“To Show The True Vince McMahon”

What is the goal of the new “Mr. McMahon” docuseries premiering on Netflix on September 25?

Allow the director and executive producer of the project explain.

Chris Smith, the director and executive producer of the new Netflix docuseries on the former longtime controversial WWE Chairman, spoke with Joe Otterson of Variety this week to promote the project.

During the discussion, Smith was asked what the goal of the docuseries is.

“The goal behind ‘Mr. McMahon’ was to pull back the curtain and reveal the true Vince McMahon, obscured beneath the persona he presented to the world,” he said. “Over the four years of production, the story evolved in truly shocking ways, culminating in some extremely harrowing allegations. The final product is a revealing documentary that we believe offers a rich and nuanced portrait of the man and the complex legacy he left behind.”

The official description for the docuseries premiering on 9/25 reads as follows:

“Mr. McMahon, a documentary series chronicling the rise and fall of the WWE’s controversial founder, is coming to Netflix on September 25,” the announcement began. “From Chris Smith, Executive Producer of Tiger King, and Bill Simmons. Including interviews with McMahon prior to his resignation, his family, and some of the most iconic names in wrestling history. As well as the journalists who uncovered McMahon’s allegations.”

Additionally, a press release was sent out on 8/29 to promote the project, which reads:

MR. MCMAHON TO PREMIERE GLOBALLY ON SEPTEMBER 25

Synopsis: Mr. McMahon chronicles the rise and fall of Vince McMahon, controversial businessman and co-founder of WWE. From his transformation of the WWE from a small, regional business into a global entertainment powerhouse to the explosive sexual misconduct allegations that led to his eventual resignation, this six-episode series offers a deep dive into McMahon’s life and his enduring franchise. Culled from over 200 hours of interviews with McMahon himself (prior to his resignation), his family members, business associates and some of the most iconic names in wrestling history, as well as the journalists who uncovered McMahon’s allegations – filmmaker Chris Smith (Tiger King) and executive producer Bill Simmons (30 for 30) present an unflinching, no-holds-barred look at one of the most enigmatic figures in sports entertainment.

Format: 6 x 60 mins episodes

Director: Chris Smith

Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Zara Duffy, and Chris Smith

Production Companies: Library Films in association with Ringer Films

Quote from Director & Executive Producer Chris Smith:

“The goal behind ‘Mr. McMahon’ was to pull back the curtain and reveal the true Vince McMahon, obscured beneath the persona he presented to the world. Over the four years of production, the story evolved in truly shocking ways, culminating in some extremely harrowing allegations. The final product is a revealing documentary that we believe offers a rich and nuanced portrait of the man and the complex legacy he left behind.”

Check out the complete interview at Variety.com.