Former WWE star shares details about his time at the Performance Center and the internal politics that nearly cost him the job
Summary
– Eugene explains how he secured a coaching position at WWE’s Performance Center
– He reveals that someone within the company tried to undermine his role
– A past altercation with a WWE official may have been the reason behind the issues
Eugene has opened up about his time as a coach at WWE’s Performance Center, revealing the internal struggles and unexpected roadblocks that nearly derailed his return.
After leaving WWE, he was invited to headquarters in 2012 to film a promotional video, where he had a meeting with Triple H. That interaction led to an opportunity to work as a guest coach at Florida Championship Wrestling, a role that he took despite financial struggles.
A year later, WWE reached out about a full-time coaching position, but just as he was about to be hired, he received an email from Canyon Ceman. The message suggested someone in WWE had warned that Eugene might file a lawsuit against the company. That unexpected claim raised red flags about his future, leading him to believe someone was trying to block his return.
Eugene later suspected Mark Carano was behind the effort. He recalled an incident in 2008 when Carano allegedly cornered his then-girlfriend in a restaurant bathroom, attempting to kiss her while blocking the exit. Eugene intervened, but the situation left a lasting impact. Years later, he believes this was why Carano attempted to damage his career behind the scenes.
Despite the situation, Eugene’s contract was finalized, and he officially became a coach at WWE’s Performance Center. In his next story, he has promised to share more about his experience, including a future confrontation with Carano.
