Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon will reportedly still take his usual seat in the Gorilla Position for this week's WWE telecasts despite misconduct allegations and ongoing ...

WWE and McMahon's attorney Jerry McDevitt have co-operated with and responded to WSJ in their reporting of the story up to this point. They added that that general manager of talent relations John Laurinaitis' status will also "unchanged" for now at least. Update On Vince McMahon's Backstage WWE Role Following Investigations Into Misconduct Allegations

Following allegations that Vince McMahon paid $3 million to cover up an affair, WWE has released its first response.

The Journal also claims that other non-disclosure agreements have been unearthed as part of the process, running in to millions of dollars. Brandon Thurston has now reported that an internal memo has been sent out to WWE staff regarding the issue, and is reportedly similar to the company’s direct response to The Wall Street Journal. The memo read as follows: Following allegations that Vince McMahon paid $3 million to cover up an affair, WWE has released its first response.

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is being investigated by WWE's Board of Directors stemming from an alleged “hush pact” in the form of a $3 million settlement ...

It’s possible she saw this storm on the horizon, and as the Chief Branding Officer and face of the company, she wanted no part of publicly navigating such a private family matter. Though this is not the first major scandal to threaten Vince McMahon’s unquestioned rule over WWE’s empire, it comes during a time where cancel culture is alive and insatiable. The bombshell report from the Wall Street Journal (h/t Wrestling Inc) alleges the 76-year-old McMahon was involved in an affair with a 41-year-old paralegal. Allegations of sexual misconduct have taken down one mogul after another during an era of female empowerment coinciding with the fall of countless male-dominated dynasties. In fact, Stephanie McMahon’s departure comes with curious timing in hindsight. Shane McMahon, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon have all seen their power wane this past year—for one reason or another.

WWE's board is investigating a secret settlement between CEO Vince McMahon and a former employee with whom he allegedly had an affair, according to a ...

McMahon allegedly used personal funds to pay the agreements. McMahon's attorney said the former employee hasn't accused him of harassment and that WWE "did not pay any monies" to her "on her departure." McMahon "gave her like a toy" to Laurinaitis, the friend alleged, also claiming she was "so scared so she quit" after McMahon and his lawyer paid her "millions of dollars to shut up."

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is currently being investigated by his company's board for a reported US$3 million settlement he agreed to pay a former employee ...

The WWE board is currently investigating a secret three million dollar settlement made by CEO Vince McMahon, towards a former employee of the company.

Earlier in May, Vince and Linda McMahon’s daughter, Stephaine McMahon who serves as an executive to the company, took a break from her WWE responsibilities. While WWE didn’t respond to a request for comments on the matter by CNBC, it is now known that the board retained Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, a law firm from New York to probe the matter. Speaking to the American daily, a WWE spokesman also informed that the relationship between them was consensual.

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.'s board is looking into a secret $3 million payment that Chief Executive Officer Vince McMahon made to a female former ...

Dave Meltzer continued, noting that WWE stock has been doing very well, and that revenue from the company is guaranteed, so it has been seen as a very low.

And the feeling is that if there was no Vince, there would be great uncertainty of the stock.” Now it wouldn’t be as catastrophic, because as we said, whether there’s a Vince or there’s no Vince, the revenue is guaranteed. and this story was huge, I mean it was not just ‘some wrestling story,’ I mean it was covered by every major outlet almost immediately, all the big business outlets.

Vince McMahon, the CEO of WWE, is being investigated by the company's board for agreeing to pay a secret $3 million settlement to a former employee he ...

The Journal notes that WWE's board is made of up WWE executives and even members of McMahon's own family. The WWE board was sent an email on March 30 that alleged McMahon, who is 76, hired the employee "at a salary of $100,000 but increased it to $200,000 after beginning a sexual relationship with her." Other misconduct claims were reportedly found against John Laurinaitis, the company's head of talent relations.

AWarning: This article does contain spoilers for the 17th June episode of AEW Rampage. Max Caster of All Elite Wrestling has taken a jab at WWE owner Vince ...

A WWE spokesperson has stated that the company is fully cooperating with the board's investigation. The 76-year-old has a mixed reputation in the wrestling industry and given his status it's not surprising that WWE's biggest rival, AEW have already taken a shot at McMahon over the allegations. Wall Street Journal reported that McMahon paid the woman $3m of his own money.

Vince McMahon is estimated to be worth $2.4bn, according to Forbes.

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Dave Meltzer reported on Wrestling Observer Radio that both McMahon and John Laurinaitis are currently expected to be in Minneapolis for the show. “Vince ...

"Major CEOs far more powerful than Vince McMahon have been brought down for less than this. “Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis are going to TV Friday, at least as of a couple hours ago," Meltzer said. So, I don’t know how it could be business as usual, you know what I mean?

