6 Traits That Make WWE’s Vince McMahon a Huge Success
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The Chairman
Vince McMahon may be rich, but he wasn’t born with a silver spoon. He exemplifies the phrase “self-made man” both with his business portfolio and his incredible physique. We pay tribute to “The Chairman’s” birthday by looking at six traits that make the WWE pioneer so successful.
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Stamina
At 72 years young, “Vinne Mac” sets an example to everyone on the WWE roster as far as stamina is concerned. Not only has he ruled the professional wrestling world for the better part of four decades, but his physique would put a lot of today’s wrestlers to shame.McMahon built his body, and his company, with hard work and determination. He took WWE from a regional operation to a publicly traded company valued at more than $2 billion. McMahon is the embodiment of the WWE’s slogan: “Then, Now, Forever”.
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Hard Work
Few people in business or sports are better examples of what can be done when you visualize something, and then put your heart and soul toward making it a reality.When McMahon launched the first WrestleMania on closed circuit television, people said he would fail. When he expanded WWE globally they said we was reaching too far. So it figures that when he unveiled the WWE streaming network the critics came calling once again. The truth? McMahon is a trail blazer and other sports organizations are taking note. If you want something bad enough, and you’re willing to put in the work, you can achieve your goals no matter what your detractors say.
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Perseverance
McMahon may be a third generation promoter, but he didn’t inherit his fortune. In fact, he was raised in a North Carolina trailer park, and as a rebellious teen was sent to Fishburne Military School.It was in military school where he excelled in wrestling. His father, who he didn’t meet until he was 12 years old, may have been a wrestling promoter, but when McMahon took over the reigns, he pioneered his own business model and coined the phrase “Sports Entertainment”.
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Will to Win
When Ted Turner went into the wrestling business with his WCW brand, he was able to open his check book and sign some of wrestling’s biggest talents. The likes of Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash would make the jump, and its show, WCW Monday Nitro, had WWE on the ropes.Defiant, McMahon upped the ante and made his show “cooler” with emerging stars like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Degeneration-X. WWE Raw became an edgier show, and WCW was unable to answer. In the end, McMahon didn’t just win the battle for Monday night TV, he won the war of the two promotions and bought WCW.
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No Limits
Although McMahon isn’t a seasoned grappler, his physique and passion have helped him toward some intriguing wrestling matches. His villainous character, “Mr. McMahon,” has battled the likes of Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart. His brutal cage match with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was a blockbuster main event.Did you know that McMahon has even won a Royal Rumble and held the WWE title? Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out in your chosen field, don’t set any limits for yourself.
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Refusal to Quit
On Jan. 30, 2005, McMahon went storming toward the ring to help clear up a controversial ending to the Royal Rumble. As he entered the ring—something he’s done thousands of times—he shredded both his quadriceps. Despite the agonizing pain, he didn’t call it quits. Instead, he continued to perform while sitting down.Months later he would be back and stronger than ever, squatting heavier than his own wrestlers in the corporate gym.
Vince McMahon may be rich, but he wasn’t born with a silver spoon. He exemplifies the phrase “self-made man” both with his business portfolio and his incredible physique. We pay tribute to “The Chairman’s” birthday by looking at six traits that make the WWE pioneer so successful.
Stamina
At 72 years young, “Vinne Mac” sets an example to everyone on the WWE roster as far as stamina is concerned. Not only has he ruled the professional wrestling world for the better part of four decades, but his physique would put a lot of today’s wrestlers to shame.
McMahon built his body, and his company, with hard work and determination. He took WWE from a regional operation to a publicly traded company valued at more than $2 billion. McMahon is the embodiment of the WWE’s slogan: “Then, Now, Forever”.
Hard Work
Few people in business or sports are better examples of what can be done when you visualize something, and then put your heart and soul toward making it a reality.
When McMahon launched the first WrestleMania on closed circuit television, people said he would fail. When he expanded WWE globally they said we was reaching too far. So it figures that when he unveiled the WWE streaming network the critics came calling once again. The truth? McMahon is a trail blazer and other sports organizations are taking note. If you want something bad enough, and you’re willing to put in the work, you can achieve your goals no matter what your detractors say.
Perseverance
McMahon may be a third generation promoter, but he didn’t inherit his fortune. In fact, he was raised in a North Carolina trailer park, and as a rebellious teen was sent to Fishburne Military School.
It was in military school where he excelled in wrestling. His father, who he didn’t meet until he was 12 years old, may have been a wrestling promoter, but when McMahon took over the reigns, he pioneered his own business model and coined the phrase “Sports Entertainment”.
Will to Win
When Ted Turner went into the wrestling business with his WCW brand, he was able to open his check book and sign some of wrestling’s biggest talents. The likes of Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash would make the jump, and its show, WCW Monday Nitro, had WWE on the ropes.
Defiant, McMahon upped the ante and made his show “cooler” with emerging stars like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Degeneration-X. WWE Raw became an edgier show, and WCW was unable to answer. In the end, McMahon didn’t just win the battle for Monday night TV, he won the war of the two promotions and bought WCW.
No Limits
Although McMahon isn’t a seasoned grappler, his physique and passion have helped him toward some intriguing wrestling matches. His villainous character, “Mr. McMahon,” has battled the likes of Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart. His brutal cage match with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was a blockbuster main event.
Did you know that McMahon has even won a Royal Rumble and held the WWE title? Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out in your chosen field, don’t set any limits for yourself.
Refusal to Quit
On Jan. 30, 2005, McMahon went storming toward the ring to help clear up a controversial ending to the Royal Rumble. As he entered the ring—something he’s done thousands of times—he shredded both his quadriceps. Despite the agonizing pain, he didn’t call it quits. Instead, he continued to perform while sitting down.
Months later he would be back and stronger than ever, squatting heavier than his own wrestlers in the corporate gym.
