It was never supposed to happen, but Vince McMahon had to do something to capitalise on the overbearing sense of hatred following him around after the 1997 Survivor Series. 'Screwing' Bret Hart out of the WWF Heavyweight Title at the event, the one-time play-by-play commentator and real-life owner of the World Wrestling Federation acknowledged his power in late-1997, transforming into the evil, vindictive 'Mr. McMahon' character. Of course, McMahon's feud with Steve Austin was timeless, but it wasn't all just 'Stone Cold' that made the story a successful one. Playing his part to perfection, Vince had being a heel down pat, his often-hilarious facial expressions and over-the-top strut both being important elements that made it relatively simple for fans to hate him. In the early-90's, McMahon had pretty much played a template version of the Mr. McMahon gimmick in Memphis, primarily to feud with Jerry 'The King' Lawler, who played a babyface in the territory. It was unique stuff for the time, but fans would later be introduced to just how awe-inspiring a villain Vince McMahon could be, and it took reality - the 'Montreal Screwjob' - to get him there. Has there been a better all-round heel in WWE history than Mr. McMahon? A power-hungry, domineering boss is a powerful character, one McMahon played amazingly. What other top heels and villains can you think of who elicited genuine heat from the audience? Do you agree with the choices on this list? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments section below!
