1 00:00:09,552 --> 00:00:13,765 - I stand before you as one of the principal owners of WWE. 2 00:00:13,806 --> 00:00:15,767 [crowd booing] 3 00:00:15,808 --> 00:00:18,352 But take away the money and the education, 4 00:00:18,394 --> 00:00:20,855 and I am just like all of you. 5 00:00:20,897 --> 00:00:24,484 [dramatic music] 6 00:00:24,525 --> 00:00:29,739 My character is the spoiled rotten rich girl. 7 00:00:29,781 --> 00:00:32,533 - Stephanie McMahon flaunts her wealth. 8 00:00:32,575 --> 00:00:36,662 She flaunts her power. She uses her power for bad. 9 00:00:36,704 --> 00:00:40,875 - Surrender the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, 10 00:00:40,917 --> 00:00:44,420 or I will fire your wife. 11 00:00:44,462 --> 00:00:47,090 I always feel the need to put everybody else down. 12 00:00:47,131 --> 00:00:49,258 You're pathetic. You're weak. 13 00:00:49,300 --> 00:00:52,512 You're a failure, and you're a disgrace! 14 00:00:52,553 --> 00:00:54,639 - Her father is the boss, 15 00:00:54,680 --> 00:00:58,184 so she has power to make or break people's lives. 16 00:00:58,226 --> 00:01:00,812 - Your children are ashamed of you. 17 00:01:00,853 --> 00:01:02,647 - Stephanie is the ultimate villain. 18 00:01:02,688 --> 00:01:05,608 No matter how hard people try to defeat her, 19 00:01:05,650 --> 00:01:07,443 Stephanie McMahon will never be destroyed. 20 00:01:07,485 --> 00:01:09,612 - Making business personal, 21 00:01:09,654 --> 00:01:12,365 that's something you know all about, Dad, isn't it? 22 00:01:12,407 --> 00:01:15,910 Being a villain is a lot more fun. 23 00:01:15,952 --> 00:01:18,287 - Oh, my Lord! - You gotta be kidding me! 24 00:01:20,081 --> 00:01:23,042 [dramatic music] 25 00:01:23,084 --> 00:01:30,216 * * 26 00:01:42,353 --> 00:01:43,938 [siren wailing] 27 00:01:43,980 --> 00:01:46,566 - When you're born into a nefarious empire, 28 00:01:46,607 --> 00:01:49,318 you learn from the best on how to be the worst. 29 00:01:49,360 --> 00:01:52,363 [tense music] 30 00:01:52,405 --> 00:01:55,366 - I was about four or five years old, 31 00:01:55,408 --> 00:01:57,285 and I was at the Philadelphia Spectrum. 32 00:01:57,326 --> 00:02:03,207 * * 33 00:02:03,249 --> 00:02:04,542 I was walking backstage. 34 00:02:04,584 --> 00:02:06,627 It was my first time at a live show, 35 00:02:06,669 --> 00:02:09,714 and I remember linoleum floors, 36 00:02:09,756 --> 00:02:13,342 the whitewashed walls, the cement blocks, 37 00:02:13,384 --> 00:02:16,721 the very harsh fluorescent lighting. 38 00:02:16,763 --> 00:02:19,515 It wasn't at all what I had expected, 39 00:02:19,557 --> 00:02:22,727 and I wandered off down the hall a little bit, 40 00:02:22,769 --> 00:02:24,812 'cause, you know, my parents were working. 41 00:02:24,854 --> 00:02:28,399 And all of a sudden, this group of kids came screaming 42 00:02:28,441 --> 00:02:31,778 around the corner, I mean, running for their lives. 43 00:02:31,819 --> 00:02:35,364 And hot on their heels was one George "the Animal" Steele. 44 00:02:35,406 --> 00:02:38,534 * * 45 00:02:38,576 --> 00:02:40,953 And he turned his attention to me 46 00:02:40,995 --> 00:02:44,207 and started coming towards me in character. 47 00:02:44,248 --> 00:02:47,794 - Hey, man! - [screams] 48 00:02:47,835 --> 00:02:52,423 - And I ran as fast as I could up my dad's leg. 49 00:02:52,465 --> 00:02:54,801 I wrapped my arms around him, 50 00:02:54,842 --> 00:02:58,805 I buried my head in his neck, and my dad started to laugh. 51 00:02:58,846 --> 00:03:00,348 * * 52 00:03:00,390 --> 00:03:02,934 And that struck me as a little kid. 53 00:03:02,975 --> 00:03:07,105 And then he introduced me to the man, Jim Myers. 54 00:03:07,146 --> 00:03:08,773 * * 55 00:03:08,815 --> 00:03:11,609 It was my first sort of understanding 56 00:03:11,651 --> 00:03:13,111 of what it means to be a performer. 57 00:03:13,152 --> 00:03:16,114 [upbeat rock music] 58 00:03:16,155 --> 00:03:17,657 * * 59 00:03:17,698 --> 00:03:22,370 I've just grown up in this larger-than-life world. 60 00:03:22,412 --> 00:03:26,582 Every person I've ever really known has had this persona, 61 00:03:26,624 --> 00:03:28,292 this charisma. 62 00:03:28,334 --> 00:03:30,795 I've watched it. I've studied it. 63 00:03:30,837 --> 00:03:34,632 I've learned what it means to become the character, 64 00:03:34,674 --> 00:03:37,593 maybe a little bit more clearer than others 65 00:03:37,635 --> 00:03:39,429 and maybe a little faster. 66 00:03:39,470 --> 00:03:41,180 * * 67 00:03:41,222 --> 00:03:42,890 - Following in the imposing footsteps 68 00:03:42,932 --> 00:03:44,976 of the McMahon family patriarch 69 00:03:45,017 --> 00:03:48,104 is an unenviable task, to say the least. 70 00:03:48,146 --> 00:03:50,314 - And there he is, ladies and gentlemen, 71 00:03:50,356 --> 00:03:53,943 before 14,387! 72 00:03:53,985 --> 00:03:56,070 - Starting from almost nothing, 73 00:03:56,112 --> 00:03:57,405 Vince McMahon transformed 74 00:03:57,447 --> 00:03:58,865 a struggling regional wrestling operation... 75 00:03:58,906 --> 00:04:00,366 - Oh, there's his clothesline! 76 00:04:00,408 --> 00:04:03,619 - Into a billion-dollar publicly traded corporation. 77 00:04:03,661 --> 00:04:06,164 Along the way, the sinister Mr. McMahon 78 00:04:06,205 --> 00:04:11,586 fully embraced his reputation as the evil owner of WWE. 79 00:04:11,627 --> 00:04:16,299 - I enjoy destroying lives. It turns me on. 80 00:04:16,340 --> 00:04:18,634 [crowd booing] 81 00:04:18,676 --> 00:04:20,386 - Vince is a natural heel. 82 00:04:20,428 --> 00:04:24,307 He's a natural just evil, evil man. 83 00:04:24,348 --> 00:04:26,976 - Oh, my God! - Mr. McMahon has lost it! 84 00:04:27,018 --> 00:04:30,396 - My dad is all of the evils of the world 85 00:04:30,438 --> 00:04:32,523 wrapped up into one human being. 86 00:04:32,565 --> 00:04:35,318 - Hell, I'll fire your ass, pal! 87 00:04:35,359 --> 00:04:40,782 - His character is motivated by greed, by money, by power, 88 00:04:40,823 --> 00:04:42,950 by holding the little man down. 89 00:04:44,327 --> 00:04:46,079 - Oh, my. - Oh, my God. 90 00:04:46,120 --> 00:04:48,664 - He just has it all, and he wants you to know it, 91 00:04:48,706 --> 00:04:51,667 and in fact, he wants to stick it straight up your ass. 92 00:04:51,709 --> 00:04:54,879 - It's all about me. 93 00:04:54,921 --> 00:04:57,382 You're fired! 94 00:04:57,423 --> 00:04:59,717 No more Mr. Nice Guy. 95 00:04:59,759 --> 00:05:02,136 - Being raised by Vince McMahon 96 00:05:02,178 --> 00:05:05,848 is a master class in greed and evil. 97 00:05:05,890 --> 00:05:07,934 You can't help but absorb that, 98 00:05:07,975 --> 00:05:10,019 being born and raised around it. 99 00:05:10,061 --> 00:05:12,855 [tense music] 100 00:05:12,897 --> 00:05:14,899 - Even though I grew up in our business 101 00:05:14,941 --> 00:05:16,818 and I always wanted to be a part of it, 102 00:05:16,859 --> 00:05:21,197 I never saw myself in the ring or as a part of our show. 103 00:05:21,239 --> 00:05:23,991 I remember I had graduated college, 104 00:05:24,033 --> 00:05:28,246 and I was in this sort of unique internship position 105 00:05:28,287 --> 00:05:29,831 shadowing my dad. 106 00:05:29,872 --> 00:05:32,291 And I remember sitting at the table, 107 00:05:32,333 --> 00:05:36,754 listening to the writers pitch him this story. 108 00:05:36,796 --> 00:05:39,298 - Let's go into Stephanie McMahon. 109 00:05:39,340 --> 00:05:41,426 - It was an idea to use me. 110 00:05:41,467 --> 00:05:44,095 * * 111 00:05:44,137 --> 00:05:46,764 And I remember sitting there, like, in shock. 112 00:05:46,806 --> 00:05:51,102 I was to be used basically as a pawn in the story line. 113 00:05:51,978 --> 00:05:54,313 - What the heck's the Ministry doing out here? 114 00:05:55,148 --> 00:06:01,112 - McMahon, I know you're back there watching. 115 00:06:01,154 --> 00:06:05,658 There's a little secret that I need to inform you of, Vince, 116 00:06:05,700 --> 00:06:10,913 that tonight there's a beautiful young woman 117 00:06:10,955 --> 00:06:15,710 who will become one with my Ministry. 118 00:06:15,752 --> 00:06:16,836 - Get me more security. 119 00:06:16,878 --> 00:06:18,212 I don't care what you've gotta do. 120 00:06:18,254 --> 00:06:19,464 You get me more security. 121 00:06:19,505 --> 00:06:20,798 - Yes, sir. - And give it to me now. 122 00:06:20,840 --> 00:06:23,634 - The Undertaker was tormenting me, 123 00:06:23,676 --> 00:06:26,304 and ultimately, he got to me. 124 00:06:26,345 --> 00:06:27,513 * * 125 00:06:27,555 --> 00:06:29,140 - Where to, Stephanie? 