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Eugene

(62,660 posts)
Fri Jun 17, 2022, 12:37 PM Jun 2022

Vince McMahon: WWE CEO steps down amid misconduct inquiry

Source: BBC

Vince McMahon: WWE CEO steps down amid misconduct inquiry

17 June 2022

The chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has relinquished his duties as his board of directors investigates him for misconduct.

The inquiry revolves around an alleged $3m (£2.5m) settlement between Vince McMahon and an ex-employee with whom he had a consensual affair.

The WWE on Friday said Mr McMahon, 76, had "voluntarily stepped back from his responsibilities".

His daughter Stephanie, 45, will serve as interim CEO and chairwoman.

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61843035

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Vince McMahon: WWE CEO steps down amid misconduct inquiry (Original Post) Eugene Jun 2022 OP
Still worth it. Huh, Vince? czarjak Jun 2022 #1
Isn't he a Trumpster? Kingofalldems Jun 2022 #2
The McMahons are huge Trump fundraisers. Eugene Jun 2022 #3
Figures. Snakes. Kingofalldems Jun 2022 #4
He ruined wrestling BTW. Kingofalldems Jun 2022 #5

Eugene

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3. The McMahons are huge Trump fundraisers.
Fri Jun 17, 2022, 06:10 PM
Jun 2022

Linda McMahon was also a Small Business Administration official under TFG.

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