WWE Boss Vince McMahon Accused of Sexual Misconduct: Breaking Down the Scandal and Fallout

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Vince McMahon was the CEO and Chairman of the Board at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for decades before “voluntarily” stepping down.McMahon, who was a former pro wrestler before taking over the WWE business, confirmed in June 2022 that he was resigning from his post while the company investigated misconduct claims against him.“I have pledged my complete cooperation to the investigation by the Special Committee, and I will do everything possible to support the investigation,” he said in a statement at the time. “I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are.”Several hours later, McMahon opened SmackDown Live with great fanfare. “It is a privilege as always to stand before you here tonight, the WWE universe,” he said during the June 17, 2022, broadcast. “I’m here simply to remind you of the four words we just saw in what we call our WWE signature.

Those four words are: then, now, forever, and the most important word is together. Welcome to SmackDown!”Amid McMahon’s exit from the WWE executive suite, federal law enforcement officials have continued investigating the allegations.

The former pro athlete has not yet been charged with a crime.Keep reading for a breakdown of McMahon’s misconduct scandal:Days before McMahon stepped down from his WWE position, the Wall Street Journal reported that he paid a $3 million settlement to a former employee after an alleged affair.

He has not publicly addressed the allegations.McMahon left his position as CEO and Chairman of the board in June 2022, pledging in a statement to cooperate with the ongoing investigation and “accept the findings and outcome.” He ultimately returned as a board member six months later in January 2023,