126 00:06:29,182 --> 00:06:30,558 - Dad! 127 00:06:30,600 --> 00:06:32,143 - Oh, no! 128 00:06:32,185 --> 00:06:34,854 My God, the Undertaker's abducting Stephanie McMahon! 129 00:06:34,896 --> 00:06:37,565 - Stephanie, Stephanie! 130 00:06:37,607 --> 00:06:39,734 * * 131 00:06:39,776 --> 00:06:42,320 Stephanie! Damn it, where is she? 132 00:06:42,361 --> 00:06:43,571 - I don't know! 133 00:06:43,613 --> 00:06:46,157 - The Undertaker had essentially captured 134 00:06:46,199 --> 00:06:48,868 the damsel in distress, Stephanie McMahon, 135 00:06:48,910 --> 00:06:50,369 and was going to wed her. 136 00:06:50,411 --> 00:06:55,750 * * 137 00:06:55,792 --> 00:06:58,795 - The Undertaker abducted Stephanie McMahon. 138 00:06:58,836 --> 00:07:00,004 - Oh, my dear God. 139 00:07:00,046 --> 00:07:01,631 - She's strapped on that symbol. 140 00:07:01,672 --> 00:07:03,257 The Undertaker and the Ministry 141 00:07:03,299 --> 00:07:05,802 have brought Stephanie McMahon to the ring. 142 00:07:05,843 --> 00:07:06,886 - That's the boss' daughter. 143 00:07:06,928 --> 00:07:07,929 You can't kidnap the boss' daughter. 144 00:07:07,970 --> 00:07:10,223 - This is absolutely heinous. 145 00:07:10,264 --> 00:07:13,017 This is so sickening. 146 00:07:13,059 --> 00:07:16,896 Who has the courage to come out here and stop this? 147 00:07:16,938 --> 00:07:21,275 - Let the ceremony begin. 148 00:07:21,317 --> 00:07:23,027 - Oh, for God's sake! 149 00:07:25,071 --> 00:07:28,032 Here he comes! Stone Cold! 150 00:07:28,074 --> 00:07:30,326 - There was really only one man that could help... 151 00:07:30,368 --> 00:07:33,329 - Stone Cold and the Undertaker going toe-to-toe! 152 00:07:33,371 --> 00:07:36,207 - And that was "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, 153 00:07:36,249 --> 00:07:39,001 who was the archnemesis of Mr. McMahon. 154 00:07:39,043 --> 00:07:41,963 - Austin fighting with all he's got! 155 00:07:42,004 --> 00:07:44,674 - "Stone Cold" Steve Austin appeared to save the day 156 00:07:44,716 --> 00:07:45,800 for the damsel in distress. 157 00:07:45,842 --> 00:07:47,635 - The ceremony's over! 158 00:07:47,677 --> 00:07:50,972 I guarantee you, he didn't do this for Vince McMahon. 159 00:07:51,013 --> 00:07:54,809 He's doing it because it's the right thing to do! 160 00:07:54,851 --> 00:07:57,895 - It turns out, it was all a setup. 161 00:07:57,937 --> 00:07:59,897 The Undertaker was working for a higher power 162 00:07:59,939 --> 00:08:02,400 who orchestrated Stephanie's abduction. 163 00:08:02,442 --> 00:08:05,236 * * 164 00:08:05,278 --> 00:08:07,739 - I present 165 00:08:07,780 --> 00:08:13,202 the higher power. 166 00:08:13,244 --> 00:08:15,288 - Who could it be? 167 00:08:15,329 --> 00:08:16,998 - It's me, Austin! 168 00:08:17,039 --> 00:08:18,791 - Oh, son of a bitch. - What? 169 00:08:18,833 --> 00:08:23,588 - It's me, Austin! It was me all along, Austin! 170 00:08:23,629 --> 00:08:26,841 - Mr. McMahon orchestrated his own daughter's kidnapping, 171 00:08:26,883 --> 00:08:30,344 just to lure his archnemesis into a trap. 172 00:08:30,386 --> 00:08:33,014 - It doesn't get much more evil than that. 173 00:08:33,056 --> 00:08:35,308 - Vince knew that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin 174 00:08:35,349 --> 00:08:38,770 would go out and go against the epitome of pure evil 175 00:08:38,811 --> 00:08:40,104 and rescue Stephanie, 176 00:08:40,146 --> 00:08:42,148 because even "Stone Cold" Steve Austin 177 00:08:42,190 --> 00:08:45,693 could see the devious Undertaker could not 178 00:08:45,735 --> 00:08:48,488 marry this pure, innocent little girl. 179 00:08:48,529 --> 00:08:50,865 - What a sick human being. 180 00:08:50,907 --> 00:08:52,700 - What kind of man would do that, 181 00:08:52,742 --> 00:08:54,202 would use his daughter 182 00:08:54,243 --> 00:08:57,371 and make his daughter believe she was abducted, 183 00:08:57,413 --> 00:09:01,167 believe she was being forced to marry this evil, 184 00:09:01,209 --> 00:09:02,627 unholy character? 185 00:09:02,668 --> 00:09:04,587 - Austin, now you know 186 00:09:04,629 --> 00:09:08,299 there is no price I will not pay. 187 00:09:08,341 --> 00:09:11,344 There is no depth that I will not stoop 188 00:09:11,386 --> 00:09:15,139 to make your life here on Earth, Austin, 189 00:09:15,181 --> 00:09:20,770 a total, complete living hell. 190 00:09:20,812 --> 00:09:22,688 - Mr. McMahon would do that, 191 00:09:22,730 --> 00:09:24,941 and it brought out, ultimately, 192 00:09:24,982 --> 00:09:28,486 every bit of dark side that I had within me. 193 00:09:28,528 --> 00:09:32,198 * * 194 00:09:36,369 --> 00:09:39,372 - I really didn't want to have to do it, 195 00:09:39,414 --> 00:09:42,875 but, you know, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, 196 00:09:42,917 --> 00:09:45,962 I had to teach you a lesson 197 00:09:46,003 --> 00:09:49,424 that you would never, ever forget. 198 00:09:49,465 --> 00:09:51,342 [dramatic music] 199 00:09:51,384 --> 00:09:53,428 - Wait a minute. What is this? 200 00:09:53,469 --> 00:09:54,721 - Stephanie? 201 00:09:54,762 --> 00:09:57,181 - She didn't know. 202 00:09:57,223 --> 00:10:01,394 - How could you be so cruel to me? 203 00:10:01,436 --> 00:10:03,771 - We really weren't trying to hurt you, Stephanie. 204 00:10:03,813 --> 00:10:06,816 You see, it's just business. 205 00:10:06,858 --> 00:10:09,944 * * 206 00:10:09,986 --> 00:10:12,655 - My father actually used me as a pawn, 207 00:10:12,697 --> 00:10:16,743 and that was the moment my character realized 208 00:10:16,784 --> 00:10:19,078 that it's time to play this game. 209 00:10:19,120 --> 00:10:21,164 - Love doesn't have anything to do with it. 210 00:10:21,205 --> 00:10:24,500 It's just business. We still love you, Stephanie. 211 00:10:24,542 --> 00:10:26,002 - The relationship between Vince McMahon 212 00:10:26,044 --> 00:10:27,211 and Stephanie McMahon is complicated 213 00:10:27,253 --> 00:10:28,838 'cause Vince is complicated. 214 00:10:28,880 --> 00:10:30,631 Vince has shown over and over 215 00:10:30,673 --> 00:10:33,259 that he is devoted to sports entertainment 216 00:10:33,301 --> 00:10:35,595 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 217 00:10:35,636 --> 00:10:38,931 That's not a normal, like, dad-daughter relationship, 218 00:10:38,973 --> 00:10:41,642 but that dynamic is fun to watch play out. 219 00:10:41,684 --> 00:10:43,144 - Look at this. 220 00:10:43,186 --> 00:10:45,396 Test and Stephanie hand in hand. 221 00:10:45,438 --> 00:10:47,940 - After playing the damsel in distress, 222 00:10:47,982 --> 00:10:49,776 Stephanie McMahon began to formulate 223 00:10:49,817 --> 00:10:51,611 her own villainous plan 224 00:10:51,652 --> 00:10:56,115 to become one of the most evil characters in WWE history. 225 00:10:56,157 --> 00:10:59,452 - I, in a story line, was supposed to get married 226 00:10:59,494 --> 00:11:02,288 to a wrestler by the name of Test. 227 00:11:02,330 --> 00:11:05,291 - On "Raw," Test proposed to Stephanie McMahon, 228 00:11:05,333 --> 00:11:08,419 and she accepted just a few days later on "SmackDown." 229 00:11:08,461 --> 00:11:11,422 - I remember my father had said, "Okay, 230 00:11:11,464 --> 00:11:14,967 "if anybody interrupts this wedding that isn't family, 231 00:11:15,009 --> 00:11:16,928 then they're gonna get fired on the spot." 232 00:11:18,221 --> 00:11:21,265 - We are gathered here tonight 233 00:11:21,307 --> 00:11:26,312 to celebrate one of life's greatest moments. 234 00:11:26,354 --> 00:11:31,984 Should there be anyone who has cause why this couple 235 00:11:32,026 --> 00:11:34,487 should not be united in marriage, 236 00:11:34,529 --> 00:11:39,117 they must speak now or forever hold their peace. 237 00:11:39,158 --> 00:11:40,993 [rock music] 238 00:11:41,035 --> 00:11:42,829 - Time to play the game. 239 00:11:42,870 --> 00:11:45,957 * * 240 00:11:45,998 --> 00:11:48,543 Time to play the game! 241 00:11:48,584 --> 00:11:51,045 * * 242 00:11:51,087 --> 00:11:53,381 - And out on the stage comes Triple H, 243 00:11:53,423 --> 00:11:55,133 the biggest bad guy possible. 244 00:11:55,174 --> 00:11:57,176 At the time, my dad was in a story 245 00:11:57,218 --> 00:11:58,928 with Triple H, and he said, 246 00:11:58,970 --> 00:12:01,514 "You know, Vince, I know you said 247 00:12:01,556 --> 00:12:04,142 "that if you weren't family that you'd get fired, 248 00:12:04,183 --> 00:12:06,978 so allow me to show you a little something." 