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Accusations

The sentence in the lead shouldn't say "following accusations of misconduct becoming public" since things like Vince's rapes were already known before this month - one source about what he did to Rita comes from 2002! It's just that the probe has only just happened now - ergo that sentence should say he stepped down following the probe instead 92.10.13.209 (talk) 22:16, 17 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

did not get into the real estate business like one I know of

Vince McMahon announces retirement from WWE amid misconduct investigation goes on and on... ^[1]

Could be a page seperate ............... Vince McMahon announces retirement from WWE amid misconduct investigation The resignation comes one month after the pro wrestling magnate agreed to take a break from his role as CEO of WWE as the company investigated misconduct claims. Mr McMahon has not responded directly to the claims but, in a statement, pledged his "complete cooperation to the investigation".

"I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are," he added.

The company has said the billionaire will "retain his role and responsibilities related to WWE's creative content" during the investigation, later adding in a tweet that he would open Friday night's Smackdown programme.

According to the Wall Street Journal, which first broke news of the "hush money pact" on Wednesday, the January settlement bars the departing paralegal from discussing the relationship with Mr McMahon or otherwise disparaging him.

The WWE's board is now said to be in possession of a copy of the agreement - an upfront payment of $1m, with the rest to be doled out over five years and apparently paid by Mr McMahon personally.

Anonymous emails forwarded to board members reportedly claim the woman was hired at a salary of $100,000 but Mr McMahon doubled the figure once they began a relationship.

One reads: "My friend was so scared so she quit after Vince McMahon and lawyer Jerry paid her millions of dollars to shut up," according to the report.

WWE's board has also unearthed previous settlements involving Mr McMahon - potentially running into the millions of dollars - since it opened its investigation in April, the outlet claimed.

Also named in the news report was the company's head of talent relations, John Laurinaitis, who faces claims of misconduct as well.

Mr McMahon founded the WWE in the 1980s and has overseen its growth into a media juggernaut whose weekly content is broadcast in more than 180 countries and 30 languages.

The company's stock is publicly traded, but Mr McMahon retains a majority of its shares.

He, his daughter and her husband Paul Levesque - better known as the wrestler Triple H - all sit on the 12-member board of directors.

In May, Ms McMahon stepped away from her main role as chief brand officer "to focus on my family", soon after Mr Levesque underwent surgery for a "very serious" cardiac event.

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^ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/vince-mcmahon-announces-retirement-wwe-misconduct-investigation-rcna39647

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Change last line of section 7.3 from "He later announced he had retired in June" to "He later announced his retirement via Twitter on July 22, 2022" (Retirement announced on 7/22/2022, per article sourced). 96.82.174.233 (talk) 05:19, 26 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Done, without the venue listed. The reference notes both a Twitter announcement and a statement on the WWE website; adding both seems a bit wordy to me. The Twitter announcement is also quoted earlier in the article. PlanetJuice ^{(talk • contribs)} 02:12, 4 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Grandchildren

Originally you shoud also add Shane McMahon's children names in the McMahon's biography. 202.5.140.224 (talk) 05:29, 3 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Status as "retired"

Current article says he is retired. As of January 10, 2023 this is obviously not the case. The word "retired" should be removed. 2604:3D09:6A85:6000:920:B8C:8737:A81F (talk) 04:51, 11 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Differentiating between his return to the board on January 6th, 2023 and his election as Executive Chairman on January 10th, 2023

Both the introduction and the section 2.2.8 "Return to WWE as Executive Chairman" state that he returned as Executive Chairman.

In the introduction it is misleading because he first returned to the board as a member on Friday, January 6th, then got elected as executive chairman the following Tuesday, January 10th. Maybe a better phrasing would be "In January 2023 he first returned to the WWE board and later was elected as its Executive Chairman.

In the case of section 2.2.8 it is stating incorrect information, in particular this bit: "On January 6, WWE published a filing with the SEC stating officially McMahon to be Executive Chairman, and also appoint himself and two others to the WWE Board of Directors." He only returned to the board as a member, which the sources for that section also clearly state. Here is an official source for him being elected as Executive Chairman on January 10th: https://corporate.wwe.com/news/company-news/2023/01-10-2023. This section should be rephrased to make it clear that his return to the board and his election as Executive Chairman occurred on two separate dates. Tainmere (talk) 18:49, 11 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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 Current article says he is retired. As of January 10, 2023 this is obviously not the case. The word "retired" should be removed. [[Special:Contributions/2604:3D09:6A85:6000:920:B8C:8737:A81F|2604:3D09:6A85:6000:920:B8C:8737:A81F]] ([[User talk:2604:3D09:6A85:6000:920:B8C:8737:A81F|talk]]) 04:51, 11 January 2023 (UTC)
+== Differentiating between his return to the board on January 6th, 2023 and his election as Executive Chairman on January 10th, 2023 ==
+Both the introduction and the section 2.2.8 "Return to WWE as Executive Chairman" state that he returned as Executive Chairman.
+In the introduction it is misleading because he first returned to the board as a member on Friday, January 6th, then got elected as executive chairman the following Tuesday, January 10th. Maybe a better phrasing would be "In January 2023 he first returned to the WWE board and later was elected as its Executive Chairman.
+In the case of section 2.2.8 it is stating incorrect information, in particular this bit: "On January 6, WWE published a filing with the SEC stating officially McMahon to be Executive Chairman, and also appoint himself and two others to the WWE Board of Directors." He only returned to the board as a member, which the sources for that section also clearly state. Here is an official source for him being elected as Executive Chairman on January 10th: https://corporate.wwe.com/news/company-news/2023/01-10-2023. This section should be rephrased to make it clear that his return to the board and his election as Executive Chairman occurred on two separate dates. [[User:Tainmere|Tainmere]] ([[User talk:Tainmere|talk]]) 18:49, 11 January 2023 (UTC)