Vince McMahon is wasting no time criticizing Netflix’s upcoming docuseries “Mr. McMahon”… with the former WWE boss blasting the project just days before its scheduled release.
The six-part documentary premieres on the streaming giant’s platform later this week — on September 25 — and while McMahon, 79, admits he hasn’t seen the series yet, it’s clear he’s bracing himself for a series that portrays him in a less-than-ideal light.
“I have no regrets about participating in this Netflix documentary. The producers had the opportunity to tell an honest story about my life and the incredible business I have built that was equally full of emotion, drama, fun and a healthy dose of controversy and life lessons,” McMahon said in a statement released Monday afternoon.
FYI, Vince agreed to be a part of the series, sitting down with the producers in front of the cameras. Several other big wrestling stars also took part, including Hulk Hogan, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, “Stone Cold” Steve Austinand Paul “Triple H” LevesqueMcMahon’s son-in-law.
“Unfortunately, based on an early partial cut I saw, this documentary falls short and takes the predictable route of confusing the ‘Mr. McMahon’ character with my real self, Vine. The title and promos alone make that clear.”
The WWE co-founder and longtime boss continued, saying… “A lot of stuff has been misrepresented or left out completely in an effort to intentionally confuse viewers. The producers use typical editing tricks with out-of-context footage and dated sound bites, etc. to distort viewers’ perceptions and support a misleading narrative.”
“In an attempt to further their misleading story, the producers are using a lawsuit based on a case I completed as evidence that I am, in fact, ‘Mr. McMahon.'”
The show will focus on McMahon’s life, his rise to become the most powerful man in wrestling, and the controversy and lawsuits that led to his departure from WWE.
Vince ended his statement by asking people who will be watching the series.
“I hope the viewer keeps an open mind and remembers that there are two sides to every story.”
