25 Things You Didn't Know About Vince McMahon

2. He "Killed Dracula" For Shane

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Vince McMahon allegedly only functions on about two hours sleep a night. He was clearly happy to instill this pattern into son Shane back when 'The Money' wasn't yet minted.

Dropping an anecdote from McMahon home life to Playboy in 2001, he said; "[Linda] would always read to the kids at night. I'd make up stories for them, and my stories were full of action. Couldn't help it. They've just had their bath and they smell so good, they're tucked into their little beds and they're so sweet that you just want to eat them. I'd tell them a story, kiss them goodnight, and they would be absolutely wired. Linda would have to calm them down. So Shane was scared one night. He thought Dracula was in the closet. I said, "Oh yeah? Watch this." I went in that closet and started growling and yelling, having a battle. I threw a little furniture. Now Shane's really scared to death, until finally his dad walks out of the closet. I said, "Son, you never have to worry about Dracula again. Dracula's dead."

Dracula's. Dead. Only Vince McMahon.

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