Eric Bischoff reveals name of the best kisser in the McMahon family
WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff, known for his impactful contributions to the wrestling industry, has shared intriguing behind-the-scenes details of a memorable on-screen moment.
The segment in question involved Bischoff kissing Linda McMahon, the wife of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, as part of a storyline leading up to his match against Shane McMahon at SummerSlam 2003.
As the anticipation for the SummerSlam 2003 match between Eric Bischoff and Shane McMahon intensified, WWE added a personal twist to the feud. On the go-home show, a segment was designed to raise the stakes and provoke Shane’s emotions. The unexpected turn of events came when Linda McMahon joined the broadcast via satellite, setting the stage for Bischoff’s unorthodox interaction with her.
Eric Bischoff claims Linda McMahon was a great kisser
Bischoff’s involvement in the segment began with a phone call from WWE’s Bruce Prichard. He was informed about the upcoming shoot, which was to take place at Vince and Linda McMahon’s home in Connecticut. The authenticity of the location, being Linda’s actual office, added a unique layer of reality to the scene. Eric revealed the following:
“He just said, ‘We need you to come to Stamford, we’re going to shoot a scene with you. It’s going to be at Vince’s house.’ That’s all I knew going into the scene. It wasn’t until I got there that I found out exactly what I was going to be doing,” Bischoff recalled. “And I thought, ‘Oh, well, this is different, but let’s give it a shot.’ It was awkward, for sure.”
Upon arriving at the McMahon residence, Bischoff was greeted by a surreal sight: Vince McMahon cooking eggs in the kitchen and managing his dogs. The setup was unconventional, to say the least, and Bischoff found himself amidst a genuinely immersive environment.
The centerpiece of the segment was the forceful kiss shared between Bischoff and Linda McMahon. Vince McMahon’s creative direction emphasized that the kiss needed to appear aggressive and non-romantic. The intention was to stoke Shane McMahon’s fury and intensify his rivalry with Bischoff.
Describing the experience as “awkward,” Bischoff highlighted the challenges of performing such an intimate scene, especially given the real-life dynamics involved. The element of surprise added to the challenge, as Bischoff only learned about the specifics of the scene upon arrival.
Bischoff revealed that the kiss was captured in a single take. Vince McMahon, who observed the shoot through a monitor in a separate room, was satisfied with the outcome. The ease with which the scene was completed in one take is a testament to the professionalism of those involved. Amidst the reflections on the segment, Bischoff offered a cheeky and candid insight into the experience. He playfully remarked that Linda McMahon was an impressive kisser and that the scene required authenticity to avoid coming across as phony.
