Vince McMahon follows in his father's footsteps and takes the family business from the independent wrestling circuit to mainstream Sports Entertainment.

In the real world, wrestling superstars and storylines - plus Vince's reputation - attract scandal and scrutiny in the media. A new competitor rises up.

The Lines between Reality and Kayfabe start to blur as WWE Stars take their talents elsewhere, boosting the pedigree of a gritty competitor.

With the Monday Night Wars in motion, a new era begins at WWE as Vince takes on a bold new persona and the programming enters risky territory.

Vince brings his family into the fold and attempts to push the envelope on-air and beyond the ring. A momentous merger changes the wrestling landscape.

After a tragedy draws attention to wrestling injuries, WWE refocuses on safety and expansion. Vince retires abruptly after unsettling allegations emerge.