September 24th 2024.
In a shocking turn of events, Vince McMahon, former boss of the WWE, has publicly criticized Netflix's upcoming docuseries about his life, titled "Mr. McMahon". The 79-year-old businessman, who was the driving force behind the wrestling giant for decades, has called the series "misleading" and has expressed his disappointment with its portrayal of his life and legacy. The series, which has been in development since 2020, promises to cover not only McMahon's success in building the WWE empire, but also the scandals and controversies that have surrounded him, including recent allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking made by former employee Janel Grant.
In a statement released on his personal Twitter account, McMahon stated that he does not regret participating in the documentary, but believes that the producers had the opportunity to tell an objective story about his life and the business he built. However, after viewing an early partial cut of the series, McMahon claims that it falls short of his expectations and takes a predictable path of conflating his on-screen persona, "Mr. McMahon", with his true self, Vince. He points to the title and promotional material as evidence of this, and accuses the producers of using editing tricks and out-of-context footage to distort the viewers' perception and support a deceptive narrative.
McMahon also takes issue with the way the series addresses a lawsuit involving an affair he had, claiming that the producers use it as evidence to support their portrayal of him as "Mr. McMahon". He urges viewers to keep an open mind and remember that there are always two sides to every story.
The documentary, produced by Bill Simmons and "Tiger King" director Chris Smith, has been highly anticipated by fans and will feature interviews with McMahon himself, as well as his family and wrestling legends like Hulk Hogan, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and John Cena. It will also include interviews with journalists who have covered the allegations made against McMahon, which he vehemently denies.
McMahon resigned as executive chairman of the WWE in January 2024 amidst the allegations, and Grant's lawsuit was put on hold in May at the request of the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York to allow for a federal investigation. The lawsuit contains graphic descriptions of alleged sexual abuse and trafficking committed by McMahon and other WWE executives.
In response to McMahon's statement, Grant's attorney Ann Callis stated that McMahon "physically and emotionally abused, sexually assaulted, and human trafficked" her client for over two years. She calls his characterization of their relationship as an "affair" delusional and a sad attempt to save his reputation. She also hopes that the documentary will shed light on McMahon's actions and accurately portray the reality of his behavior.
Grant will no longer be silenced by McMahon's denial and hopes that the series will bring attention to his "abhorrent and criminal actions". The Agency has reached out to Netflix for comment on McMahon's statement. If you have any information or personal stories about McMahon or the WWE, please contact us at our email or by calling 020 3615 2145. We would love to hear from you.
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