So, I wanted to share my experience making a documentary about Vince McMahon. I’ve been following wrestling for years, and the man behind it all, Vince, has always been a fascinating figure to me. His story is one wild ride, from his early days to building the WWE empire. I thought, “Why not make a documentary about it?”
First, I started by gathering all the information I could. I mean, I dug deep. I watched old interviews, read articles, and talked to people who knew anything about the wrestling business. I even managed to get my hands on some old footage of Vince from back in the day. I have watched nearly 200 hours.
Next, I reached out to some folks who had worked with Vince or were part of the wrestling world. Getting them to talk was a bit of a challenge, to be honest. Some were hesitant, but I managed to convince a good number to share their stories. I interviewed former wrestlers, commentators, and even some of Vince’s old business partners. I recorded these interviews, and I have collected some really juicy stuff. Let me tell you.
After that, I began the process of editing. This was the real grind. I had hours and hours of footage to go through. I spent weeks cutting, splicing, and piecing together the narrative. I wanted to capture the essence of Vince’s journey—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. I focused on his early struggles, his big breaks, and, of course, the controversies.
One of the most interesting parts was exploring the “Attitude Era” of WWE. This was when Vince really transformed himself into the “Mr. McMahon” character. It was a bold move, and it paid off big time. I included clips from that era, showing how he became this larger-than-life villain that fans loved to hate.
Of course, I couldn’t ignore the controversies. The documentary delves into the allegations and scandals that eventually led to Vince stepping down. It was tough to balance these parts with the rest of the story, but I felt it was important to present a complete picture.
Finally, after months of hard work, I finished the documentary. It was a six-part series, and I was really proud of how it turned out. It premiered on Netflix. The feedback was overwhelming. People were talking about it everywhere. Some loved it, some hated it, but everyone had an opinion.
Key Moments I Covered
- Early Days and Breaking Away: I started with Vince’s early life and his decision to break away from the National Wrestling Alliance. That was a pivotal moment. Forming the World Wide Wrestling Federation was a game-changer.
- Building the Empire: I showed how he transformed a small regional business into a global phenomenon. It was a lot of hard work, risk-taking, and some luck.
- The Attitude Era: This part was fun. I showcased how Vince became “Mr. McMahon” and how it changed the game. It was a wild time in wrestling.
- Controversies and Downfall: I didn’t shy away from the scandals. I presented the allegations and how they impacted Vince’s career and eventually led to his resignation.
Making this documentary was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. I learned so much about Vince McMahon, the wrestling business, and the process of documentary filmmaking. It was a wild ride, just like Vince’s career.
So, that’s my story. I hope you all find it as fascinating as I did. It’s a real-life drama with more twists and turns than a wrestling match.
