We Promised You a Great Main Event

Step into the squared circle for an unauthorized, unrestricted, and no-holds-barred journey through the history of WWE and Vince McMahon's ascent to the top. Longtime sports journalist Bill Hanstock pulls back the curtain, untangling the truth behind the official WWE storyline to offer a smart fan's account of an extraordinary business success and an underappreciated pop cultural phenomenon.

This exhaustive and entertaining history delves into pivotal moments, from the behind-the-scenes drama of the Montreal Screwjob and the intensity of the Monday Night Wars, to the company's handling of scandals and the rise of global superstars like The Rock and John Cena. Discover the good, the bad, and the ugly of WWE's unprecedented rise, from iconic cultural milestones to corporate boardrooms, in a narrative as audacious as any wrestling spectacle.