Episode 73: The Rise and Fall of the WWE’s Vince McMahon

Doctor Vs Comedian

Today on a special episode, the guys don’t cover a medical topic and only discuss an entertainment one: the rise and fall of the WWE’s Vince McMahon (2:51). Even if you don’t like wrestling, or actively hate it, this episode is a fascinating listen. The guys start off by discussing why professional wrestling has continued to be popular over the years and how ‘meta’ commentary on wrestling has been covered by writers such as David Shoemaker. Asif then goes over the history of wrestling and discusses how the charge of wrestling being ‘fake’ has been around for over 100 years. They then talk about the rise of Vince McMahon and how he changed the landscape of professional wrestling. They then discuss the recent allegations against Vince which prompted him to retire from the WWE. Finally, they discuss where the WWE is heading and the ‘Succession’-type backroom dealings in the organization.

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Show Notes:

• The Squared Circle: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/311224/the-squared-circle-by-david-shoemaker/9781592408818/excerpt
• The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/558378/the-comic-book-story-of-professional-wrestling-by-aubrey-sitterson-art-by-chris-moreno/9780399580499
• Remembering When the Rodman-Malone NBA Finals Feud in 1998 Led to a WCW Match: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2771950-remembering-when-the-rodman-malone-nba-finals-feud-in-1998-led-to-a-wcw-match
• Linda McMahon Gets a Ringside Seat for TrumpMania: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/24/us/politics/linda-mcmahon-gets-a-ringside-seat-for-trumpmania.html
• Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino: https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/video/jimmy-snuka-and-the-death-of-nancy-argentino/5e5ed68cd27129037a63680d
• WWE’s Vince McMahon Agreed to Pay $12 Million in Hush Money to Four Women: https://www.wsj.com/articles/wwes-vince-mcmahon-agreed-to-pay-12-million-in-hush-money-to-four-women-11657289742