249 00:12:07,019 --> 00:12:10,690 - Vince, you should take a look at this. 250 00:12:10,732 --> 00:12:13,693 * * 251 00:12:13,735 --> 00:12:15,987 - Hunter, will you take Stephanie for your wife? 252 00:12:16,028 --> 00:12:17,530 - Oh, yeah, I do. 253 00:12:17,572 --> 00:12:21,033 - And, Stephanie, will you take Hunter for your husband? 254 00:12:21,075 --> 00:12:23,244 - [as Stephanie] Oh, yes, I do. 255 00:12:23,286 --> 00:12:26,247 Hey, get a nice shot of the brand-new 256 00:12:26,289 --> 00:12:29,876 Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley. 257 00:12:29,917 --> 00:12:31,252 [tense music] 258 00:12:31,294 --> 00:12:35,673 - Triple H has married Stephanie McMahon. 259 00:12:35,715 --> 00:12:39,302 - Triple H, he was feuding with Vince McMahon so much 260 00:12:39,343 --> 00:12:41,220 that he wanted to take his daughter 261 00:12:41,262 --> 00:12:43,848 and marry her in secret, videotape it, 262 00:12:43,890 --> 00:12:47,101 then send the videotape live on "Monday Night Raw"? 263 00:12:47,143 --> 00:12:48,853 - [sobbing] I don't remember. 264 00:12:48,895 --> 00:12:50,021 I start crying. 265 00:12:50,063 --> 00:12:51,731 My dad's so angry. 266 00:12:51,773 --> 00:12:57,028 - As a member of the immediate family, Dad... 267 00:12:57,070 --> 00:12:59,322 - Oh, my God! - I hate you! 268 00:12:59,363 --> 00:13:01,532 - Triple H defying Vince more 269 00:13:01,574 --> 00:13:04,577 than even Stone Cold did by taking his daughter 270 00:13:04,619 --> 00:13:07,914 and marrying his daughter against his wishes. 271 00:13:07,955 --> 00:13:09,624 - The story line plays out 272 00:13:09,665 --> 00:13:13,336 over the next couple of weeks, and ultimately, 273 00:13:13,378 --> 00:13:16,839 it comes to the opportunity to have our wedding annulled. 274 00:13:16,881 --> 00:13:22,011 - If your dad-- well, if my dad 275 00:13:22,053 --> 00:13:25,223 can beat me at "Armageddon," 276 00:13:25,264 --> 00:13:26,808 the wedding is annulled. 277 00:13:26,849 --> 00:13:29,268 But if I beat him, 278 00:13:29,310 --> 00:13:32,271 then I get my shot at the title. 279 00:13:32,313 --> 00:13:34,482 - I think I can have that arranged. 280 00:13:36,651 --> 00:13:39,779 - It's already crazy enough, so then we get to "Armageddon." 281 00:13:39,821 --> 00:13:42,115 * * 282 00:13:42,156 --> 00:13:44,242 - If Triple H wins, 283 00:13:44,283 --> 00:13:47,078 his marriage to Stephanie stays intact. 284 00:13:47,120 --> 00:13:49,288 But if Vince wins, 285 00:13:49,330 --> 00:13:52,458 Stephanie and Triple H's marriage will be annulled. 286 00:13:52,500 --> 00:13:53,918 - We got the great Vince McMahon. 287 00:13:53,960 --> 00:13:56,170 Then we got Triple H. 288 00:13:56,212 --> 00:13:58,339 And then you have the boss' daughter. 289 00:13:59,716 --> 00:14:01,217 You knew something was gonna happen. 290 00:14:01,259 --> 00:14:03,386 You knew somebody was gonna get screwed over, 291 00:14:03,428 --> 00:14:05,096 and there was nothing you could do about it. 292 00:14:05,138 --> 00:14:08,141 * * 293 00:14:08,182 --> 00:14:11,185 - Oh, McMahon has blinded Triple H! 294 00:14:11,227 --> 00:14:12,645 - Hey, look out! - Look out. 295 00:14:12,687 --> 00:14:14,355 - Good God almighty. 296 00:14:14,397 --> 00:14:16,566 Stephanie likes what she's seeing now. 297 00:14:16,607 --> 00:14:20,778 - I was given a front-row seat as a wedding present, how nice. 298 00:14:20,820 --> 00:14:22,321 - For the love of God, 299 00:14:22,363 --> 00:14:24,574 McMahon is barely able to stand. 300 00:14:24,615 --> 00:14:26,784 - Come on, Dad! 301 00:14:26,826 --> 00:14:28,494 It is a disaster. 302 00:14:28,536 --> 00:14:31,539 They are absolutely beating the tar out of each other. 303 00:14:31,581 --> 00:14:34,459 * * 304 00:14:34,500 --> 00:14:36,586 - Tell me what you're feeling inside 305 00:14:36,627 --> 00:14:40,214 watching your daddy get his ass kicked. 306 00:14:40,256 --> 00:14:42,675 - I hate you. 307 00:14:42,717 --> 00:14:47,472 * * 308 00:14:47,513 --> 00:14:51,392 Finally, my dad somehow gets Triple H down, 309 00:14:51,434 --> 00:14:54,062 and he picks up Triple H's sledgehammer. 310 00:14:54,103 --> 00:14:56,314 - A rat trapped in a corner. 311 00:14:56,355 --> 00:14:59,984 McMahon is gonna hit-- wait, there's Stephanie. 312 00:15:00,026 --> 00:15:01,736 Stephanie's stopping her dad. 313 00:15:01,778 --> 00:15:05,156 Wait a minute. She wants to hit him. 314 00:15:05,198 --> 00:15:06,365 Stephanie's gonna hit Helmsley. 315 00:15:06,407 --> 00:15:10,870 Oh, my God. Is this spousal abuse? 316 00:15:10,912 --> 00:15:14,874 - I raise that sledgehammer up like I'm just gonna 317 00:15:14,916 --> 00:15:16,876 rock Triple H's world, 318 00:15:16,918 --> 00:15:19,337 and I can't do it. 319 00:15:19,379 --> 00:15:23,591 Man, I just--I can't do it. I can't hit him with it. 320 00:15:23,633 --> 00:15:25,259 - Hit him! 321 00:15:25,301 --> 00:15:27,345 - She can't do it. - Oh, no. 322 00:15:29,847 --> 00:15:31,307 God almighty! 323 00:15:32,433 --> 00:15:34,560 - It's all my fault. It's all my fault. 324 00:15:34,602 --> 00:15:37,313 I know it's my fault. Oh, my God, is he even okay? 325 00:15:37,355 --> 00:15:38,898 - You son of a bitch, don't you hit her! 326 00:15:38,940 --> 00:15:40,650 - What's he doing? - Don't you hit her! 327 00:15:40,691 --> 00:15:44,862 - I hear the crowd start to roar as Triple H 328 00:15:44,904 --> 00:15:49,617 is raising that sledgehammer as if he is going to hit me. 329 00:15:49,659 --> 00:15:51,911 * * 330 00:15:51,953 --> 00:15:54,455 - You're just like, "Man, how many terrible things 331 00:15:54,497 --> 00:15:58,084 could happen to one absolutely innocent person?" 332 00:15:58,126 --> 00:16:05,258 * * 333 00:16:08,344 --> 00:16:11,305 - What? - King, what is this? 334 00:16:12,140 --> 00:16:16,686 - Turns out, all along, she was playing us all like a fiddle. 335 00:16:16,728 --> 00:16:18,396 All like a fiddle. 336 00:16:18,438 --> 00:16:20,481 - For the love of God! 337 00:16:20,523 --> 00:16:24,318 - Stephanie McMahon turning on her father, 338 00:16:24,360 --> 00:16:25,737 it was, to me, 339 00:16:25,778 --> 00:16:29,282 one of the biggest shocks in wrestling history. 340 00:16:29,323 --> 00:16:30,783 Being taken by the Undertaker 341 00:16:30,825 --> 00:16:32,785 and then finding out your father 342 00:16:32,827 --> 00:16:35,288 was the guy pulling the strings and making all the decisions. 343 00:16:35,329 --> 00:16:37,331 The plan goes back that far. 344 00:16:37,373 --> 00:16:39,333 That's crazy. 345 00:16:39,375 --> 00:16:41,294 And I think Stephanie became 346 00:16:41,335 --> 00:16:44,213 probably a bigger villain than Vince McMahon, 347 00:16:44,255 --> 00:16:47,467 and it somehow made Vince a sympathetic figure. 348 00:16:47,508 --> 00:16:49,218 What kind of greatness must you have 349 00:16:49,260 --> 00:16:51,637 to make Vince a sympathetic figure? 350 00:16:51,679 --> 00:16:54,474 * * 351 00:16:54,515 --> 00:16:56,976 It's one of the greatest heel turns in history. 352 00:16:57,018 --> 00:16:58,644 * * 353 00:16:58,686 --> 00:17:02,607 - WWE has been a family-run business from day one, 354 00:17:02,648 --> 00:17:04,817 and Steph had just come in 355 00:17:04,859 --> 00:17:07,612 and was part of this family business. 356 00:17:07,653 --> 00:17:13,951 And so for Steph to turn on her ultimate mentor and father, 357 00:17:13,993 --> 00:17:17,038 that was, like, the most unspeakable thing 358 00:17:17,080 --> 00:17:18,164 that could happen. 359 00:17:18,206 --> 00:17:21,250 Like, this girl is pure evil. 360 00:17:21,292 --> 00:17:22,794 * * 361 00:17:22,835 --> 00:17:25,922 - I decided I was tired of being a pawn 362 00:17:25,963 --> 00:17:27,340 in my father's story. 363 00:17:27,382 --> 00:17:30,134 I was gonna write my own story, and you know what? 364 00:17:30,176 --> 00:17:32,845 I'm hitching my wagon to the most evil villain 365 00:17:32,887 --> 00:17:35,765 of all time, Triple H. 366 00:17:35,807 --> 00:17:38,726 [crowd cheering] 367 00:17:44,524 --> 00:17:47,485 [dramatic music] 368 00:17:47,527 --> 00:17:51,030 * * 369 00:17:51,072 --> 00:17:52,281 - Man, she's changed. 370 00:17:52,323 --> 00:17:55,076 - Obviously not the same Stephanie McMahon. 371 00:17:55,118 --> 00:17:59,122 * * 372 00:17:59,163 --> 00:18:01,874 - You hurt me. 373 00:18:01,916 --> 00:18:06,337 Oh, you look confused, like you don't remember. 374 00:18:06,379 --> 00:18:08,756 I guess it's been a long time. 375 00:18:08,798 --> 00:18:13,720 It's been almost a year since you had me abducted 376 00:18:13,761 --> 00:18:15,763 and carried down to this ring 377 00:18:15,805 --> 00:18:19,767 to be sacrificed to the Undertaker in a wedding 378 00:18:19,809 --> 00:18:24,272 simply so you could screw "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. 