Vince McMahon made an appearance on this week’s Friday Night SmackDown on Fox, just hours after leaving the post of CEO of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) following allegations of misconduct.
“It’s a privilege, as always, to be in front of you, the WWE Universe, especially to be in front of you in this Minnesota ring,” McMahon said from the ring at the top of this Friday’s event (see video below). “I’m just here to remind you of the four words we just saw in what we call the WWE Signature. Those four words are Then, Now, Forever, and the most important word is Together. Welcome to SmackDown!”
McMahon has moved away from the WWE’s business side while investigating a $ 3 million secret payment to an employee he was dating who he allegedly had a relationship with – to cover up sexual misconduct , was announced Friday morning.
McMahon, who has run the company for 40 years after taking over from his father, will still be at the forefront of WWE’s creative production, due to his inscrutable appearance on SmackDown.
In a statement issued Friday morning, McMahon said, “I have committed my full cooperation to the Special Committee’s investigation and will do my utmost to support the investigation. I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the Special Committee. research, whatever it is. “
Brand director Stephanie McMahon will serve as CEO during her father’s absence.
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– WWE (@WWE) June 18, 2022