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Dana White Comments On Vince McMahon's WWE Retirement (Wrestling Inc.)

The UFC president discussed the shocking news of McMahon's resignation in a recent post-fight press conference.

In the past, White and McMahon have even worked together to promote talent, having Brock Lesnar’s UFC fight with Mark Hunt promoted on WWE television ahead of his WWE SummerSlam match with Randy Orton, and vice versa, in 2016. The investigation revealed that over $12 million of hush money was paid out over 16 years. Former WWE CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon recently announced his shocking resignation after 40 years as WWE’s top boss.

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Vince McMahon Forfeits Unvested WWE Stock (Cultaholic)

The filing noted McMahon forfeited 38,519 unvested stock units in connection with his retirement from WWE. The former WWE CEO and Chairman still owns 69,157 ...

Vince McMahon announced his retirement from WWE on Friday, July 22. The filing noted the forfeited shares "consists of a portion of unvested stock units previously reported in Table I which were forfeited by Mr. McMahon in connection with his retirement from the Company effective July 22, 2022." The filing noted McMahon forfeited 38,519 unvested stock units in connection with his retirement from WWE. The former WWE CEO and Chairman still owns 69,157 shares in WWE and he continues to hold voting power in the company.

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Vince McMahon Leaving WWE. Remember When He Left His ... (gvwire.com)

With Vince McMahon leaving WWE, a look when he left some his body parts in Fresno. Plus a look at Ric Flair matches in Fresno.

Flair lost a loser-leaves-town match to Mr. Perfect a week earlier. Nonetheless, here is a look at Flair’s matches in Fresno. It is not believed he wrestled locally until 1991. An irate Flair said something offensive to Jarrett, leading to “Double J” to attack the “Nature Boy.” Prichard said staff thought McMahon just banged his knee. And then when he slid in the ring, nobody could figure out why the hell he didn’t get up. His thighs bumped into the side of the ring, nothing unusual. In 1994, Bret Hart and Lex Luger fell out of the ring at the same time. And, nothing had more dire consequences than a mistake at the Royal Rumble. Was this a planned finish or an accident? Cena was the babyface; Batista was still a member of the Evolution heel faction, along with Triple H, Randy Orton and Ric Flair, but had his legions of fans. When you sever your quad tendons – and again both at the same time – you can’t walk, you can’t stand, you can’t anything. Problems with how this was reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission didn’t help.

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UFC's Dana White Addresses Vince McMahon's Retirement From ... (Comicbook.com)

UFC President Dana White and former WWE CEO Vince McMahon have long had a healthy respect for each other and have worked together several times in the past, ...

When a reporter brought up that things might be different now that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are running things, White said "Triple H and Stephanie were there too. "They reached out to me and said that he wanted to come to the fight," White said. Yeah, they let me know what they thought of me at that event," White said. I show up, it's in New Orleans. I fly down to f****** New Orleans. No going in the back and any of that shit. "Oh, I got stories about Vince for days, but yeah, what that guy built and what he's done is incredible," White said. Speaking at a press conference for White's Contender series, White was asked about McMahon's retirement, where he said that he's got Vince stories for days and that he has nothing but respect for him.

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UFC's Dana White: Vince McMahon is a 'killer,' has 'nothing but ... (Figure Four Online)

The professional lives of UFC head Dana White and now former WWE head Vince McMahon crossed several times in the past, most recently with both being ...

He’s buried the hatchet in my back a few times, but that’s what you’re dealing with. He’s a killer. What that guy built and what he’s done is incredible.

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Dana White reacts to Vince McMahon, shares story of attending ... (POST Wrestling)

UFC president Dana White spoke about Vince McMahon after Tuesday's season premiere of the Contender Series.

So, when you show up at an event like that, and this is what I do, this what I do for a living for the last fucking 23 years – message received, you know what I mean? So, when you run an event like we run and you have people that you know are coming – that you give a s**t about or respect – you make sure that they are f***ing taken care of. You don’t deal with a killer and not expect him to kill you.”

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CM Punk Is Skeptical That Vince McMahon is Truly Gone From ... (Comicbook.com)

CM Punk spoke with the Absolute Geek Podcast during San Diego Comic-Con last weekend and was asked about the news regarding Vince McMahon's sudden departure ...