379 00:18:24,313 --> 00:18:26,816 * * 380 00:18:26,858 --> 00:18:30,695 And what's the best way that I could hurt you back? 381 00:18:30,737 --> 00:18:34,157 By marrying the man that you hate the most. 382 00:18:34,198 --> 00:18:35,992 * * 383 00:18:36,033 --> 00:18:38,953 I'm not Daddy's little girl anymore. 384 00:18:38,995 --> 00:18:45,835 * * 385 00:18:45,877 --> 00:18:48,296 - Betraying her almighty father was just the first step 386 00:18:48,337 --> 00:18:52,633 towards reshaping the WWE in her own image. 387 00:18:52,675 --> 00:18:55,636 - Instead of being this innocent boss' daughter 388 00:18:55,678 --> 00:18:57,555 that was getting used, 389 00:18:57,597 --> 00:19:00,016 she found her confidence. she found her power, 390 00:19:00,058 --> 00:19:01,851 and now she's gonna take control. 391 00:19:01,893 --> 00:19:04,729 * * 392 00:19:04,771 --> 00:19:06,272 - Stephanie then devised a plan 393 00:19:06,314 --> 00:19:09,901 to conquer her father's empire from within. 394 00:19:09,942 --> 00:19:13,029 - Steph wants to be the best at whatever she does, 395 00:19:13,071 --> 00:19:16,282 so while Steph was gaining popularity 396 00:19:16,324 --> 00:19:19,911 in front of the camera, it was also benefitting her 397 00:19:19,952 --> 00:19:24,082 to be sinking her claws in behind the camera as well, 398 00:19:24,123 --> 00:19:26,501 not only in the creative department 399 00:19:26,542 --> 00:19:28,044 but other departments. 400 00:19:28,086 --> 00:19:31,714 She would dig in, learn what she could, and move on. 401 00:19:31,756 --> 00:19:33,841 That approach definitely makes her 402 00:19:33,883 --> 00:19:36,761 a well-rounded businesswoman that knows, 403 00:19:36,803 --> 00:19:40,848 probably just below her father, the most about the WWE. 404 00:19:40,890 --> 00:19:42,475 * * 405 00:19:42,517 --> 00:19:43,768 - As Stephanie gained more power 406 00:19:43,810 --> 00:19:45,853 within the corporate headquarters, 407 00:19:45,895 --> 00:19:47,772 she felt even more emboldened to spread her wings 408 00:19:47,814 --> 00:19:49,941 before the WWE universe. 409 00:19:49,982 --> 00:19:51,859 * * 410 00:19:51,901 --> 00:19:54,570 Daddy's little girl was all grown up now. 411 00:19:54,612 --> 00:19:55,905 * * 412 00:19:55,947 --> 00:20:01,035 - You're just a mean old bastard! 413 00:20:01,077 --> 00:20:02,787 - What? 414 00:20:02,829 --> 00:20:05,665 What did she say to her father? 415 00:20:05,706 --> 00:20:08,710 - She went against everything that Daddy was saying 416 00:20:08,751 --> 00:20:10,169 and what everyone thought of her. 417 00:20:11,921 --> 00:20:15,174 - She got a legitimacy, being with Triple H, 418 00:20:15,216 --> 00:20:17,301 that she never could have gotten on her own. 419 00:20:17,343 --> 00:20:19,971 She always would have been on the other side of the fence 420 00:20:20,012 --> 00:20:22,014 to everybody in the WWE. 421 00:20:22,056 --> 00:20:24,976 Now she's on the inside. 422 00:20:25,017 --> 00:20:28,396 - What? - She slapped her father! 423 00:20:28,438 --> 00:20:30,398 Oh! Now Shane got it! 424 00:20:30,440 --> 00:20:32,734 - She got an amazing reaction, 425 00:20:32,775 --> 00:20:34,569 'cause she was really charismatic. 426 00:20:34,610 --> 00:20:36,654 * * 427 00:20:36,696 --> 00:20:39,073 And people wanted to root for her. 428 00:20:39,115 --> 00:20:43,161 You wanted to pull for this beautiful young woman. 429 00:20:43,202 --> 00:20:46,873 But she was also very good at pissing people off. 430 00:20:46,914 --> 00:20:50,793 - Where I'm from, boys and girls 431 00:20:50,835 --> 00:20:55,131 treat their parents with honor and respect. 432 00:20:55,173 --> 00:20:56,549 - One of the reasons 433 00:20:56,591 --> 00:20:59,218 why my character was always a little bit special 434 00:20:59,260 --> 00:21:02,263 was because I didn't get in the ring every single week, 435 00:21:02,305 --> 00:21:05,600 'cause I wasn't, you know, a wrestler by trade. 436 00:21:05,641 --> 00:21:07,393 I was the boss' daughter. 437 00:21:08,311 --> 00:21:11,355 - But like her father and her brother before her, 438 00:21:11,397 --> 00:21:15,068 at some point, Stephanie would have to step into the ring. 439 00:21:15,109 --> 00:21:16,694 - I was never the greatest athlete, 440 00:21:16,736 --> 00:21:20,573 so to put me in the ring was a big step for me. 441 00:21:21,657 --> 00:21:24,202 But ultimately, I had to evolve, 442 00:21:24,243 --> 00:21:27,038 and getting in the ring wasn't about wrestling. 443 00:21:27,080 --> 00:21:29,582 It was about perception of power. 444 00:21:29,624 --> 00:21:31,584 * * 445 00:21:31,626 --> 00:21:34,754 My first training was not pretty. 446 00:21:34,796 --> 00:21:36,672 My trainer basically told me 447 00:21:36,714 --> 00:21:38,508 to just throw myself on the ground 448 00:21:38,549 --> 00:21:40,009 and take a flat back bump. 449 00:21:41,219 --> 00:21:44,472 That is, like, the key move to know. 450 00:21:44,514 --> 00:21:46,599 First time that I did it... 451 00:21:47,433 --> 00:21:52,480 I felt like I had been in a train wreck the next day. 452 00:21:52,522 --> 00:21:54,982 I was really not good at it, 453 00:21:55,024 --> 00:21:57,652 so when I was gonna have my first match, 454 00:21:57,693 --> 00:21:59,487 that's when I really got scared. 455 00:21:59,529 --> 00:22:03,157 * * 456 00:22:03,199 --> 00:22:04,909 - So Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, 457 00:22:04,951 --> 00:22:07,203 for the first time ever, 458 00:22:07,245 --> 00:22:10,039 will step into the ring here tonight. 459 00:22:10,081 --> 00:22:12,542 - Stephanie is not a wrestler. 460 00:22:12,583 --> 00:22:14,335 - Stephanie's in-ring debut 461 00:22:14,377 --> 00:22:18,005 proved she was as selfish as her dear old dad. 462 00:22:18,047 --> 00:22:20,174 The unproven Billion Dollar Princess 463 00:22:20,216 --> 00:22:22,802 placed herself in a title match 464 00:22:22,844 --> 00:22:24,846 against one of the most popular champions 465 00:22:24,887 --> 00:22:26,514 in her division, Jacqueline. 466 00:22:26,556 --> 00:22:29,517 - Jacqueline goes one-one-one with Stephanie McMahon-Helm-- 467 00:22:29,559 --> 00:22:32,895 - Where's Stephanie going? - Where do you think? 468 00:22:32,937 --> 00:22:35,606 Go home. Go wait in your mansion. 469 00:22:35,648 --> 00:22:36,983 - Referee Earl Hebner demanding 470 00:22:37,024 --> 00:22:39,193 that Stephanie get into the ring. 471 00:22:39,235 --> 00:22:41,779 - While Triple H distracted the referee, 472 00:22:41,821 --> 00:22:43,906 his henchmen attacked Jacqueline. 473 00:22:43,948 --> 00:22:47,326 - Oh! Tori just planted Jacqueline! 474 00:22:47,368 --> 00:22:50,246 - And Stephanie stole the victory and the title. 475 00:22:50,288 --> 00:22:51,748 - Wait a minute! 476 00:22:51,789 --> 00:22:53,374 [bell rings] 477 00:22:53,416 --> 00:22:57,712 [crowd booing] 478 00:22:57,754 --> 00:22:59,297 - Given the crowd reaction, 479 00:22:59,338 --> 00:23:03,092 there was really no doubt that I was meant to be a heel. 480 00:23:03,134 --> 00:23:06,596 * * 481 00:23:06,637 --> 00:23:08,181 - Being in the ring, that wasn't 482 00:23:08,222 --> 00:23:10,349 about the wrestling; it was about power. 483 00:23:10,391 --> 00:23:13,186 Steph decided she wanted to be women's champion, 484 00:23:13,227 --> 00:23:16,397 and not having to do one wrestling move, 485 00:23:16,439 --> 00:23:17,899 not having to take a punch, 486 00:23:17,940 --> 00:23:21,360 not having to have a finger laid on her, 487 00:23:21,402 --> 00:23:24,072 Steph walks out the women's champion. 488 00:23:24,113 --> 00:23:27,408 She has an entire empire at her disposal. 489 00:23:27,450 --> 00:23:30,078 She could call shots and get what she wants. 490 00:23:30,119 --> 00:23:33,956 Like, "I point at the thing I want, and then I get it." 491 00:23:33,998 --> 00:23:36,834 Nobody else can do that. 492 00:23:36,876 --> 00:23:38,503 - One of the hardest things in the world to do 493 00:23:38,544 --> 00:23:40,171 is become a professional wrestler. 494 00:23:40,213 --> 00:23:43,007 You can't just roll out of bed and do what they do. 495 00:23:43,049 --> 00:23:47,053 That's why it was so upsetting to see Stephanie McMahon 496 00:23:47,095 --> 00:23:48,805 being able to win the title. 497 00:23:48,846 --> 00:23:51,849 * * 498 00:23:51,891 --> 00:23:53,851 - After that match, 499 00:23:53,893 --> 00:23:56,646 we see just what Stephanie McMahon 500 00:23:56,687 --> 00:23:59,273 was capable of, and that was anything. 501 00:23:59,315 --> 00:24:02,443 - God's sakes, what has happened to this young woman? 