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The Mark and Smark Connection Podcast is all about WWE wrestling and our takes from the week that was.

The Mark and Smark Connection Podcast

The best wrestling chatter from fans with the belts to prove it!

The Overboyz Wrestling Show

Lifelong Wrestling fans talk all things Pro-wrestling.

RI Free Radio Wrestling Talk

Plenty of topics, Spontaneous content, ravenous information, amazing witty personality. You will be hushed by the storm of craziness on the podcast. So enjoy ! This is my creation , enjoy!

Inside A Playful Mind

A show looking back on PPV's/Matches/Storylines or controversial events in the world of professional Wrestling.

Please follow our social media channels and get in touch if there is a specific event you want us to cover. 

www.twitter.com/wrestlinggold4

wrestlinggoldpodcast@gmail.com

A show looking back on PPV's/Matches/Storylines or controversial events in the world of professional Wrestling. Please follow our social media channels and get in touch if there is a specific event you want us to cover. www.twitter.com/wrestlinggold4 wrestlinggoldpodcast@gmail.com

Wrestling Gold

Keep It Locked is a weekly entertainment podcast focused around well-researched, fun, insightful interviews with some of the best talent from the world of professional wrestling. Hosted by 2x Presenter Of The Year Nominee and award-winning radio presenter, Simon Hill.

Keep It Locked With Simon Hill

Der offizielle VIKINGS PODCAST des KSC Germania 07 Hösbach e.V. ist da!
Immer Sonntags erscheint eine neue Episode voller spannender Neuigkeiten rund um den Verein, die Bundesliga aber auch nationaler und internationaler Meisterschaften des Ringkampfsports. 
Dich erwarten immer wieder amüsante Interviews mit neuen Gästen und spannende Hintergrundinfos sowie Aktionen.

Der offizielle VIKINGS PODCAST des KSC Germania 07 Hösbach e.V. ist da! Immer Sonntags erscheint eine neue Episode voller spannender Neuigkeiten rund um den Verein, die Bundesliga aber auch nationaler und internationaler Meisterschaften des Ringkampfsports. Dich erwarten immer wieder amüsante Interviews mit neuen Gästen und spannende Hintergrundinfos sowie Aktionen.

VIKINGS PODCAST

Join The King FatBoy” Papo Esco on a journey through The Bodega, where he talks with co-host Gabe Ramirez and guests about pro wrestling, music and all things entertainment.  One of them is arguably the hottest up and coming rudo in Northern California lucha libre.  The other is a two decade plus wrestling promoter.  Two different sides of the table, two different generations, one entertaining show!

Join The King FatBoy” Papo Esco on a journey through The Bodega, where he talks with co-host Gabe Ramirez and guests about pro wrestling, music and all things entertainment. One of them is arguably the hottest up and coming rudo in Northern California lucha libre. The other is a two decade plus wrestling promoter. Two different sides of the table, two different generations, one entertaining show!

Straight Outta The Bodega

Learn From The Best At FanaticWrestling.com

Fanatic Wrestling Podcast

Grupo de amigos que nos juntamos para hablar de todo lo relacionado con lucha libre en Puerto Rico y fuera de la isla... Opiniones,críticas y vacilón...

JOB Squad Podcast

Join Mike & Ryan as they talk about the week in Pro Wrestling. From WWE,AEW,Impact Wrestling,NJPW & More.

Join Mike &amp; Ryan as they talk about the week in Pro Wrestling. From WWE,AEW,Impact Wrestling,NJPW &amp; More.

Wrestling City:A Pro Wrestling Podcast

A four-decade-long wrestling fan and his wrestling-obsessed son discuss the world of wrestling. Intelligent, rational discussion of professional wrestling.  Included in each episode: AEW Dynamite Review NXT Review WWE Raw Discussion
Wrestling Trivia
Many other wrestling-related topics

A four-decade-long wrestling fan and his wrestling-obsessed son discuss the world of wrestling. Intelligent, rational discussion of professional wrestling. Included in each episode:AEW Dynamite ReviewNXT ReviewWWE Raw Discussion Wrestling Trivia Many other wrestling-related topics

A four-decade-long wrestling fan and his wrestling-obsessed son discuss the world of wrestling. Intelligent, rational discussion of professional wrestling.&nbsp; Included in each episode: AEW Dynamite Review NXT Review WWE Raw Discussion
Wrestling Trivia
Many other wrestling-related topics

FNS Wrestling Podcast

Your soon to be favorite wrestling podcast! 
Wrestle.Drink.Repeat.

