The six-part docuseries Mr. McMahon, which explores the life and career of Vince McMahon, premiered on Netflix on Wednesday, September 25th. The series provides a comprehensive look into the controversial WWE Chairman’s rise to power, featuring interviews with key figures in McMahon’s life, including Linda McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Shane McMahon, Triple H, The Rock, John Cena, Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, and many more.
In its debut week, Mr. McMahon performed strongly, ranking fourth on Netflix’s Top TV Shows list for the week of September 23 through September 29. The series racked up an impressive 4.9 million views, accumulating a total of 28.2 million hours viewed.
Despite its success, Mr. McMahon finished behind other popular series such as The Perfect Couple: Limited Series (6 million views), Nobody Wants This: Season 1 (10.3 million views), and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (19.5 million views), which took the top spot.
With its engaging storytelling and interviews, Mr. McMahon has quickly captured the attention of both wrestling fans and general viewers, solidifying its place as one of Netflix’s standout shows for the week.
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