As a lifelong fan of wrestling, I must say that the release of the Netflix docu-series titled Mr. McMahon has certainly stirred up quite a storm in the wrestling community and beyond. Having grown up watching Vince McMahon’s reign over the WWE, it’s fascinating to see this man who seemed larger than life on our television screens now being scrutinized under a microscope.
In the upcoming documentary series titled “Mr. McMahon,” Vince McMahon, the co-founder of WWE, finds himself center stage under scrutiny. As the Netflix premiere date nears, here’s a reminder on when to catch this intriguing portrayal.
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however, the conversation has largely revolved around Mr. McMahon, focusing on his ascendancy and decline in the WWE industry. The project initially started in 2020 but has since undergone changes due to sexual misconduct accusations against him that surfaced later.
Although there was apprehension about a conflict of interest due to WWE’s deal with Netflix, McMahon’s criticism of the docu-series has only quelled concerns. Warning: some may find this content distressing.
Mr McMahon release date & time
Mr McMahon drops on Netflix on Wednesday, September 25, at 12am PT / 3am ET.
Instead of waiting for weekly installments, all the episodes can be streamed simultaneously on our service, allowing viewers to watch them whenever they wish.
We’ve listed several time zones below so you know exactly when to hop in:
- 12am PT
- 3am ET
- 4am Brazil
- 8am UK
- 9am Central European Summer Time
- 12.30pm India Standard Time
- 5pm Australia
- 7pm New Zealand
How many episodes are there?
The six-episode long true crime documentary series, co-produced by Bill Simmons and Chris Smith (known for Tiger King), is now available.
This is the first time a six-part documentary series has been made on Vince McMahon. It’s unclear what the episode titles will be but there’s not long to find out.
The extensive detail arises from the abundance of information discovered while creating the Netflix production.
As reported by the creators, they utilized more than 200 hours of conversations with McMahon before his departure, along with his relatives, professional contacts, renowned figures in wrestling, and journalists who exposed the accusations, as their source of information.
Who’s in the Mr McMahon cast?
Apart from McMahon when he was no longer TKO’s chairman, the documentary series features interviews with WWE legends like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Terry Bollea (Hulk Hogan), Steve Austin, John Cena, and Paul “Triple H” Levesque.
Based on the report by Paste’s Garrett Martin, who has watched all six episodes of Mr. McMahon, it is noted at the beginning of the series that most of the show’s interviews were carried out prior to any allegations against McMahon becoming public knowledge.
Before the 2022 allegations against me, I had my own gaming sessions. When ex-WWE employee, Janel Grant, filed a lawsuit accusing me of sexual misconduct and human trafficking, I and my family declined further interviews, as reported.
In other words, it’s clear now that Martin has disclosed that Ted Mann and Joe Palazzolo, the ones who initially reported the story for The Wall Street Journal, are part of the first episode.
It seems that, apart from Dave Meltzer (a wrestling journalist) and Bruce Prichard (an employee of WWE), no others were interviewed a second time following the Grant lawsuit.
Ultimately, the article underscores the fact that only a small number of the interviewed WWE stars are female. Among those who participated are Wendi Richter and Trish Stratus.
Mr. McMahon receives mixed reviews
Although Mr. McMahon has faced significant criticism up until now, the Netflix documentary series has garnered acclaim for its handling of delicate issues and for its audacity in incorporating interviews with Vince and other WWE personalities, alongside accusations.
In an article titled ‘We Can’t Believe Netflix Pulled Off This Knockout’, Slash Film’s BJ Colangelo rated it 8.5 out of 10.
According to Colangelo, McMahon is accustomed to managing his personal storyline independently, but under Smith’s guidance and the skillful editing of some exceptional editors, McMahon allows Vince McMahon to break the kayfabe illusion he had built up himself.
She characterized this action as an incredibly smart business decision by Netflix, effectively marking the beginning of a new era as they prepare to become the new host for WWE.
“But from a wrestling standpoint, it’s hard not to see this as just another work,” Colangelo continued. “It’s easy to pin wrestling’s darkest hours on Vince McMahon instead of the countless people and a culture who enabled him, but he’s just the ringleader of this f***ed-up circus.”
In the meantime, Martin from Paste commented that McMahon seemed to grapple with how the ongoing legal case affected the show’s creation, since none of the lawsuit participants were featured in interviews. Consequently, the program merely rehashes the news without delving deeper or questioning its implications.
However, he praises the show for tackling sensitive topics, including refuting McMahon and Hulk Hogan’s “lies they’ve told about WrestleMania III for years.”
In summary, the reviewer assigned an overall score of 6.25/10 to the docu-series, stating that Vince McMahon received a 7.5/10 rating for those less knowledgeable about wrestling history, but only a 5.0/10 for those more familiar with it. Consequently, they averaged these two ratings together.
Since then, McMahon himself has expressed his views on the docuseries, stating that it fails to deliver and follows a typical pattern by merging the character of Mr. McMahon with his real identity, Vince. From the title and promotional materials alone, this association is clear.
To strengthen their deceitful narrative, the creators present a lawsuit about an old relationship I had as proof that I am indeed known as ‘Mr. McMahon.’ I encourage the audience to remain impartial and recall that there are always different perspectives in a story, this one included.
Yet, his critique of the Netflix documentary seems to have generated even more intrigue towards the title, as it addresses potential misconceptions that it may portray McMahon favorably or minimize the accusations against him.
As a supporter myself, I can’t help but feel that Vince not being a fan and making this declaration might just be the most effective marketing strategy for the series. It piques my curiosity, especially since he’s openly distancing himself from it now.
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2024-09-24 15:50