Your soon to be favorite wrestling podcast! Wrestle.Drink.Repeat.

Wrestling 'N' Whiskey

Sparks Turn Heel feat. Heel Sparks is a knock down, No-Holds Bar wrestling Audio Podcast. It is a 100 percent uncensored podcast. Smarks will definitely hate me for speaking nothing but the truth. This podcast will discuss topics, events and other memorable moments in the world of wrestling. The good, The bad and The ugly from WWE, AEW, NXT, NJPW etc...

Email- heelsparks@gmail.com

Sparks Turn Heel feat. Heel Sparks is a knock down, No-Holds Bar wrestling Audio Podcast. It is a 100 percent uncensored podcast. Smarks will definitely hate me for speaking nothing but the truth. This podcast will discuss topics, events and other memorable moments in the world of wrestling. The good, The bad and The ugly from WWE, AEW, NXT, NJPW etc... Email- heelsparks@gmail.com

Sparks Turn Heel

Todos los programas de Planeta Wrestling ahora en formato audio. ¡No te pierdas toda la actualidad de WWE y el mundo de la lucha libre profesional!

Planeta Wrestling Podcast

No Chance is a weight loss themed wrestling podcast or a wrestling themed weight loss podcast depending on which way you look at it. Dan needs to lose weight and his using his passion for wrestling as an inspiration, with the end goal of finally stepping into the squared circle. His friend Ibby thinks he has no chance. Each week, Dan will weigh in. If he loses weight he gets to choose one of his favourite matches to review. If he hasn't then Ibby, who no longer watches wrestling, gets to choose a match from his ridiculous mind.

No Chance: A Wrestling and Weight Loss Podcast

TLC wrestling podcast. We will be doing WWE, NXT and AEW previews and reviews, along with wrestling debates and countdowns!

TLC Wrestling Podcast

Resumen de las funciones y presentación de los siguientes carteles luchisticos en la comarca lagunera

El Raketazo TRC Temp.1

Welcome to the Technical Explanation Show where we talk with wrestling officials, share their “why wrestling?” stories, and talk about how we can all move the sport of wrestling forward. We have in-depth discussions about wrestling and officiating.

Technical Explanation - The Wrestling Official's Show

Working The MarksThe NEWEST podcast examining today’s pro wrestling scene hosted by Fernando (The Professor) Uribe, Patrick (PVR) Rivera, Macho Rodriguez and (The Voice) Dee Rotten we hope you enjoy our commentary and analysis! Make sure you share the episode on your social media.Your support is Appreciated.

Working The MarksThe NEWEST podcast examining today’s pro wrestling scene hosted by Fernando (The Professor) Uribe, Patrick (PVR) Rivera, Macho Rodriguez and (The Voice) Dee Rotten we hope you enjoy our commentary and analysis!Make sure you share the episode on your social media.Your support is Appreciated.

Working The MarksThe NEWEST podcast examining today’s pro wrestling scene hosted by Fernando (The Professor) Uribe, Patrick (PVR) Rivera, Macho Rodriguez and (The Voice) Dee Rotten we hope you enjoy our commentary and analysis! Make sure you share the episode on your social media.Your support is Appreciated.

Working The Marks Podcast

Caught in Conversation

Crunk, Greggo, B-Flem, Yogi, and Devin the Dude create the podcasting stable for YFWP! Five sharp minds, five funny voices, five unabashed lovers of the squared circle. Join our hosts as they dive headfirst from the top turnbuckle into the world of professional wrestling, delivering unfiltered, hilarious, and honest takes on everything from weekly shows to PLEs, breaking news, and industry trends. If you're looking for passionate conversation, insightful critiques, and plenty of laughs from fans who truly get it, you've found your crew.

Your Favorite Wrestling Podcast

News4JAX's Scott Johnson interviews and discusses professional wrestling and talks to its hottest stars.

Going Ringside With The Local Station

Chaque semaine, Sébastien et Ryan vous proposent les dernières nouvelles du monde de la lutte avec un retour sur des faits saillants, des analyses et des prédictions. À venir, des entrevues et un survol de la lutte au Canada, en province et locale.&nbsp;

Chaque semaine, Sébastien et Ryan vous proposent les dernières nouvelles du monde de la lutte avec un retour sur des faits saillants, des analyses et des prédictions. À venir, des entrevues et un survol de la lutte au Canada, en province et locale. 

