As the intrigue builds to the 2020 Presidential Election, TrumpMania is the story, on screen and off, of the mutually beneficial relationship between Donald Trump, Vince & Linda McMahon and the WWE. No matter what side of the political aisle you sit on, it would be hard to deny that Vince McMahon had some hand in the election of the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Join us as we explore the 32 year journey of a lifetime!
Joining us on the show to talk a little Donald Trump, for our return episode is a former radio host, political commentator and Politics Editor for Rare.us, Jack Hunter. Jack began his career in the late 1990s on alternative rock station WAVF 96.1 FM using the moniker "Southern Avenger", then he was an aide to U.S. Senator Rand Paul, whom Hunter helped write the book The Tea Party Goes to Washington and he also co-wrote Glenn Jacobs book, "Mayor Kane". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's next for Donald Trump after a tough loss to Joe Biden? Lawsuits seem likely as Trump won't go down without a fight! We discuss it all here on the final episode of the TrumpMania series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wherever The Donald and WWE go (whether in tandem or apart), controversy is sure to follow. Linda’s role with the SBA and the WWE’s trip to Saudi Arabia feel like ‘the good old days’ before coronavirus towards the world upside down. What does the WWE do about it? Go to Orlando, of course! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Synopsis: Donald Trump utilizes his pro wrestling acumen to stun America and become the 45th President of the United States. Linda McMahom, despite some initial hesitation, is well positioned to capitalize. Will the WWE be all in as well? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Sorry losers and haters”, Donald Trump would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in this episode. Also, Linda McMahon makes another expensive run for Senate and tries to leave talk of the WWE behind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Confusion abounds as Donald Trump is named the owner of a tv show for a week, Linda McMahon makes her first $50 million dollar run for Senate and can you smell what Barack is cooking? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Battle of the Billionaires is here! Either Vince McMahon or Donald Trump would lose his hair and it was no joke (even though it happened on April Fools Day). Plus, Vince McMahon on the Apprentice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Times They Are a-Changin: The WWF would become the WWE and embrace family fun again. Linda McMahon would get more active in building a name in the political arena. Donald Trump would become a tv star on the rise and then on the decline. What better time for the WWE to reconnect with the Donald and build to one of the biggest WrestleManias of all-time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 90’s brought the world’s of wrestling and politics together like never before. Ventura would charm Minnesota into becoming a serious political force and our nation would take notice. Would the WWE’s Smackdown Your Vote and political maneuvering influence the 2000 Presidential Election? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WrestleMania returns one more time to Atlantic City! The Mega Powers are ready to collide and Donald Trump is ready to soak it in. Who is Marla Maples and why is she front row at the WBF pay per view and a celebrity guest at WrestleMania VII? Also, fun romp through WrestleMania VI, VII and all the way to the Body Slam Challenge on the Intrepid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first event that would forever link the Trump’s and the McMahon’s had finally arrived, WWF WrestleMania IV! Learn all about Americana, the gilded age and even a gangster in Atlantic City, circa 1988. And let’s not forget about the women of GLOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 80’s was a time of big egos, big personalities and big money. Donald Trump and Vince McMahon fit right in. Learn how the two ran on parallel paths and were almost perfectly made for each other. Before anyone coined the term, the “Hype Bros” were on the scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.