Behind the Bastards

Part Two: Vince McMahon, History's Greatest Monster

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May 18, 2023
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INSIGHT

Wrestling's Harsh Financial Reality

  • Pro wrestling salaries today are low compared to the physical risks wrestlers take.
  • Wrestlers face no retirement or benefits, making the job dangerous financially and physically.
INSIGHT

TV Made Wrestling Mainstream

  • Wrestling became mainstream due to TV’s low production costs and high viewer demand.
  • Television allowed promoters to profit from ticket sales and broadcasts, boosting wrestling’s growth.
ANECDOTE

Vince on Abusive Stepfather

  • Vince McMahon described his stepfather Leo Lupton as an abusive man he wanted to kill.
  • He recalled they laughed together at Jackie Gleason despite the abuse.
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