Aired: 9/25/2024
Vince McMahon follows in his father's footsteps and takes the family business from the independent wrestling circuit to mainstream sports entertainment.
In the real world, wrestling superstars and storylines — plus Vince's reputation — attract scandal and scrutiny in the media. A new competitor rises up.
The lines between reality and kayfabe start to blur as WWE stars take their talents elsewhere, boosting the pedigree of a gritty competitor.
With the Monday Night Wars in motion, a new era begins at WWE as Vince takes on a bold new persona and the programming enters risqué territory.
Vince brings his family into the fold and attempts to push the envelope on-air and beyond the ring. A momentous merger changes the wrestling landscape.
After a tragedy draws attention to wrestling injuries, WWE refocuses on safety and expansion. Vince retires abruptly after unsettling allegations emerge.