502 00:24:02,485 --> 00:24:06,322 - For 74 glorious days... 503 00:24:06,364 --> 00:24:08,282 - What the hell? 504 00:24:08,324 --> 00:24:12,620 - I have been your women's champion. 505 00:24:12,662 --> 00:24:15,415 And I know that deep down, 506 00:24:15,456 --> 00:24:17,291 I really have your support. 507 00:24:17,333 --> 00:24:19,836 - As Stephanie's power continued to grow... 508 00:24:19,877 --> 00:24:21,796 - Stephanie struck her mother down! 509 00:24:21,838 --> 00:24:23,423 - Her father was back in the picture 510 00:24:23,464 --> 00:24:25,299 with another sinister plot to solidify 511 00:24:25,341 --> 00:24:27,802 the McMahons' authority within the WWE 512 00:24:27,844 --> 00:24:29,262 for years to come. 513 00:24:29,303 --> 00:24:31,639 - This is our show. 514 00:24:31,681 --> 00:24:34,183 * * 515 00:24:38,271 --> 00:24:40,815 - With the WWE evolving and expanding, 516 00:24:40,857 --> 00:24:44,360 "Raw" and "SmackDown" split into two separate entities. 517 00:24:44,402 --> 00:24:45,737 [tense music] 518 00:24:45,778 --> 00:24:47,113 - Allow me to introduce you 519 00:24:47,155 --> 00:24:52,535 to the new general manager of "SmackDown," 520 00:24:52,577 --> 00:24:56,038 Stephanie McMahon! 521 00:24:56,080 --> 00:25:00,376 - I think the Vince and Stephanie relationship 522 00:25:00,418 --> 00:25:05,006 is so complicated, it puts "Succession" to shame. 523 00:25:05,048 --> 00:25:08,718 Being the ruthless, evil billionaires that they are, 524 00:25:08,760 --> 00:25:11,804 there's still this element of respect, 525 00:25:11,846 --> 00:25:15,099 even after they've stabbed each other in the back. 526 00:25:15,141 --> 00:25:18,728 So just when you think you understand their dynamic, 527 00:25:18,770 --> 00:25:19,812 you don't. 528 00:25:19,854 --> 00:25:23,775 - Welcome to my show, 529 00:25:23,816 --> 00:25:25,568 "SmackDown"! 530 00:25:25,610 --> 00:25:29,530 - Stephanie McMahon all business. 531 00:25:29,572 --> 00:25:31,949 - So this is when I think she really started getting 532 00:25:31,991 --> 00:25:34,410 into that authority persona, when she was like, 533 00:25:34,452 --> 00:25:36,621 "I will slowly make that transition 534 00:25:36,662 --> 00:25:38,664 to this corporate entity," 535 00:25:38,706 --> 00:25:40,792 this person that's alongside of her father. 536 00:25:40,833 --> 00:25:44,420 - When she's become the strong, powerful businesswoman, 537 00:25:44,462 --> 00:25:47,090 she definitely has pieces of Vince in her. 538 00:25:47,131 --> 00:25:49,133 This is Vince's daughter. 539 00:25:49,175 --> 00:25:52,261 This is who he raised, and you see it 540 00:25:52,303 --> 00:25:54,764 when she walks down the ramp in her power suit. 541 00:25:54,806 --> 00:25:58,893 - It's the Billion Dollar Princess Stephanie, 542 00:25:58,935 --> 00:26:02,897 and she does not look happy. 543 00:26:02,939 --> 00:26:05,108 - Stephanie, she's very much like my dad. 544 00:26:05,149 --> 00:26:07,276 I call her the Vincess. 545 00:26:07,318 --> 00:26:08,611 She hated the "princess" part of that, 546 00:26:08,653 --> 00:26:10,738 so I threw that in there as a little brotherly dig. 547 00:26:10,780 --> 00:26:14,033 - I think she's inherited that walk from her father. 548 00:26:14,075 --> 00:26:17,703 - When your father is one of the most despised people 549 00:26:17,745 --> 00:26:19,038 in the business, 550 00:26:19,080 --> 00:26:21,582 you've got instant credibility right there. 551 00:26:21,624 --> 00:26:23,459 You were spawned from evil. 552 00:26:23,501 --> 00:26:25,962 Of course you're Miss Evil at that point. 553 00:26:26,003 --> 00:26:29,090 - I'll have to call you back. 554 00:26:29,132 --> 00:26:30,717 - I didn't bother knocking, but-- 555 00:26:30,758 --> 00:26:32,051 - Well, you never do, Dad. 556 00:26:32,093 --> 00:26:33,761 - No, 'cause I don't have to, do I, now? 557 00:26:33,803 --> 00:26:35,722 * * 558 00:26:35,763 --> 00:26:37,306 - It's interesting for me, 559 00:26:37,348 --> 00:26:39,726 being a woman in this business, 560 00:26:39,767 --> 00:26:41,853 you know, and I was often the only woman 561 00:26:41,894 --> 00:26:43,938 in a room full of men. 562 00:26:44,731 --> 00:26:47,984 I was just always very comfortable around guys. 563 00:26:48,025 --> 00:26:50,361 I didn't find men intimidating. 564 00:26:51,195 --> 00:26:53,698 If anything, I feel like women have an edge 565 00:26:53,740 --> 00:26:57,160 or have an advantage in a room full of men, 566 00:26:57,201 --> 00:26:58,870 but you have to have the confidence, you know, 567 00:26:58,911 --> 00:27:00,997 to be able to be there. 568 00:27:01,038 --> 00:27:04,834 You have two choices, Eric. 569 00:27:04,876 --> 00:27:10,089 You can either walk your little self out of my building, 570 00:27:10,131 --> 00:27:13,843 or I will have you thrown out. 571 00:27:13,885 --> 00:27:16,220 * * 572 00:27:16,262 --> 00:27:18,848 - The scariest villain is a beautiful, 573 00:27:18,890 --> 00:27:22,143 strong woman that has power. 574 00:27:22,185 --> 00:27:24,937 That makes her special in her own right. 575 00:27:24,979 --> 00:27:26,647 When you're in a male-dominated industry 576 00:27:26,689 --> 00:27:31,277 and you show that a strong woman can be a bad guy 577 00:27:31,319 --> 00:27:33,863 and be unapologetically bad, 578 00:27:33,905 --> 00:27:35,907 it's one of the greatest things ever. 579 00:27:37,200 --> 00:27:39,702 - Empowered by her ever-growing authority, 580 00:27:39,744 --> 00:27:42,413 Stephanie's signature strut is usually a sign that someone 581 00:27:42,455 --> 00:27:44,290 is about to receive her trademark 582 00:27:44,332 --> 00:27:46,209 stamp of disapproval. 583 00:27:46,250 --> 00:27:48,461 - You call yourself a visionary? 584 00:27:48,503 --> 00:27:51,714 [rock music] 585 00:27:51,756 --> 00:27:52,965 - It's a legit competition 586 00:27:53,007 --> 00:27:54,384 when you're in there with Stephanie. 587 00:27:54,425 --> 00:27:57,720 There's a danger in working with Stephanie. 588 00:27:57,762 --> 00:28:01,641 - You are a vindictive bitch! 589 00:28:01,682 --> 00:28:04,727 * * 590 00:28:04,769 --> 00:28:06,479 I think it degrades you 591 00:28:06,521 --> 00:28:08,022 as a human being when you get slapped. 592 00:28:08,064 --> 00:28:11,067 You're lower than me. You're not even worth a punch. 593 00:28:11,109 --> 00:28:13,027 I'm gonna slap some sense into you. 594 00:28:13,069 --> 00:28:14,946 And I think that's why it works so good. 595 00:28:14,987 --> 00:28:16,531 - What are you gonna do about it? 596 00:28:16,572 --> 00:28:18,074 You gonna cry? 597 00:28:18,116 --> 00:28:20,201 You gonna cry like a baby, huh? 598 00:28:20,243 --> 00:28:22,662 - My sister probably hits the hardest 599 00:28:22,703 --> 00:28:26,624 out of the entire roster of WWE with that slap. 600 00:28:26,666 --> 00:28:28,334 That slap is no joke. 601 00:28:28,376 --> 00:28:30,628 - Oh! 602 00:28:30,670 --> 00:28:31,921 Oh! 603 00:28:31,963 --> 00:28:35,258 - Stephanie was able to do it with a sly smile. 604 00:28:35,299 --> 00:28:38,261 Stephanie was able to take grown men 605 00:28:38,302 --> 00:28:40,763 and bring them to their knees. 606 00:28:40,805 --> 00:28:42,807 * * 607 00:28:42,849 --> 00:28:46,561 - As often is the case, life began to imitate art. 608 00:28:46,602 --> 00:28:49,105 Stephanie and Triple H's on-screen romance 609 00:28:49,147 --> 00:28:51,983 sparked a real-life love story. 610 00:28:52,024 --> 00:28:55,695 - Rumors circulated very early on, 611 00:28:55,737 --> 00:28:58,823 once Steph and Triple H were paired on camera. 612 00:28:58,865 --> 00:29:02,118 Come to find out there was a reason their chemistry 613 00:29:02,160 --> 00:29:04,746 was so great on camera. 614 00:29:04,787 --> 00:29:08,207 - It was life imitating art because behind the scenes, 615 00:29:08,249 --> 00:29:10,209 they started to have feelings for one another. 616 00:29:10,251 --> 00:29:12,962 - What started as just a strategic move 617 00:29:13,004 --> 00:29:14,881 soon became a reality. 618 00:29:14,922 --> 00:29:17,717 - We were supposed to be a short-lived story line, 619 00:29:17,759 --> 00:29:20,803 and I was not allowed to date any of the wrestlers, 620 00:29:20,845 --> 00:29:22,472 but there were ups and downs 621 00:29:22,513 --> 00:29:25,600 and twists and turns both on screen and off, 622 00:29:25,641 --> 00:29:29,687 and ultimately wound up really getting married. 623 00:29:29,729 --> 00:29:31,481 * * 624 00:29:31,522 --> 00:29:34,442 - I think, once Triple H and Stephanie got married, 625 00:29:34,484 --> 00:29:37,445 it really threw a wrench in the family dynamic 626 00:29:37,487 --> 00:29:40,907 as far as jockeying for power and position 627 00:29:40,948 --> 00:29:43,659 because Triple H and Stephanie have different strengths. 