Michael Hayes Says Vince McMahon Used To Hate Him: “I Became One Of His Right-Hand Men, That’s Quite The F*cking Accomplishment”

Vince McMahon hated Michael Hayes at one point in time.

Guest appearing on the latest episode of Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story? podcast was WWE producer Michael Hayes.

He dove into how he ended up becoming a fixture at WWE despite the rocky start to his relationship with former Chairman Vince McMahon. Hayes remembers Vince saying that he would never have a job at WWE.

“I figured I was pretty much done here (after my time with The Hardys) and then I think Vince (McMahon) saw me wandering around when he was doing vignettes and stuff and would start pulling me in, help him out.” Hayes was asked how he won over Vince and said, “I don’t know… This man, he hated me. He hated The Freebirds and swore on everything that was swearable that I would never have a job here. Not only did I get hired back here, I became one of his right-hand men. That’s quite the f*cking accomplishment.” He added, “I got his trust. Because I worked and I outworked everybody, and when he wanted something done, I went and got it done. He didn’t have to ask about it and I would tell him I got it done.”

Hayes is 67 years old. He has been part of the company since 1995.

If the quote in this article is used, please credit What’s Your Story? With Steph McMahon, with an H/T to Fightful for the transcription.