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 жыл бұрын

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

@ChrisNevesTheDream 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

#Nevescorp

@ChrisNevesTheDream 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@ianmyers6643 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Greg's a true gentleman.

@myyoutubepage199 3 жыл бұрын

His dad lived 3 blocks from my house.

@grawakendream8980 3 жыл бұрын

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

@machinegunjackmcgurn4188 3 жыл бұрын

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

@roddyboethius1722 Жыл бұрын

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

@mondocjenson-dy8zd 4 ай бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@10thirty-one42 3 жыл бұрын

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

@joshweaver3189 3 жыл бұрын

Except be a world champ

@Perri138 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshweaver3189 Ouch! Still a great

@10thirty-one42 3 жыл бұрын

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

@10thirty-one42 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshweaver3189 and.......

@julielee6176 2 жыл бұрын

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

@johnsmith-lk9jh 2 жыл бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

👍

@faithful360 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jonnycat529 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@larrybone4349 Жыл бұрын

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

@toddkurzbard 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ryanfresh8521 3 жыл бұрын

Right?!.....

@xenobreak1160 3 жыл бұрын

The fame gets to their head.

@Ykwhat75 2 жыл бұрын

And the babyfaces mostly are dicks in real life too

@adamirishconundrum851 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Probably the funnest role

@greglemieux9809 3 жыл бұрын

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

@amesgamez 3 жыл бұрын

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

@unc23sports 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@michaelsabo258 3 жыл бұрын

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

@travisvilandre3159 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rehobothwell 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Orndorff was the best heel.

@clos6613 2 жыл бұрын

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

@j.reveille6815 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@Henry-kd5kv 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@rustykangaroo8854 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@NESAdamL 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@etherdetroit1977 3 жыл бұрын

He was a great wrestler. Perfect heel.

@DaveyChainZ69 Жыл бұрын

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

@JeffreyJetsKohut 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Yep. And go Jets.

@alltheragegeorgepageakatheperv 3 жыл бұрын

It's like listening to one of the Good Fellas

@shawnc666 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome fucking comment!

@chubbycatfish4573 3 жыл бұрын

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

@walterkoziol3822 2 жыл бұрын

@Battle Kat Yea, big and heavy.

@jmhighlife77 Жыл бұрын

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.

@MrMarvinatter 3 жыл бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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.

@SlimDonni Жыл бұрын

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

@alexvanoverSlashTraxNetwork 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MichaelHBrown-lr1lv 3 жыл бұрын

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

@VANISHTHEWEAK 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jefferysmith8466 3 жыл бұрын

His interviews and Cornettes shoot interviews.. Joy.

@happyangler998 3 жыл бұрын

What a solid dude.

@tobysgamingworld1550 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

You're exactly right!

@SilverWealth_Draper_Mint 3 жыл бұрын

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

@digital-thralldom905 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@crazyangus862 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@justinebding6282 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Ruestar1 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bowtieguy377 4 ай бұрын

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

@don63 Жыл бұрын

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

@billyrock8305 3 жыл бұрын

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

@al5306 2 жыл бұрын

It defies science.

@billyrock8305 2 жыл бұрын

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

@philaman1972 3 жыл бұрын

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'.

@Dynamo001 2 жыл бұрын

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

@oscarslife5497 3 жыл бұрын

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

@beyondmarked5235 Жыл бұрын

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.

@chriswells506 3 жыл бұрын

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

@julielee6176 2 жыл бұрын

Word

@shawnbupp868 Жыл бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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.

@st.germainexpress1010 3 жыл бұрын

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

@everwake2689 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Attila_P 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@coltsfan69 3 жыл бұрын

I can listen to The Hammer all day long

@nothingissacred96 6 ай бұрын

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

@JerichoMile4 3 жыл бұрын

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

@joeking2725 3 жыл бұрын

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. ☆☆☆☆

@jmendoza2003 Жыл бұрын

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.

@heyyoohall Жыл бұрын

Grew up watching Mr Valentine. God bless my brother.

@Elvis68spec 3 жыл бұрын

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

@JukeHighwalker 3 жыл бұрын

This guy rules!!!

@Danh103663 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@stephenterranova8455 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@user-rf5vp4uc2e 5 ай бұрын

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!

