Vincent Kennedy McMahon is a towering figure in the world of professional wrestling and sports entertainment. Born on August 24, 1945, McMahon is best known for transforming WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) into a global phenomenon. Alongside his wife Linda, McMahon co-founded the modern WWE, which has become the largest professional wrestling promotion in the world. His vision and business acumen revolutionized the industry, turning what was once a regional sport into a global entertainment empire. McMahon's influence extends beyond wrestling, as he has also ventured into other sports, including bodybuilding and football, with projects like the World Bodybuilding Federation and the XFL.

McMahon's journey in professional wrestling began in the 1970s when he worked as a commentator for WWE, then known as the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). In 1982, he purchased the company from his father, Vincent J. McMahon, and set out to consolidate the fragmented wrestling industry. His bold moves, including the creation of WrestleMania in 1985, helped WWE become a household name. WrestleMania, now an annual event, is one of the most successful and widely watched professional wrestling events in the world. McMahon's aggressive business strategies also led to the acquisition of rival promotions, including World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 2001 and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in 2003.

In addition to his behind-the-scenes role, McMahon became a prominent on-screen character in WWE. Starting as a commentator, he later adopted the persona of "Mr. McMahon," a villainous, power-hungry character who became a central figure in WWE storylines. His character's catchphrase, "You're fired!" became iconic, and McMahon even competed in wrestling matches, winning the WWE Championship and the ECW Championship. His on-screen presence helped drive WWE's popularity during the "Attitude Era" of the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period marked by edgier content and intense rivalries.

McMahon's career has not been without controversy. In June 2022, he stepped down as CEO and chairman of WWE amid allegations of hush-money payments related to affairs with former employees. His daughter, Stephanie McMahon, took over as interim CEO. Although McMahon announced his retirement in July 2022, he returned as executive chairman in January 2023. In April 2023, WWE merged with Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC, to form TKO Group Holdings, with McMahon serving as executive chairman. However, in January 2024, McMahon resigned from TKO following allegations of sex trafficking and sexual assault, and he is currently under federal investigation.

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