#Mr. McMahon

[joetastic2739]

Jimmy with Curly when no one is looking

[impossibleprincess35]

Watching “Mr. McMahon” on Netflix and forever thinking about this photo of Kevin Nash:

I was not a wrestling girlie, but I know a man who looks like Thor when I see one.

[reelvibes91]

Thoughts after watching Mr. McMahon

This one won't be a traditional review of sorts that people have come to expect from me. Recently, Netflix released Mr. McMahon a look into the mind of the most recognized face in the wrestling business.

Netflix decided throughout the documentary that they wanted to reiterate that almost all of this documentary was made before the major allegations against Vince in 2022. That felt a little bit like a cop out at times. For me instantly, that is the story. It is how Vince will be remembered now, and there is no way around it. It basically made the serious accusations levied against Vince feel like just another throwaway moment in the life of an eccentric billionaire.

They immediately can say well we addressed it with the little blurb saying that the events within the 6 episodes are now skewed. Yet they awkwardly chose to edit one of the very first sentences of the documentary to essentially be Vince saying "I wish we could talk about things but I have to be silent."

The issue that arises from that is at what point in the process did Vince say that? Was it a harmless throwaway when asked about locker room talk? Was it in a means to try and get him to elaborate on the known affairs that he himself made public.

While personally I won't go as far as to say Bruce Prichard is right when saying this doesn't paint the portrayal of Vince, it certainly allowed too much of Vince to keep speaking while their was damning evidence mounted against him over the last two years. They should have switched the focus of the documentary when that information came out. They should have made it life with vs life without Vince. Of course, we still don't know exactly what long-term life without him looks like, but we should have had more superstars interviewed about how they felt. These were people who clearly prior to the allegations coming out that were still trying to blur the lines between reality and fiction. Including Vince himself. It casts shadows on most of the people who worked so closely with Vince over the years. It made the Mr. McMahon character the center piece of a story that is about real-life debauchery and trying to get away with it.

It felt like the real story here, which was the deaths of Owen Hart, Chris Benoit, and Ashley Massaro, were simply glossed over because while making the documentary, they still wanted to paint Vince as this creative mastermind. As said both are true. He did this. He brought this to life but there should be no celebrating the man that brought his real life depravity to the screen.

After Janel Grant filed her lawsuit, the entire focus of this documentary should have changed. There was truly never a Mr. McMahon character and if seeing the way he treated Ashley in one scene they used didn't leave you feeling sad and lost then this documentary failed to highlight the true nature of how evil and vile this man could be. It should have been about why one person controlling so much of one entity is never a good thing. Vince McMahon is the ultimate definition of power, corrupting the mind and having your way in life because you feel untouchable. If nothing else, please let this documentary serve as a means to let young women and men know that money never gives a person the right to dominate you.

[elitehanitje]

Vince McMahon Netflix docuseries: After seeing early footage of the docuseries surrounding him, Vince McMahon tried to repurchase the project from Netflix but to no avail.

*ETA: The video was from the WWE Behind The Scene DVD Bonus from early 2000 that probably be included in the documentary.

[astralbondpro]

WWF Monday Night Raw #201 (03.17.1997) // Syracuse, New York

[creativedifferencespodcast]

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[fernsjjf]

Mr. McMahon (Netflix Documentary Series)

The Man, The Myth, The Legend, And The Fall

[spasibogospodi]

"Wrestling is an imitation of the world." Mr. McMahon (2024)

[rickchung]

Mr. McMahon (prod. Chris Smith).

Netflix's six-part docuseries about the controversial rise and fall of former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and his impact on the professional wrestling and entertainment industries is an interesting look at his entire sordid history without going too in-depth into his past until the recent allegations of serious sexual misconduct. For fans and those already familiar with the business, there's not much new but the series does an admirable job including the most notable elements with added benefit of total access to the WWE's entire back catalogue of footage.

[mrjinx87]

Does anyone else find Vince McMahon with a mustache slightly disturbing?

[deadpresidents]

Knowing you're a wrestling fan, which president would cut the best wrestling promo?

I actually answered this questions years ago and said that it would have been Bill Clinton, which was probably true at the time because of how great he was ad-libbing and speaking off the cuff. But the answer now is obviously Trump. His entire style of political rhetoric is a WWE/Mussolini blend, and he's actively tried for years -- even before running for President, back when he was hosting The Apprentice -- to mirror his public persona after Vince McMahon's Mr. McMahon character. He straight-up took the Mr. McMahon catchphrase and used it as his own catchphrase on The Apprentice! There is no other acceptable answer.

