On September 25th, Netflix dropped a docu-series, “Mr. McMahon,” that dives into some big stories from Vince McMahon’s era in WWE. The season finale brought up the recent lawsuit from ex-WWE worker Janel Grant, who’s accusing McMahon of sexual abuse and trafficking. However, Grant’s lawyer claimed that the series just gave a sneak peek of the whole story behind McMahon’s crimes.
In the last thirty minutes of the Mr. McMahon docuseries, Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis was briefly discussed.
Fans were unsure if Netflix could reveal the full truth in such a short time, but many, including Grant, were left disappointed.
After the release, Grant’s attorney, Ann Callis, shared this long statement:
“The ‘Mr. McMahon’ docuseries makes it clear there is no difference between Vince McMahon’s on-air persona and his true self, they are one and the same. His “character” – known for violent outbursts, sexual deviance, and manipulation – is the real Vince McMahon and exactly what Janel Grant experienced behind closed doors at WWE for years.
While the docuseries put McMahon’s obsession with power and control on full display, it only scratches the surface of his criminal behavior and it fails to tell the full story of his abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking of Ms. Grant. She deserves the opportunity to tell her story, on her own time, and in her own way. We look forward to her day in court and to seeing McMahon at last held accountable for his actions.”
Though the lawsuit is on hold, it’s a serious issue that led to McMahon’s resignation as TKO Executive Chairman. Before the series aired, Grant’s team held a press briefing, stating they hadn’t seen it and Grant wasn’t included, as she wanted to share her own story.
Given all this, Netflix’s “Mr. McMahon” failed to live up to expectations.
Netflix’s “Mr. McMahon” falls short of expectations
WWE has always had a complex relationship with the truth, especially through kayfabe, where everything is presented as real. This is evident in Netflix’s new documentary, “Mr. McMahon,” about Vince McMahon’s life.
Although marketed as a glimpse into “the real Vince,” the six-part series reveals nothing new and simply reinforces what fans already know: Vince seems untouchable and easily dismisses scandals.
The final episode touches on two waves of allegations and Janel Grant’s lawsuit but lacks a clear conclusion since the case is still ongoing. Ultimately, “Mr. McMahon” feels more like a WWE special than a true documentary.
