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Eugene

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Sat Jul 23, 2022, 04:45 PM Jul 2022

WWE's McMahon says he is retiring amid misconduct probe

Source: Associated Press

WWE’s McMahon says he is retiring amid misconduct probe

By SUSAN HAIGH
July 23, 2022

World Wrestling Entertainment impresario Vince McMahon announced Friday he is retiring amid an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the flamboyant showman who turned a small wrestling company into a worldwide entertainment business.

In a brief statement issued by WWE, McMahon said he is retiring as the company’s chairman and CEO. He noted that he remains its majority shareholder.

McMahon stepped down temporarily as CEO and chairman of WWE in mid-June during an investigation into alleged misconduct. Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal reported McMahon agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.

“At 77, time for me to retire. Thank you, WWE Universe. Then. Now. Forever. Together. #WWE #thankful,” he wrote on Twitter.

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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/sports-wrestling-vince-mcmahon-96383ccbcf78e48a7ebe579fdeabba73

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WWE's McMahon says he is retiring amid misconduct probe (Original Post) Eugene Jul 2022 OP
He's not retiring. Mosby Jul 2022 #1
WWE is all fake. All show. Srkdqltr Jul 2022 #2
I remember when TFG called him and bragged that... El Supremo Jul 2022 #3

El Supremo

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3. I remember when TFG called him and bragged that...
Sat Jul 23, 2022, 06:27 PM
Jul 2022

he was "now in the wrastling buisness." McMahon replied "that's nice, I'm in the entertainment business."

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