Vince McMahon is a name synonymous with professional wrestling and in the upcoming documentary series, Mr. McMahon, director Chris Smith (Tiger King) intends to “pull back the curtain to reveal the true Vince McMahon obscured beneath the persona he presented to the world.”
Smith told Netflix, “Over the four years of production, the story evolved in truly shocking ways, culminating in some extremely harrowing allegations. The final product is a revealing documentary that we believe offers a rich and nuanced portrait of the man and the complex legacy he left behind.”
What is Mr. McMahon about?
Executive produced by Smith and Bill Simmons, Mr. McMahon chronicles the rise and fall of Vince McMahon, controversial businessman and co-founder of WWE. The series covers McMahon’s transformation of WWE from a small, regional business into a global entertainment powerhouse, and the explosive sexual misconduct allegations that led to his eventual resignation.
Who is featured in Mr. McMahon?
The series was crafted from more than 200 hours of interviews with McMahon himself (prior to his resignation), his family members, business associates, and some of the most iconic names in wrestling history, as well as the journalists who uncovered McMahon’s allegations.
When does Mr. McMahon premiere?
All six episodes of Mr. McMahon premiere on Netflix on Sept. 25.