Vince McMahon, born in 1945, grew up in a wrestling family and graduated from East Carolina University in 1968.

Purchased WWF from his father in 1982, later rebranding it as WWE in 2002.

Introduced WrestleMania in 1985, revolutionizing sports entertainment.

Led WWE's global expansion, making it a worldwide entertainment phenomenon.

Faced and triumphed in the Monday Night Wars against WCW in the 1990s.

Launched the XFL in 2001, exploring an entertaining approach to American football.

Oversaw WWE's transition to a multimedia entertainment giant as CEO.

McMahon's vision and business prowess shaped modern professional wrestling, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.