Vince McMahon
Vince McMahon's New XFL is Straight Outta Trump's America
There is a perfect storm brewing for the return of the XFL, but can it really survive this time?
How The ‘Montreal Screwjob’ Changed The Wrestling Industry Forever
On the 20th anniversary of Bret Hart’s infamous loss and subsequent punchout of his boss, we talked to wrestling insiders about what really happened.
Kurt Angle's WWE Documentary is as Real as Pro Wrestling Gets
WWE's wrestler documentaries create telling moments of hyperreality, where things become so real yet so obviously artificial that viewers can’t tell the difference.
Jinder Mahal Is WWE’s Latest “Evil Foreigner,” and Fans Still Eat It Up
When people are being shot for their turbans or the color of their skin, wrestling's continued reliance on xenophobic gimmicks feels worse than cynical.
WWE's Rumored Ring of Honor Buyout, and the Value of History
ROH's libraries represent an important part of wrestling history, which remains tantalizingly out of WWE's circle of control.
Fake Sport, Real Death: The Bizzare Relationship Between Professional Wrestling and Fatality
Professional wrestling at heart is entertainment. It's so shocking to hear of wrestlers dying in the ring.
The Invincible, Vulnerable Lex Luger Belongs In The WWE Hall of Fame
Lex Luger looked like a classic pro wrestling beefcake, but the ways in which he was weird, honest, and different were what made him great. He deserves recognition.
Small Businesses and the Honesty of Linda McMahon
Old-time pro-wrestling territories were a sort of platonic ideal of American small business. Then the McMahons came along, and WWE took over.
Breaking Kayfabe: An Inside Look at WWE’s Unlikely Business Empire
WWE is one of the most unlikely entertainment empires in U.S. history, but CEO Vince McMahon’s ambitions and management style have left many wondering if the company can continue to grow.
Why Trump Tagged Linda McMahon to Lead Small Business Administration
Donald Trump tagged in a wealthy donor and long-time friend, selecting WWE shareholder Linda McMahon to run the Small Business Administration.
How Pro Wrestling Fans Watched Foreign Matches Before the Internet
Back in the day you had to suffer to watch fake fighting.
Trump Reported to Be Considering Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon for Secretary of Commerce
Put me in a sleeper hold for four years, please.