Backstage Vince McMahon News Inside Here, Michael Cole Update, More

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

? It's been said that Vince McMahon has been much easier on Michael Cole in recent weeks on RAW. This may also explain why Cole doesn't sound as stressed on commentary.

? In a recent interview with WWE Magazine, Vince McMahon gave his thoughts on what defines today's WWE Superstars. Using the massive Warlord as an example, McMahon says bigger is not necessarily better in today's WWE. Here's an excerpt: Question: What defines today's top Superstars? Vince McMahon: It's everything that people don't see. It's easy to say from a visual standpoint that bigger is better in reference to past eras of WWF. But take The Warlord, for example. He was enormous ? one of the most visually impressive Superstars we've had ? but he couldn't sell five tickets. He had no charisma, no "gift of gab," which is what really sets apart today's Superstars, even if they may not be as physically intimidating. Someone like CM Punk, even though he's a good-looking guy, isn't built like that. He probably weighs less than I do. But today's fans are drawn to his confidence and charisma. Those are the things a Superstar exudes, and they translate though the television set.

? King V (a.k.a. Big Daddy V, Viscera) has pulled out of the Hulkamania – Let the Battle Begin tour due to taking a movie offer. Charles "The Godfather" is also no longer scheduled for the Australian tour, which may explain why Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore and Paul London were added this week.