Vince McMahon Net Worth

As per current stats in Forbes business magazine, Vince McMahon’s net worth is $2.4 billion, with $3.9 million of that coming in every year.  His primary source of wealth is World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., aka WWE.  The WWE was formerly known as the World Wrestling Federation.  Thanks to the legions of wrestling fans, it should be mentioned that the WWE is the largest professional wrestling organization in the entire world.  Vincent McMahon also earns income from Alpha Entertainment as its owner and founder. 

Who Is Vincent McMahon?

His name is synonymous with wrestling in the minds of scores of wrestling fans.  Vincent Kennedy McMahon is single-handedly responsible for making the World Wrestling Entertainment WWE and wrestling itself the household name it is today.  With his wife Linda by his side, he made stars out of people like Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura, John Cena, and Stone Cold Steve Austin.  He took a sport that was virtually unknown that nobody cared about and created an incredibly lucrative entertainment icon.  Where would wrestling be today if this man and the rest of the McMahon family were never involved?

Early Life Vince McMahon

WWE mogul, Vince McMahon, was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on August 24, 1945.  He was the younger of the two sons of Vincent James McMahon and Victoria Hanner McMahon (later Victoria Askew.)  Vince’s father and older brother, Rod were not part of his life until he turned 12 years old.  His paternal grandfather was an experienced promoter from whom Vince got much of his inspiration.  Jess McMahon was an Irish immigrant to the United States, coming from the County Galway. 

After overcoming some early learning disabilities, Vince attended Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Virginia.  He graduated from there in 1964.  At this point in time, Vince was reunited with his father.  Capitol Wrestling Corporation participated in trips to Madison Square Garden.  Moving ahead with his life, Vincent McMahon graduated from East Carolina University.  Wrestling started to be part of his life.  He took a keen interest in the sport.

How Did Vincent McMahon Earn His Money?

The life of this man encompasses far more than just the WWE, although that is his primary source of income.  With the support of his wife, Linda McMahon, he has accomplished so much that it must be presented in list format.  Here it is in totally random order. 

• Professional wrestling
• American professional wrestling promoter
• Sports commentator
• Announcer
• CEO of WWE
• Movie producer
• Television producer
• Actor
• Screenwriter
• Movie director
• Founder and owner of Alpha Entertainment
• A major force behind the rebooted XFL football league
• Business ventures
• Major shareholder in WWE stock
• Facilitator of WWE network

Personal Life of Vincent Kennedy McMahon

The world championship wrestling mogul Vince McMahon has been married to his wife Linda since August 26, 1966.  The couple has two children.  The children are son Shane McMahon and daughter Stephanie McMahon.  Both children are now heavily involved in the WWE in some capacity.  Stephanie McMahon is married to well-known wrestler Paul Levesque, aka Triple H. Both Stephanie and Shane have children of their own.  The older brother to Vince, Roderick James McMahon III, is not at all involved in wrestling, nor is he any kind of WWE owner.

Interesting Facts about World Wrestling Entertainment

• Some wrestlers also belong to the World Bodybuilding Federation
• Mr. McMahon is a third generation wrestling promoter
• WWF Championship Wrestling was the predecessor to the WWE
• Many well-known WWE personalities have been WWF champion
• Wrestling matches on WWE aired networks are seen all over the world
• Occasionally the wrestling industry has teamed up with superstars to present rock concerts
• Vince’s charitable foundation has contributed money to the Breast Cancer Alliance and the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford, Connecticut. 
• Professional wrestling is practically in the blood of Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon

What Does the Future Look Like for Vince McMahon?

In 2018 McMahon inked a $1 billion deal with FOX and announced the launching of a new promotion.  That was All Elite Wrestling, aka AEW.  It included folks who were already iconic in the WWE.  Recognizable names were Jim Ross, Bill Goldberg, and Chris Jericho. 

Today, in 2022, look for the continued efforts associated with this venture.  There has been much speculation about retirement from Vincent Kennedy McMahon, but do not expect that to happen anytime soon.  Instead, look for other mega-business deals to take place.

Another thing to watch for is the emergence of Stephanie as CEO of WWE and for Shane to have an impressive role in the entertainment giant as well.  Even if McMahon is not visible, do not expect him to give up control of WWE completely.  He will very likely always be calling the shots.

As for the topic of Vince McMahon Net Worth, you can bet that will continue to increase.  This man has a knack for finding the best ventures to put his name to.  Whether it is in wrestling, television, movies, business ownership, you name it, this fellow will make it a success. 

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