Jim Cornette on John Laurinaitis Flipping Again In The Vince McMahon / Janel Grant Case

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  • From Episode 341 of the Jim Cornette's Drive Thru
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Komentáře • 343

  • @Paul2Timothy
    @Paul2Timothy Před 14 dny +308

    Laurinaitis went from heel to *attempted* babyface turn to another heel turn within a few months. Vince McMahon booking 101.

    • @wilcee238
      @wilcee238 Před 14 dny +15

      More like Vince Russo booking.

    • @OffSumThraxx
      @OffSumThraxx Před 14 dny +58

      No one was buying that babyface turn

    • @shindean
      @shindean Před 14 dny +18

      He was as much face as the Rock was that moment he tried to take Wrestlemania from Cody.
      Never was a decent person, especially when the least bad thing about you...is cheating on your wife while she was suffering from cancer.

    • @brianhunter3436
      @brianhunter3436 Před 14 dny +23

      This was as quick as a Big Show turn.

    • @yusufgazi7
      @yusufgazi7 Před 14 dny +1

      Laryngitis is a weasel

  • @TheGreat_Kramer1
    @TheGreat_Kramer1 Před 14 dny +213

    This was the most expected turn in wrestling history.

    • @joemixon1704
      @joemixon1704 Před 14 dny +5

      Na Ric Flair turning on Sting at Halloween havoc 1995 is the mistake expected and predictable heel turn ever.

    • @shindean
      @shindean Před 14 dny +2

      Not since Tony Khan's neck brace, have I ever seen such an obvious mark.

    • @yusufgazi7
      @yusufgazi7 Před 14 dny +1

      Laryngitis is a weasel

    • @pleaseshutup7053
      @pleaseshutup7053 Před 14 dny

      No Batista turning on hhh was

    • @MichaelSmith-fq6hz
      @MichaelSmith-fq6hz Před 14 dny

      Big Show should sue for gimmick infringement

  • @tommyfraz.
    @tommyfraz. Před 14 dny +140

    This just confirms that Johnny Ace is Vince’s Gimp.

    • @PHILD0
      @PHILD0 Před 14 dny +13

      The noises in that office 😩
      *Gravelly groaning*
      "Oh sh*t pal. That's good sh*t pal. Help out my buddy Johnny, aoohhhh!! "

    • @rodneykendall2022
      @rodneykendall2022 Před 14 dny +4

      ​@@PHILD0rhythmic slapping

  • @MrLT3685
    @MrLT3685 Před 14 dny +121

    Jim: Does this ruin the credibility of John Laurinaitis?"
    Me: John Laurinaitis has credibility?

  • @smallcd
    @smallcd Před 14 dny +178

    The US Justice System would like to thank Mr. Laurinaitis for his efforts and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

  • @Bale4Bond
    @Bale4Bond Před 14 dny +173

    Laurinaitis might aswell pack in.
    The prosecution will tear him apart for flipping and his statements will rightfully be deemed untrustworthy by them.

    • @yoholmes273
      @yoholmes273 Před 14 dny +13

      No.
      This case is not a criminal investigation nor will the suit ever see the light of day in a courtroom.

    • @27MOJOKING
      @27MOJOKING Před 14 dny

      We all know this is a money grab from this woman. Amazing how when their being paid or given things young woman have no issue degrading themselves & sleeping with 75yr + old men. Not until relations end that all sudden they say its assault because they regret somethings. Just cause Vince is a freak doesnt.mean it wasnt consensual. Corney should know about that

    • @jurisfootrag
      @jurisfootrag Před 14 dny +23

      ​@@yoholmes273Yes, oh wise all-knowing master 🙏

    • @rickroberts7611
      @rickroberts7611 Před 14 dny +11

      #JusticeForJanelGrantsMoney

    • @chazzerous
      @chazzerous Před 14 dny +7

      @@yoholmes273just because it goes to arbitration doesn’t mean Johnny Ace gets off Scot free.

