Netflix’s Mr. McMahon: Several WWE Stars Dispute Vince McMahon’s Character Claims

Netflix's Mr. McMahon: Several WWE Stars Dispute Vince McMahon's Character Claims

As a long-time fan who has witnessed the rise and fall of WWE legends, I can’t help but feel a tinge of nostalgia as I delve into the life story of Vince McMahon through the lens of Netflix’s docuseries, Mr. McMahon. The series offers a captivating glimpse into the man behind the iconic character that entertained millions for decades.


A Netflix series titled “ Mr. McMahon” showcases the life of Vince McMahon, former WWE Chairman, from his early days in the family’s wrestling business to the sexual misconduct allegations that halted his career. The show delves deep into his character, particularly focusing on the period when he became a prominent figure on WWE shows in the mid-1990s. Initially appearing as a neutral commentator, Vince later transformed into an exaggerated villain to create tension with the good guys like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, John Cena, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and many others.

WWE Stars Dispute Vince McMahon’s Character Claims

Netflix's Mr. McMahon: Several WWE Stars Dispute Vince McMahon's Character Claims

Where does Vince McMahon end and Mr. McMahon begin?

In response to a question regarding similarities between his screen character and real self in the Netflix documentary “Mr. McMahon”, Vince McMahon stated categorically that there was absolutely no resemblance.

In the documentary, numerous WWE talents flat-out rejected my assertion when they were interviewed.

As Shane McMahon, Vince’s son and ex-WWE wrestler/executive, I’d like to express that my father, Mr. McMahon, is a magnified version of Vince McMahon.

According to Stone Cold Steve Austin, the Mr. McMahon character is quite similar to Vince the person but has been significantly amplified. He explained that the most successful wrestling characters are essentially their core selves with the intensity dialed up. As Stone Cold, I was just me turned up louder, and this applies to Vince as well.

In a jovial manner, Shawn Michaels, the current WWE’s Senior Vice President of Talent Development, Creative and a renowned former wrestler, suggested that there might not be a significant gap between Mr. McMahon and Vince McMahon.

“Exactly the same person,” WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan said. “It’s not a far stretch.”

According to longtime WWE employee Bruce Prichard, who currently serves as WWE Executive Director, the persona of Mr. McMahon is essentially Vince himself. Despite his assertions otherwise, Mr. McMahon is indeed Vince. In fact, many of the harsh speeches and rants delivered to others in WWE were actually aimed at Bruce personally, something he discovered when similar remarks were made to him off-screen. “Ah, I’d never say that,” Bruce would reply, only to find out later that he had heard those exact words from Vince before.

How Mr. McMahon’s Traits Carried Into Vince’s Personal Life

Netflix's Mr. McMahon: Several WWE Stars Dispute Vince McMahon's Character Claims

A significant aspect of the character Mr. McMahon was his history of romantic involvements outside marriage. He often pursued relationships with female WWE personalities, including a well-known on-screen romance with Trish Stratus. In many instances, these liaisons led to his downfall in storylines; for example, he was defeated by Shane McMahon at WrestleMania X-Seven following an attack by his wife Linda.

In the private sphere, Mr. McMahon was unfaithful multiple times, engaging in several extramarital relationships over the years and settling these indiscretions with confidential payments. Early this year, a former WWE employee named Janel Grant took legal action against him, alleging sexual misconduct and human trafficking. The investigation into these claims is currently ongoing.

Mr. McMahon is now streaming on Netflix.

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2024-09-25 20:40