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The New Bazaar
How Vince McMahon built an entertainment empire
Aug 10, 2023
Abraham Josephine Riesman talks with Aimee Keane about how Vince McMahon built an entertainment empire. They discuss McMahon's takeover of his father's regional wrestling business, the concept of kayfabe in wrestling, McMahon's rise to power, the evolution of wrestling storytelling, McMahon's transformation from villain to CEO, and the influence of professional wrestling on the UFC and the acquisition of McMahon's organization.
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- Vince McMahon's innovative approach to storytelling and ability to blend reality and fiction helped turn professional wrestling into a major entertainment empire.
- The concept of K-Fabe in wrestling, and Vince McMahon's role in breaking traditional boundaries and introducing Neo-K-Fabe, blurred the line between fiction and reality, generating fanaticism and financial success.
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The Rise of Vince McMahon and Professional Wrestling
The podcast episode explores the rise of Vince McMahon and professional wrestling from the 1980s until now. It looks at how McMahon took over his father's wrestling promotion, the challenges he faced in acquiring the company, and his strategies for turning it into a major entertainment empire. McMahon's innovative approach to storytelling and his ability to blend reality and fiction in the wrestling product are highlighted. The episode also delves into the cultural significance of professional wrestling and its influence on American life and politics. Additionally, it discusses the complex family dynamics within the McMahon family and the challenges of succession in a business tied so closely to one individual.
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