Débat de Lutte

Moingiorno!
Antenne Ringkultur ist ein Podcast über Wrestling in Deutschland und mehr.

Die beiden Freunde Basti und Willi sind seit über 30 Jahren Wrestlingfans und bereits mehrere Jahre auch regelmäßig bei Veranstaltungen in Deutschland vor Ort. Die Antenne hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, ihre Hörer mit Nachrichten, Statistiken, Informationen, Ergebnissen und Live Eindrücken aus ganz Wrestling Deutschland zu versorgen. Seid ihr dabei? Wir auch!

Moingiorno! Antenne Ringkultur ist ein Podcast über Wrestling in Deutschland und mehr. Die beiden Freunde Basti und Willi sind seit über 30 Jahren Wrestlingfans und bereits mehrere Jahre auch regelmäßig bei Veranstaltungen in Deutschland vor Ort. Die Antenne hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, ihre Hörer mit Nachrichten, Statistiken, Informationen, Ergebnissen und Live Eindrücken aus ganz Wrestling Deutschland zu versorgen. Seid ihr dabei? Wir auch!

Antenne Ringkultur

Round 2 Wrestling is back for 2023 with all new podcasts! Catch up on the most current information in the world of pro wrestling today! Hear the latest pro wrestling rumors, news, title mactches and more every week!

Round 2 Wrestling is back for 2023 with all new podcasts! Catch up on the most current information in the world of pro wrestling today! Hear the latest pro wrestling rumors, news, title mactches and more every week!

Round 2 Wrestling is back for 2023 with all new podcasts! Catch up on the most current information in the world of pro wrestling today! Hear the latest pro wrestling rumors, news, title mactches and more every week!

Round 2 Wrestling

Le TALK Pro Wrestling sans filtre du TAG TEAM CREW !

TTC PODCAST

Welcome to the Jimmy House Podcast! I am a current professional wrestler, black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a former pro natural bodybuilder, and a former national and world record holder in powerlifting and strict curl. Enjoy the show and subscribe for more!&nbsp;

Welcome to the Jimmy House Podcast! I am a current professional wrestler, black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a former pro natural bodybuilder, and a former national and world record holder in powerlifting and strict curl. Enjoy the show and subscribe for more! 

The Jimmy House Podcast

Two ordinary guys who are big professional wrestling fans share their thoughts and opinions on the world of wrestling.

Two ordinary guys who are big professional wrestling fans share their thoughts and opinions on the world of wrestling.

Five Star Jobbers Podcast

The Kayfabe Hour Your #1 Source For Wrestling NEWS In-Ring Related Hard Hitting Content.

The Kayfabe Hour

A fan based Wrestling Entertainment podcast that represents ”The Culture”. Wrestling, Society, and Black Culture. In other words we love wrestling and happen to all be Black Americans. So we discuss what all that means for everyone.

Wrestling With the Homies

Un salto carpiato indietro nel mondo del wrestling, per andare a scoprire le storie più strane ed i personaggi più interessanti del nostro sport-entertainment preferito.

Backflip

🔥 Welcome to Triple Threat Wrestling —the ultimate wrestling podcast where passion meets powerbombs! Whether you’re a lifelong wrestling fan or a newcomer to the squared circle, we’ve got something for you. 💥 What We Bring to the Ring: 🏆 Top 5 Lists: From greatest finishers to all-time tag teams—get ready for debates! 📺 Weekly Show Reviews: Raw, SmackDown, AEW, NXT—we break it all down! 🤼 All Things Wrestling: Hot takes, bold predictions, and wrestling trivia! 🎙️ Special Guests: Interviews with wrestlers, fans, and insiders!

🔥 Welcome to Triple Threat Wrestling —the ultimate wrestling podcast where passion meets powerbombs! Whether you’re a lifelong wrestling fan or a newcomer to the squared circle, we’ve got something for you. 💥 What We Bring to the Ring: 🏆 Top 5 Lists: From greatest finishers to all-time tag teams—get ready for debates! 📺 Weekly Show Reviews: Raw, SmackDown, AEW, NXT—we break it all down! 🤼 All Things Wrestling: Hot takes, bold predictions, and wrestling trivia! 🎙️ Special Guests: Interviews with wrestlers, fans, and insiders!

