After Dark: Mr. McMahon

New to Wrestling Podcast

This week, Kelsey and Xavier dive into the Netflix documentary on the larger-than-life Vince McMahon. From his rise as the wrestling world’s most influential promoter to the dark side of his empire, this episode is a deep dive into the triumphs and shocking controversies surrounding Mr. McMahon. Instead of a traditional play-by-play recap, we binged the entire series in one sitting and are here to dish out our raw, unfiltered reactions!

⚡ Is Vince McMahon the character and the man really so different?

⚡ The steroid trials, the Montreal Screwjob, family trauma, and the era-defining controversies.

⚡ Exploring his relationship with his children, including shocking moments about Stephanie and Shane.

Buckle up for a no-holds-barred discussion on one of the most talked-about figures in wrestling history. Grab your snacks and drinks—it’s going to be a wild ride!

This episode’s full of heated discussion, humor, and deep insights as the duo grapple with the impact of Vince McMahon’s legacy and the jaw-dropping revelations in the documentary.

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:17 The Vince McMahon Documentary Experience
• 7:04 Shane McMahon's Desperate Quest for Approval
• 15:56 Wrestling as a Reflection of Society
• 17:59 Vince McMahon's Business Tactics and Hypocrisy
• 22:34 Hulk Hogan's Legal Battle with Richard Belzer
• 24:08 Wrestlers' Exploitation and Unionization Efforts
• 31:07 Phil Mushnick's Criticism of Vince McMahon
• 32:26 Vince McMahon's Controversial Scandals
• 35:36 Rita Marie's Allegations and Legal Battles
• 39:21 Wendy Richter's Title Controversy
• 42:26 The Curtain Call Incident's Impact on Wrestling
• 48:36 Eric Bischoff's 83 Weeks and Its Legacy
• 1:00:00 Vince McMahon's Business Philosophy
• 1:04:13 Vince McMahon's Controversial Decisions
• 1:11:00 Paul Heyman's Insight on Vince McMahon
• 1:12:08 Vince McMahon's Controversial Storylines
• 1:14:26 Vince McMahon's Unprocessed Trauma
• 1:19:12 Sable's Return and Lawsuit
• 1:23:03 Vince McMahon's Controversial Leadership
• 1:24:50 The Pro Wrestling Influence on Politics
• 1:29:00 Vince McMahon as a Father Figure
• 1:31:43 Janelle Grant Lawsuit and WWE's Dark Secrets
• 1:40:16 Brock Lesnar's Alleged Involvement in WWE Scandal
• 1:45:24 WWE's Thriving Era Post-McMahon

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The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!