Release Time for Mr. McMahon on Netflix

Vince McMahon is under scrutiny in “Mr. McMahon,”a new documentary series that explores the controversial co-creator of WWE. With its Netflix release date approaching, here’s when you can watch it.

This month is packed with new true crime content, including Ryan Murphy’s polarizing “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”and the compelling “Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter”docu-series.

Among the most talked-about is “Mr. McMahon,”offering an in-depth look at the rise and fall of this iconic WWE figure. The project, initially announced in 2020, has undergone significant changes as multiple sexual misconduct allegations against McMahon surfaced.

Concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest due to WWE’s partnership with Netflix have been eased by McMahon’s own critiques of the series. Viewer discretion is advised, as some content may be distressing.

Mr. McMahon Release Date & Time

“Mr. McMahon”premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, September 25, at 12 am PT / 3 am ET.

All episodes will be available for streaming at once, removing the need for weekly episode releases.

Here are some time zones for reference:

12 am PT
3 am ET
4 am Brazil
8 am UK
9 am Central European Summer Time
12:30 pm India Standard Time
5 pm Australia
7 pm New Zealand

How Many Episodes Are There?

This new true crime docu-series, created by Bill Simmons and “Tiger King”director Chris Smith, comprises six episodes.

This marks the first time a six-part documentary series has been dedicated to Vince McMahon. While episode titles remain undisclosed, viewers will soon discover them.

The series benefits from extensive research and information collected during its production.

According to the creators, they utilized over 200 hours of interviews with McMahon himself before his resignation, as well as insights from family members, business associates, wrestling icons, and journalists who investigated the allegations.

Who’s in the Mr. McMahon Cast?

In addition to McMahon, who resigned as TKO chairman, the docu-series features interviews with WWE legends such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, and Paul “Triple H” Levesque.

Hulk Hogan is one of the key interviews in the new docu-series.

As reported by Paste‘s Garrett Martin, who previewed all six episodes, a note at the beginning of the series clarifies that “almost all of the show’s interviews were conducted before any of the allegations” against McMahon were made public.

The interviews with McMahon occurred prior to the 2022 allegations, sparked by former WWE employee Janel Grant’s lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and trafficking. Reportedly, McMahon and his family declined any follow-up interviews thereafter.

Ted Mann and Joe Palazzolo, the Wall Street Journal reporters who uncovered the allegations, are featured in the first episode, while only a few individuals, including wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer and WWE employee Bruce Prichard, were interviewed again following the Grant lawsuit.

Importantly, the article highlights that “very few women”participated in the interviews, with notable exceptions being Wendi Richter and Trish Stratus.

Mr. McMahon Receives Mixed Reviews

Despite several criticisms, “Mr. McMahon”has enjoyed praise for addressing sensitive issues and intertwining interviews with Vince and other WWE figures alongside the allegations.

The docu-series explores the allegations against McMahon.

In her review for Slash Film, BJ Colangelo rated it 8.5 out of 10 in an article titled “We Can’t Believe Netflix Got Away with This Smackdown.”

Colangelo remarked, “McMahon is used to having total control of his own narrative, but with Smith’s direction and skilled editing, ‘Mr. McMahon’ allows Vince to shatter his own kayfabe illusion.”

She noted this as a “genius” move by Netflix, especially as the platform is becoming the new home for WWE.

Conversely, she warned that, from a wrestling standpoint, it’s easy to attribute wrestling’s darkest moments to Vince McMahon, overlooking the broader culture and individuals that enabled him.

Many interviews were conducted prior to the allegations surfacing.

In contrast, Paste’s Martin criticized how “Mr. McMahon”grapples with the lawsuit’s implications, suggesting that the docu-series simply rehashes the news without deeper analysis. Nonetheless, he acknowledged its effectiveness in tackling sensitive subjects, including contradicting McMahon and Hogan’s longstanding narratives about WrestleMania III.

Overall, Paste rated the docu-series 6.25 out of 10, explaining, “For those unfamiliar with wrestling history, it might feel like a 7.5, while for seasoned fans, a 5.0. Thus, we found an average.”

In response, McMahon expressed his thoughts on the docu-series, stating that it “falls short and adopts the predictable approach of conflating the character of Mr. McMahon with my true self, Vince.” He argued that producers misuse a lawsuit about an affair he concluded as evidence of him embodying “Mr. McMahon.”He urged viewers to maintain an open mind, emphasizing that every story has two sides.

Interestingly, McMahon’s critique has sparked greater interest in the series, easing fears that it may portray him favorably or diminish the allegations against him.

A Reddit user remarked that “Vince not being a fan and making this statement is likely the best promotion for the series,” while another noted, “I’m actually intrigued now that Vince is disowning it.”

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