  • @Rjensen2
    @Rjensen2 Před 14 dny +66

    Is Russo booking this stuff?

    • @blondequijote
      @blondequijote Před 14 dny +7

      That would be hilarious if this wjole thing turned out to be a work and Vince was copying all thr MeToo stuff the way he copied90s trash tv

    • @michaelmansini2307
      @michaelmansini2307 Před 14 dny +13

      Janel Grant on a pole match

    • @troystaunton254
      @troystaunton254 Před 14 dny +7

      @@michaelmansini2307that’s what started this mess.

  • @joshuaDstarks
    @joshuaDstarks Před 14 dny +79

    Johnny Ace seems like the most limp wingman.

    • @OmegaRedFan
      @OmegaRedFan Před 14 dny +1

      Busted-Index-Tavern-Church-Hour

  • @lexruthless8263
    @lexruthless8263 Před 14 dny +45

    Soon Johnny Ace will be suing himself for sex trafficking.

    • @iamcasihart
      @iamcasihart Před 13 dny

      I am full on, crying belly laughing at your comment! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @GameTime-yj6qv
      @GameTime-yj6qv Před 8 dny

      In the case of Laurinaitis Vs Laurinaitis

  • @alexmagli3746
    @alexmagli3746 Před 14 dny +27

    Jim called it! The sketchy attorney was going to screw up at some point for J.L🤣

  • @MilMaska
    @MilMaska Před 14 dny +32

    "John Laurinaitis just knew. Not to take my phone calls on Wednesdays" - Jim Cornette

  • @kyleshertz2277
    @kyleshertz2277 Před 14 dny +43

    No matter which way he turns Johnny Ace is a heel.

  • @mjdf122
    @mjdf122 Před 14 dny +47

    Vince McMahon and Johnny Ace are The Dynamic Dudes 2024

    • @wilcee238
      @wilcee238 Před 14 dny +5

      The Dynamic DooDooDudes.

  • @mattypaul87
    @mattypaul87 Před 14 dny +29

    Johnny Ace taking lessons from the The Big Show with all these turns!

  • @wildwine6400
    @wildwine6400 Před 14 dny +54

    He just said he was a victim, he didn't say a victim of whom. He left it open to fill in the blanks later

    • @OopsMyBad1979
      @OopsMyBad1979 Před 14 dny

      Like a pervert's version of Mad Libs.

    • @PHILD0
      @PHILD0 Před 14 dny +3

      He's not gonna double cross Vince now. He sees a way out and that's all they both want.

    • @bigc181
      @bigc181 Před 14 dny +7

      The name on the legal complaint does say McMahon...
      Shane McMahon.

    • @PatrickBarnes86
      @PatrickBarnes86 Před 14 dny +4

      @@bigc181 OMG, that would be amazing. Vince goes on TV and is like "There is a lawsuit against a McMahon, but that is not I. The lawsuit clearly says SHANE McMahon....and it happened at Club LaVila"

    • @michaelmansini2307
      @michaelmansini2307 Před 14 dny +2

      Long term booking

  • @seereadnhear
    @seereadnhear Před 14 dny +38

    John Laurinaitis even turned on his own brother

  • @Daves_Faves
    @Daves_Faves Před 14 dny +16

    Hard to believe the brother of a Road Warrior could be so spineless. Animal must be spinning in his grave. 🪦⚰️

    • @iamcasihart
      @iamcasihart Před 13 dny +3

      I was thinking this. How does Johnny Ace share the same blood with Animal?! How?!

  • @silvereyedlionking21
    @silvereyedlionking21 Před 14 dny +25

    I pray that jim and brian will cover the latest ric flair video 😂

    • @ScottRen14
      @ScottRen14 Před 14 dny +1

      Tell me more & where can i find it

    • @RagingCookie127
      @RagingCookie127 Před 14 dny +5

      Jim will just do his usual and say all of Flair's sins are forgiven because he's Flair, rather than acknowledging the pathetic waste of space he is.

