Folks, it looks like Mr. McMahon—yes, the former WWE Chairman who’s made more comebacks than a 90s boy band—is facing his toughest opponent yet: his own Netflix docuseries. Word on the street is that Vince McMahon recently tried to buy the rights to the upcoming “Mr. McMahon” docuseries, presumably to send it to the cutting room floor faster than one of his surprise firings. But, alas, Netflix wasn’t having any of it, and the show will air as scheduled. Now, the wrestling world waits with bated breath for what could be the most dramatic Netflix premiere since Tiger King.
According to the latest from POST Wrestling, McMahon is doing a little more than crossing his fingers and hoping for a miracle. In a move that screams “damage control,” McMahon has parted ways with his PR firm, Sitrick and Company, after just five months. This, of course, comes on the heels of the legal storm surrounding him, John Laurinaitis, and WWE, thanks to former legal assistant Janel Grant. Grant’s lawsuit accuses McMahon, Laurinaitis, and WWE of enough offenses to fill a wrestling heel’s entire playbook: sexual abuse, harassment, torture, and trafficking. Oh, and if that wasn’t enough drama, the feds are investigating too. The civil suit’s on a six-month break while everyone waits to see if criminal charges are coming down the pipeline. McMahon’s still got Jessica Taub Rosenberg in his legal corner, but Sitrick and Company? Out like a washed-up wrestler after a surprise superkick.
But let’s get back to the Netflix drama, folks. Once upon a time, McMahon himself was involved in the production of the “Mr. McMahon” docuseries, giving hours of interviews. Then, after the hush money scandal came out in 2022 and McMahon was given the boot from WWE faster than you can say “You’re fired!”, Netflix kept the cameras rolling without him. Now, McMahon’s trying to distance himself from the project, claiming the series blurs the lines between the man himself and his onscreen wrestling persona.
Interesting timing, though, as Netflix will soon become WWE’s broadcast home starting in 2025, thanks to a small $5 billion deal. Nothing like a little behind-the-scenes drama to spice things up before you move in together, right?
So there you have it. Vince McMahon’s trying to dodge the documentary spotlight like it’s a flying steel chair. Whether or not he’s successful, we’ll all be tuning in on Wednesday for what promises to be one wild ride. Will the doc paint him as the ultimate villain, or is there a face turn in his future? Only time (and Netflix) will tell.