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In the world of wrestling, Vince McMahon has created a huge name for himself. He founded WWE alongside his wife, Linda Edwards, and made it the world’s largest pro-wrestling promotion. McMahon has quite literally devoted his entire life in order to promote the show. But this journey of his wasn’t without its own set of controversies. These contentions were the major reason why he stepped down from WWE’s CEO and chairman position.
This life of his also influenced a Netflix documentary titledMr. McMahon. And a recent clip featuring his daughter Stephanie McMahon has started its own set of problems online, after she mentioned a famous boxer, that too in a very controversial tone.
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Just likeVince McMahon, his Netflix documentary is also making the rounds on the internet, but for all the wrong reasons. In a recently resurfaced clip on X, his daughter Stephanie McMahon can be seen making a very controversial remark. She’s one of several individuals who featured in the documentary series based on the life of McMahon.
Stephanie McMahon being asked about WWE using Mike Tyson in 1998pic.twitter.com/dUrJqxO4j6
The series also follows WWE’s history, including the co-founder’ssexual assault allegations.However, in the said clip, his daughter can be seen talking about boxer Mike Tyson. The interviewer asked about WWE’s move to involve Tyson in 1998. For context, the boxer was arrested in1992 for sexually assaulting an 18-year-old. He then went on to serve three years of a six-year sentence.
Despite this, Tyson was able to make his wrestling debut in 1998 during WrestleMania 14. This was part of a major deal that was reportedly worth $3 million. The decision to bring Tyson on board was led by Vince McMahon and his son Shane McMahon and was seen as highly controversial at the time, given his criminal history.
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The resurfaced clip was from Stephanie McMahon’s 2013 interview. While she answered the question, after her team pointed out her error, she looked stunned, amomentwhich viewers captured. Since the release of the documentary on September 25th, this exchange has gone viral.
WWE Legend Madusa Says No to Participate in Netflix’s Mr. McMahon Docuseries
The highly anticipated Netflix docuseriesMr. McMahonmade its debut on September 25, shedding light on the controversial history of WWE’s Vince McMahon. Despite its wide coverage of wrestling’s past, one notable absence is Madusa, the legendary wrestler also known as Alundra Blayze.
Madusa, renowned for her groundbreaking career in both WWF and WCW, was approached to participate in the series but chose to opt out. Her decision is particularly intriguing given her significant role in the wrestling world, including her tenure as a three-time WWF Women’s Champion.
In a podcast via1TS, Madusa shared that she was indeed contacted for an interview but decided against joining the project. She said:
They contacted me, they wanted me in this thing so bad. They contacted me, I don’t know, about a year ago, two years ago maybe. They were already starting this, and they were like, ‘It’ll be cool. Vince is involved. He’s doing it.’ I’m like, ‘Oh, that’s cool.’ I’m like, ‘No.’ I almost, I’m like, okay, if Vince is doing it…but something in my gut, I’m telling you, we all have that natural instinct, and you’ve got to follow your gut because that was my money-maker in this business.
Rob Van Dam, another notable wrestling figure, also turned down the offer to appear in Mr. McMahon. In apodcast, Van Dam explained that he was contacted multiple times for interviews but chose not to participate. He felt that joining the project would not align with his current position in the industry.
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Despite declining, he expressed his interest in watching the docuseries and hoped it would explore various aspects of the story rather than focusing solely on major highlights.
You can watchMr. McMahonon Netflix.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
