Folks, let me tell you, Vince McMahon is back in the headlines—again. And this time, it’s not because he jumped off the top rope or power-walked into the boardroom with his signature strut. No, no, this is something even more dramatic. Netflix just dropped the trailer for their new documentary series “Mr. McMahon”, and WWE’s reaction? Let’s just say, they’re more nervous than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
Here’s the deal, folks: this Netflix miniseries is set to dive deep, real deep, into Vince’s life—six episodes of it! But instead of a hero’s journey, it’s sounding more like a six-part burial of the most polarizing man in wrestling history. Some are already calling it an epic takedown, and trust me, there’s plenty of dirt to dish.
Now, Fightful Select, the ultimate wrestling insider, says they’ve been hearing rumblings from the WWE locker room. Get this: one long-time WWE talent—no names, but you can guess—said nobody should care about McMahon’s personal life, especially given all the legal baggage he’s got going on. We’re talking lawsuits, scandals, the works. And it gets juicier—over a dozen more WWE folks said they just want to “wash their hands” of McMahon altogether. That’s right, they’re done. You know it’s bad when even the people who owe their livelihoods to this guy are backing away like he’s a bad Tinder date.
The trailer for “Mr. McMahon” has all the classic McMahon flair. There’s Vince, cool as a cucumber, saying nobody knows the real him, and others calling him “a character.” WWE insiders are saying this whole “nobody knows me” routine is just a trick to hype the show. Smart marketing or damage control? Who can say. I’ll tell you what though, it’s working, because people are talking, big time.
Now, let’s get to the real heat. Word on the street is, Netflix had to slap a disclaimer at the start of the series, letting viewers know that most of these interviews were done before the big lawsuit by Janel Grant dropped earlier this year. WWE, of course, is shrugging this off as Netflix trying to protect some of its still-employed big names who may have had nice things to say about Vince. Because you know, it’s awkward if you’re praising the boss and then—boom—scandal.
But here’s the kicker: Grant herself? Not in the doc. She won’t appear, but her name will probably come up, especially in the final episode, which is expected to tackle the McMahon allegations head-on. Grant’s spokesperson confirmed Netflix reached out, but for whatever reason, that interview didn’t happen. What does that mean? Who knows! But it’s juicy, folks, very juicy.
This documentary has been brewing longer than a slow-cooked brisket. Some of the footage apparently dates all the way back to before COVID-19, when WWE was still tied to the production. They’ve since taken a hard pass on that, and when Fightful asked WWE for an official comment on the trailer, guess what they said? Nada. Zilch. Silence.
So, in conclusion, WWE’s reaction to this Netflix bombshell? They want no part of it. But like a wrestling match you just can’t look away from, it’s happening whether they like it or not. Grab your popcorn, folks—this one’s going to be wild.