628 00:29:43,701 --> 00:29:46,913 So together, they formed one mega power, 629 00:29:46,954 --> 00:29:49,123 and then now there was just Shane. 630 00:29:49,165 --> 00:29:53,086 It was--almost became a bit of a two-against-one dynamic. 631 00:29:53,836 --> 00:29:55,546 - Stephanie's ascension up the corporate ladder 632 00:29:55,588 --> 00:29:57,673 reached new heights when she and Triple H 633 00:29:57,715 --> 00:30:02,303 seized the reins of WWE power as the Authority. 634 00:30:02,345 --> 00:30:05,515 - Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the COO 635 00:30:05,556 --> 00:30:09,644 as well as one of the principal owners of the WWE, 636 00:30:09,685 --> 00:30:14,107 Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. 637 00:30:14,148 --> 00:30:16,692 - I took a step back from wrestling, 638 00:30:16,734 --> 00:30:19,487 and then my dad started to take more of a back seat, 639 00:30:19,529 --> 00:30:21,364 so he wasn't on camera as much. 640 00:30:21,406 --> 00:30:24,158 And we really needed that authority figure. 641 00:30:24,200 --> 00:30:26,244 * * 642 00:30:26,285 --> 00:30:29,122 I stepped forward as an owner and, you know, 643 00:30:29,163 --> 00:30:30,790 along with my husband, Triple H, 644 00:30:30,832 --> 00:30:33,418 who was positioned as the COO of the company, 645 00:30:33,459 --> 00:30:36,421 and we actually became the Authority 646 00:30:36,462 --> 00:30:37,880 is what we called ourselves. 647 00:30:37,922 --> 00:30:43,302 - Anybody in that locker room that defies our authority 648 00:30:43,344 --> 00:30:46,013 will beg to keep their job. 649 00:30:46,055 --> 00:30:47,306 * * 650 00:30:47,348 --> 00:30:49,267 - We are now the bosses. 651 00:30:49,308 --> 00:30:51,185 We are now in charge. 652 00:30:51,227 --> 00:30:53,563 And power goes straight to your head. 653 00:30:53,604 --> 00:30:56,774 Absolute power corrupts absolutely, and it did. 654 00:30:56,816 --> 00:31:02,321 Last week, the Big Show struck my husband in the face. 655 00:31:02,363 --> 00:31:04,407 * * 656 00:31:04,449 --> 00:31:07,910 But where is the Big Show now? He's unemployed. 657 00:31:07,952 --> 00:31:09,245 He's fired. 658 00:31:09,287 --> 00:31:10,246 [crowd booing] 659 00:31:10,288 --> 00:31:11,581 - They're bullies, 660 00:31:11,622 --> 00:31:12,790 and they're throwing their weight around, 661 00:31:12,832 --> 00:31:14,208 and they're throwing their power around. 662 00:31:14,250 --> 00:31:16,169 And that's what the Authority was all about. 663 00:31:16,210 --> 00:31:18,379 - At this point, it started to seem like there was 664 00:31:18,421 --> 00:31:20,089 kind of a changing of the guard happening. 665 00:31:20,131 --> 00:31:21,507 The expectation is that, 666 00:31:21,549 --> 00:31:22,884 you know, one day, it's all going to be 667 00:31:22,925 --> 00:31:26,846 Shane McMahon's company, but okay, no, actually, 668 00:31:26,888 --> 00:31:29,307 little sister Stephanie and her husband, Triple H, 669 00:31:29,348 --> 00:31:30,391 they're gonna take over. 670 00:31:30,433 --> 00:31:31,768 As a fan, it seems like 671 00:31:31,809 --> 00:31:34,062 Shane could already see the writing on the wall, 672 00:31:34,103 --> 00:31:36,856 and then Shane left the company. 673 00:31:36,898 --> 00:31:38,441 - And let that be a lesson 674 00:31:38,483 --> 00:31:41,319 to anyone in the WWE locker room, 675 00:31:41,360 --> 00:31:45,782 because insolence will not be tolerated. 676 00:31:45,823 --> 00:31:49,160 - So I think it was at that point that Steph really started 677 00:31:49,202 --> 00:31:52,080 to feel the effects of her power. 678 00:31:52,121 --> 00:31:53,790 - Security, 679 00:31:53,831 --> 00:31:58,294 please escort this man from the building. 680 00:31:58,336 --> 00:32:00,296 [crowd chanting] No, no, no, no! 681 00:32:00,338 --> 00:32:02,840 - No one likes anyone to abuse their power, 682 00:32:02,882 --> 00:32:05,968 much less, you know, a son and/or a daughter 683 00:32:06,010 --> 00:32:08,304 of the boss. 684 00:32:08,346 --> 00:32:13,059 - You have Stephanie McMahon and Triple H side by side 685 00:32:13,101 --> 00:32:16,729 every week, literally pissing people off for no reason. 686 00:32:16,771 --> 00:32:20,483 - You work for me. I ask the questions. 687 00:32:20,525 --> 00:32:23,486 So who the hell do you think you are? 688 00:32:23,528 --> 00:32:25,738 - This isn't a story line. They have weight. 689 00:32:25,780 --> 00:32:27,740 They have pull. They can do things. 690 00:32:27,782 --> 00:32:29,700 They can cause people some discomfort. 691 00:32:29,742 --> 00:32:32,161 - How would it feel for your wife to look 692 00:32:32,203 --> 00:32:33,538 in your baby girl's eyes 693 00:32:33,579 --> 00:32:37,166 and explain about the beating that you took? 694 00:32:37,208 --> 00:32:38,501 - She has the power, 695 00:32:38,543 --> 00:32:41,003 the power that no other character, 696 00:32:41,045 --> 00:32:44,257 not even villain, has and no one ever can have. 697 00:32:44,298 --> 00:32:45,925 * * 698 00:32:45,967 --> 00:32:47,468 - It's her throne, 699 00:32:47,510 --> 00:32:51,597 and you have to play on her level at all times, 700 00:32:51,639 --> 00:32:54,308 or you're finished. 701 00:32:54,350 --> 00:32:57,437 I love that. 702 00:32:57,478 --> 00:33:01,607 - Vickie, you're fired. 703 00:33:01,649 --> 00:33:04,110 - Leadership is not for everybody. 704 00:33:04,152 --> 00:33:08,448 Having the ability to dominate and control others, 705 00:33:08,489 --> 00:33:10,742 it's very intoxicating, 706 00:33:10,783 --> 00:33:13,077 because it goes to people's heads. 707 00:33:13,995 --> 00:33:18,374 They embrace being evil. They love being evil. 708 00:33:18,416 --> 00:33:20,209 It's their glow. It's their moment. 709 00:33:20,251 --> 00:33:22,045 They love that. 710 00:33:22,086 --> 00:33:24,464 - Mick Foley, 711 00:33:24,505 --> 00:33:29,385 I've got two words for you. 712 00:33:29,427 --> 00:33:34,724 You're fired! 713 00:33:34,766 --> 00:33:38,561 - It's become iconic, the long, "You're fired!" 714 00:33:38,603 --> 00:33:40,354 And when it's somebody we don't like, you'll get the, 715 00:33:40,396 --> 00:33:42,440 "Na, na, na, na. Hey, hey, goodbye." 716 00:33:42,482 --> 00:33:45,318 But when you are unapologetically firing 717 00:33:45,359 --> 00:33:49,864 someone you know people love, like Hardcore Legend 718 00:33:49,906 --> 00:33:52,784 first bell Hall of Famer Mick Foley? 719 00:33:52,825 --> 00:33:56,329 - Foley, get out once and for all. 720 00:33:56,370 --> 00:33:59,207 - That's ruthless. That's being plain evil. 721 00:33:59,248 --> 00:34:00,875 - You're my bitch! 722 00:34:00,917 --> 00:34:03,086 At that point, people were nervous 723 00:34:03,127 --> 00:34:06,381 that Steph and Triple H had too much power, 724 00:34:06,422 --> 00:34:08,883 because there's elements of truth. 725 00:34:08,925 --> 00:34:11,594 Like, Stephanie is really out there with her husband, 726 00:34:11,636 --> 00:34:14,222 and she pretty much can call the shots, 727 00:34:14,263 --> 00:34:18,267 and there's nothing anyone could possibly do about it. 728 00:34:18,309 --> 00:34:21,979 * * 729 00:34:26,025 --> 00:34:29,404 - The McMahon family drama is like no other, 730 00:34:29,445 --> 00:34:30,613 behind the scenes and on camera. 731 00:34:30,655 --> 00:34:32,115 - Oh, no, look at this! 732 00:34:32,156 --> 00:34:35,368 Oh, Vince, that's your son. That is your little boy. 733 00:34:35,410 --> 00:34:36,661 - With all that wealth at stake, 734 00:34:36,702 --> 00:34:38,204 with so many egos to feed, 735 00:34:38,246 --> 00:34:40,706 with so many backs to stab, 736 00:34:40,748 --> 00:34:42,667 there's always gonna be some sort of turmoil 737 00:34:42,708 --> 00:34:45,753 in the never-ending struggle for power. 738 00:34:45,795 --> 00:34:48,464 - You want me to take Daddy's little girl 739 00:34:48,506 --> 00:34:50,133 and crush it in my hand 740 00:34:50,174 --> 00:34:54,554 and throw it on the mat and leave it a bloody pulp! 741 00:34:54,595 --> 00:34:58,182 - There's always a pecking order inside a family. 742 00:34:58,224 --> 00:35:00,476 You've got sibling rivalry. 743 00:35:00,518 --> 00:35:01,894 - Oh, now Shane got it! 744 00:35:01,936 --> 00:35:03,604 - And then you've got the siblings 745 00:35:03,646 --> 00:35:05,523 competing with their parents. 746 00:35:05,565 --> 00:35:07,066 - I said I can never, ever compete 747 00:35:07,108 --> 00:35:11,320 with your checkbook, but I can outsmart you. 748 00:35:11,362 --> 00:35:14,115 - I think we watch these shows like "Succession"... 