WWE Hall of Famer once ribbed Vince McMahon over his disdain for smoking (Exclusive)

Vince McMahon may have been a known ribber during his days of running WWE, but the now-former wrestling promoter has seen his share of getting trolled by employees and legends of the business. Some incidents from the past were shared recently by a former WWE head writer.

Speaking on BroDown on Backstage Pass, Vince Russo shared a hilarious story involving Vince McMahon and WWE Hall of Famer Jesse "The Body" Ventura. As Russo recalled, McMahon absolutely hated the stench of smoking but Ventura, somehow, got his way with the billionaire over his disdain for cigarettes during the Attitude Era.

"Mac, Jesse had the biggest, fattest cigar, lit in the back and everytime Vince was in vicinity (puffs)... and he would just blow that smoke in Vince's direction. And the look on Vince's face, and he couldn't say anything back. Jesse knew exactly what he was doing." [18:16 onwards]

For those wanting to know more context, Russo earlier explained that WWE was doing a show in Minnesota when they brought in Ventura (then Governor). Russo was producing Ventura when "The Body" ribbed Vince McMahon with the cigar smoke backstage.

Ventura most recently appeared on the December 6 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. The WWE Hall of Famer was seen sitting in the crowd watching the show. WWE announced that Ventura will be on commentary at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Ventura famously worked as a color commentator on the past iterations of SNME. Fans will have to wait to hear the legendary Jesse Ventura as he returns to WWE programming next Saturday.

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