What are the similarities between Vince McMahon and Mr. McMahon? Top WWE legends answer

The Netflix series about Vince McMahon has become a global sensation, highlighting the life of the ex-CEO. The documentary explores different facets of McMahon's life, focusing heavily on his public image. One of the main topics discussed had to do with both him as an individual and as the persona of Mr. McMahon in the wrestling world. Specifically, there was speculation about potential similarities between the two.

In the fourth episode of the documentary series, several WWE legends discussed his actual personality and behavior during wrestling matches. During the Attitude Era, he gained popularity for his portrayal of the main antagonist, frequently showcasing provocative behavior. Although he exhibited exaggerated actions in the wrestling ring, the perception was that Vince McMahon and his on-screen persona Mr. McMahon were one and the same.

WWE legends including Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan, and Bruce Pritchard gave their two cents. And, for the most part, they had the same answer. The Heartbreak Kid claimed there isn't much difference, The Hulkster stated they are exactly the same person, and Pritchard believes that Mr. McMahon is really just Vince McMahon. But, perhaps Shane McMahon put it best, as he suggested that the character is an extension of his father, but blown out of proportion.

"Mr. McMahon is an extension of Vince McMahon, but blown way out of proportion," Shane McMahon said. [From 25:45 to 26:00]

There is a saying, that all good stories require a little embellishment. And, if the Mr. McMahon story proves anything, it's that Vince took this to heart when he stepped into the ring, even if he disagrees.

Vince McMahon really pushed things to the extreme with his character

Although many WWE legends feel that Vince McMahon and his character Mr. McMahon were very similar, there are certain actions we hope he would never take in reality. The Boss always pushed the boundaries with his character, leading to some extremely crazy storylines. Storylines that just never seemed to be an extension of himself.

Whether it was the storyline where he booked himself to be killed or the one where he fought his own daughter Stephanie McMahon in a Street Fight, he was always pushing things to the extreme. It's what made the character of Mr. McMahon so unlikeable. However, these narratives also indicated that there were parallels between the character and himself, albeit exaggerated.

It is undeniable that Vince possessed exceptional talent in the realm of sports entertainment. He, as mentioned throughout Netflix's docuseries, did what was good for business. Even if it involved becoming the most hated character in pro wrestling.