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Vince Kennedy McMahon, a.k.a. Vince McMahon is one of the most eminent personalities in the United States. He is a businessman, media proprietor, and wrestling executive. Vince McMahon is the pioneer of the biggest wrestling promotion in the world, known as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He was the Chairman and CEO of the company for four decades.

WWF/WWE (1970-Present)

Vince McMahon began his career in the WWF (now WWE) as a commentator. He later took over ownership of the company from his father in 1982. Under his ownership, the company flourished and achieved unfathomable success. He took the company to new heights, establishing its base across the globe.

While being the owner of the company, Vince McMahon came up with the concept of WrestleMania. It is now known as the biggest live wrestling event in sports entertainment. With time, Mr. McMahon incorporated significant changes in WWE, which eventually drove the company to the pinnacle of pro wrestling.

Besides, Vince gave the industry innumerable moments and has been a part of some of the most iconic storylines. He also won the WWE Title and the Royal Rumble in his career. Vince McMahon is the reason behind the paramount success of WWE. However, in 2021, he stepped down from his position as Chairman and CEO amid the hush money scandal.

Vince later returned to the company in 2023 and presided over the WWE Board of Directors. He solicited bids for the sale of the company. However, in April 2023, McMahon finalized a whopping billion-dollar deal with Endeavor.