Vince McMahon Retires From WWE Amid Ongoing Investigation Into Conduct
After over 40 years of leading World Wrestler Entertainment, taking it from a regional wrestling federation to a global entertainment corporation, Vince McMahon is retiring as CEO amid an internal investigation into hush money payments. The former chairman and CEO of the company announced the news in a tweet, writing, «At 77, time for me to retire. Thank you, WWE Universe. Then. Now. Forever. Together.»
While this may have come as a shock even two months ago, it's been a tumultuous time for McMahon, as he had temporarily stepped down from his chairman and CEO roles within the company, following a Wall Street Journal report of an internal WWE investigation into sexual misconduct. It was first reported in early June that McMahon was alleged to have paid a former employee to keep them from discussing an affair. A further Wall Street Journal report claimed the investigation uncovered another $12 million paid out over the years to women.
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In the midst of the investigation, Stephanie McMahon stepped into the role of interim chairwoman and CEO of WWE, while it was announced Friday, July 22 that her husband Paul «Triple H» Levesque would resume his role as executive vice president, talent relations. Levesque left that role last year after a medical emergency, at which time John Laurinaitis took on the duties. However, Laurinaitis is reported to also be involved in the investigation and is believed to currently be on leave from the company.
In a press release,
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