Fans Deflated by Netflix’s ‘Mr. McMahon’ Documentary
There’s a major buzzkill in the air for wrestling fans. The eagerly anticipated Netflix documentary ‘Mr. McMahon’ has gotten a cold reception. It was supposed to shed new light on the life of former WWE CEO Vince McMahon. But fans say that it merely rehashed old scandals, offering no fresh insight into McMahon’s life.
Highlighting Known Scandals, Misses Out on New Info
Viewers hoping for a peek into the life of the man behind the ‘Mr. McMahon’ persona came away with a feeling of deja vu. The critique majorly centered around the docu-series’s choice to focus on well-known issues from McMahon’s past instead of exploring newer aspects of his dynamic personality. The series was touted to offer more than the surface appearance of McMahon, but sadly, didn’t deliver.
No New Surprises for Hardcore Fans
Despite its top-quality production and engaging narrative, the documentary offers little joy for the hardcore fans. The series failed to bring something fresh to the table for viewers who have followed McMahon’s career closely. Fans sharing their disappointment on social media platforms believe the docu-series targets those who have heard of McMahon but have hardly watched wrestling.
McMahon himself has voiced his dissatisfaction, arguing that the series confuses his real-life persona with his TV character. He criticized the production team for twisting things out of context to create a misleading narrative.
Former WWE CEO Unimpressed with the Netflix Production
Vince McMahon was quite unhappy with the documentary. He claimed the film took a path most traveled, using old soundbites and sequences out of context to create a narrative that isn’t true. He argued the creators presented him as the TV character ‘Mr. McMahon’ rather than the man behind the character. This misrepresentation has further diluted the appeal of the documentary for the true fans.
Series Features Prominent Figures from McMahon’s Wrestling Career
The documentary includes interviews with people who have worked with McMahon throughout his journey. Famous wrestling celebrities, including Bret Hart, Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and Dwayne Johnson, make appearances. McMahon’s family members – Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, and Linda McMahon also take part in the film.
WWE Non-participation in Netflix’s Venture
WWE superstar Cody Rhodes clarified that the WWE had no links to the documentary. Despite McMahon being at the heart of WWE, the organization didn’t contribute to the series’ production. It is entirely a Netflix venture.
Netflix’s ‘Mr. McMahon’: A Let down for the Fans
In a nutshell, the documentary, which started streaming on Netflix on September 25, stirred a handful of wrestling fans but eventually left them dissatisfied. The lack of novelty and fresh insights into Vince McMahon’s life made the journey less than ideal. With time, we’ll find out if the documentary had any success with non-wrestling viewers. But as it stands now, for most wrestling fans, it served only as a reminder of McMahon’s known controversies, failing to deliver on its initial promise. Check the full story on https://projectcasting.com/blog/news/netflixs-vince-mcmahon-documentary-disappoints-fans-as-exhaustive-rerun-score