749 00:35:14,157 --> 00:35:16,367 - You're a [bleep] coward. 750 00:35:16,409 --> 00:35:17,493 - Wow. 751 00:35:17,535 --> 00:35:19,036 - "Game of Thrones"... 752 00:35:19,078 --> 00:35:20,747 - You're no son of mine. 753 00:35:20,788 --> 00:35:23,416 - I've always been your son. 754 00:35:24,250 --> 00:35:29,047 - Because they are a really exaggerated version 755 00:35:29,088 --> 00:35:33,968 of every family's hierarchy, every family's competition. 756 00:35:34,010 --> 00:35:36,929 We all find ourselves in those characters. 757 00:35:36,971 --> 00:35:38,765 [dramatic music] 758 00:35:38,806 --> 00:35:40,558 - It is my pleasure to introduce to you 759 00:35:40,600 --> 00:35:44,145 the recipient of the Vincent James McMahon 760 00:35:44,187 --> 00:35:49,233 Legacy of Excellence Award to Stephanie McMahon! 761 00:35:49,275 --> 00:35:50,777 * * 762 00:35:50,818 --> 00:35:52,737 - Even though none of us know what it's like 763 00:35:52,779 --> 00:35:56,115 to have royal blood or, 764 00:35:56,157 --> 00:35:58,826 you know, some incredible family business 765 00:35:58,868 --> 00:36:00,495 where maybe one day, you'll be the heir-- 766 00:36:00,536 --> 00:36:01,871 most of us can't relate to that, 767 00:36:01,913 --> 00:36:04,207 but we can relate to family relationships. 768 00:36:04,248 --> 00:36:06,959 We all can relate to wanting to impress Mom or Dad. 769 00:36:07,001 --> 00:36:11,589 - No one in the world deserves this award as much as you. 770 00:36:11,631 --> 00:36:13,925 Congratulations. - Thank you, Dad. 771 00:36:13,966 --> 00:36:17,678 It is our family's legacy, and I do just have a few-- 772 00:36:17,720 --> 00:36:20,473 - * Money * - Here we go. 773 00:36:20,515 --> 00:36:22,058 - * Here comes the money * 774 00:36:22,100 --> 00:36:24,227 * * 775 00:36:24,268 --> 00:36:26,270 - After a seven-year hiatus, 776 00:36:26,312 --> 00:36:28,231 Mr. McMahon's prodigal son returned 777 00:36:28,272 --> 00:36:31,776 to claim his stake of the family empire. 778 00:36:31,818 --> 00:36:33,903 - At the time, Steph and Triple H 779 00:36:33,945 --> 00:36:37,615 were being a unified power couple, 780 00:36:37,657 --> 00:36:39,575 potentially setting themselves up 781 00:36:39,617 --> 00:36:42,203 to be the successors to the WWE. 782 00:36:42,245 --> 00:36:43,454 [tense music] 783 00:36:43,496 --> 00:36:46,040 Out of nowhere, here comes Shane McMahon, 784 00:36:46,082 --> 00:36:50,002 and the crowd was on their feet, deafening. 785 00:36:50,044 --> 00:36:53,423 [crowd roaring] 786 00:36:53,464 --> 00:36:56,134 * * 787 00:36:56,175 --> 00:36:59,721 - He couldn't say a word for, like, ten minutes, 788 00:36:59,762 --> 00:37:02,223 the crowd was so stoked, and you had to think 789 00:37:02,265 --> 00:37:05,768 that Steph and Triple H were, like, 790 00:37:05,810 --> 00:37:08,271 questioning their security at that moment. 791 00:37:08,312 --> 00:37:12,483 - The Vincent James McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award. 792 00:37:12,525 --> 00:37:14,652 Phenomenal idea, amazing, 793 00:37:14,694 --> 00:37:17,321 and should be bestowed upon someone 794 00:37:17,363 --> 00:37:20,158 who's a worthy recipient, 795 00:37:20,199 --> 00:37:21,576 and that's not you. 796 00:37:21,617 --> 00:37:23,536 * * 797 00:37:23,578 --> 00:37:25,663 - The real-life aspect of ownership, 798 00:37:25,705 --> 00:37:28,416 if you will, of the company? 799 00:37:28,458 --> 00:37:31,169 Sure, you can get some real-life emotion out of that. 800 00:37:31,210 --> 00:37:34,839 * * 801 00:37:34,881 --> 00:37:37,425 Let me tell you something: my husband and I 802 00:37:37,467 --> 00:37:42,722 have been successfully running a billion-dollar business 803 00:37:42,764 --> 00:37:45,183 with our blood, sweat, and tears, 804 00:37:45,224 --> 00:37:48,770 whether these people appreciate it or not. 805 00:37:48,811 --> 00:37:51,647 * * 806 00:37:51,689 --> 00:37:53,232 - I think there has to be some truth 807 00:37:53,274 --> 00:37:55,818 to any family dynamic power struggle 808 00:37:55,860 --> 00:37:57,236 in a family like the McMahons. 809 00:37:57,278 --> 00:37:59,614 Whether it's hostile or it's over-the-top 810 00:37:59,655 --> 00:38:01,199 or it's as big as we're seeing it, 811 00:38:01,240 --> 00:38:02,700 there are questions. 812 00:38:02,742 --> 00:38:05,078 - The great thing is, nobody really knows. 813 00:38:05,119 --> 00:38:06,996 No one knows what happens at Thanksgiving. 814 00:38:07,038 --> 00:38:10,041 No one knows what happens at Christmas, you know. 815 00:38:10,083 --> 00:38:11,709 That's our own internal thing, 816 00:38:11,751 --> 00:38:13,711 and, you know, people want to guess. 817 00:38:13,753 --> 00:38:15,380 They're like, "Can you imagine? Do you think that really is? 818 00:38:15,421 --> 00:38:16,589 What do you think really goes on?" 819 00:38:16,631 --> 00:38:18,424 It's always good to keep people guessing, 820 00:38:18,466 --> 00:38:21,677 and I think we've done a pretty good job of that, 821 00:38:21,719 --> 00:38:24,055 'cause we're all still around, 822 00:38:24,097 --> 00:38:28,267 and thus far, people want to see us. 823 00:38:28,309 --> 00:38:31,396 - You don't know what it means to be a success, Shane. 824 00:38:31,437 --> 00:38:32,605 How would you? 825 00:38:32,647 --> 00:38:34,440 You're nothing more than a quitter. 826 00:38:34,482 --> 00:38:39,821 Now, get the hell out of my ring. 827 00:38:39,862 --> 00:38:42,657 - Stephanie is a diabolical character, 828 00:38:42,698 --> 00:38:44,742 and she will do whatever it takes 829 00:38:44,784 --> 00:38:47,203 to be the heir of the family business. 830 00:38:47,245 --> 00:38:50,373 - The reason you've been able to climb so high thus far 831 00:38:50,415 --> 00:38:52,375 is because I let it happen. 832 00:38:53,710 --> 00:38:55,795 And one thing's for sure, Stephanie. 833 00:38:55,837 --> 00:38:59,340 I never lost my place in line. 834 00:38:59,382 --> 00:39:03,886 * * 835 00:39:03,928 --> 00:39:05,847 - My brother is the good guy, 836 00:39:05,888 --> 00:39:08,224 the protagonist, you know, the baby face. 837 00:39:08,266 --> 00:39:10,560 And I've even said this to the audience. 838 00:39:10,601 --> 00:39:13,271 Like, why do you love Shane? He has done nothing. 839 00:39:13,312 --> 00:39:15,815 All he does is pander to you guys. 840 00:39:15,857 --> 00:39:18,609 Meanwhile, here I am, day in and day out, 841 00:39:18,651 --> 00:39:21,946 working my butt off to make sure that this business 842 00:39:21,988 --> 00:39:25,116 is here for you and your kids and your kids' kids. 843 00:39:25,158 --> 00:39:28,161 But yet you're gonna cheer him and you're gonna boo me? 844 00:39:28,202 --> 00:39:31,122 [crowd booing] 845 00:39:31,164 --> 00:39:32,832 [crowd cheering] 846 00:39:32,874 --> 00:39:34,417 [crowd booing] 847 00:39:34,459 --> 00:39:35,460 [crowd cheering] 848 00:39:35,501 --> 00:39:36,627 [crowd booing] 849 00:39:36,669 --> 00:39:38,796 - How is that even possible? 850 00:39:38,838 --> 00:39:41,174 How does that make any sense at all? 851 00:39:41,215 --> 00:39:42,341 * * 852 00:39:42,383 --> 00:39:44,135 - I expected by now that one of you 853 00:39:44,177 --> 00:39:45,970 would have stabbed the other one in the back 854 00:39:46,012 --> 00:39:48,264 or slit the other one's throat. 855 00:39:48,306 --> 00:39:50,058 That's not what we have. 856 00:39:50,099 --> 00:39:53,978 - It's the oldest story line literally in history. 857 00:39:54,020 --> 00:39:56,105 The king will not live forever, 858 00:39:56,147 --> 00:39:57,523 and in order to be on their throne, 859 00:39:57,565 --> 00:39:58,900 I gotta go through them. 860 00:39:58,941 --> 00:40:01,444 It's power, it's money, it's fame, 861 00:40:01,486 --> 00:40:04,155 and it's the willingness to get it at any cost. 862 00:40:04,197 --> 00:40:07,700 And so that idea of anything can happen at any moment 863 00:40:07,742 --> 00:40:09,035 because there's only one throne 864 00:40:09,077 --> 00:40:10,369 and only one person can sit on it 865 00:40:10,411 --> 00:40:13,331 but there are two kids of Vince McMahon, 866 00:40:13,372 --> 00:40:16,459 that's what we as fans love, and that drama 867 00:40:16,501 --> 00:40:19,796 and that tension is always being teased at us. 868 00:40:19,837 --> 00:40:22,173 - It is my duty to inform you, 869 00:40:22,215 --> 00:40:24,926 the new commissioner of the juggernaut, 870 00:40:24,967 --> 00:40:28,930 the flagship, the three-hour flagship of WWE, 871 00:40:28,971 --> 00:40:30,807 "Monday Night Raw's" commissioner, 872 00:40:30,848 --> 00:40:32,141 Stephanie McMahon. 