Vince McMahon

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Those four words are Then, Now, Forever and the most important one, Together. Welcome to SmackDown!” McMahon said. The world of professional wrestling is often awash with dramatic, soap opera-like storylines. McMahon was said to be in a “great mood” backstage at the show in Minneapolis, and was reported to be joking around, despite the weight of allegations currently on him. An unnamed wrestler speaking to Fightful said they thought McMahon’s appearance was "a cheap rating ploy in the middle of something serious,” and that WWE’s culture and presentation will likely remain the same once the investigation is closed. “I have pledged my complete co-operation to the investigation by the special committee, and I will do everything possible to support the investigation,” McMahon said in a statement. “I have committed to doing everything in my power to help the special committee complete its work, including marshalling the co-operation of the entire company to assist in the completion of the investigation and to implement its findings,” she said in a statement.

Acclaimed wrestling promoter Vince McMahon roared WWE Friday night SmackDown into life with a swift but emphatic introductory appearance last night.

Those four words are: then, now, forever, and the most important word is together. With a nonchalant throw of the mic, McMahon departed from the centre with the crowd on their feet, clasping hands with a few eager front-seaters and making his way back down the walkway as the night of action commenced. Anticipation was rife as fans tuned in to witness the event, with McMahon’s swaggering stride into the ring resulting in a mighty wave of cheer from the crowd, with his theme song “No Chance in Hell” blasting through the speakers.

Daughter Stephanie will takeover, although he continues to oversee the organisation's creative content during the investigation.

She had been serving as the company's chief brand officer. WWE matches are now held in professional sports stadiums and the organisation has a sizeable overseas following. “I have pledged my complete cooperation to the investigation by the special committee and I will do everything possible to support the investigation," McMahon said in a prepared statement on Friday. “I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are."

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I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are,” McMahon said in a statement. She had been serving as the chief brand officer. “I have committed to doing everything in my power to help the special committee complete its work, including marshalling the co-operation of the entire company to assist in the completion of the investigation and to implement its findings,” Ms McMahon said in a statement.

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McMahon said he’ll stay in that role as his daughter Stephanie takes over as interim CEO and chair. He’s been a color commentator as well as a wrestler — as an evil version of himself called "Mr. McMahon." McMahon also has control over the organization’s creative content side. McMahon has been the leader and public face of WWE since the 1980s.

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We noted how Vince was in a “great mood” backstage before the show began and the term “business as usual” was a term regularly used throughout the night. He didn’t refer to the allegations whatsoever and instead focused on the WWE signature intro that plays at the start of each show. A new report from “Fightful Select” gives some insight into the variety of reactions people had backstage after the segment concluded. But it shows that he has no accountability, especially when something is directly his fault.” Vince’s daughter, Stephanie McMahon, is taking over as interim Chairwoman and CEO of WWE while her father steps down from the role. The investigation has reportedly uncovered other non-disclosure agreements by former WWE employees, claiming misconduct by not only McMahon but also Head of Talent Relations, John Laurinaitis.

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They also found that there were anonymous emails sent to the board claiming that the woman in question getting twice her salary once they began a relationship. I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are,” McMahon said in an official statement. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is at the eye of a major controversy as Vince McMahon stepped down as chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the company amid allegations of misconduct.

Hours after stepping down as from his role as WWE's chairman and CEO, Vince McMahon appeared on the company's wrestling telecast Smackdown Friday night.

“I love this company and am committed to working with the Independent Directors to strengthen our culture and our Company; it is extremely important to me that we have a safe and collaborative workplace,” Stephanie said in a press release. “I have committed to doing everything in my power to help the Special Committee complete its work, including marshaling the cooperation of the entire company to assist in the completion of the investigation and to implement its findings.” “I have pledged my complete cooperation to the investigation by the special committee, and I will do everything possible to support the investigation,” McMahon said in a statement on Friday. “I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are.”

The investigation has reportedly uncovered other non-disclosure agreements by former WWE employees, claiming misconduct by not only McMahon but also Head of ...

Vince will still be influencing creative decisions and attending shows with the company. One SmackDown talent told Fightful that they were expecting an “eventful day,” though the show was a lot more relaxed than usual by the time it kicked off. The investigation has reportedly uncovered other non-disclosure agreements by former WWE employees, claiming misconduct by not only McMahon but also Head of Talent Relations, John Laurinaitis.