JOURNAL ARTICLE

Vince McMahon Tries—And Fails—To Hide Behind His Outsize Persona.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kurchak, Sarah 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Netflix documentary series *Mr. McMahon*, which critically examines the life and career of WWE founder Vince McMahon, highlighting the blurred lines between his public persona and private self. The series explores WWE's longstanding culture of deception, including labor abuses, sexual misconduct allegations against McMahon, and other controversies often glossed over by the company. Featuring interviews with industry insiders, journalists, and experts, the documentary contrasts McMahon's self-aggrandizing narratives with factual evidence and broader context. While the series has some limitations in scope and depth, it offers a significant and nuanced interrogation of McMahon's influence on professional wrestling and his efforts to control his legacy.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:179946732
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