Vince McMahon appears in front of the WWE crowd. (Photo Credit: WWE). WWE chairman Vince McMahon has become the new main character of pro wrestling following ...

After two failed senate attempts in Connecticut, Linda served as the administrator of the Small Business Administration for Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019. There have been hints that McMahon and Linda have been separated before Meltzer’s reveal this morning. There are several potential ramifications for this, one of which is the status of McMahon’s relationship with his wife, Linda McMahon.

Vince McMahon is currently under investigation by the WWE Board of Directors for allegedly paying millions of dollars to former employees to cover up ...

The grant or offer of an employment quid pro quo for personal intimacy." Dave Meltzer discussed it on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, noting that the big thing that could legally get McMahon in trouble is if he used company funds to keep employees quiet. We are cooperating fully with the independent investigation initiated by our Board of Directors."

With Vince McMahon under investigation, the Twitter narrative of Nick Khan 'taking out the McMahons' has taken center stage.

But the idea that he would orchestrate a silent coup is more believable on HBO than it is in WWE. With Vince McMahon’s future in WWE more uncertain than ever, however, Twitter is running with that notion. This gives credence to the scandalous theory that one of WWE’s high-profile executives betrayed McMahon, whether it be Khan—who is listed as a committee member on WWE’s board—or even Stephanie McMahon. “The board of directors started getting this information a couple months ago. Khan immediately became a trending topic on Twitter with fans and media tweeting their versions of the same joke—that Khan has been the cold, calculated grim reaper/Thanos/Bond Villain etc. Khan’s rise has coincided with falls from grace of every McMahon family member over the course of the past two years, and the wrestling industry has taken notice. The allegations against McMahon are very serious, but irreverence on Twitter never wavers.

McMahon, 76, is married to former Trump administration official Linda McMahon and the pair have two adult children, one of whom sits on the WWE board along ...

She alleges that he then 'passed her like a toy' to John Laurinaitis, the head of talent at WWE. He started his career at WWE as a ring announcer and is now rumored to be worth $2billion McMahon and his family take up a quarter of the seats on the board; he is the President and his daughter, Stephanie, is also on it alongside her husband. McMahon is married to Trump aide Linda McMahon, who served as the head of the Small Business Administration during Trump's presidency - Now, the WWE board's investigation has uncovered previous payments to women who accused Laurinaitis and McMahon of misconduct - The woman told friends that he 'passed her like a toy' to WWE head of talent John Laurinaitis

The WWE Hall of Famer took a measured approach to his response to news that the WWE board is investigating Vince McMahon.

The investigation has since expanded to cover WWE’s Human Resources programs, as well as overall corporate culture. WWE reportedly sent a statement to talent saying they take the allegations seriously, and are cooperating fully with the investigation, which started by looking into a January 2022 settlement in which McMahon allegedly paid $3 million in exchange for the silence of a former paralegal, with whom McMahon is rumored to have had an affair. “It’s a serious situation as far as the allegations,” Booker told his co-host Brad Gilmore. “I wouldn’t want to jump ahead of myself and say something that I have no idea what’s really going on.” The Wall Street Journal reported that the WWE board of directors is investigating Vince McMahon for numerous cash settlements in exchange for the silence of former female employees alleging misconduct by the WWE Chairman & CEO, as well as Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis.

A spokesperson for the company told the 'Wall Street Journal' the relationship between Vince McMahon and the now-former employee was consensual.

WWE is cooperating with the investigation and taking the allegations seriously, they added. In the first email sent to WWE's board in March, the anonymous sender claimed McMahon hired the paralegal at a salary of $100,000 and increased her pay to $200,000 when they began a sexual relationship, according to WSJ. A spokesperson for the company told WSJ that the relationship between McMahon and the now-former employee was consensual.

Pat McAfee discusses the allegations about Vince McMahon on his radio show, and calls the allegations "problematic."

“I think I was trending at one point yesterday, because of something he said on this show about how ‘ I was married at the time to my wife,'” McAfee said. “There will be investigations about the investigations too. I’m excited to hear the chatter. I’m part of no groups, I have no locker room. Many in the wrestling world have reacted to the story, and today, Pat McAfee became the latest. I’m in maybe the most awesome situation in the history of WWE for anybody.

McAfee addressed the situation on Thursday during an episode of The Pat McAfee Show. "I don't know, I know less than everybody else," McAfee said. He continued ...

"I'm watching along with everybody else in the middle of Indianapolis but that came out of nowhere yesterday. "I'm going there tomorrow," he continued. "I don't know sh--t about f--k, okay?

The ongoing WWE board investigations into misconduct allegations against Vince McMahon may find, if there's evidence to support any of the alleged claims, ...

