5 wrestling promotions purchased by Vince McMahon

#3 Maple Leaf Wrestling

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This promotion, run at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, was only unofficially called Maple Leaf Wrestling. It was run since the 1930s by Frank and John Tunney. John Tunney passed away soon after, and Frank Tunney owned the promotion until his passing.

Following which, their sons aligned themselves with Vince McMahon who agreed to produce shows for the promotion. The Sheik, Gene Kiniski, Bruno Sammartino and Johnny Valentine were some major players from Maple Leaf Wrestling. '

Vince McMahon, in 1995, would decide to run shows without the involvement of the Tunneys. The final show happened in 1995, at the famous Gardens.