8 Important Wrestling Events That Happened When Great Balls Of Fire Was Released

1. Vince McMahon Meets His Biological Father

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Vinnie Mac’s parents divorced a year after he was born, and he was raised as Vinnie Lupton while his mother rendezvoused with other lovers. In a 2001 interview with Playboy, McMahon said one of his stepfathers used to beat his mother and then attacked him when he tried to protect her. “It is unfortunate that he died before I could kill him,” he commented.

So it was best for all parties involved that Vince Sr., at the urging of his new wife Juanita, began visiting his 12-year-old son in 1957. Vince immediately fell in love with his father, especially his father’s business. Although his dad pushed him away from pro wrestling, Vince eventually wore him down and got involved in the WWWF.

The rest is history.

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