Triple Threat Wrestling Podcast

Welcome, wrestling fans, to the podcast that takes you behind the ropes and into the heart of the squared circle. I'm your host Johnny Wrestling, and today we're diving deep into the world of professional wrestling, breaking down the latest events, analyzing matchups, and exploring the fascinating stories that make this industry unlike any other.

Johnny Wrestling

This podcast focuses on discussing sports-related topics and news. We weigh in on some of the biggest games or sports events during the week and also try to involve the audience to participate in our show through games or other activities. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This podcast focuses on discussing sports-related topics and news. We weigh in on some of the biggest games or sports events during the week and also try to involve the audience to participate in our show through games or other activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast focuses on discussing sports-related topics and news. We weigh in on some of the biggest games or sports events during the week and also try to involve the audience to participate in our show through games or other activities. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Mike & Jared Sport Podcast Show

Billion Dollar Titan of Wrestling's Global Stage Vince McMahon is a titan of American entertainment, best known as the bombastic face of the professional wrestling empire World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). As charismatic and controversial Chairman and CEO, McMahon transformed what was once a regional niche business into a billion-dollar global phenomenon boasting millions of fiercely loyal fans. Fueled by unmatched ambition, obsession with control, and sheer force of personality, he expanded wrestling from territorial sideshow to multimedia juggernaut through visionary gambles, WAR-obsessed micromanagement, and a willingness to conquer all competition at all costs. Humble Northeast Beginnings Born August 24, 1945 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Vince Kennedy McMahon had a childhood shaped by life on the road as his mother Vicki and wrestling promoter father Vincent James McMahon whisked him between Northeast territories. Living out of motels, the elder McMahon’s Capitol Wrestling Corporation instilled Vince’s affection for wrestling while teaching him the promoter business inside-out at an early age. After attending military school and graduating college in 1968, Vince McMahon entered the family’s World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). Starting as an announcer and ring crew, he became a promoter and commentator during the 1970s while earning a reputation for bold ambition and cutthroat tactics behind the scenes. In 1979, Vince began pursuing ownership of his father’s promotion. His insatiable drive culminated in 1982 when he seized full control of WWWF – a pivotal maneuver expanding his conquests henceforth. National Expansion Through Ruthless Vision and Calculated Risk Sensing major network and pay-per-view potential in wrestling’s broader appeal, McMahon set sights on aggressive national expansion unprecedented in the rigid territorial industry landscape. To stack talents against regional promotions, he lured wrestlers with guaranteed money and promises of stardom backed by might of his marketing machine. In 1985, McMahon also envisioned staging the biggest event in wrestling history – WrestleMania. Though decried as impossible, WrestleMania became a smash success still running over 30 years later. Combining pay-per-view profits and MTV cross-promotion, early WrestleManias provided financial fuel allowing McMahon to raid regional promotions for more talent and televised timeslots nationwide. By 1987, McMahon had crushed nearly all competition en route to dominance as undisputed king of professional wrestling for decades henceforth. Character-Driven Content Pioneering Sports Entertainment Central to McMahon’s success was moving wrestling towards episodic storylines and exaggerated personas – an edgier evolution re-labeled “sports entertainment.” This character-focused presentation pioneered by McMahon tapped into a winning formula of melodrama, machismo, violence and sex appeal that captured imaginations far beyond typical sports fans. McMahon himself became an over-the-top on-air villain – the ruthless “Mr. McMahon” character representing corporate greed and abuse of power against crusading fan favorites. Beyond amplifying drama, this established McMahon as lead heel personality setting up talent dynamics still central to modern WWE programming. Conglomerate Powerhouse Built Through Ruthlessness and Vision Fueled by the 1980s national expansion's success, McMahon took WWE public in 2000 then amplified moves diversifying beyond wrestling content. Acquiring rivals World Championship Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling in 2001 eliminated American competition for another two decades. Further sharp dealings allowed McMahon to consolidate wrestling's once thriving independent scene underneath WWE's umbrella. By monopolizing talent and content supply, McMahon fortified WWE's dominance to record profits despite stagnancy creatively and waning popularity through the 2010s. Alongside wrestling's core business, WWE Studios produced entertainment across films, television, licensing and streaming outlets until spinning off in 2021. In 2022, McMahon announced his retirement from WWE amidst misconduct allegations and Board of Directors investigations, leaving control to daughter Stephanie as Chairwoman and Co-CEO alongside billionaire investor Nick Khan. Cementing a Mixed Legacy Between Trends and Turmoil Vince McMahon's obsessive drive undeniably revolutionized professional wrestling from territorial sideshow to global entertainment Goliath yielding unmatched profits and cultural footprint. Signature events like WrestleMania created seismic waves still felt in modern popular culture. Millions found escape through the drama and spectacle of WWE thanks to the template largely created by McMahon’s vision. However, serious critique accompanies legacy as well. McMahon callously eliminated competition while fostering a wrestling monopoly decried as unethical. WWE’s heavy consolidation starved the industry of styles and content diversity over time. McMahon's stranglehold on micro-management stifled creative freedom for decades of talent. Off-screen, a corporate culture fixated on McMahon's mercurial whims took priority over basic workplace decency according to former employees. This climaxed in serious sexual misconduct allegations ending McMahon’s full-time tenure, though his family retains control and the blueprint remains deeply ingrained at WWE headquarters. Ultimately McMahon's obsessive ambition forged a sports entertainment empire yet his thirst for control sparked no shortage of turmoil. For better or worse, the bombastic billionaire used cunning vision and sheer force of will to permanently reshape an industry in his own outsized image. No single individual is more synonymous with wrestling’s identity than the larger-than-life figure who ruled it with an iron fist across five cacophonous decades: The Chairman himself, Vincent Kennedy McMahon. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts

