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Drew McIntyre & WWE Stars Spotted at Vince McMahon’s Birthday With John Cena

By Monika Thapa • Published Aug 27, 2025 08:09 EDT
The WWE Hall Of Famer Who Says Vince McMahon Is

Vince McMahon celebrated his 80th birthday on August 24, 2025, hosting a glamorous party at Gotham Hall in New York City.

The event drew wrestling luminaries and close friends, reflecting McMahon’s lasting impact despite controversy surrounding his exit from WWE in January due to a Janel Grant sexual assault and trafficking lawsuit.

Initial reports named John Cena, The Undertaker, Michelle McCool, Kane, Gerald Brisco, Sgt. Slaughter, Shane McMahon, and R-Truth among the invitees. These wrestling icons have been tight with McMahon through the decades, and their attendance highlighted his enduring presence in the wrestling world.

The wrestling world recently found out that Jerry Lawler also attended and posted a group photo from inside the party. The image, which was soon deleted, showed Lawler with The Miz, Maryse, Titus O’Neil, Drew McIntyre, and Sheamus, confirming additional surprise guests at the gathering.

Exclusive musical performances by Kid Rock and AC/DC added to the celebration’s star power, making the night memorable. Despite Lawler deleting the picture, the photo has already circulated widely on the internet, creating a lot of buzz among the fans.

Why Did Vince McMahon Hire Eric Bischoff in 2002 Despite the Latter Trying To Topple Him?

The rivalry between WWE and WCW during the Monday Night Wars became intensely personal, with WCW’s leadership determined to end Vince McMahon’s career and topple WWE. Despite these fierce battles, WCW ultimately folded in 2001. Remarkably, just a year later, Eric Bischoff, former WCW boss and McMahon’s rival, made a surprising debut on WWE’s Monday Night Raw. Instead of hostility, Bischoff was warmly embraced by McMahon. This transition wasn’t unexpected, as Vince McMahon has a history of hiring those who challenged him.

Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer explained on Wrestling Observer Radio that Vince McMahon often brings in his adversaries not out of friendship but as a strategic move to maintain control and assert dominance. McMahon reportedly hired Bischoff, along with other former WCW stars like Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash, to assert his victory. Meltzer also noted that those who always sided with McMahon without opposition rarely stayed employed, while those who opposed him were often brought in, highlighting McMahon’s preference to win by incorporating former rivals instead of rewarding blind loyalty.