The WWE's impact on sports and entertainment, in general, stands on a level all of its own. Regardless of public opinion, the company wouldn't be where it is today if it weren't for Vince McMahon. In recent news, the chairman -- and all his rippling glory -- was featured on the cover of Men's Fitness Magazine. For many, it was surprising to see how great of shape he is really in. However, John Cena shamelessly backed McMahon up and said that Vince is truly a beast in the weight room. It seems only fitting that the man who lifted the WWE to new heights is physically strong as well.
Before his time as a public figure, Vince attended Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Virginia. It isn't a large leap to assume his attendance contributed to McMahon's legendary drive and ambition.
During his life, Vince has worn many different hats.
True, he is a successful businessman, but he has also been an announcer, commentator, film producer, actor and occasional professional wrestler.
According to a report by TMZ Sports, however, he might have even had a chance as a body builder:
"John Cena doesn't think there's an age limit on weight room domination...[saying] 69-year-old Vince McMahon is an absolute TERROR on the racks. The WWE superstar was out in NYC...when [when he was asked] about VM's recent Men's Fitness Magazine cover where the guy looked like an AARP Incredible Hulk...Cena says that McMahon's biceps aren't just for show and the guy can lift like a man half his age...and even rivals Cena himself."
The majority of the time, fans tend to stray from even thinking about the villain. However, a report by Biography points out that even if it is a hard pill to swallow, the man deserves respect:
"Vince McMahon began an expansion that would fundamentally alter the character of professional wrestling in America. The World Wrestling Federation emerged and became a massive operation, going public in 1999. [That October,] McMahon saw World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc., through its initial public offering on the Nasdaq. The company's stock price closed at nearly double its opening price for 10 million shares...McMahon controls 98 percent of the voting shares..."
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