Billion Dollar Titan of Wrestling's Global Stage Vince McMahon is a titan of American entertainment, best known as the bombastic face of the professional wrestling empire World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). As charismatic and controversial Chairman and CEO, McMahon transformed what was once a regional niche business into a billion-dollar global phenomenon boasting millions of fiercely loyal fans. Fueled by unmatched ambition, obsession with control, and sheer force of personality, he expanded wrestling from territorial sideshow to multimedia juggernaut through visionary gambles, WAR-obsessed micromanagement, and a willingness to conquer all competition at all costs. Humble Northeast Beginnings Born August 24, 1945 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Vince Kennedy McMahon had a childhood shaped by life on the road as his mother Vicki and wrestling promoter father Vincent James McMahon whisked him between Northeast territories. Living out of motels, the elder McMahon’s Capitol Wrestling Corporation instilled Vince’s affection for wrestling while teaching him the promoter business inside-out at an early age. After attending military school and graduating college in 1968, Vince McMahon entered the family’s World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). Starting as an announcer and ring crew, he became a promoter and commentator during the 1970s while earning a reputation for bold ambition and cutthroat tactics behind the scenes. In 1979, Vince began pursuing ownership of his father’s promotion. His insatiable drive culminated in 1982 when he seized full control of WWWF – a pivotal maneuver expanding his conquests henceforth. National Expansion Through Ruthless Vision and Calculated Risk Sensing major network and pay-per-view potential in wrestling’s broader appeal, McMahon set sights on aggressive national expansion unprecedented in the rigid territorial industry landscape. To stack talents against regional promotions, he lured wrestlers with guaranteed money and promises of stardom backed by might of his marketing machine. In 1985, McMahon also envisioned staging the biggest event in wrestling history – WrestleMania. Though decried as impossible, WrestleMania became a smash success still running over 30 years later. Combining pay-per-view profits and MTV cross-promotion, early WrestleManias provided financial fuel allowing McMahon to raid regional promotions for more talent and televised timeslots nationwide. By 1987, McMahon had crushed nearly all competition en route to dominance as undisputed king of professional wrestling for decades henceforth. Character-Driven Content Pioneering Sports Entertainment Central to McMahon’s success was moving wrestling towards episodic storylines and exaggerated personas – an edgier evolution re-labeled “sports entertainment.” This character-focused presentation pioneered by McMahon tapped into a winning formula of melodrama, machismo, violence and sex appeal that captured imaginations far beyond typical sports fans. McMahon himself became an over-the-top on-air villain – the ruthless “Mr. McMahon” character representing corporate greed and abuse of power against crusading fan favorites. Beyond amplifying drama, this established McMahon as lead heel personality setting up talent dynamics still central to modern WWE programming. Conglomerate Powerhouse Built Through Ruthlessness and Vision Fueled by the 1980s national expansion's success, McMahon took WWE public in 2000 then amplified moves diversifying beyond wrestling content. Acquiring rivals World Championship Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling in 2001 eliminated American competition for another two decades. Further sharp dealings allowed McMahon to consolidate wrestling's once thriving independent scene underneath WWE's umbrella. By monopolizing talent and content supply, McMahon fortified WWE's dominance to record profits despite stagnancy creatively and waning popularity through the 2010s. Alongside wrestling's core business, WWE Studios produced entertainment across films, television, licensing and streaming outlets until spinning off in 2021. In 2022, McMahon announced his retirement from WWE amidst misconduct allegations and Board of Directors investigations, leaving control to daughter Stephanie as Chairwoman and Co-CEO alongside billionaire investor Nick Khan. Cementing a Mixed Legacy Between Trends and Turmoil Vince McMahon's obsessive drive undeniably revolutionized professional wrestling from territorial sideshow to global entertainment Goliath yielding unmatched profits and cultural footprint. Signature events like WrestleMania created seismic waves still felt in modern popular culture. Millions found escape through the drama and spectacle of WWE thanks to the template largely created by McMahon’s vision. However, serious critique accompanies legacy as well. McMahon callously eliminated competition while fostering a wrestling monopoly decried as unethical. WWE’s heavy consolidation starved the industry of styles and content diversity over time. McMahon's stranglehold on micro-management stifled creative freedom for decades of talent. Off-screen, a corporate culture fixated on McMahon's mercurial whims took priority over basic workplace decency according to former employees. This climaxed in serious sexual misconduct allegations ending McMahon’s full-time tenure, though his family retains control and the blueprint remains deeply ingrained at WWE headquarters. Ultimately McMahon's obsessive ambition forged a sports entertainment empire yet his thirst for control sparked no shortage of turmoil. For better or worse, the bombastic billionaire used cunning vision and sheer force of will to permanently reshape an industry in his own outsized image. No single individual is more synonymous with wrestling’s identity than the larger-than-life figure who ruled it with an iron fist across five cacophonous decades: The Chairman himself, Vincent Kennedy McMahon. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts

