5 surprising things you didn't know about Vince McMahon Sr

Vince McMahon Sr. and Jr.
Vince McMahon Sr. and Jr.

#1 He didn't want Vince McMahon to become a wrestler

Vince's incredible physique
Vince's incredible physique

Ever since Vince McMahon met his father at the age of 12, he had always wanted to become a pro-wrestler. He began working out and built up the foundation for the incredible body he boasted on TV several times. But Vince Sr. wasn't thrilled with the idea of his son becoming a pro-wrestler.

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He knew that Vince McMahon was going to take over the business at some point of time in the near future, and wanted his son to keep his tradition alive, which included not becoming a part of the in-ring action. Vince Jr. was still allowed by his father to become a commentator in his company, but he kept the tradition alive while Vince Sr. was around. Years after his father's death, Vince McMahon would go on to appear on TV more often, resulting in the birth of one of the greatest heels of all time, Mr. McMahon.

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