“Take a bump on the outside, the concrete is softer” – WWE Hall of Famer sheds light on the stiff rings in WWE

Jake Roberts recounted the extreme rigidity of WWF wrestling rings, supervised by Vince McMahon, causing severe discomfort for wrestlers. Despite ongoing complaints, changes were only made in 1998 after Vince experienced the issue firsthand. Modern wrestling rings are now much softer and safer compared to those used two decades ago.