Dana White and Vince McMahon clearly have two very different ideologies when it comes to their respective companies. Obviously, we don't know them personally, but over the years, many stories have been revealed by past employees that hint at what the leaders are like behind the scenes and in front of the camera.
It's certainly an interesting way to provide fans with the kind of information that they crave when it come to either Dana or Vince, and we can't be 100% sure as to the validity of some of the tales. However, we're smart enough to realise when White and McMahon are being genuine as the stressful nature of their jobs can cause a few slips of the tongue here and there.
In this particular article, we're going to focus on why Dana is a tad superior as compared to Vince when it comes to how much easier it would be to work for him, but at the same time many may prefer working for Vince for that exact reason - it's challenging.
We personally wouldn't want to get into a screaming match with the guy, which is a perfect way to lead into the piece itself. So here are five reasons Dana White is an easier boss to work for than Vince McMahon.
#1 Honesty
Whether it's in a closed room or in front of the media at a press conference, Dana White doesn't like to hold his tongue. He'll swear at you, berate your performance and even permanently ban you from the UFC because of something you've done. Just ask Paul Daley about that last one.
By comparison, Vince is quite similar, but he's not entirely on the same level.
Because of the black and white nature of the MMA business, you know what you're getting with Dana because there's just no reason for him to hold anything back. When it comes to Vince, however, he may have future or alternative methods when it comes to long-term planning and addressing talent. If you don't believe us, just ask Bret Hart.
Now to a point that is considered important by many.
#2 Availability
Due to the sheer size of the WWE, many Superstars on the pay-roll don't often come into contact with Vince McMahon. When they do, it's naturally quite a big deal as the only time they'll even so much as breeze past him, would be in the gorilla position just before going out in front of a live crowd.
On the other hand, Dana pretty much has every fighter in the UFC on his phone.
Or so we're led to believe. White will happily fly out to have dinner with fighters in order to talk some business and generally have a good time, which is the sign of a solid boss. You could probably reach the president through a number of different avenues within the UFC, which automatically improves the working and personal relationships between himself and his employees.
Good old Dana loves a joke or two.
#3 Humour
Dana is always joking around whether it be over social media or with the actual media. The guy just knows how to break the tension in the room by engaging in something humorous, which is such an important trait in a business that centres around the idea of cage fighting.
On the other end of the spectrum, you've got Vince who enjoys pushing people into pools as a form of amusement.
He's an older man so it's understandable that he doesn't really understand things as much nowadays, and if Titus O'Neil has shown us anything during his WWE tenure it's that Vince is very specific when it comes to what he finds funny. If you aren't aware of what we're talking about, O'Neil was suspended for jokingly grabbing McMahon's arm during an on-air segment.
Ouch!
Don't you love it when things are simple?
#4 Simple
UFC fighters either walk into Dana White's office to talk business or communicate with him over the phone. When doing so, they likely discuss a potential fight that Dana has on the cards, agree to the financial rewards and then proceed to make the bout official.
They shake hands, the fighter leaves, and the fight is set for some point in the future. Seems simple, right? That's because it is.
With Vince, there are oh so many different aspects that range beyond just a few fights a year. There's your character development, improving on small habits here and there, your attire, your promo skills, your wrestling ability and so much more.
Dealing with Dana probably just makes for a much more composed atmosphere as a result of this, and that can be oh so important. We conclude with the most important point of all.
#5 Approachable
When people approach Dana White, they don't think of a big boss man from the UFC - they just think of a friendly dude that is about as down to earth as you can get. Dana can easily have a conversation with someone without making them feel uncomfortable in any way, and because of that, he's managed to assist in turning the company into the global phenomenon it is today.
Meanwhile, when it comes to Vince, he's about as intimidating as you could get in the sports entertainment business.
He's loud, strong minded and can be obnoxious at times, which generally turns people away from the idea of speaking to him. He's cooled down a lot over the years, but there was a time where guys would honestly be too afraid to even go and have a chat with good old Vinnie Mac.
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