Billion Dollar Titan of Wrestling's Global Stage Vince McMahon is a titan of American entertainment, best known as the bombastic face of the professional wrestling empire World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). As charismatic and controversial Chairman and CEO, McMahon transformed what was once a regional niche business into a billion-dollar global phenomenon boasting millions of fiercely loyal fans. Fueled by unmatched ambition, obsession with control, and sheer force of personality, he expanded wrestling from territorial sideshow to multimedia juggernaut through visionary gambles, WAR-obsessed micromanagement, and a willingness to conquer all competition at all costs. Humble Northeast Beginnings Born August 24, 1945 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Vince Kennedy McMahon had a childhood shaped by life on the road as his mother Vicki and wrestling promoter father Vincent James McMahon whisked him between Northeast territories. Living out of motels, the elder McMahon’s Capitol Wrestling Corporation instilled Vince’s affection for wrestling while teaching him the promoter business inside-out at an early age. After attending military school and graduating college in 1968, Vince McMahon entered the family’s World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). Starting as an announcer and ring crew, he became a promoter and commentator during the 1970s while earning a reputation for bold ambition and cutthroat tactics behind the scenes. In 1979, Vince began pursuing ownership of his father’s promotion. His insatiable drive culminated in 1982 when he seized full control of WWWF – a pivotal maneuver expanding his conquests henceforth. National Expansion Through Ruthless Vision and Calculated Risk Sensing major network and pay-per-view potential in wrestling’s broader appeal, McMahon set sights on aggressive national expansion unprecedented in the rigid territorial industry landscape. To stack talents against regional promotions, he lured wrestlers with guaranteed money and promises of stardom backed by might of his marketing machine. In 1985, McMahon also envisioned staging the biggest event in wrestling history – WrestleMania. Though decried as impossible, WrestleMania became a smash success still running over 30 years later. Combining pay-per-view profits and MTV cross-promotion, early WrestleManias provided financial fuel allowing McMahon to raid regional promotions for more talent and televised timeslots nationwide. By 1987, McMahon had crushed nearly all competition en route to dominance as undisputed king of professional wrestling for decades henceforth. Character-Driven Content Pioneering Sports Entertainment Central to McMahon’s success was moving wrestling towards episodic storylines and exaggerated personas – an edgier evolution re-labeled “sports entertainment.” This character-focused presentation pioneered by McMahon tapped into a winning formula of melodrama, machismo, violence and sex appeal that captured imaginations far beyond typical sports fans. McMahon himself became an over-the-top on-air villain – the ruthless “Mr. McMahon” character representing corporate greed and abuse of power against crusading fan favorites. Beyond amplifying drama, this established McMahon as lead heel personality setting up talent dynamics still central to modern WWE programming. Conglomerate Powerhouse Built Through Ruthlessness and Vision Fueled by the 1980s national expansion's success, McMahon took WWE public in 2000 then amplified moves diversifying beyond wrestling content. Acquiring rivals World Championship Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling in 2001 eliminated American competition for another two decades. Further sharp dealings allowed McMahon to consolidate wrestling's once thriving independent scene underneath WWE's umbrella. By monopolizing talent and content supply, McMahon fortified WWE's dominance to record profits despite stagnancy creatively and waning popularity through the 2010s. Alongside wrestling's core business, WWE Studios produced entertainment across films, television, licensing and streaming outlets until spinning off in 2021. In 2022, McMahon announced his retirement from WWE amidst misconduct allegations and Board of Directors investigations, leaving control to daughter Stephanie as Chairwoman and Co-CEO alongside billionaire investor Nick Khan. Cementing a Mixed Legacy Between Trends and Turmoil Vince McMahon's obsessive drive undeniably revolutionized professional wrestling from territorial sideshow to global entertainment Goliath yielding unmatched profits and cultural footprint. Signature events like WrestleMania created seismic waves still felt in modern popular culture. Millions found escape through the drama and spectacle of WWE thanks to the template largely created by McMahon’s vision. However, serious critique accompanies legacy as well. McMahon callously eliminated competition while fostering a wrestling monopoly decried as unethical. WWE’s heavy consolidation starved the industry of styles and content diversity over time. McMahon's stranglehold on micro-management stifled creative freedom for decades of talent. Off-screen, a corporate culture fixated on McMahon's mercurial whims took priority over basic workplace decency according to former employees. This climaxed in serious sexual misconduct allegations ending McMahon’s full-time tenure, though his family retains control and the blueprint remains deeply ingrained at WWE headquarters. Ultimately McMahon's obsessive ambition forged a sports entertainment empire yet his thirst for control sparked no shortage of turmoil. For better or worse, the bombastic billionaire used cunning vision and sheer force of will to permanently reshape an industry in his own outsized image. No single individual is more synonymous with wrestling’s identity than the larger-than-life figure who ruled it with an iron fist across five cacophonous decades: The Chairman himself, Vincent Kennedy McMahon. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts

