4 things WWE fans must know about Vince McMahon and his father's relationship
Netflix has finally released the highly anticipated documentary on Vince McMahon. The series titled 'Mr. McMahon' takes a deep dive into the extraordinary life of the former WWE Chairman. It gives a lot of insights into McMahon's controversial career while providing some key details about his personal life.
His dream to take the pro wrestling industry to new heights began at a young age when his father, Vincent J. McMahon, introduced him to the sport. However, it was also revealed in the documentary that the two did not have a normal father-son relationship, and it was rather an intriguing bond.
Here are four things WWE fans must know about the relationship between Vince McMahon and his father.
#4. Vince McMahon spent his childhood without his father
The documentary sheds light on the childhood of Vince McMahon. It revealed that the latter spent the early years of his life without his father, unlike many other children. The 79-year-old himself divulged that he lived in a trailer park and had a hard time growing up. Although he had his mother, his stepfather was abusive towards him.
Besides, McMahon's childhood was traumatizing, as he never had a good relationship with his stepdad. The former WWE head honcho used to get beaten up by his stepfather, which affected him growing up. However, he had no choice but to bear with it.
#3. He did not meet his father until he was 12 years old
Vince McMahon expressed a lot about his relationship with his father. He revealed that he met his father for the first time when he was 12. However, his first meeting with his dad did not transpire as he expected it to. The former WWE Chairman said that his father was pretty nonchalant even after meeting him for the first time.
Furthermore, Vince described his father as having a spectacular aura that always infatuated him. He expressed that he fell in love with his father just a few moments after their first meeting. The 79-year-old said that he believed his father was a man with a good heart, and that was what he always aspired him to be.
#2. There was no camaraderie except for talking about business
Vincent J. McMahon was away from the life of Vince McMahon for 12 years. However, when both met for the first time, they did not have a conversation regarding Vince Sr.'s absence. The former WWE CEO added that he had a strange relationship with his father that lacked camaraderie.
Moreover, Mr. McMahon expressed that he expected a normal relationship with his father. However, all they talked about was business from a very young age instead of any normal conversation. This unusual bond with his father eventually piqued the former WWE CEO's interest in sports entertainment.
#1. Vince McMahon only received praise from his father once
In the Netflix documentary, Vince McMahon revealed that he only received praise from his father once in his life. The 79-year-old stated that just two days before his dad passed away, the latter called him and told him that he was extremely proud of him.
This left Vince quite surprised, as his father was never confident about his decisions. He called it the biggest moment of his life. It was the last time Vincent J. McMahon praised his son, after finally realizing that Vince McMahon was trying to carry his wrestling legacy forward and build an empire.
The former WWE Chairman expressed that he cared for his father, and his appreciation for his passion meant the world to him. Although his demise affected the 79-year-old, his father's words of affirmation lifted up his confidence thereafter.