[monsterkong]

"Behind the Border: Vince Vargas on Duty, Honor, and Telling America’s Stories" 🇺🇸📖💪

Introduction

What does it mean to serve? For Vince Vargas, service has been a constant theme throughout his life. Whether on a baseball field, on the front lines of combat, or patrolling the U.S. border, he has always stood up for something bigger than himself. Today, Vince continues to serve, using his platform to educate Americans about immigration and law enforcement. His story is one of passion, loyalty, and a commitment to truth.

From Ballparks to Battlefields

Growing up in a gang-infested neighborhood, Vince’s father used baseball to keep him out of trouble. Vince’s talent and dedication earned him a scholarship to Kentucky, but life had other plans. When his baseball career ended, Vince enlisted in the Army to support his family and serve his country. His experience in special operations taught him about resilience, camaraderie, and self-sacrifice.

Border Patrol: The Reality Behind the Badge

After leaving the military, Vince joined the U.S. Border Patrol. “People think we’re just pushing people away, but it’s more complicated than that,” he explains. His time with the Border Patrol was filled with complex encounters, humanitarian rescues, and difficult situations. Vince witnessed firsthand the impact of immigration policies on both sides. His role as a border agent wasn’t just about enforcement; it was about compassion and understanding.

Hollywood Calling: A New Kind of Service

Leaving the Border Patrol wasn’t easy, but Vince found a new purpose in Hollywood. By acting and sharing his story, he has opened the eyes of many Americans to the truths behind the immigration crisis. His memoir Borderline sheds light on these realities, while his podcast Borderland provides a platform for experts and insiders to share their perspectives.

Conclusion

Vince’s life is a powerful reminder that duty can take many forms. Whether protecting his country on the battlefield, saving lives at the border, or educating the public, Vince Vargas embodies service in all its forms. As he continues to share his story, he offers us all a deeper understanding of what it means to serve. 🌟🎙

[lanabys-blog]

Just watched episode one of Mr McMahon

Some thoughts

Yea it's that guy from that crying meme

I always knew wrestling wasn't real but I wasn't a formula one fan for a long time or a sports fan so I didn't understand both

To me sports is kinda about as similar as tuning in to an episodic TV show. What attracts me is to see how narratives develop with racing. So I ask - does it matter if it is real? A part of me thinks not.

I now understand how wrestling is basically reality TV with story lines and they do fight but results is predetermined kinda like a stunt performance.

After watching episode one, I feel that authenticity does matter. At least in F1. The driver, doesn't matter if their story has been regurgitated a billion times (sometimes I feel nothing just an inchident is something we as a community should just leave behind) we know it has happened we know it is real.

Maybe comparing F1 and wrestling is like if you read the bible as a believer or non-believer. I don't believe it is real I am entertained by it, but I am not engulfed by the love Christians usually have towards Jesus. He's just a person who existed in history who did cool things.

Back to McMahon. Vince understood sport and understood its attraction came from the human need to be entertained. Once a traumatised kid with no father figures becomes a sexual predator and all around asshole, let's just ask who is shocked.

[astralbondpro]

July 17, 2011 -

After defeating John Cena the WWE Championship, CM Punk leaves the company by fleeing through the crowd, at WWE Money in the Bank.

[milliondollarbaby87]

Mr. McMahon (TV Series) 2024

The WWE has been through some serious highs and lows, breaking records but then having endless amount of controvesery. Really thriving and growing over the decades Mr. McMahon is a look at the leadership of Vince McMahon and how others have found working with him over the years. Number of Episodes – 6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Continue reading Mr. McMahon (TV Series) 2024

[jaythelay]

The Mcmahon documentary is pretty great. the "no new info" thing is from people like me who've watched every possible top 10, shoot interview, reddit thread, etc etc etc. But it's not a flaw in my mind, watching with a friend and they have no clue about this industry, they're havin' a good time, if ya ever wanted to talk about the craziness, this is a hell of a way to introduce it to them.

Putting it all together alongside informing viewers upon the context of the time, really hasn't been done before, it's always been catered to those in the know, fans, but not random joes. This is for everyone and probably will be the biggest curtain pull back of WWE to date.

They do a great job working around Vince, when he lies, they don't call him on it immedietely, because then he's no longer willing to interview or give as much access, and yo they got uncensored original WWF footage let's gooo, but they ask everyone else and follow his statements up with the truth afterwards, and let viewers decide.

Good stuff. If you're not into wrestling, I believe you'll love your time with it if ya like documentaries. Truly will be difficult as hell to find something that gives the same feelings and impressions.

Really though, I don't mind that there's "no new info" because shit, it's all been explored to death and would make a 6 parter several hundreds and not even be closer to having it all. It gets the important aspects and compiles, something we genuinely have not had for this much variety of events in the industry.

Good stuff. The crew behind it worked incredibly within the limitations they had and presented it for a wide audience in a non-gross (streamlined) way we're pretty used to.