Ringmaster (Unabridged)
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3.6 • 26 Ratings
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Publisher Description
This definitive biography of Vince McMahon, former WWE chairman and CEO, is “riveting, essential reading” (Rick Perlstein, New York Times bestselling author) as it charts his rise from rural poverty to the throne of one of the world’s most influential media empires. Featuring exclusive interviews with more than 150 people who witnessed, aided, and suffered from his ascent.
Even if you’ve never watched a minute of professional wrestling, you are living in Vince McMahon’s world.
In his four decades as the defining figure of American pro wrestling, McMahon was the man behind Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, John Cena, Dave Bautista, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, and Hulk Hogan, to name just a few of the mega-stars who owe him their careers. For more than twenty-five years, he has also been a performer in his own show, acting as the diabolical “Mr. McMahon”—a figure who may have more in common with the real Vince than he would care to admit.
Just as importantly, McMahon is one of Donald Trump’s closest friends—and Trump’s experiences as a performer in McMahon’s programming were, in many ways, a dress rehearsal for the 45th President’s campaigns and presidency. McMahon and his wife, Linda, are major Republican donors. Linda was in Trump’s cabinet. McMahon makes deals with the Saudi government worth hundreds of millions of dollars. And for generations of people who have watched wrestling, he has been a defining cultural force and has helped foment “the worst of contemporary politics” (Kirkus Reviews).
Ringmaster built on exclusive interviews with more than 150 people, from McMahon’s childhood friends to those who accuse him of destroying their lives. “Smart, entertaining, impressively reported, and beautifully written. Wrestling fans will devour it, but everyone who wants to better understand this crazy country and one of its truly original characters ought to read it” (Jonathan Eig, author of Ali: A Life).
Customer Reviews
Ringmaster
Book was great and entertaining, but the narrator, Alyss Weissglass, was absolutely terrible! She had a slobbery lisp (like Sylvester the Cat) at times, and CONSTANTLY mispronounced things. She said the "Ramon" in Razor Ramon (pronounced like the band The Ramones) the white way like "Everybody Loves Raymond"😂😂😂 She didn't even care enough to look up the proper pronunciation! Slap in the face to wrestling fans and readers! Do yourself a favor and buy the Ebook NOT Audiobook! Shame on Alyss for not doing her due diligence, and for ruining the great work of the writer! She totally took me out of it and ruined the experience!
A waste.
Nothing I didn’t already know. The author hates Vince McMahon and somehow blames him for the world unraveling. Just another talented writer with personal issues looking to blame somebody for their own personal problems. I want a refund….
The Making of Vince McMahon and the WWE
**Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America** provides a riveting look into the complex life of WWE mogul Vince McMahon. From a distance, McMahon appears to be a self-made success story, admired for his leadership of the incredibly profitable WWE. However, this book delves deeper, revealing a man who has used his power to manipulate and control the professional wrestling industry for his gain. The narrative covers McMahon's early life in North Carolina and his entry into professional wrestling, offering insights that will captivate both current and former wrestling fans. As a former All-Star wrestling enthusiast, I found the transition to the WWE under McMahon's influence particularly fascinating. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of wrestling and the enigmatic figure at its helm.