WWE: On-going News: Vince McMahon voluntarily steps down as CEO and chairman amid investigations into hush money payments, Stephanie interim CEO

[Jussi]

Vince stepping down as CEO, at least temporarily - Steph back as interim champ....err Interim CEO

Vince McMahon Steps Down As WWE CEO & Replaced By Stephanie McMahon

Vince McMahon has been embroiled in controversy after news broke of an alleged hush money payment to a former WWE employee to cover up an affair. The

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[britdevil]

Still in charge of creative though. The tyranny isn't quite over yet...

 

[GKJ]

Vince stepping down as CEO, at least temporarily - Steph back as interim champ....err Interim CEO

Vince McMahon Steps Down As WWE CEO & Replaced By Stephanie McMahon

Vince McMahon has been embroiled in controversy after news broke of an alleged hush money payment to a former WWE employee to cover up an affair. The

www.ringsidenews.com

 

[BruinDust]

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Not to get off topic but I always felt that this Vince vs. Stephanie angle/match was one of the most disgusting things WWE has ever done.

 

[GKJ]

Not to get off topic but I always felt that this Vince vs. Stephanie angle/match was one of the most disgusting things WWE has ever done.

I’m sure it playing out in real life will rank up there with that

 

[Megahab]

Not to get off topic but I always felt that this Vince vs. Stephanie angle/match was one of the most disgusting things WWE has ever done.

I remember feeling like that match was only booked so Vince could feel up his daughter. He was always so creepy with her on TV.

 

[iamjs]

Ashley Massaro claims that she was raped while on a WWE tour to support the US Military: Ashley Massaro's Rape While On WWE Trip Supporting The Troops Detailed In Chilling Affidavit

I almost forgot about that one.

I thought he was referring to Vince's own coverup:

 

[alko]

Just saw this.

Vince McMahon voluntarily stepped down as Chairman and CEO of WWE on Friday morning amid allegations of misconduct and an ongoing investigation by the company, the WWE announced in a statement.

 

[RobBrown4PM]

The man forgot the cardinal rule of business.

Don't shit where you eat.

 

[Sheppy]

Vince to appear on Smackdwon tonight.

That beaver shit head goof Kevin Dunn will have the Austin pop and "THANK YOU VINCE" fired up and ready to pipe in.

 

[BruinDust]

Apparently "Mr. McMahon" is appearing on Smackdown tonight.

Vince McMahon To Appear On SmackDown

WWE have announced that Vince McMahon will be appearing on the June 17th episode of SmackDown.

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Vince to appear on Smackdwon tonight.

That beaver shit head goof Kevin Dunn will have the Austin pop and "THANK YOU VINCE" fired up and ready to pipe in.

Well, this should pop a rating.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Vince McMahon Stepping Away From WWE Amid Probe, Stephanie Named Interim CEO

Vince McMahon made an appearance on Friday Night Smackdown, where he addressed the WWE Universe for the first time publicly since stepping away from his duties as CEO and Chairman of the company.

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WSJ News Exclusive | WWE Board Probes Secret $3 Million Hush Pact by CEO Vince McMahon, Sources Say

The board of World Wrestling Entertainment is investigating a secret settlement that its longtime chief executive agreed to pay to a departing employee with whom he allegedly had an affair, according to documents and people familiar with the board inquiry.

www.wsj.com

Alleged original plan on who would replace Vince McMahon – Reports

Vince McMahon is in the spotlight due to recent allegations surfacing against him. A report by the Wall Street Journal said McMahon paid $3 million to an ex-WWE paralegal to cover up an affair.

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I admit I am not into the current version if the WWE--I was raised on stampede wrestling--about 2 weeks ago Stephanie said she was going to take time to be with her family--now she is back and in charge and Vince has taken a step back due to the news that came out a few days ago about that payout

There has been rumblings for awhile in actual papers of problems behind the scenes for a few years

in a perfect circle type of way--for those who forget--Vince sort of took out his father "old school" style and he always had other "plans" he never told his father when he bought the company from him

The Story Of How Vince McMahon Bought The WWE From His Father

The complete history of how Vince McMahon bought WWE from his father and expanded it to become an empire.

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[yahhockey]

I don't think the CEO part matters much. It's his extended absence at shows that would be a turning point/transition for the company. Maybe for the better, maybe for the worse, but only time will tell whenever that transition begins.

Stephanie stepping in as interim CEO/Head of the Board makes the whole thing seem planned to keep a McMahon as CEO with Vince hoping she is a puppet that will do his bidding. I would be surprised if her stepping away wasn't in hopes of or a contrived plan to return as interim CEO once news of the settlement and/or investigation leaked.

 

[GKJ]

 

[Grackle Party]

anything to pop a rating

 

[Transplanted Caper]

Mr. McMahon the character on TV tonight could go in a lot of directions. Vince is insane enough to do something baffling.

 

[CHGoalie27]

I wonder how the crowd reacts to all this tonight

I wonder if he uses it to spin it favorably

I wonder how the crowd reacts to all this tonight

I wonder if he uses it to spin it favorably

 

[Sheppy]

I wonder how the crowd reacts to all this tonight

I wonder if he uses it to spin it favorably

I wonder how the crowd reacts to all this tonight

I wonder if he uses it to spin it favorably

Kevin Dunn is already sitting at the audio position ready to pipe in "Thank you vince!" chants.

That said, the fans will probably do their typical bow bullshit because they're idiots.

 

[Apex Predator]

With Stephanie as CEO now does this mean we should start to see better WWE content?

 

[Unholy Diver]

I wonder how the crowd reacts to all this tonight

I wonder if he uses it to spin it favorably

I wonder how the crowd reacts to all this tonight

I wonder if he uses it to spin it favorably

He could bring in Mandy Rose to be his new assistant and make her bark like a dog to show he's a changed man

 

[TD Charlie]

Wolf of Wall Street’s “I’m not f***in leavin!” Promo is about to happen

 

[Emperoreddy]

Mr. McMahon the character on TV tonight could go in a lot of directions. Vince is insane enough to do something baffling.

Vince is the literal king of the carnies. He just can't let anyone else out carnie him

 

[Bowski]

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It's like 9/11 all over again

 

[GKJ]

Sasha walked out and the entire corporate-legacy hierarchy of WWE came crumbling down almost immediately thereafter. Just sayin’

 

[Transplanted Caper]

Vince is the literal king of the carnies. He just can't let anyone else out carnie him

I forget who it was, but a wrestler wasn't sure of a new direction for his character and I think it was Stephanie who gave him a pep talk saying Vince knew what he was doing and furthermore would never make someone do something he wouldn't do himself. The guy felt good as he walked away but 5 seconds later he realized all the insane shit Vince had done on television and knew he was screwed.

Given how big the story is, suppose it's not a huge shock, but lots of mainstream outlets picking up on the Vince story.