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The Mark and Smark Connection Podcast

The Overboyz Wrestling Show

RI Free Radio Wrestling Talk

Inside A Playful Mind

Wrestling Gold

Keep It Locked With Simon Hill

VIKINGS PODCAST

Straight Outta The Bodega

Fanatic Wrestling Podcast

JOB Squad Podcast

Wrestling City:A Pro Wrestling Podcast

FNS Wrestling Podcast

Wrestling 'N' Whiskey

Sparks Turn Heel

Planeta Wrestling Podcast

No Chance: A Wrestling and Weight Loss Podcast

TLC Wrestling Podcast

El Raketazo TRC Temp.1

Technical Explanation - The Wrestling Official's Show

Working The Marks Podcast

Caught in Conversation

Your Favorite Wrestling Podcast

Going Ringside With The Local Station

Débat de Lutte

Antenne Ringkultur

Round 2 Wrestling

TTC PODCAST

The Jimmy House Podcast

Five Star Jobbers Podcast

The Kayfabe Hour

Wrestling With the Homies

Backflip

Triple Threat Wrestling Podcast

Johnny Wrestling

The Mike & Jared Sport Podcast Show

Vince McMahon - Audio Biography

The Chick Foley Presents: Open Mic with The MVP Marco

Fight Chronicles

Watch the Attitude

PWZ On W.O.N. Sports

The Half Right Podcast

Enter The Guard Podcast

The Scramble Life Podcast

Wrestling With Pickett

The Heel Turn Podcast

SmackTalk Podcast

Wrestleshow podcast

The Storyline

Punch it Pro Wresting

The All Axxess Podcast