Vince McMahon Slams Upcoming Netflix Docuseries About His Controversies, Calls It ‘Misleading’ and ‘Deceptive’

The former WWE CEO said that producers of the series used "editing tricks" to "support a deceptive narrative" in the series

• Vince McMahon issued a statement slamming the upcoming Netflix docuseries about his life after seeing "an early partial cut"

• The former WWE CEO claimed that producers used "typical editing tricks with out-of-context footage and dated soundbites" to "support a deceptive narrative"

• The series premieres Wednesday, Sept. 25 on Netflix

After watching an early cut of the upcoming Netflix docuseries Mr. McMahon, former WWE CEO Vince McMahon claims the show's depiction of his life is "deceptive" and "misleading."

In a statement posted on X on Monday, Sept. 23, McMahon, 79, said that while he has no remorse about his involvement in the series, he is disappointed by the producers' portrayal of his life.

"I don’t regret participating in this Netflix documentary," McMahon began in his statement. "The producers had an opportunity to tell an objective story about my life and the incredible business I built, which were equally filled with excitement, drama, fun, and a fair amount of controversy and life lessons."

McMahon pivoted, "Unfortunately, based on an early partial cut I’ve seen, this doc falls short and takes the predictable path of conflating the 'Mr. McMahon' character with my true self, Vince," adding that the "title and promos alone make that evident."

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McMahon went on to claim that "a lot" of his story has been "misrepresented or left out entirely in an effort to leave viewers intentionally confused," accusing the show's producers of using "typical editing tricks with out of context footage and dated soundbites" in an effort to "distort the viewers’ perception and support a deceptive narrative."

The WWE founder added, "In an attempt to further their misleading account, the producers used a lawsuit based on an affair I ended as evidence that I am, in fact, 'Mr. McMahon.' "

McMahon concluded his statement by saying he hopes that viewers keep an open mind when watching the series.

Netflix did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Netflix series addresses McMahon's career as well as the "dark side of the business," including his 90's steroid abuse scandal and allegations of sexual misconduct.

In January 2024, McMahon resigned as executive chairman of the WWE and UFC's parent company, TKO Group Holdings, after a former employee filed a lawsuit claiming that she was subjected to “physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault and trafficking” while working at the company.

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He had previously stepped down as chairman and CEO of the WWE in June 2022 and announced his retirement a month after, amid an investigation into allegations he paid a former employee $3 million to hide their affair.

The investigation closed in November 2022, and McMahon was unanimously elected executive chairman of the board in January 2023. When the WWE and UFC merged in September to create TKO Group Holdings, McMahon was appointed executive chairman.

The January 2024 lawsuit came from former employee Janel Grant. The company was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut against McMahon, WWE executive John Laurinaitis and the company.

"I stand by my prior statement that Ms. Grant's lawsuit is replete with lies, obscene made-up instances that never occurred, and is a vindictive distortion of the truth. I intend to vigorously defend myself against these baseless accusations and look forward to clearing my name," McMahon shared in statement shared with PEOPLE at the time.

The statement continued: "However, out of respect for the WWE Universe, the extraordinary TKO business and its board members and shareholders, partners, and constituents, and all of the employees and Superstars who helped make WWE into the global leader it is today, I have decided to resign from my executive chairmanship and the TKO board of directors, effective immediately."

Mr. McMahon premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

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