Former WWE writer Jimmy Jacobs shared insights about his time at WWE during an appearance on the Café de Rene podcast with René Dupree. Jacobs revealed that Roman Reigns personally asked him to become his writer, an offer that came shortly before Jacobs was let go from the company. This revelation highlights a complex dynamic between Jacobs, WWE management, and Reigns, reflecting the challenges behind the scenes of WWE storytelling.
Jacobs Describes His Struggles Working Under Vince McMahon
Jacobs discussed the difficulties he faced working under WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, expressing frustration and disappointment over his experience. He clarified that his firing was not due to lack of skill but rather personal conflicts and misunderstandings. Jacobs was involved with major storylines on SmackDown and Raw, including angles featuring Kevin Owens versus Shane McMahon and John Cena against Roman Reigns.
“I had a difficult time working for Vince (McMahon). I just wanted to be able to play… I didn’t get fired because I was bad at my job. The last two things I was working on — on SmackDown, it was Kevin Owens versus Shane McMahon and on Raw, it was John Cena and Roman Reigns and after that John Cena/Roman Reigns story.”
—Jimmy Jacobs, Former WWE Writer
Roman Reigns Expressed Interest in Hiring Jacobs Before His Departure
Jacobs recounted how Roman Reigns approached him with an offer to be his personal writer, underscoring that this endorsement contrasted with WWE management’s perception of Jacobs. He admitted feeling some resentment toward McMahon for not recognizing his value and acknowledged that his own behavior may have contributed to his dismissal.
“Roman came up to me and wanted me to be his writer moving forward, and I’m not saying that to — I didn’t get fired because I was bad at my job and there’s a part of me that kind of resented Vince for not seeing it maybe. He thought I was just a weirdo and I think the other people around me saw my value and kind of he didn’t and so I acted out like a child and I got fired and when I got fired, I was relieved.”
—Jimmy Jacobs, Former WWE Writer
Implications of Jacobs’ Departure and Future Prospects
The revelations from Jacobs provide a rare glimpse into WWE’s creative process and the internal tensions that can arise between talent, writers, and management. Roman Reigns’ support suggests Jacobs had respected creative abilities despite his troubled tenure. As Jacobs moves forward, this story may influence perceptions of WWE’s behind-the-scenes decisions and impact the company’s creative direction going ahead.
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