"The Governor"
VINCENT J. MCMAHON
Vincent James McMahon
Born
July 6, 1914
Died
May 24, 1984
Age
69 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
American
Billed From
New York City, New York
WWE Debut
January 7, 1953
Retired
June 6, 1982
Hall of Fame
Inducted ★
Biography
Vincent James McMahon was the visionary founder of the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), which later became the global phenomenon known as WWE. He broke away from the NWA to establish the Northeast territory as a powerhouse, famously headlining Madison Square Garden and building stars like Bruno Sammartino. Known for his professional demeanor and traditional approach to the business, he transitioned the company to his son, Vincent K. McMahon, in the early 1980s. He was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996 as a member of the second-ever class.