Who is Phil Mushnick? All about the man unearthing grim details in Vince McMahon documentary on Netflix

Netflix's docuseries about Vince McMahon has become extremely popular among WWE fans. The show really gives an insight into the kind of troubles The Big Man had to go through to make the business what it is today, and during that time, he how his position was threatened and had his name dragged through the mud.

One of the names that come up several times in the docuseries is Phil Mushnick. Mushnick reported on WWE for a long time when McMahon was on the rise. Mushnick criticized the lifestyles that pro-wrestlers were subjected to and even implied that Brian Pillman's early demise was due to the use of steroids encouraged by McMahon. During an episode of Monday Night RAW, Vince McMahon dismissed the columnist's claims by referring to him as self-righteous and miserable.

Currently, Phil Mushnick is a sports columnist for the New York Post. He has been working in the industry since 1973 when the New York Post hired him as a copyboy before he was promoted to being a writer. He is most popular for his commentary and criticism.

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Vince McMahon issued a message on social media about the Mr. McMahon docuseries

Netflix's filming for the docuseries began before WWE's former employee Janel Grant filed the lawsuit against Vince McMahon. It's unknown exactly how much the lawsuit changed the final cut, but the docuseries does refer to the recent allegations in its finale.

The former WWE Chairman took to social media to let the audience know that some parts of the docuseries had been misinterpreted to leave the viewers confused. He claims that editing tricks were used to convey a deceptive narrative.

Nevertheless, he urged viewers to keep an open mind when watching the docuseries and further clarified that he does not regret being a part of it.