After what feels like a lifetime of speculation and anticipation, Netflix has finally dropped the bombshell every wrestling fan has been waiting for: the release date for its docuseries on Vince McMahon. Titled Mr. McMahon, this six-part deep dive into the life of WWE’s most controversial figure will make its debut on September 25. And, true to form, the poster for the series is as dramatic as you’d expect—depicting McMahon as a literal puppet master, pulling the strings of a miniature version of himself inside the wrestling ring. It’s a visual metaphor that promises a no-holds-barred exploration of the man who made wrestling a global phenomenon, only to see his empire rocked by scandal.
According to Variety, the docuseries will span six hour-long episodes, each one peeling back the layers of McMahon’s career—from buying the wrestling business from his father to turning WWE into a global powerhouse, and ultimately to his forced resignations in 2022 and 2023 amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct.
Netflix isn’t pulling any punches with this one. The series will feature interviews with a range of voices, including wrestlers who worked closely with McMahon, the journalists who exposed some of his alleged actions, members of McMahon’s family, and even the man himself. With Bill Simmons and Chris Smith, who previously worked on Netflix’s Tiger King, at the helm, Mr. McMahon is shaping up to be a wild ride through the chaos, control, and controversy that have defined Vince McMahon’s life.
The docuseries was first announced back in 2020, with WWE Studios originally on board as an official partner. However, following the public allegations against McMahon in early 2022, Netflix yanked the project from its schedule—only to quietly bring it back a few months later, now with an updated narrative that includes McMahon’s recent tumultuous years. As of now, it’s unclear whether WWE Studios is still involved in the project, but given the poster alone, it’s clear this series isn’t holding anything back.
Mark your calendars for September 25—because whether you’re a die-hard WWE fan or just someone who loves a good power struggle, Mr. McMahon is about to deliver a main event you won’t want to miss.