Vince McMahon Had Major WWE Star Removed From Movie

Vince McMahon made sure a top WWE star didn’t appear in a popular movie.

Back in May 2023, it was reported that Charlotte Flair and Liv Morgan would be appearing in a new movie chronically the career of Mildred Burke. However, just months later, it was claimed they would no longer be connected to the project, although there was no official comment made on the switch.

Queen of the Ring was officially released in the United States in March 2025 and featured appearances from the likes of Kamille, Jim Cornette, Britt Baker, Toni Storm, Naomi, Mickie James, and more.

Interestingly, it’s now been revealed that the removal of Flair from the film had very little to do with the WWE star or the movie’s producers.

Vince McMahon Behind Charlotte Flair Losing Movie Role

In recent days, the official Queen of the Ring social media account has been sharing behind-the-scenes information about the movie and how production came together.

In one post, the account confirmed that Charlotte Flair was set to play June Byers, but Vince McMahon had her removed from the project.

“The incredible Charlotte Flair training with our lead Emily at OVW in the days leading up to the start of filming. WWE Studios had submitted her for the movie and she was originally cast as June Byers. But we were told Vince McMahon then personally pulled her out because we were a small independent film, not a major studio release.

Charlotte played a real part in training Emily for the role and we are forever grateful for her involvement.”

Former NWA Women’s World Champion and current AEW star Kamille stepped in to take the role, with the account adding that she “saved the day.”

“Luckily, Kailey ‘Kamille’ Latimer was available last minute and took on the role of June, delivering a truly stellar performance. It was her first time acting and she did all of her own stunts. Had Kailey not stepped up when and how she did, who knows what would have happened. She saved the day and we love her so much! Truly a superstar.”

Back in September, Damian Priest revealed that he landed a role in Blank Panther: Wakanda Forever, but was prevented from taking it by McMahon. He didn’t elaborate on why McMahon ensured he was pulled from the movie.