My Top 5 Takeaways From The Mr McMahon Netflix Docu Series

Warning

The following article contains references to sexual assault, and abuse, reader discretion is advised. 

Intro

Last week, over a space of two nights. I sat down, and watched the Netflix docu Series. Mr McMahon, and, even though the themes, and output of the show covered all the bases, that I already knew about. I came away with a sense of overwhelming unease, as the cameras laid bare, to a narcisistic person, who harboured abusive tendencies, that unfortunately came out, to devastating effect. After watching the first three episodes. I came away with the feeling, that he's at the centre of why this industry gets looked at like as a cesspool, of misoginy, and greed, and if i'm being honest, I was right, this could've been prevented.

5 The Industry Failed Sable

Episode 4 centred around the Attitude Era, as the WWF was facing a new shift, in order to compete with WCW, this would allow wrestlers the chance to grow their talents, as the company's creative would start to push boundaries in ways, that caused the viewer to think what was exceptable, and what was morally questionable. The ladies were seen as eye candy, as the times had changed, from the manager and valet roles, they would've been given, one year earlier. Sable broke the mould, she was athletic, and a steller pin up, being allowed to pose for mens magazines, such as Playboy, but as soon as her star would shine, it would be laid to rest, as she exited the company at the height of her fame, she would go on to sue the then WWF, on the grounds of sexual harrassment. I personally think this is an example of the industry failing someone. She would come back to the company in 2003, and was instantly made fun of on tv. Also Stephanie McMahons attitude to Mike Tysons Conviction, and lack of Knowledge, was astounding, in all the worst ways.

4 Bret Knew Everything

In terms of the talking heads in this series, not many of them come across very well, but. Bret Hart, came across as the best, of the good ones, his honesty, and truthful opinions, were refreshing to see, amongst a load of headache inducing nonsense, that worked to expose lies. Over the years. The Montreal Screwjob has been overexposed, and over talked about, but hearing the input from Wendi Richter, who was treated with the same discontent, twelve years before, added a point of view, that has been ignored, for years. Bret during his Survivor Series 1997 match against Shawn Michaels, had cottoned on to this, and could see what was going to happen.

3 Blazay Attitudes towards women

Large parts of the series, echoe in the attitudes of the past. Victims of the Ring Boy Scandal, and Rita Chatterton, were treated like a mixbag, from voices of wisdom. Bret Hart, and. Dave Meltzer, giving comfort, and honest opinions, when the likes of. Bruce Pritchard, and. Vince McMahon came across horribly, from defending their mates who committed awful crimes. To their attitudes, that were of those, who have no standards, and the way Vince spoke about Rita Chatterton, was disgusting. Sex has to be consentual. Limitations don't count for a sense of pride.

2 I Blame The Parents

As the series went on, and I devoured every episode. I couldn't help but think, that this could've been avoided, the series tells the stories, of Vince suffered abuse at the hands of his Stepfather, and the implied incest, at the hands of his mother, and with his dad not coming back into his life until he was twelve. The patterns between both men, are paralyzing, and uneasy to watch, because the supportive love wasn't there, this to me speaks volumes. If you put in the time, and attention, love will always shine through. All of this acts as a cry for help, at a time when children need it most. The timeline in this case to me is very real.

1 The Talking Heads

This to me, was when the series delved into the world of blind loyalty, and journalism, that paved the way for repultion. Phil Mushnick, a journalist for the New York Post, and. Dave Meltzer, a respectful writer for The Wrestling Observer, both give their own thoughts on the subject matter, giving both honest opinions, in an easy to grab way, whilst the likes of Hulk Hogan. Trish Stratus. John Cena. Bruce Pritchard, and. The Undertaker, all come across, as completely undearable human beings, who were to scared to step a foot out of line, to me, there is a name for these actions. Cowards. The father figure excuse doesn't hold any weight, if you ask me, all of these people have lowered there standards in my opinion.

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