World Wrestling Entertainment announced Friday that its famed CEO, Vince McMahon, has stepped back from his leadership responsibilities
The WWE board of directors appointed McMahon's daughter, Stephanie McMahon, as interim CEO and chairwoman until the probe's conclusion.
“I have pledged my complete cooperation to the investigation by the Special Committee, and I will do everything possible to support the investigation,”
Later Friday, McMahon kicked off “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” with a brief address, saying he would like to remind fans of the sport's "signature" words:
"Then, now, forever, and the most important word is together."
Welcome to SmackDown," he said, tossing his microphone.
Few CEOs are as closely associated with a product as McMahon is to pro wrestling. He frequently appears in WWE broadcasts
And even as the board looks into possible misconduct, directors are still allowing McMahon to "retain his role and responsibilities related to WWE’s creative content
“I love this company and am committed to working with the Independent Directors to strengthen our culture and our Company;
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