    • @pokehybridtrainer
      @pokehybridtrainer Před 14 dny +4

      ​@@RagingCookie127 Not if it gets clicks. Even if he is all for Flair, it will draw curiosity.

    • @pkizzlebeats
      @pkizzlebeats Před 14 dny +4

      Bruh swear I can’t wait 😂😂😂

    • @constablekennedy7705
      @constablekennedy7705 Před 14 dny +1

      Jim Cornette will just kiss Ric Flair’s backside as usual. 🤷🏿‍♂️

  • @luiscabral4890
    @luiscabral4890 Před 14 dny +31

    Johnny should enter the court wearing flip-flops.

    • @MariuszMroczek-dd7ku
      @MariuszMroczek-dd7ku Před 14 dny

      Psychological warfare.
      When he runs fast with them, Janel gets flashbacks
      from their Greet My Meatings because of the noise ...

  • @LouisMasciarelli
    @LouisMasciarelli Před 14 dny +5

    I'm a victim......no, wait! No crime here.

  • @marcg1755
    @marcg1755 Před 14 dny +30

    Johnny ace looking like the big show with all these heel turns

  • @beowulf716
    @beowulf716 Před 14 dny +34

    Johnny Ace is the worst henchmen in the world.

  • @undeathstroke7168
    @undeathstroke7168 Před 14 dny +15

    Lauringitus flip flopping heel babyface like the Big Show used to

  • @andregoncalves5055
    @andregoncalves5055 Před 14 dny +3

    Another amazing thumbnail. Travis never misses.

  • @KamoMustafaWWE
    @KamoMustafaWWE Před 14 dny +8

    Vince must have something else on Johnny Ace.

  • @pkizzlebeats
    @pkizzlebeats Před 14 dny +3

    Johnny Ace is the definition of “don’t let them know my next move” 😂😂😂

  • @josereyes1148
    @josereyes1148 Před 14 dny +4

    Lauranitus: nothing happened.. wait no, I was forced to do stuff. Wait no, that doesn't sound great . No. Nothing happened. Waitz, I'm actually the vic... Well no nothing happened..

  • @yoholmes273
    @yoholmes273 Před 14 dny +17

    Remember when Johnny Ace was OVER?
    I sure don't....

    • @natebaxter9551
      @natebaxter9551 Před 14 dny +3

      We weren't in Japan during the early 90s.

    • @pleaseshutup7053
      @pleaseshutup7053 Před 14 dny +1

      People power

    • @SpeckdrummHD
      @SpeckdrummHD Před 14 dny +3

      ​@@natebaxter9551And also, he was tagging with Kenta Kobashi. He would have gotten a broom over in his prime.

    • @SpiralPoliFemboy
      @SpiralPoliFemboy Před 14 dny +2

      ​@@SpeckdrummHDCan't believe this is the guy that at one point was teaming with Kenta F'n Kobashi.

    • @johngraham9117
      @johngraham9117 Před 14 dny

      Punk got him over as a slimy yes man for hhh. Biggest reactions Johnny Ace ever got

  • @jamesd4223
    @jamesd4223 Před 14 dny +7

    He’s just screwing with Vince’s defense now(on purpose or not). Now they’re saddled with a guy who already said that Vince was guilty.

  • @DilanQuill
    @DilanQuill Před 14 dny +3

    Another great piece of Travis Heckel art

  • @jamezmcc
    @jamezmcc Před 14 dny +3

    The Big Show will be furious that Laurinaitis is trying to steal his World Record for the most heel/face turns in a year.

  • @craigphillips3154
    @craigphillips3154 Před 14 dny +5

    How did he ever get his shoulders pinned if he has no spine?

  • @JeremyKasperson
    @JeremyKasperson Před 14 dny +2

    John Laurinaitis flips from face to heel more than The Big Show.

