

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 risqué territory.