The people who lick the boots and have the audacity to go on live television and say that about those two women. Punk then talked about Sasha Banks and Naomi's decision to walk out on an episode of Raw several months ago and how WWE handled this versus Brock Lesnar reportedly walking out ahead of SmackDown last week after he learned of McMahon's announcement. And there's people that talk about it and people who do it. "You think because he tweeted that 'I'm retired' that he's not going to be hands-on?" When the interviewer pointed out that someday McMahon will truly be gone (i.e. when he passes away), Punk said, "Sure, we all are. Punk's tumultuous WWE history is well-documented and he was skeptical about McMahon truly being separated from the company.

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Vince McMahon Sheds Stock Following Exit From WWE (Wrestling Inc.)

Vince McMahon shed part of his stake in WWE amid the investigations into hush money payments that led to his hasty exit from the company.

The shares detailed in the filing represent a small percentage of Vince McMahon’s total stake in WWE. He currently owns 28.7 million shares of the company’s Class B Common Stock, roughly 37% of its total outstanding shares. The disposed shares are unvested stock units forfeited by McMahon in connection with his retirement from WWE. The filing was dated July 22, 2022. Vince McMahon has shed part of his stake in WWE following his hasty exit from the company.

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Vince McMahon Forfeits Over $2.6 Million Worth Of WWE Stock ... (WrestleTalk)

A big update has emerged on Vince McMahon's WWE stock following his retirement announcement on Friday July 22.

- Vince McMahon Forfeits Over $2.6 Million Worth Of WWE Stock - WWE NXT 2.0 Faction Debuts In Backstage Segment Per a new SEC filing, McMahon has disposed of 38,519 shares of WWE stock at $0. Based on the closing market price on July 26, the stock would’ve been worth over $2.6 million.

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CM Punk doesn't think WWE will change after Vince McMahon's ... (Cageside Seats)

CM Punk's most memorable angle during his WWE run involved him lambasting Vince McMahon and his inner circle. His exit from the company involved getting ...

But part of that is because I, perhaps naively, want to believe the worst stories we’ve heard about WWE over the years will become things of the past now that McMahon — and “glad handed, nonsensical douchebag yes men like John Laurinaitis” — aren’t backstage every show. There’s people that talk about it and there’s people that do it. The people who lick the boots and have the audacity to go on live television and say that about those two women. And would burying Brock have made how the Women’s Tag champs were treated any better? I think it is what it is. Punk’s spoken about how working for McMahon at WWE not only sapped his love of pro wrestling, but also left him generally angry and depressed.

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CM Punk Doesn't Believe Vince McMahon Is Really Retiring from ... (LordsofPain.net)

AEW World Champion CM Punk is not buying Vince McMahon's WWE retirement. Punk appeared on the Absolute Geek podcast at the San Diego Comic-Con and was.

Punk added, “People who lick the boots and have the audacity to go on live television and say that about those two women? What’s the difference?” “People are going to be real fucking mad about this, but fuck it,” Punk said. I don’t think the culture there changes at all. I don’t think the structure there… I think it is what it is,” Punk said.

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CM Punk says WWE culture 'doesn't change at all' with Vince ... (Figure Four Online)

CM Punk does not believe that Vince McMahon's retirement will lead to a culture change in WWE. Speaking in an interview with the Absolute Geek podcast at ...

"What's the difference?" What's changed?" I don't think the culture there changes at all," Punk said.

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CM Punk Gives His Honest Take On Vince McMahon's WWE ... (Wrestling Inc.)

What are CM Punk's honest thoughts on Vince McMahon's WWE retirement and Triple H's ascension to Head of Creative?

The people who lick the boots and have the audacity to go on live television and say that about those two women? “I’ll put it to you like this – people are going to be real fu—g mad about this, but f–k it,” Punk said. “You think because he [McMahon] tweeted that ‘I’m retired’ that he’s not going to be hands-on, and he’s not gonna [run the show]?” Punk asked in response to a question on McMahon’s retirement.