  • @camilocuba6927
    @camilocuba6927 Před 14 dny +17

    This is like the scene in Godfather 2 when Frank Pantangele was about to testify against Michael Corleone until Michael walks in with Pantagele’s brother and he suddenly decides to flip his testimony, lol.

    • @IanSane
      @IanSane Před 14 dny +2

      Now I'm imagining Animal sitting in the courtroom with the face paint and spiked shoulder pads just staring at Johnny.

  • @robertsheffield4044
    @robertsheffield4044 Před 14 dny +2

    Based on that photo, if I were Jim, I'd play the "Skip" card and get the hell out of there.

  • @rajakghosh6602
    @rajakghosh6602 Před 14 dny +13

    Apparently Vince hated tag-teaming except when it came to the bedroom. He used the moniker "The Defecator" and his finishing move was "The Deuce Effect" or "The Brown Avalanche".

  • @dskinner8757
    @dskinner8757 Před 14 dny +2

    "You can't have your Kate and Edith too" 😂

  • @kodyepidemic
    @kodyepidemic Před 14 dny +3

    Big Johnny becoming Big Show when it comes to turns.

  • @MichaelSmith-fq6hz
    @MichaelSmith-fq6hz Před 14 dny +3

    Johnny Ace better dig Vince out from under that bus before he switches sides.

  • @aliciasimmons8473
    @aliciasimmons8473 Před 14 dny +1

    Dam the uno reverse wtf dammit Travis you keep topping yourself love this

  • @thereverendjoe1130
    @thereverendjoe1130 Před 14 dny +2

    Vince on a televised trial would be like Larry David on trial in the last episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm all his bad gimmicks brought out to give evidence against him - We call the Repo Man.

    • @MGrant-bj1dc
      @MGrant-bj1dc Před 13 dny

      "Objection, your Honor, we just sat through the Shockmaster."

  • @bigvanpapi
    @bigvanpapi Před 14 dny +2

    Laurinitas pulling a Big Show 😂

  • @ericgilbert56
    @ericgilbert56 Před 11 dny

    This is like a Christmas Present for Jim!

  • @ernie316
    @ernie316 Před 14 dny +7

    "I'm a victim of circumstance", sorry Mr Ace, that's inadmissible due to the previous case of Howard vs Fine

  • @Lady.Luthien
    @Lady.Luthien Před 14 dny +2

    I would love to see Judge Judy take on this case!

  • @hiei6335
    @hiei6335 Před 14 dny +1

    This is, by far, my favorite wwe storyline .

  • @Haddley333
    @Haddley333 Před 14 dny +4

    He's desperately looking for some people power!

  • @Defaultchannelname69
    @Defaultchannelname69 Před 14 dny

    great thumbnail by Travis yet again!

  • @pkizzlebeats
    @pkizzlebeats Před 14 dny +1

    What’s crazy is we only heard about these 3 instances if someone gets caught most likely that’s not the first time for them it’s just the first time they got caught imagine how many times Vince had been doing this kinda thing could’ve been going since he bought the company from his dad

  • @philgrogan
    @philgrogan Před 14 dny +1

    Amazing that as soon as Vince liquidates hundred of millions of dollars Johnny switches sides.

  • @GameTime-yj6qv
    @GameTime-yj6qv Před 8 dny

    Laurinaitis turning heel to face to heel more often than Big Show did

  • @SpiralPoliFemboy
    @SpiralPoliFemboy Před 14 dny +1

    Can't believe at one time this guy was working with Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi and Steve Williams. I wonder how the old Japanese All Japan fans look at him now. Like, I wonder how fans who grew up watching him back then feel. (Or anyone watching him then in general)

  • @kingkold
    @kingkold Před 14 dny +1

    I swear on the same day Bruce Prichard released an episode of how Laurentis was a good guy and good at his job, lol

  • @rha7588
    @rha7588 Před 14 dny +1

    Absent hazard pay, someone's gonna flip. Always.