As part of this commitment, WWE is dedicated to providing a work environment that is free from harassment, whether that harassment is premised on sex, race, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin or any other legally protected basis. “It is the policy of WWE to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a Vietnam -era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable Federal law. WWE is committed to maintaining a work environment that furthers the development of all its employees, encourages cooperation and teamwork, provides a pleasant work environment and provides fair and ethical treatment of all employment issues.

WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon is stepping back from his duties as the company's board investigates alleged misconduct by the executive.

In its release, the WWE said, "The Company and the Board do not expect to have further comment until the investigation is concluded." He bought the company from his father 40 years ago and has orchestrated its growth into a global, arena-packing brand that has media partnerships with Fox, Hulu and NBCUniversal's Peacock, among others. "I love this company and am committed to working with the Independent Directors to strengthen our culture and our Company; it is extremely important to me that we have a safe and collaborative workplace," Stephanie McMahon said in the release.

Vince McMahon "stepped back" as WWE CEO and chairman as the board investigates his alleged $3 million settlement with a female ex-employee.

“WWE and its board of directors take all allegations of misconduct very seriously,” the company said in a statement. Stephanie McMahon said in a statement, “I love this company and am committed to working with the Independent Directors to strengthen our culture and our company; it is extremely important to me that we have a safe and collaborative workplace. I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are.”

Vince McMahon, the WWE's chairman and CEO, is stepping aside pending an investigation into "alleged executive misconduct."

“I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are.” It is “extremely important,” she added, “that we have a safe and collaborative workplace. His daughter, Stephanie McMahon, who herself had recently taken a pause from the company in order to “focus on her family,” is taking over the CEO role on an interim basis.

WWE boss Vince McMahon has been temporarily replaced as CEO and chair by daughter Stephanie as he steps back amid misconduct allegations.

They said: ‘WWE and its Board of Directors take all allegations of misconduct very seriously. I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are.’ ‘I have committed to doing everything in my power to help the Special Committee complete its work, including marshaling the cooperation of the entire company to assist in the completion of the investigation and to implement its findings.’ The Independent Directors of the Board engaged independent legal counsel to assist them with an independent review. He said: ‘I have pledged my complete cooperation to the investigation by the Special Committee, and I will do everything possible to support the investigation. The 76-year-old businessman will be replaced by his daughter Stephanie McMahon until the conclusion of the board of director’s investigation into his and head of talent relations John Laurinaitis’ alleged behaviour.

WWE boss Vince McMahon has agreed to step back from his responsibilities as chairman and CEO while the wrestling company's board investigates him for ...

The company's board is made of up executives who report to McMahon and even members of McMahon's own family. "I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are." WWE said Friday that it takes "all allegations of misconduct very seriously" and it has engaged independent legal services to assist with the review.

The Special Committee has appointed his daughter, Stephanie McMahon, to serve as interim CEO and interim Chairwoman. McMahon, however, will retain his role and ...

He is now back working in WWE. “McMahon will retain his role and responsibilities related to WWE’s creative content during this period and remains committed to cooperating with the review underway.” A statement from the WWE read: “WWE and the Board of Directors today announced that a Special Committee of the Board is conducting an investigation into alleged misconduct by its Chairman and CEO Vincent McMahon and John Laurinaitis, head of talent relations, and that, effective immediately, McMahon has voluntarily stepped back from his responsibilities as CEO and Chairman of the Board until the conclusion of the investigation.

Vince McMahon is stepping back from his role as chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) amid an investigation into the claim that he paid ...

She was paid off, according to the WSJ, through Mr McMahon’s personal funds. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The board appointed Mr McMahon’s daughter Stephanie McMahon Levesque as interim CEO. Last month, she left her role as WWE’s chief brand officer. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy policy and Terms of service apply. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice.

Vince McMahon is stepping down as chief executive and chairman of WWE during an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the long-time leader and ...

I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are,” McMahon said in a statement. “I have committed to doing everything in my power to help the special committee complete its work, including marshalling the co-operation of the entire company to assist in the completion of the investigation and to implement its findings,” Ms McMahon said in a statement. She had been serving as the chief brand officer.

WWE and its board of directors confirmed the move on Friday, with Vince's daughter Stephanie McMahon stepping in to serve as interim CEO and interim chair. A ...

The WWE's statement added: "WWE and its Board of Directors take all allegations of misconduct very seriously. "I have committed to doing everything in my power to help the Special Committee complete its work, including marshalling the cooperation of the entire company to assist in the completion of the investigation and to implement its findings." "I have pledged my complete cooperation to the investigation by the Special Committee, and I will do everything possible to support the investigation," said WWE boss Vince McMahon, who along with head of talent relations John Laurinaitis is being investigated for alleged misconduct