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Vince McMahon: CM Punk's scathing reaction to WWE retirement (GiveMeSport)

Vince McMahon retires from the WWE and CM Punk can't help but say scathing comments about the decision…

I think it is what it is.” I don’t think the culture there changes. “Sure, we all are [hopeful of a change], but I don’t think the structure there…what’s the word I’m looking for…

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Will WWE Sell? Moguls May Eye Powerhouse Brand As Vince ... (Hollywood Reporter)

As the CEO of the pro wrestling firm lets go of the reins amid an investigation, but remains the company's largest shareholder, financial observers wonder ...

“With Stephanie in charge now, I don’t think a sale of WWE is more likely at all,” says Rob Routh, analyst at FBN Securities. That is, “unless an offer surfaces having a valuation, structure and partner that the McMahons just couldn’t say no to.” With Netflix, Amazon and others competing for top sports and entertainment content to feed their streaming services, they have also at times been mentioned as possible suitors of WWE rights or the company overall. The fact that it airs the UFC is seen by some as a potential natural home for WWE programming. Comcast. The company has the domestic rights to various WWE content, ranging from weekly flagship show Raw, next-generation program NXT, monthly premium live events and reality series Miz & Mrs. And it is streaming the former WWE Network on Peacock under a deal with the sports entertainment firm. “Comcast represents almost a third of WWE’s revenue,” noted Gould, who also had a more cautious take: “CEO Brian Roberts has always prioritized long-term shareholder value, but especially after the $39 billion Sky acquisition, it may be tough to justify reducing the Comcast share buyback program to acquire WWE.” He upgraded WWE’s stock on July 25 from “hold” to “buy” and boosted his stock price target by $31 to $90 “based on a greater likelihood that the company is sold with Vince McMahon stepping down.” The same day, WWE shares soared to a 52-week high of $73.34. They had already performed like a champion in 2022, gaining 35 percent through July 22, compared to a 16 percent decline for the broad-based S&P 500 stock index.

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CM Punk Doubts WWE's Culture Will Change Following Vince ... (Cultaholic)

WWE has undergone major leadership changes over the past week since Vince McMahon announced his retirement as Chairman and CEO. Stephanie McMahon and Nick ...

What's changed? What's changed? What's the difference? I don't think the structure there...I don't think the culture there changes at all. Comes back, obviously, I think he worked the show. "You think because he tweeted that 'I'm retired' that he's not going to be hands-on?

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CM Punk reckons Vince McMahon WILL continue to run WWE ... (The Sun)

CM PUNK is not convinced Vince McMahon is completely done with WWE despite announcing his retirement.McMahon, 76, called time on his career after step.

The people who lick the boots and have the audacity to go on live television and say that about those two women? I don’t think the culture there changes. “Sure, we all are [hopeful of a change], but I don’t think the structure there.

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Unpacking Vince McMahon's Retirement: Will He Be Back? When ... (Sports Illustrated)

Also in Traina Thoughts: CM Punk has thoughts on WWE; Rich Eisen clears up a rumor; Gerrit Cole gets an offer and much more.

4. Rich Eisen also had some strong thoughts Wednesday, while responding to a report that his contract with the NFL Network was soon to expire. “He’s gonna be giving her advice, you would think,” said Meltzer. “He’s gone, but I don’t think the influence is not there. As for now, Stephanie McMahon is the new CEO and her husband, Paul Levesque (aka Triple H), is the new head of creative. If he’s somehow cleared of all wrongdoing, I don’t know how, but if that’s the case then I think he would come back.” “The one thing I always thought with Vince,” said Meltzer, “was the only way he would go was to save his company. And he was the person who would save his company first, and I think that was part of it.

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What the fall of WWE's Vince McMahon reveals about post-Trump ... (The Washington Post)

Opinion. What the fall of WWE's Vince McMahon reveals about post-Trump politics. By Abraham Riesman.

But the real victory would be the hard work of protecting the country’s election infrastructure state by state and county by county. Now, it has become common to describe politics as kayfabe, whether the illusion is playing out in staged debates between dueling paid commentators on cable news, or in the careers of a generation of conspiracy-theory-spouting Republican politicians. The character represented the worst impulses in the human spirit. McMahon broke the code in the latter half of the 1980s when he formally admitted that all matches and storylines were preplanned. McMahon is no longer chairman and chief executive of the multimedia firm, nor will he play his character in WWE programming. After all, McMahon made his billions by sledgehammering down the wall between fantasy and reality, leaving everyone else to wander in the dust.

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