Let's face the facts. Whether you love him or hate him, the former CEO of WWE — Vince McMahon —He deserved it. Regardless of the outcome of the former employee Janelle Grant case (which is currently on hold at the Justice Department’s request), his scandalous past was going to catch up with him one way or another. The alleged sex trafficking has been going on for far too long. (Four years) and presumably included too many people in McMahon’s circle to be investigated at some point. But even with this shocking revelation being investigated by authorities behind the scenes, the wrestling company he once headed — WWE — is still going strong, breaking records, being bought by Endeavor Group Holdings (a $20 billion talent and media holding company) and signing a 10-year deal with Netflix to exclusively stream its flagship show, Raw Monday NightThis third prize – yes – is where the trouble might start.
Before Netflix starts streaming Raw In January 2025, however, The streaming giant appears to have taken a firm stance on the former president.A six-part documentary series titled Mr. McMahon The film shines a light on his controversial tenure. While the official description says the disgraced boss actually took the company to new heights it had never seen before, the red and black promotional image, along with the many scandals mentioned in the trailer, promise a deeper look at the man than wrestling fans have ever seen before. But it’s those same wrestling fans that Netflix wants to attract in January. And that’s a great “quest.”
Is Netflix Playing Both Sides In The WWE Debacle?
Now, not all pro wrestling fans remember McMahon’s prime on-screen days vividly. Arguably, his greatest times were during the Attitude Era (1997-2002) and the Ruthless Aggression Era (2002-2008). Many pro wrestling fans have come and gone over the past sixteen years. There have been plenty of storyline declines and poor booking decisions that have made that happen. But those who have been with the company for the long haul (from the beginning of the Attitude Era to Paul Michael Levesque’s recent reign) remember the days of Vince. The billionaire who strutted down the entrance ramp every time he came out, as well as the many iconic scenes he had with Stone Cold Steve Austin that will live forever in the minds of wrestling fans. While his real-life exploits are indefensible, his on-screen persona cannot be separated from WWE.
While they have not been named, it has already been reported that some current WWE employees are calling the upcoming Netflix documentary a “hit piece” and an “absolute double burial” (Burying in wrestling lingo means on-screen punishment for misbehaving behind the scenes.Now, while the Mr. McMahon finale is rumored to revolve around how Mr. Levesque steers the company in a more harmonious direction (seemingly to send a welcome message to viewers about their partnership), the arrival of the biggest wrestling company on the biggest streaming platform could prove to be both bittersweet and bittersweet for veteran fans. The crucial act of separating the artist from the art seems to be Netflix’s first and foremost goal.
Will the fallout from the documentary lead to a drop in viewership? Maybe.Will the former president’s polarizing stance derail the entire deal? Probably not. But one thing is for sure — just like every other television event in WWE history, fans of the wrestling organization will forever remember the Netflix series about Vince McMahon — no matter what kind of light the president puts it in. Mr. McMahon It will be released on Netflix on September 25th.
