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Vince McMahon retires from WWE amid hush money investigation

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McMahon has been a major part of the WWE for decades. The news follows an investigation into McMahon paying millions in hush money to cover up alleged infidelity and misconduct

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    WWE's McMahon says he is retiring amid misconduct probe (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    World Wrestling Entertainment impresario Vince McMahon says he is retiring amid an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the flamboyant showman who turned a small wrestling company into a worldwide entertainment

  2. Fox7 Austin

    WWE’s Vince McMahon retires amid sexual misconduct allegations (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Reports say Vince McMahon has agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.

  3. Hickory Daily Record

    Vince McMahon retires from WWE amid hush money investigation (opens Hickory Daily Record)

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    McMahon has been a major part of the WWE for decades. The news follows an investigation into McMahon paying millions in hush money to cover up alleged infidelity and misconduct

  4. Insider

    Vince McMahon is retiring from WWE amid an investigation into misconduct allegations (opens Insider)

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    The WWE board has been investigating misconduct allegations made against Vince McMahon, who had temporarily stepped away from his duties last month.

  5. France 24

    Wrestling promoter Vince McMahon retires as WWE chairman (opens France 24)

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    Vince McMahon, the promoter who built a pro wrestling show into a global entertainment empire, Friday announced he was retiring as head of World Wrestling Entertainment -- under a cloud of serious sexual…

  6. WTOP Washington DC

    WWE’s Vince McMahon says he is retiring (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    World Wrestling Entertainment impresario Vince McMahon says he is retiring.

  7. The Week

  8. FOX 43 York

    Vince McMahon, CEO of WWE, announces retirement amid misconduct investigation (opens FOX 43 York)

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    The Wall Street Journal reported McMahon paid more than $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct from former employees.

  9. NBC News

    Vince McMahon announces retirement from WWE amid misconduct investigation (opens NBC News)

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    The resignation comes one month after the pro wrestling magnate agreed to take a break from role as CEO of WWE as the company investigated misconduct claims.

  10. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Vince McMahon Retires as Chief of WWE Amid Probes Into Alleged Misconduct (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    WWE CEO Vince McMahon announced Friday that he was retiring as chief of the pro wrestling company, a move that comes one month after its board said it was investigating allegations of misconduct against him. This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    WWE’s Vince McMahon retires amid misconduct allegations (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    McMahon had stepped back from his role as chief executive officer in June.

  12. Forbes

    Vince McMahon Retires From WWE Under Cloud Of Misconduct Probe (opens Forbes)

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    McMahon transformed wrestling from regional niche entertainment to a multi-billion dollar industry, but his decades of work have been overshadowed recently by an investigation into an alleged hush money payment he gave to a former paralegal he had an affair with.

  13. Forbes

    WWE Chairman Vince McMahon Retires In Shocking Development (opens Forbes)

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    Vince McMahon has retired from WWE amid mounting allegations of sexual misconduct.

  14. Delaware Public Media

    WWE owner Vince McMahon announces his retirement amid a sex scandal investigation (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    McMahon, 77, has led the wrestling organization for decades, building it into a billion-dollar enterprise. But he's recently come under scrutiny for millions in alleged hush money paid to women.

  15. New Hampshire Union Leader

    McMahon retires from WWE amid hush-money reports (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    Vince McMahon announced his retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment on Friday, leaving his roles as chairman and CEO amid an investigation into allegations that he paid millions of dollars to

  16. NBC New York

    Vince McMahon Retires as WWE Chief Amid Probes Into Alleged Misconduct of Pro Wrestling Boss (opens NBC New York)

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    World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Vince McMahon reportedly paid more than $12 million to four women affiliated with WWE to settle sexual misconduct and infidelity claims.

  17. CBS News

    WWE's Vince McMahon says he is retiring amid misconduct probe (opens CBS News)

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    McMahon says he is retiring amid an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the flamboyant showman who turned a small wrestling company into a worldwide entertainment business.

  18. WFMZ Allentown

    WWE CEO Vince McMahon retires amid allegations of sexual misconduct stretching back decades (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Vince McMahon has retired amid allegations of sexual misconduct stretching back decades.

  19. The Daily Caller

    Vince McMahon Retires From WWE (opens The Daily Caller)

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    World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) executive Vince McMahon announced his retirement Friday.

  20. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    WWE’s Vince McMahon says he is retiring at 77 amid misconduct probe (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    World Wrestling Entertainment impresario Vince McMahon announced Friday that he is retiring amid an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.

  21. Forbes

    Vince McMahon Retires: A Timeline Of Events Amid 2022 Probe Of Sexual Misconduct (opens Forbes)

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    Vince McMahon retired from WWE on Friday via Twitter.

  22. The Guardian

    Vince McMahon retiring from WWE amid sexual misconduct inquiry (opens The Guardian)

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    Earlier this month it was reported that McMahon agreed to pay $12m to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity

  23. RedState

    Vince McMahon Retires From WWE, as Longtime CEO Wrestles With Sex Scandal (opens RedState)

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    "As I approach 77 years old, I feel it’s time for me to retire as chairman and CEO of WWE," McMahon said.

  24. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Vince McMahon retires from WWE following hush money scandal (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    (WISH) — Vince McMahon is leaving World Wrestling Entertainment. McMahon, […]

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