends. I wish Vince had let them carry that feud for another 6 months, I never got tired of their matches! I always felt we were cheated out of a cage match finale between those guys that would've rivaled anything that came before it. Love you Hammer, you seem like an awesome guy!

@danielbristol963 3 года назад

The man's a class act.

@chriswilgus165 2 года назад

Ty Greg ...your a stand up solid guy..got to work with so many legends and always have a positive comment..ty

@jdriguez00 3 года назад

Glad to have greg still here with us.god bless

@BillyBob-ld5nv 2 года назад

I was born in 1962. Had the pleasure of watching Greg's career wire-to-wire.

@vycanismajoris6871 9 месяцев назад

Wasnt a big fan of him as a child, but as I grew older, I liked the Hammer more and more and lots of respect to him for all he did for the business. A legend.

@billydeewilliams190 3 года назад

Thanks for your contributions and the memories.

@brianpiehl7636 2 года назад

I really enjoy listening to The Hammer tell these stories with his humble and straightforward style. Quite a difference from the heel character he portrayed so well. Seems like a guy I'd like to sit down and have a couple beers with.

@tornmask7 3 года назад

Mr. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine is still #1 Tough Guy in professional wrestling along with his dad "JOHNNY" (RIP) in my book! Thank you so much (Title Match Wrestling) for these one to one personal interview segments especially with "The Hammer" which I find extremely fascinating!! For the record; I wish Mr. PEDRO MORALES (who was the very first Triple Crown Champion including United States champion in WWWF/WWF history) was still with us (RIP) cause I'm very sure Mr. Politeness, Mr. Etiquette would have a lot to say in his interview for sure!!!

@bradanderson7779 2 года назад

Loved watching you for decades. Such a well spoken, down to earth, humble man. Huge fan!

@bartjacobs3394 3 года назад

Greg is a true legend that stuck to the main principles of wrestling was and never talked bad about others his heart was in it .❤❤❤❤

@rogerwilliams3097 9 месяцев назад

I used to love to watch you back in back in the day you was a wrestler

@adamrobinette6832 8 месяцев назад

The best shoot interviews to listen to, to get a feel on who Vince McMahon was and is, are the guys that aren't bitter, or have overinflated egos of themselves. Valentine and Hillbilly Jim are absolutely my favorite shoot guys because they are so classy. And you can tell they are telling it like it is.

@spykatt 3 года назад

If you see this Greg, big fan here.

@111RAMONES 3 года назад

Greg is such a class act.

@chrispalmtag3243 2 года назад

Seen you live ringside in Modesto CA . Got a pic of you and me signed. Sabu was there and ivory. Great show

@lawrencecrayton9844 Год назад

Love your stories Greg I got to see him and meet him time when they( Nikoli, Tony Atlus )did a show for the troops when I was stationed in Turkey

@roddyboethius1722 Год назад

Greg means a lot to me. He has so much integrity

@KomradeKrusher 2 года назад

Okay, after watchig and enjoying all these clips, that last part really nearly made be choke up. What a down to earth, humble guy. Every other wrestler would've plugged his book or other merch, "come see me at this and that convention next month"... he's just saying "If you like, check out my past matches. I hope you enjoy them. I did". This is one of the very rare cases where the saying "they don't make 'e like that anymore" seems adequate. Hope he gets to enjoy many more, healthy & happy years.

@julielee6176 2 года назад

Me too..loved what you said about him

@markbowman6655 2 года назад

Title Match Wrestling - Thanks for these great shoots! The Hammer seems like real cool guy to sit down and have a cigar, drink with, and chat about the business.

@wmg33 2 года назад

5:40. Legendary hair flip

@daveorme1683 2 года назад

When you see Vince Jr. in tears at the end of the Andre the Giant doc, that's when you know what a special guy the big man was. The guy could reduce a hard-nosed businessman to tears.