Never Forget: WWE Returns After 9/11 (2021)

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In the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, as terror and tragedy dominated the media landscape, WWE provided a beacon of hope with a live edition of SmackDown. This documentary explores the preparation of the historic event that brought unity to a country when it was needed most.

Intro
"Never Forget: WWE Returns After 9/11" is a 2021 documentary that reviews the World Wrestling Home entertainment's (WWE) epochal decision to hold its "SmackDown" occasion simply 2 days after the terrorist attacks in New York on September 11, 2001. This was America's first large-scale public assembly following the horrific incidents.

Themes
The movie checks out the business's choice to hold the event amidst the fear, confusion, sorrow, and feelings of insecurity that had grasped the country. It looks into the courage, unity, and durability demonstrated by WWE and its entertainers. The documentary discuss how WWE decided to go on with the event to provide a sense of comfort, distraction, and normality to individuals shaken by the events.

Production and Contributions
The film is produced by WWE in partnership with Endeavor Content and features a huge selection of interviews from considerable WWE figures who were present throughout the night of the event. The list includes WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon, WWE Executive Vice President Triple H, WWE Hall of Fame conscript and host of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's Broken Skull Sessions, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and retired WWE superstars Kurt Angle, Edge, Mick Foley, among others.

Remarkable Anecdotes
"Never Forget: WWE Returns After 9/11" chests through honest conversations and anecdotes from the wrestlers, remembering their experiences, emotions, responses, and the role they played on that historic night. Individual stories about interactions with fans and very first responders give viewers an in-depth look into the challenges involved in organizing the occasion amidst such turmoil.

Important Reception
The movie showcases how WWE's occasion on September 13, 2001, became a platform for Americans to reveal their grief, anger, but more significantly, their unshakeable spirit and unity. The audience admires WWE's venture to keep the program going regardless of the tough scenarios, using a momentary escape for shocked people to rally together as a nation.

Highlight
One of the most poignant minutes in the documentary is when Vince McMahon, in the opening of the event, stands in the ring and addresses the crowd and viewers around the globe. He certainly states, "We will not live our lives in fear", encapsulating the heart of the event and setting the tone for both that night and the subsequent days of strength.

Conclusion
"Never Forget: WWE Returns After 9/11" is more than simply a documentary about a WWE occasion. It records the enduring spirit of America in the face of misfortune. It is a testimony to the power of professional fumbling and public events as an entity that can stimulate sensations of hope, strength, and unity amongst individuals during unstable times, thus recording an effective post-9/ 11 popular culture response. In spite of revolving around wrestling, the documentary provides a greater sociopolitical commentary on how home entertainment can function as a powerful balm and unifier in times of extreme discontent.

Top Cast

  • Tom Rinaldi
    (Narrator)
  • Vince McMahon (small)
    Vince McMahon
    Mr. McMahon
  • Paul Heyman (small)
    Paul Heyman
    Paul Heyman
  • Bruce Prichard (small)
    Bruce Prichard
    Bruce Prichard
  • Stephanie McMahon (small)
    Stephanie McMahon
    Stephanie McMahon
  • Dwayne Johnson (small)
    Dwayne Johnson
    The Rock
  • Steve Austin (small)
    Steve Austin
    Stone Cold Steve Austin
  • John Layfield (small)
    John Layfield
    Bradshaw
  • Lilián García (small)
    Lilián García
    Lilian Garcia
  • Mark Calaway (small)
    Mark Calaway
    The Undertaker
  • Paul Michael Lévesque (small)
    Paul Michael Lévesque
    Triple H