Vince McMahon addressed on SmackDown
Vince McMahon “voluntarily withdrew” from his duties as CEO and chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment, making a brief appearance on WWE Friday Night SmackDown amid allegations of misconduct against him. According to The Hollywood Reporter, at Friday’s event, the longtime WWE fixture told the crowd, “It’s a privilege to be standing here in front of you tonight, WWE universe. I’m only here to remind you of the four words we’ve been saying.” Let’s look at your WWE signature. Those are four words: then, now, forever – and the most important word is together. Welcome to SmackDown!”
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week that multimillion-dollar payments had been made to women who were accused of having sex with a wrestling-industry mainstay, the outlet reported.
“McMahon will retain his role and responsibilities related to WWE’s creative content during this period and remains committed to cooperating with the review,” the company said in a previous statement. laurinitis.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, at the time, McMahon issued a statement that partly read, “I have pledged my full cooperation to the investigation by the Special Committee, and I will do everything I can to support the investigation.” “
Stephanie, who is taking over from her father, is currently the company’s Chief Brand Officer.
(with ANI inputs)