By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-09-23 23:10:34 | Updated at 2024-09-30 15:24:04
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Vince McMahon has spoken out against Netflix's 'misleading' docuseries on his controversial WWE career ahead of its release.
The doc, which looks back at McMahon's career, resignation and scandals as founder of the famous wrestling promotion, is set to air on September 25.
Before it does so, the 79-year-old released a statement condemning the producers of the series - titled 'Mr. McMahon' - for using 'editing tricks' to lead viewers down the wrong path and 'conflating' the character he used to portray in the WWE with his true self.
'I don't regret participating in this Netflix documentary,' he said in the statement. 'The producers had an opportunity to tell an objective story about my life and the incredible business I built, which were equally filled with excitement, drama, fun, and a fair amount of controversy and life lessons.
Vince McMahon has spoken out against Netflix's 'misleading' docuseries on his WWE career
'Unfortunately, based on an early partial cut I've seen, this doc falls short and takes the predictable path of conflating the "Mr. McMahon" character with my true self, Vince. The title and promos alone make that evident.
'A lot has been misinterpreted or left out entirely in an effort to leave viewers intentionally confused. The producers use typical editing tricks with out of context footage and dated soundbites etc. to distort the viewers' perception and support a deceptive narrative.
'In an attempt to further their misleading account, the producers use a lawsuit based on an affair I ended as evidence that I am, in fact, "Mr. McMahon".
'I hope the viewer will keep an open mind and remember that there are two sides to every story.'
