10 Wrestlers and their superhero counterparts - Part 1

Rey Mysterio has often worn attire inspired by superheroes at big PPVs.
Rey Mysterio has often worn attire inspired by superheroes at big PPVs.

#1: Vince McMahon - Lex Luthor

Lex Luthor is just as megalomaniacal as
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This is also another easy comparison to make. Vince McMahon is the evil genius behind the WWE's success. He's also the evil genius behind a lot of the many storylines in history.

He was the higher power that controlled the WWE and he was actually behind the kidnapping of his daughter when he helped lead the Corporate Ministry. Lex Luthor is also an evil genius; he really is a genius along the lines of Stephen Hawking and Tony Stark.

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He is behind most of the plots that ruin Superman's life and he always opposes the 'Man of Steel'. Luthor sees Superman as a menace and tries to get the public to reject Superman as an alien who has more power than a god.

Vince McMahon once tried to feud with God and Shawn Michaels and claimed victory once 'God' didn't show up. Both men are also billionaires who first came from money but ultimately grew their father's businesses.

Lionel Luthor was an evil genius before Lex was, but Lex really brought it to the mainstream with experiments and projects under LexCorp and Cadmus. His evil schemes often pitted heroes against each other and Lex even became president in one storyline.

Vince McMahon bought the WWWF/WWF from Vince Sr. and monopolized the previous model of territorial promotions. By consolidating territories and wrestlers, Vince was able to grow the WWF into the biggest wrestling company in the world.

He also brought pro wrestling into the mainstream as a form of 'sports entertainment'. Both men also will spin any yarn in order to justify their actions. They'll do anything to justify their actions, plans and greedy natures.

Is that the Chairman of WWE or Superman's greatest foe?
Is that the Chairman of WWE or Superman's greatest foe?

They have moral compasses usually pointing South and will do anything to get their ways. Vince even looked a little bit like Luthor when he had his head shaved by Donald Trump at Wrestlemania 23.

STAY TUNED FOR PART TWO COMING SOON!


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