@jamesarnold2399 Жыл бұрын

I like this guy more and more every interview.

@brianpiehl7636 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KomradeKrusher 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Me too..loved what you said about him

@100rosesart8 3 жыл бұрын

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

@deniseboldea1624 3 жыл бұрын

He's quite generous with the assessment of Vinnie Jr., considering McMahon the younger wasn't very kind to his father when he fell ill and passed away. Not one word was mentioned about him, he just disappeared one day.

@big3ye378 3 жыл бұрын

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

@elbohike3500 2 жыл бұрын

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

@thetreeofwoe2304 6 ай бұрын

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.

@ricklee4884 3 жыл бұрын

I loved watching his work back in the 80s to me he was a no nonsense type guy and very tough. My favorite thing watching him was his elbow drops and his figure 4 leg lock. I use to do the elbow drop to my school buddies when we would wrestle around school. I took 11 years of collegiate wrestling and 5 years of freestyle. Loved it and Greg Valentine was one of my major influences.

@charlesthomas8843 2 жыл бұрын

Greg. Was. The. Real. Deal,his. Matches. With. Wahoo,,. I will never. Forget

@vycanismajoris6871 9 ай бұрын

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.

@floridapmi Жыл бұрын

He seems like a genuine nice person.

@bartjacobs3394 3 жыл бұрын

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 .❤❤❤❤

@mrveritas700 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the interviews with the hammer!

@bernietajonera5359 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Nunzi3 Жыл бұрын

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

@adamrobinette6832 8 ай бұрын

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.

@tornmask7 3 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@billydeewilliams190 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your contributions and the memories.

@mikesmith2718 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could meet the hammer in person. I got an autographed 8x10 but being able to talk to him would be awesome.

@chronomatica 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@DLindsay210yahoocom 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!!

@daveorme1683 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@bradanderson7779 2 жыл бұрын

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

@scottyellis3442 3 жыл бұрын

Remember watching Greg the hammer Valentin as a boy & love watching these interviews, seems like a hell of a good guy.

@michaell874 2 жыл бұрын

This is good stuff. The whole thing when Valentine learned to apply the figure 4 leg lock was just at the time when, as a child, I started to become a fan of wrestling. During that time i went to a show on Long Island where the main event had Ivan Putski vs Ivan Koloff that ended in either a double DQ or double count out. Gorilla was also on the card, and soon thereafter the WWWF would be on at Midnight Saturday nights. Great days because as a fan, those interviews were incredible. The little gimmicks were extensions of the personalities of the wrestlers and matches were filled with drama and intrigue, unlock the garbage today. That was when wrestling was really good.

@Youareme42o 11 ай бұрын

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

@anthonym.pacelli1960 Ай бұрын

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

@d-mo733 3 жыл бұрын

The piper match with the dog collar was a insane battle! He deserves to enjoy the remaining yrs of his life in comfort! Id Love to meet and have my toy signed. Got his chase variation figure that recently came out at Target. Need it signed!

@sectiona 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sic6664 3 жыл бұрын

Never seen a single match from him but I will look them up now! He seems like a genuine guy.

@johnjg88 4 ай бұрын

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

@RevisitingMania 4 ай бұрын

I guess it did, popped on our timeline!

@lawrencecrayton9844 Жыл бұрын

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

@shawnc666 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 51 years old and actually grew up on LUCHA LIBRE which was a Spanish wrestling thing that was on channel 52 in Los Angeles. I'm not even Hispanic. And, it was awesome! One of my all time favorites was Mil Mascaras. Anyways, I can't remember exactly what channel I saw people like Ric Flair and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. These guys were the O.G's. I always have liked and respected Mr. Valentine. And, now, these KZfaq videos have actually multiplied my respect for him.... He just seem a really down to earth kind of guy and he knows how to tell a great story....... I'm loving this!

@trapperdan 3 жыл бұрын

In the mid 70s Valentine was managed by Sir Oliver Humperdink....look for those videos

@tomyoung9039 9 ай бұрын

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

@markbowman6655 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@BillyBob-ld5nv 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jdriguez00 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have greg still here with us.god bless

@NZ19 5 ай бұрын

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.