3 Backstage WWE incidents that left Vince McMahon in tears, and 3 times he laughed out loud

#2 When Vince McMahon laughed: Major botch makes Vince laugh hysterically

During her 4-year stint with WWE, Kaitlyn won the WWE Divas title on one occasion. In August 2012, she participated in a Battle Royal, with the winner getting an opportunity to compete for the Divas title. The match was supposed to end with Eve Torres winning, but a Clothesline from Kaitlyn proved too strong for her and she was knocked out of the squared circle. Kaitlyn was worried about Vince McMahon possibly fuming backstage at what had happened, but she was surprised to see him having a blast over it.

I legit thought that when I walked back through the curtain that I was going to be fired. That was right on the cusp of the Divas getting more opportunities, so I was like, ‘Oh my God, I’ve f***** everything up.’ I walked back and Vince McMahon is laughing hysterically. I was like, ‘Is it an evil laugh, or…?!’

The eventual plan didn't change though. Kaitlyn was attacked by Aksana at Night of Champions, leading to Eve Torres beating Layla to win the title.

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