Coverage dated June 16, 2022

WWE’s Vince McMahon ‘steps back’ from CEO role amid misconduct probe

Headline from FOX 5 DC

WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon is accused of secretly paying $3 million to a former employee with whom he was having an affair.

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  1. FOX 5 DC

    WWE’s Vince McMahon ‘steps back’ from CEO role amid misconduct probe (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon is accused of secretly paying $3 million to a former employee with whom he was having an affair.

  2. Politico

    Vince McMahon, husband of a former Trump official, steps down amid WWE misconduct probe (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that WWE was investigating an alleged $3 million payment from McMahon to a departing female employee following a consensual affair.

  3. Madison

    Investigation at WWE upends leadership; McMahon steps down (opens Madison)

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    Vince McMahon is stepping down as CEO and chairman of WWE. The board is investigating a $3 million settlement that McMahon paid to a departing female employee with whom he

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Vince McMahon Stepping Down as CEO of WWE Amid Misconduct Probe (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that WWE was investigating an alleged $3 million payment from McMahon to a departing female employee following a consensual affair,

  5. KVIA El Paso

    Vince McMahon steps down as WWE CEO following hush money allegations (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business WWE boss Vince McMahon has agreed to step back from his responsibilities as chairman and CEO while the wrestling company’s board investigates him for alleged misconduct.

  6. Washington Times

    Vince McMahon will step down during WWE misconduct probe (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Vince McMahon is stepping down as CEO and chairman of WWE during an an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the longtime leader and public face of the organization.

  7. ABC 10 Sacramento

    Vince McMahon steps aside as WWE CEO amid investigation into misconduct claims (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

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    ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description

    The Wall Street Journal reported WWE's board uncovered nondisclosure agreements involving claims by ex-WWE employees of misconduct by McMahon and another exec.

  8. Los Angeles Times

    WWE Says CEO Vince McMahon to step back during misconduct probe (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. said Chief Executive Officer Vince McMahon will step back from his duties while the board investigates allegations of misconduct by him and another executive.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Vince McMahon temporarily steps down from WWE amid scrutiny of alleged hush money payment (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The CEO of the world's most popular wrestling franchise is temporarily stepping down days after it was revealed the organization was investigating allegations of hush money being spent to cover up an affair.

  10. Tucson

    Investigation at WWE upends leadership; McMahon steps aside (opens Tucson)

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    Vince McMahon is stepping down as CEO and chairman of WWE during an an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the longtime leader and public face of the organization. McMahon will

  11. The Week

  12. Wyoming Public Media

    Vince McMahon steps down as WWE CEO while the company investigates alleged misconduct (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Vince McMahon's daughter, Stephanie, will lead the wrestling company during the inquiry. McMahon, accused of paying $3 million to cover up an affair, still will control WWE's creative output.

  13. New York Times

    Vince McMahon Steps Down as Head of W.W.E. During Misconduct Investigation (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Mr. McMahon agreed to pay a secret settlement to an employee with whom he was said to have had an affair, The Wall Street Journal reported this week.

  14. Southern Minnesota

    Vince McMahon steps back as WWE CEO amid investigation (opens Southern Minnesota)

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    Southern Minnesota's feed description

    Vince McMahon has "voluntarily stepped back" as chairman and CEO of WWE amid an "investigation into alleged misconduct", with his daughter Stephanie McMahon stepping into his roles.

  15. Forbes

    Vince McMahon Steps Down As WWE CEO Amid $3 Million ‘Hush Pact’ Investigation (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    McMahon pledged his “complete cooperation” to the investigation.

  16. CBS News

    Vince McMahon steps back as CEO of WWE amid misconduct probe (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Entertainment giant paid $3 million to ex-employee with whom he allegedly had an affair, Wall Street Journal reports.

  17. Insider

    Vince McMahon steps back from his role as WWE CEO, as the board investigates alleged misconduct by him and another exec (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Stephanie McMahon, Vince's daughter and WWE's chief brand officer, has stepped in as interim CEO, the company said.

  18. NBC News

    WWE's Vince McMahon steps back from leadership post during misconduct probe (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Stephanie McMahon, the wrestling icon's daughter, has been named interim chief executive.

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