Vince mac mann is the owner and overlord of world wrestling entertainmenter. He has built a billion dollar company on male aggression and sparkley outfits. Abe reesman, who is vinc mc mann? The short version is, he's the guy who runs more wrestling in america than any one else. Finally, support for the programme to day comes from are you sleeping. Meet elite athlete loren gibbs. She has long struggled with sleep, and shares the critical role rest has played in her sledding career. Listen to Are you sleeping wherever? You listen to your pod casts? Or else it's today explained.
The CEO who turned World Wrestling Entertainment into a global brand has retired after nearly 40 years, amid allegations of sexual assault and infidelity. Journalist Abe Riesman explains the rise and fall of Vince McMahon.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Efim Shapiro, and hosted by Noel King.
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