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

[GKJ]

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.

I’m not sure that’s totally untrue though. Not saying that’s every case, but there’s documented cases of it. Rob Gronkowski jumping off the balcony was one of them.

 

[Transplanted Caper]

I’m not sure that’s totally untrue though. Not saying that’s every case, but there’s documented cases of it. Rob Gronkowski jumping off the balcony was one of them.

That's what I mean. The dude realized there wasn't anything Vince wouldn't do, so creative could make him do basically anything.

 

[DaaaaB's]

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

I kind of doubt it personally. She's an idiot too and Vince is still in charge of creative.

 

[BostonBob]

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

 

[Scandale du Jour]

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

Correlation =/= causation

 

[keonsbitterness]

Stop the steal of his CEO position!

 

[Rpenny]

there is a certain irony to what has happened and if he stays away

 

[Emperoreddy]

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

If they kept Sasha happy, maybe Cody's pec wouldn't have gotten torn!

I choose to believe this

 

[GKJ]

If they kept Sasha happy, maybe Cody's pec wouldn't have gotten torn!

I choose to believe this

Just sayin’

Could be the new Madison square garden incident

 

[Megahab]

I hope the crowd drowns out any piped in chants.

 

[Sheppy]

Like seriously though? Why doesn't this old f*** just piss off and go live on a boat or something. Guy is like 98 years old and still involved in the business. Enjoy your remaining years you crusty old nerd.

 

[GKJ]

Oh boy, I don’t think this has happened since Benoit

 

[Emperoreddy]

Oh boy, I don’t think this has happened since Benoit

 

[These Are The Days]

Waiting for the announcement that his old buddy Donald Trump owns WWE in order to help it stay alive

 

[These Are The Days]

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

SaShA iS uNpRoFeSsIoNaL

#hushmoney

 

[Emperoreddy]

 

[TribalPhoenix]

Anyone watching and can give an update?

 

[Emperoreddy]

 

[Emperoreddy]

The actual highlight of the CNN segment. f***ing Tapper gets the carny hustle

 

[eXile3]

I almost forgot about that one.

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

I wasn't even aware of that one. Like I said, this payoff thing isn't even the top 5 worst things he's done. He should have been removed a long time ago but for some reason everyone's just been okay with him being a piece of garbage and in a position of power.

 

[Bondurant]

Mel Phillips. Pat Patterson.

Add to the never ending list of Mr. Mack-man's cover-ups.

 

[boredmale]

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

Why would the WWe stop it's current formula. They are a billion dollar company pushing this brand over individuals getting over model.

While I have given up on the company over y10 years ago I can't blame them for doing what generates the most revenue

 

[Jussi]

Brandon Thurston has apparently a thread about it, Vince McMahon can absolutely be removed by the BoD due to a previous agreement with the SEC.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Vince is gonna Vince

 

[BobColesNasalCavity]

Waiting for the announcement that his old buddy Donald Trump owns WWE in order to help it stay alive