ISBN-13: 9781982169459
This definitive biography of Vince McMahon, former WWE chairman and CEO, isriveting, essential reading (Rick Perlstein, New York Times bestselling author) as it charts his rise from rural poverty to the throne of one of the worlds most influential media empires. Featuring exclusive interviews with more than 150 people who witnessed, aided, and suffered from his ascent.Even if youve never watched a minute of professional wrestling, you are living in Vince McMahons world. In his four decades as the defining figure of American pro wrestling, McMahon was the man behind DwayneThe Rock Johnson,Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, Dave Bautista, BretThe Hitman Hart, and Hulk Hogan, to name just a few of the mega-stars who owe him their careers. For more than twenty-five years, he has also been a performer in his own show, acting as the diabolicalMr. McMahona figure who may have more in common with the real Vince than he would care to admit. Just as importantly, McMahon is one of Donald Trumps closest friendsand Trumps experiences as a performer in McMahons programming were, in many ways, a dress rehearsal for the 45th Presidents campaigns and presidency. McMahon and his wife, Linda, are major Republican donors. Linda was in Trumps cabinet. McMahon makes deals with the Saudi government worth hundreds of millions of dollars. And for generations of people who have watched wrestling, he has been a defining cultural force and has helped fomentthe worst of contemporary politics (Kirkus Reviews). Ringmaster built on exclusive interviews with more than 150 people, from McMahons childhood friends to those who accuse him of destroying their lives.Smart, entertaining, impressively reported, and beautifully written. Wrestling fans will devour it, but everyone who wants to better understand this crazy country and one of its truly original characters ought to read it (Jonathan Eig, author of Ali A Life).
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ISBN-13: 9781982169459
This definitive biography of Vince McMahon, former WWE chairman and CEO, isriveting, essential reading (Rick Perlstein, New York Times bestselling author) as it charts his rise from rural poverty to the throne of one of the worlds most influential media empires. Featuring exclusive interviews with more than 150 people who witnessed, aided, and suffered from his ascent.Even if youve never watched a minute of professional wrestling, you are living in Vince McMahons world. In his four decades as the defining figure of American pro wrestling, McMahon was the man behind DwayneThe Rock Johnson,Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, Dave Bautista, BretThe Hitman Hart, and Hulk Hogan, to name just a few of the mega-stars who owe him their careers. For more than twenty-five years, he has also been a performer in his own show, acting as the diabolicalMr. McMahona figure who may have more in common with the real Vince than he would care to admit. Just as importantly, McMahon is one of Donald Trumps closest friendsand Trumps experiences as a performer in McMahons programming were, in many ways, a dress rehearsal for the 45th Presidents campaigns and presidency. McMahon and his wife, Linda, are major Republican donors. Linda was in Trumps cabinet. McMahon makes deals with the Saudi government worth hundreds of millions of dollars. And for generations of people who have watched wrestling, he has been a defining cultural force and has helped fomentthe worst of contemporary politics (Kirkus Reviews). Ringmaster built on exclusive interviews with more than 150 people, from McMahons childhood friends to those who accuse him of destroying their lives.Smart, entertaining, impressively reported, and beautifully written. Wrestling fans will devour it, but everyone who wants to better understand this crazy country and one of its truly original characters ought to read it (Jonathan Eig, author of Ali A Life).
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Download PDF Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America
Free Download Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America
Book Online Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America
Read Full Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America
Full Text Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America
Full Version Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America
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