George Gray (Akeem, One Man Gang) Opens Up About Being Labeled ‘Bad Business’ By Vince McMahon, Reveals Wrestlers Not Easy To Work With

George Gray (a.k.a. One Man Gang and Akeem) was a recent guest on Sean Mooney’s Prime Time podcast where he opened up about his past in the WWE.

Gray talked leaving the WWE in 1990, which he claims was his decision made due to the expenses he incurred traveling solo on the road. Gray missed a flight and received a call from Pat Patterson. Gray informed Patterson that he was burnt out, beat up, and unwilling to get on another air plane. Patterson informed WWE CEO Vince McMahon, who in turn, called Gray.

McMahon said,

“George, what’s the problem? We’ve got some things coming up. I know I’ve had you on the back burner for a long time; but, I was fixin’ to take you off and get you heated up.”

Gray recounts already having had the same talk with McMahon several times face-to-face with nothing ever changing, so he refused McMahon’s overtures.

McMahon replied,

“George, you know this is bad business.”

Gray apologized and assured McMahon that he was certain he was done.

Gray recalls receiving a call from Pat Patterson about one month later with an offer to partake in an upcoming Japanese tour for $8,000. Gray was to wrestle Hulk Hogan and in doing so get back in good graces with the WWE; however, ultimately he refused. Gray claims Hogan and “Macho Man” Randy Savage were both easy to work with; but, ultimately does not regret turning down WWE’s offer.

Gray also revealed which wrestlers he found difficult to work with:

•  George “the Animal” Steele
• Junkyard Dog
• Ultimate Warrior (somewhat)

Gray also talks about his experiences living with “Macho Man” Randy Savage & how he was given the controversial Akeem gimmick.

Readers interested in hearing more may listen to Mooney’s full interview with Gray HERE.

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