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Vince McMahon’s Advantage

Mar 19, 2023

Abraham Josephine Riesman, author of "Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America," delves into the fascinating world of WWE's controversial figure, Vince McMahon. He shares surprising insights from McMahon's early life, exploring the contrast between his humble beginnings and his ruthless rise in wrestling. The discussion also tackles the notorious Montreal Screwjob and the implications of a potential WWE deal with Saudi Arabia. Plus, an eye-catching story involving Saddam Hussein and Andre the Giant reveals the intertwining of wrestling and global politics.

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Intro

3min

Revolutionizing Wrestling: Risk and Reward

2min

The Early Years of Vince McMahon

5min

Saddam, Wrestling, and the Art of Kayfabe

14min

Exploring the WWE's Future with Saudi Investment

3min

If you hate Vince McMahon, then maybe you’ll buy a tee-shirt for his rival. And that’s a great outcome for the WWE.

Abraham Josephine Riesman is the author of “Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Riesman to discuss:

- Vince McMahon’s early life as a “pretty nice kid”, and the parts of his story he doesn’t want wrestling fans to know. - WWE’s potential deal with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. - The Montreal Screwjob, and the groundwork for the modern WWE. - A story about Saddam Hussein’s side job as a wrestling promoter, Andre the Giant, and a golden gun.

Company discussed: WWE

Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Abraham Josephine Riesman Engineer: Dan Boyd

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