  • @jonceramic
    @jonceramic Před 11 dny

    If Vince didn't pay the full agreement, wouldn't the whole thing be thrown out because Vince violated the agreement. That's the whole reason she brought the case. Why would the judge agree to enforcing arbitration when the agreement it comes from was broken by Vince?

  • @jonezy1234
    @jonezy1234 Před 14 dny +1

    The gall of Johnny Ace to come out with this after saying he was a victim of Vince too. He'll be Vinces stooge until death 😂

  • @OzzyOscy
    @OzzyOscy Před 14 dny +1

    A live trial would be like the Depp trial - *_whoever covers it i.e. Jim would get MILLIONS of extra views._*

  • @televiper11
    @televiper11 Před 14 dny +1

    Johnny Ace will end up perjuring himself if this goes to trial

  • @chuckmoore6497
    @chuckmoore6497 Před 12 dny

    The problem with a trial is all the wrestlers will be open for questions under oath...that could ruin so many careers, familys....yikes!!

  • @user-qr3so8yz4c
    @user-qr3so8yz4c Před 14 dny +2

    No surprise Johnny ace would turn around and kiss up to Vince.

  • @acerimmer9894
    @acerimmer9894 Před 14 dny +1

    Lauranitis well he done screwed up his words mean nothing since he is clearly lying

  • @governorerbe839
    @governorerbe839 Před 13 dny

    Statler Brothers reference

  • @theeXodusof730
    @theeXodusof730 Před 13 dny

    Hasn't everyone figured out that Vince always has an "Ace" up his sleeve?
    I'll show myself out...

  • @TheJoerutland
    @TheJoerutland Před 14 dny +4

    A Butch Reed reference. I'm good for today. 🎉😅

  • @DarkLordofTheSith69
    @DarkLordofTheSith69 Před 14 dny +1

    Vince promised Johnny he could oil up his arms again

  • @jameslambert7573
    @jameslambert7573 Před 14 dny +1

    Vince paid him to turn 😂

  • @ck_idgaf1680
    @ck_idgaf1680 Před 14 dny +1

    Like I said ans I am gonna keep saying, this woman wants her money. That's it. And Laurinaitis knew he f'd up with his defense team, he knew Vince had the better team and this is really about Vince breaking his own nda and that lady wants her money.

  • @TheGoodLad89
    @TheGoodLad89 Před 14 dny

    Televised Vince McMahon trial... now that would be worth 5 stars 😅

  • @johnstuartkeller5244
    @johnstuartkeller5244 Před 14 dny +1

    John Laurenitis: Victim of circus pants.

  • @intothewildernesswithtom2919

    When he thought he might go to prison, he turned on vince. Now that they are pushing for arbitration hes back on board 😂

  • @luketj
    @luketj Před 14 dny +1

    the most uncomfortable, unfun uno game of all time

  • @greghughes6098
    @greghughes6098 Před 14 dny +1

    I wonder if legally, Vince agreeing to pay for Johny's legal fees could be construed as bribery? Just thinking, wondering how he could completely flip his story like that

  • @muzman486
    @muzman486 Před 14 dny +1

    This is the most confusing wwe story line ever. Whoever is booking this shit should get fired.

  • @OmegaRedFan
    @OmegaRedFan Před 14 dny

    People Power!

  • @tomsimmons7673
    @tomsimmons7673 Před 14 dny +1

    Did he sign the ndas too? If not, I do not know how how he could ask for arbitration.

  • @briandarcy5811
    @briandarcy5811 Před 3 dny

    He’s not turning face. I’m sure lawyers in the US are as clever as they are in the UK at turning tables and twisting words and statements. Basically he’s saying like Grant, he’s a victim too. His lawyer is playing games with her lawyer who I guess will be a much cheaper and inexperienced lawyer compared to the ones Vince and Johnny Ace have. By saying he too is a victim in this case is their defence as in this case she is described as the victim. It doesn’t mean she is as nobody has been found guilty. The case has a victim and offenders and witnesses, like millions of others so Ace’s lawyer is turning the tables by saying he too is a victim - of a false allegation, not a victim of Vince. Confusing I know but that’s law speak for you. In the UK anyway hence why the judicial process is a joke

  • @redblackpaws9287
    @redblackpaws9287 Před 14 dny +1

    Vince just bought off Johnny.

