Early Reactions to the Netflix Vince McMahon Documentary: What Are Wrestling Fans Saying?

Needless to say, there's much to discuss when it comes to the life and career of Vince McMahon.

Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award announcement on 2/22/16 episode of Raw / wwe.com

Every episode of the new Netflix docuseries 'Mr. McMahon' is now available for the public to stream. All six parts dropped at 3:01 Wednesday morning and reactions from those first viewers have steadily been pouring in throughout the day.

The documentary details the rise and fall of one of professional wrestling's most influential and controversial figures. Diving into the many controversies that clouded and ultimately destroyed his legacy, one hour at a time.

Among the events that are covered include allegations from former referee Rita Chatterton, the 1994 steroid scandal, the death of Jimmy Snuka's girlfriend, the Montreal Screwjob, Owen Hart's tragic passing, the tragedy of Chris Benoit and his family, and the recent Janel Grant lawsuit.

Fans will hear interviews with Vince himself, but also Shane and Stephanie McMahon, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, Bret Hart, Paul “Triple H” Levesque and many others.

This is a documentary that is sure to have people talking for years to come and many are already taking to social media to express their views on a number of topics. Here's what people are saying:

I think enough is known about Vince McMahon now that the Montreal Screwjob probably doesn’t even make the top 50 scumbag things he’s done. https://t.co/MCdqzxRa6e

— KDK (@KierenKerr) September 25, 2024

The backstory and the after-show of the "Montreal Screwjob" match just makes me not like Vince even more.

Triple H and Shawn Michaels had to CONVICE everyone that they didn't have a clue about what Vince was doing.

- Mr. McMahon Netflix Documentary pic.twitter.com/30e1rQymza

— iitsTemper (@iitsTemper) September 25, 2024

how the Montreal Screwjob unfolded.

How #VinceMcMahon made sure everyone screwed Bret Hart over.

Truly a scumbag move.
Credits - @netflix pic.twitter.com/MqCH6whXUj

— 🔥Sagar AJ Boy ™☝🏻 (@SagarAJ111) September 25, 2024

Just finished the Mr. McMahon Documentary.

And where do I even start. There’s so much to cover if you’re a reporter or not a reporter. There’s somethings I guess you wouldn’t expect them to talk about or go further in on talking about something like for example Chris Benoit.…

— dakotaisabum… (@dakotaisabum06) September 25, 2024

Vince McMahons words about Chris Benoit in the new documentary are just to cover for himself and the company as a way to not take any accountability. Sad..

— Daniel McLellan (@SMBfan2011) September 25, 2024

Vince McMahon having Wendi Richter drop the women’s title to The Fabulous Moolah killed women’s wrestling in the United States for a very long time. #MrMcMahon pic.twitter.com/hWDTKK2zco

— Tay Tay The Savior (@taytay_savior) September 25, 2024

Happy Wednesday! 👊 I’m choosing not to watch the @VinceMcMahon documentary on Netflix. There’s nothing I need to see beyond what I already know. His actions behind the scenes—the lies, corruption, and toxic culture—speak louder than any creative decisions. The truth will…

— RYBACK (@Ryback) September 25, 2024

Need to see this as soon as I get home if this guy is on here saying CTE doesn’t exist https://t.co/a7JpmxOJQ1 pic.twitter.com/sUhLxO8ZoN

— Tyler Beauchesne (@SensfleckTy) September 25, 2024

Unfortunately, Steve Austin saying he doesn't believe in CTE is objectively very funny.

— Robert O'Neill (@RobertONeill31) September 25, 2024

I’m three episodes in on the Vince McMahon doc.

This feels pointless.

It feels like Wrestling 101 for non-fans, but non-fans aren’t going to watch a six hour documentary about Vince McMahon.

So you’re left with a piece that insults the intelligence of those who will watch.

— “Tom”. (@NotThatTomGreen) September 25, 2024

NAH THIS PROBABLY THE FUNNIEST CLIP IN THE WHOLE VINCE MCMAHON DOCUMENTARY

WHO LET DAVE MELTZER COOK??? 😂

(Mr.Mcmahon: The Documentary)

pic.twitter.com/mYjCAXONBF

— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) September 25, 2024

Jesse Ventura wanted to start a UNION to try and get medical protection, as wrestlers didn’t have it back then for injuries.

But Hulk Hogan went straight to Vince McMahon and told him what was happening.

NO WONDER EVERYONE HATED HIM lol.

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— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) September 25, 2024

Vince McMahon immediately gets fact checked in his Netflix Documentary

😂😂😂😂😂

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— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) September 25, 2024

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