Stephanie McMahon first appeared in WWE as an on-screen character in 1999. Almost a year later, her father, Vince McMahon, made a controversial decision that led to her facing criticism from within the company as she won the WWE Womens Championship.
After her debut, Stephanie won the WWE Womens Championship by defeating Jacqueline and held the title for about five months before losing it to Lita. While speaking on his Something to Wrestle podcast, Bruce Prichard revealed how the locker room reacted to Vinces decision to put the title on his daughter, despite her being new to the business.
Prichard noted that Stephanie was receiving a lot of backlash from fans who felt she didnt deserve the championship. However, he emphasized that this heat was beneficial for business and proved the financial success of the move.
Prichard explained that Stephanies controversial title win led to backstage heat on her in the locker room, as many wrestlers were unhappy with the decision. Still, Prichard maintained that it was ultimately a smart business choice. He pointed out that the negativity surrounding Stephanie actually drew attention and money, making it a successful move for WWE.
As for Stephanie McMahon right now, she resigned from WWE last year after Vince McMahon returned but following his departure, she has made sporadic appearances on television. In fact, even Vince Russo claimed that Stephanie McMahon could have a more important role behind the scenes at WWE than many people realize. He mentioned that he has heard from various sources that McMahon is actively involved in the company again, although WWE is keeping this information under wraps. Regardless, well have to see whether McMahon will begin working in WWE again in a backstage role, as fans simply want her to be part of the company again.
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