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How Vince McMahon built an entertainment empire

The New Bazaar

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Vince McMahon: From Villain to CEO

This chapter discusses how Vince McMahon, the owner of WWF, became a villainous character on the show after executing the Montreal Screwjob in 1997. Despite the backlash, McMahon capitalized on the hatred towards him and used it to generate interest and revenue for the promotion. The chapter also talks about the offensive storylines and increased violence in the WWF during this time, which brought in more viewers and financial success. Additionally, it mentions McMahon's business deals, involvement of his children in the company, and his influence on American politics through his close relationship with the Trumps.

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