  • @charlescomeauxjr9037
    @charlescomeauxjr9037 Před 13 dny

    Vince and John are in the convertible playing the Boys Are Back In Town, maybe a little Reunited also 😅

  • @moses0686
    @moses0686 Před 14 dny +1

    Any settlement reached in arbitration would probably include the sealing of records. That's why johnny ace is flip flopping.

  • @RealSpudsBuckley
    @RealSpudsBuckley Před 14 dny

    All this going just how I figured it would 🤣😂🤣😂😂

  • @florida_guy03
    @florida_guy03 Před 13 dny

    The modern era Dynamic Dudes

  • @greghughes8147
    @greghughes8147 Před 14 dny

    Ace has the Maxwell Smart, " Would you believe..." defense. Mors turns than the Big Show

  • @keonij1228
    @keonij1228 Před 14 dny

    Ol Johnny Ace is like the Big Show

  • @josereyes1148
    @josereyes1148 Před 14 dny +1

    This fool trying to explain himself on the stand is going to be something else.

  • @steveskelton5018
    @steveskelton5018 Před 8 dny

    John Laurinaitis got denied a deal

  • @bvs-79
    @bvs-79 Před 14 dny

    Vince trial omnibus would be 🤯

  • @jorgebarrera2165
    @jorgebarrera2165 Před 13 dny

    He’s flipping heel to face to heel more than the Big Show

  • @mikejejenich-pb5zx
    @mikejejenich-pb5zx Před 14 dny +1

    If you look up snake 🐍 in the dictionary. 📕. Johny ace pix is right there 😀

  • @LoganSewell83
    @LoganSewell83 Před 14 dny

    If this went to trial instead of arbitration I would enjoyed seeing Nailz as the legal coorespondant reporting on the matters of the day.

  • @Gbro
    @Gbro Před 14 dny

    Mr McMahon did not poo Miss Grant, Miss Grant pooed Miss Grant

  • @monabear7287
    @monabear7287 Před 13 dny

    Can't compel arbitration if you failed to fulfill terms of the contract requiring it. If so, I'll be flipping surprised.

  • @johnwade7963
    @johnwade7963 Před 14 dny

    So the check cleared

  • @Shin-Blade
    @Shin-Blade Před 14 dny

    Greatest use of Uno cards in wrestling! 🤣

  • @grippler3166
    @grippler3166 Před 14 dny

    Arbitration 99% favors the employer, not the employee due to conflict of interest. Arbitrator = Retired Judge hired by the offending company.

  • @tallglasscocoa6105
    @tallglasscocoa6105 Před 14 dny +1

    John was the first member of the Kiss my @ss club. No one else would hired him with all the backstabbing he did backstage. He knows who butters his bread.

  • @royalty843
    @royalty843 Před 13 dny

    John bending the knee to Vince... newsflash 😂

  • @teachatter8196
    @teachatter8196 Před 14 dny +1

    Please, please let this go to court. Questions for Johnny - you were a victim? hard member? Johnny, how long did it last after Vince pooped on her head? Was that a frequent smell for you?

  • @A-Negative
    @A-Negative Před 14 dny

    Both of those things CAN be true. Claiming to be a victim and agreeing to arbitration is not a conflict. He can take either side in arbitration and keep it out of the public domain.

  • @wiscounter
    @wiscounter Před 14 dny

    I like how Jim mentioned Judge Wapner!!! He’s playing on the fact that the AEW marks say he is old and out-of-touch.

  • @Tyranno-Bore-Us
    @Tyranno-Bore-Us Před 14 dny +1

    If you play both sides of the story you are guilty.