Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America

by Abraham Riesman

Book Overview

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
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"Riveting, essential reading." --Rick Perlstein, author of Reaganland

The definitive biography of Vince McMahon, former WWE chairman and CEO, charts his rise from rural poverty to the throne of one of the world's most influential media empires--and features never-before-seen research and exclusive interviews with more than 150 people...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1982169443
• ISBN13: 9781982169442
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

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.