873 00:40:32,183 --> 00:40:34,644 - Yes, yes, yes! 874 00:40:34,685 --> 00:40:39,023 * * 875 00:40:39,065 --> 00:40:40,441 - It reminds me of the fact 876 00:40:40,483 --> 00:40:43,528 that sharks eat each other in the womb, 877 00:40:43,569 --> 00:40:45,863 and she's one of the sharks that made it out. 878 00:40:45,905 --> 00:40:49,951 * * 879 00:40:54,205 --> 00:40:57,333 - The Authority back in control. 880 00:40:57,375 --> 00:41:00,253 [dramatic music] 881 00:41:00,294 --> 00:41:02,171 * * 882 00:41:02,213 --> 00:41:04,882 - I think Stephanie McMahon has been face-forward 883 00:41:04,924 --> 00:41:06,509 as far as, like, decisions that get made. 884 00:41:06,551 --> 00:41:08,261 I obviously know her brother's involved as well, 885 00:41:08,302 --> 00:41:09,846 but we don't think of him first off. 886 00:41:09,887 --> 00:41:12,181 We think of Stephanie McMahon, and we think of Triple H, 887 00:41:12,223 --> 00:41:14,225 and they've sort of become the face of the decisions. 888 00:41:14,267 --> 00:41:17,812 And I, for one, enjoy that. 889 00:41:17,854 --> 00:41:19,605 - Tear his head off! - Aah! 890 00:41:19,647 --> 00:41:21,899 - Oh, yeah! 891 00:41:21,941 --> 00:41:23,317 How's that feel? 892 00:41:23,359 --> 00:41:26,779 - What fans see when it comes to Stephanie McMahon 893 00:41:26,821 --> 00:41:28,364 and her possibly taking over for Vince 894 00:41:28,406 --> 00:41:30,491 is Stephanie and Triple H as a unit. 895 00:41:30,533 --> 00:41:32,744 - Ah! - How's that? 896 00:41:32,785 --> 00:41:35,079 How's that, huh, huh? 897 00:41:35,121 --> 00:41:37,248 - That balance of evil traits-- 898 00:41:37,290 --> 00:41:39,333 we have the guy who's been in the ring 899 00:41:39,375 --> 00:41:41,919 and the businesswoman who's been behind the scenes 900 00:41:41,961 --> 00:41:44,172 her entire life, them together as sort of this, 901 00:41:44,213 --> 00:41:46,299 you know, let's say it, WWE power couple-- 902 00:41:46,340 --> 00:41:49,385 I think there's an appeal there to a lot of fans. 903 00:41:49,427 --> 00:41:54,974 - Our ring, our house, our show! 904 00:41:55,016 --> 00:41:58,186 This belongs to us! 905 00:41:58,227 --> 00:42:01,522 - The thing with Stephanie is that she plays her role 906 00:42:01,564 --> 00:42:04,317 of being the ultimate bad girl to a tee. 907 00:42:04,358 --> 00:42:07,070 There's nobody that plays that role better than her. 908 00:42:07,111 --> 00:42:09,489 She is totally open and willing 909 00:42:09,530 --> 00:42:12,492 to let her character go as far as her character needs to go, 910 00:42:12,533 --> 00:42:15,745 because she understands that her family's legacy, 911 00:42:15,787 --> 00:42:17,830 family's business, is at stake. 912 00:42:17,872 --> 00:42:20,792 [crowd booing] 913 00:42:20,833 --> 00:42:24,003 - Shut up! Shut up! 914 00:42:24,045 --> 00:42:25,505 - No, no, Dad-- - No respect! 915 00:42:25,546 --> 00:42:27,340 - Dad, Dad, it's okay. 916 00:42:27,382 --> 00:42:29,175 - You're animals! 917 00:42:29,217 --> 00:42:31,677 - It's all right, Dad. You know what? 918 00:42:31,719 --> 00:42:34,931 Quite frankly, I don't want their support, 919 00:42:34,972 --> 00:42:36,557 and I certainly don't want their compassion 920 00:42:36,599 --> 00:42:39,227 or their sympathy, because I would rather 921 00:42:39,268 --> 00:42:44,232 be feared or respected than felt sorry for. 922 00:42:45,149 --> 00:42:48,403 Because I am a leader, and all of you know it. 923 00:42:48,444 --> 00:42:51,739 - I think it's fair to say that Steph has no intentions 924 00:42:51,781 --> 00:42:53,574 of leaving the family business 925 00:42:53,616 --> 00:42:58,121 and is planting the seeds to just secure that spot 926 00:42:58,162 --> 00:43:01,499 for a lifetime and generations to come. 927 00:43:01,541 --> 00:43:04,293 * * 928 00:43:04,335 --> 00:43:06,379 - Absolutely, I would let my daughters join the business, 929 00:43:06,421 --> 00:43:07,964 but they're gonna have to earn it. 930 00:43:10,717 --> 00:43:14,095 - Even more so. [laughs] 931 00:43:14,137 --> 00:43:16,055 Did you forget who you're talking to? 932 00:43:16,097 --> 00:43:17,515 I'm a McMahon. 933 00:43:17,557 --> 00:43:21,561 Nobody does crazy better than us. 934 00:43:21,602 --> 00:43:23,896 - The McMahon family will always be synonymous 935 00:43:23,938 --> 00:43:26,899 with doing whatever it takes to expand the family legacy. 936 00:43:26,941 --> 00:43:29,235 - Oh! - Oh, my! 937 00:43:29,277 --> 00:43:31,738 - As for Stephanie, she entered the WWE 938 00:43:31,779 --> 00:43:33,823 as being handed everything, 939 00:43:33,865 --> 00:43:36,909 but she has proven herself to be even more unforgiving... 940 00:43:36,951 --> 00:43:40,913 - Stephanie's gonna-- - Oh, my God, no holds barred! 941 00:43:40,955 --> 00:43:41,914 - More scandalous... 942 00:43:41,956 --> 00:43:43,082 - Do you have any idea 943 00:43:43,124 --> 00:43:45,251 how much power I have in this city? 944 00:43:45,293 --> 00:43:48,004 - More unscrupulous, and more powerful 945 00:43:48,046 --> 00:43:50,089 than anyone could have anticipated. 946 00:43:50,131 --> 00:43:53,968 - AJ, you are the Divas Champion, 947 00:43:54,010 --> 00:43:58,639 but please remember that I can take all of that away from you. 948 00:43:58,681 --> 00:44:02,310 - No one really enjoys the entitled, 949 00:44:02,351 --> 00:44:05,354 self-indulgent princess, if you will. 950 00:44:05,396 --> 00:44:10,276 And she just happens to suit that role pretty well. 951 00:44:10,318 --> 00:44:11,527 You know, she's the boss, 952 00:44:11,569 --> 00:44:13,279 and she jams it down everybody's throat, 953 00:44:13,321 --> 00:44:14,614 and people don't like that. 954 00:44:14,655 --> 00:44:17,116 You know, in all walks of life, no one really, 955 00:44:17,158 --> 00:44:18,951 really wants their boss or someone 956 00:44:18,993 --> 00:44:20,411 to jam something down their throat. 957 00:44:20,453 --> 00:44:21,454 It just doesn't taste good. 958 00:44:21,496 --> 00:44:22,955 - And when the going got tough, 959 00:44:22,997 --> 00:44:25,083 what did Shane McMahon do? 960 00:44:25,124 --> 00:44:26,584 What did he do? 961 00:44:26,626 --> 00:44:30,046 He abandoned every single one of you 962 00:44:30,088 --> 00:44:32,882 for seven years. 963 00:44:32,924 --> 00:44:34,384 That's a leader? 964 00:44:34,425 --> 00:44:36,761 That's someone you want leading this company? 965 00:44:36,803 --> 00:44:40,431 What's gonna stop Shane from doing that all over again? 966 00:44:40,473 --> 00:44:43,267 - Stephanie McMahon being a villain, it's timeless. 967 00:44:43,309 --> 00:44:45,144 It's something that everybody understands, 968 00:44:45,186 --> 00:44:48,314 and I think the drama lasts because it's real. 969 00:44:48,356 --> 00:44:50,733 And what's real is what resonates with the audience, 970 00:44:50,775 --> 00:44:52,985 and when the audience sees Stephanie McMahon 971 00:44:53,027 --> 00:44:54,654 on their screens, 972 00:44:54,695 --> 00:44:57,824 they're not looking for a cushy, lovey-dovey, 973 00:44:57,865 --> 00:44:59,283 happy-go-lucky moment. 974 00:44:59,325 --> 00:45:01,994 They're looking for the [bleep] to hit the fan. 975 00:45:02,036 --> 00:45:04,414 - Guys, lookit, from behind, Stephanie McMahon. 976 00:45:04,455 --> 00:45:06,707 - Grabbing the hair of Rousey! [bell rings] 977 00:45:06,749 --> 00:45:08,418 - I think Stephanie McMahon actually might be 978 00:45:08,459 --> 00:45:10,837 even more vicious than her father, 979 00:45:10,878 --> 00:45:14,257 because throughout her career and throughout her life, 980 00:45:14,298 --> 00:45:16,426 she's been treated a certain way. 981 00:45:16,467 --> 00:45:19,554 She's had to fend for herself and fight for herself... 982 00:45:19,595 --> 00:45:21,222 - Aah! Aah! 983 00:45:21,264 --> 00:45:23,266 - In very different circumstances, 984 00:45:23,307 --> 00:45:25,476 in a world full of snakes and serpents, 985 00:45:25,518 --> 00:45:27,895 so she knows how to do it better than anybody else, 986 00:45:27,937 --> 00:45:31,691 and she knows how to do it with a smile on her face. 987 00:45:31,733 --> 00:45:32,900 * * 988 00:45:32,942 --> 00:45:34,861 - Oh, my God! 989 00:45:34,902 --> 00:45:36,779 - I'll take care of you! 990 00:45:36,821 --> 00:45:38,156 - Stephanie's got her locked in good. 991 00:45:38,197 --> 00:45:39,699 Rousey's in trouble. 992 00:45:39,741 --> 00:45:41,325 * * 993 00:45:41,367 --> 00:45:43,119 - Oh! - Oh, my God! 994 00:45:43,161 --> 00:45:45,204 - Does that make her evil? 995 00:45:45,246 --> 00:45:48,791 Well, she is a McMahon.