The former WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon was recently named the interim CEO And Chairwoman after Vince McMahon stepped down from his duties. WWE recently confirmed in a press release that Vince McMahon stepped down from the positions of Chairman and CEO. It was shortly announced that he would be making an appearance on tonight’s edition of SmackDown to address his absence.
It comes after Vince got entailed in a controversial matter. The Wall Street Journal recently unveiled that WWE is investigating a secret $3 million settlement paid to a former employee of Mr. McMahon. The probe has also scooped several claims of misconduct from former employees toward The Chairman and top executive John Laurinaitis. Stephanie sent a message after taking up the duties.
Stephanie McMahon sends message
She took to her Twitter account and said:
“Until the conclusion of the investigation into recent allegations, I am honored to assume the role of interim Chairwoman & CEO. I love @WWE and all it continues to do to entertain billions around the world.”
Until the conclusion of the investigation into recent allegations, I am honored to assume the role of interim Chairwoman & CEO. I love @WWE and all it continues to do to entertain billions around the world. https://t.co/E2MushpoSG
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) June 17, 2022
It was only last month that Stephanie had announced she would be taking a leave of absence from WWE, stepping down from her role as Chief Brand Officer, and now she has been thrust into the most powerful position in the company. Stephanie McMahon had made a shocking announcement when she let the pro-wrestling world that she is taking a hiatus. She announced that she’ll be taking a “leave of absence” from WWE.
Announcing on Twitter, Stephanie wrote the following statement that she’ll be stepping down from the majority of her responsibilities in WWE to focus on her family. She also added that she’s looking forward to returning. It was previously noted that several internal members of the company doubted her abilities in the role of WWE Chief Brand Officer. The higher-ups also reacted negatively to Stephanie’s decision.
Stephanie posted a rare photo in Vince’s office several months back, showing a creepy picture of Vince making devil horns behind her.
