One big thing
WWE wished Stephanie McMahon a happy 48th birthday on Tuesday, just one day before the release of a controversial Netflix docuseries about her father, Vince McMahon.
Why it matters
The timing of WWE’s public birthday message to Stephanie McMahon highlights the complex dynamics within the McMahon family and their relationship with the company, especially given the impending release of the potentially damaging Netflix series about Vince McMahon.
By the numbers
• Stephanie McMahon is 48 years old
• The Netflix docuseries about Vince McMahon is a 6-part series
• Stephanie resigned from WWE in 2023
Key details
• WWE’s official X account posted: “Join us in wishing a happy birthday to Stephanie McMahon!”
• The Netflix docuseries about Vince McMahon releases on Wednesday
• Vince McMahon reportedly attempted to buy the series from Netflix to prevent its release
Behind the scenes
• Stephanie McMahon resigned from WWE in 2023 but remains closely associated with the company
• She was spotted at Survivor Series last year and attended the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony
• Paul Heyman praised Stephanie during his Hall of Fame induction speech, saying he hopes his daughter grows up to be “a fraction of the woman that Stephanie McMahon is”
The big picture
Despite no longer working for WWE, Stephanie McMahon continues to be a respected figure in the wrestling world. Her birthday celebration comes at a potentially turbulent time for the McMahon family, with the Netflix docuseries potentially shedding light on controversial aspects of Vince McMahon’s career and personal life.
What’s next?
All eyes will be on the reception of the Netflix docuseries and its potential impact on the McMahon family’s public image and relationship with WWE.
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