Vince McMahon is one of the most well-known and controversial wrestling figures of all-time. Although credited for taking wrestling to new heights, McMahon is also infamous for various serious allegations and scandals that he found himself to be a part of.
Throughout the course of his career, he was an active part of different controversial moments that took place within WWE. The last few decades saw McMahon neck-deep in controversies. His involvement with various women, and engaging in NSFW storylines with them, were controversial as well.
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However, the height of it came, when last year, Wall Street Journal reported about Vince McMahon paying a few million dollars to different women as hush money payments. After those women had raised concerns regarding sexual misconduct against him, McMahon paid them a few million to keep them mum.
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However, the news spread like hotcakes, and McMahon was again in trouble. He made live television appearances to state that he was fine, and nothing was wrong.
However, as the case grew more strong against him, McMahon took a way out of the Board of Directors and retired from WWE. Soon after McMahon stepped out, Stephanie McMahon, Nick Khan became the Co-CEOs of the company. While Triple H took over creative.
WWE fans were livid with joy as The King of Kings finally became the creative head, and he started showing results as well. However, the joy was very short-lived, as recently reported, Vince McMahon has returned, and joined the board of directors.
Unfortunately, McMahon’s return to the board meant sacking a few existing employees.
WWE fans were saddened to hear the news, and started reacting to it.
WWE Fans react to the news of Vince McMahon returning to WWE
Vince McMahon has been an integral part of the company. However, his return brought more sadness than happiness to the fans. As McMahon made his way to the Board again, fans were left disappointed, and they made sure to make it known.
Effective immediately JoEllen Lyons Dillon, Jeffrey R. Speed & Alan M. Wexler have been removed from the WWE Board of Directors.
In their place, Vince McMahon and former WWE Co-Presidents George Barrios & Michelle Wilson have been elected to the board. pic.twitter.com/gddgOpQoTW
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 6, 2023
Poor Triple H 🥲😂 pic.twitter.com/oYhD08tw5j
— RJ… 8•24 (@RJ2OO) January 6, 2023
If he comes back – you best believe WWE never comes back from it, if he’s put in a position of control again.
— Kieren (@ltfckieren) January 6, 2023
It was fun while it lasted…… pic.twitter.com/YfJ9e7HxvV
— TemP 🌌✌️❄️ (@TemP_Glide518) January 6, 2023
Should we panic?
— . (@RSPECIALT) January 6, 2023
One fan commented on how McMahon’s return to WWE means the dark days returning.
Dark days have returned.
— Mohammad Ameer Hamza 🥶 (@mameerhamza_) January 6, 2023
He's not CEO or in creative…for now.
— powerspyin1 (Anti Top Gooner) (@powerspyin1) January 6, 2023
Another fan commented on how his nightmare has turned out to be true.
My nightmare is coming true
— Ushindi Rugira (@iamUshindiR) January 6, 2023
Did he fire people already
— TikTok killerkat (@ttvkillerkat516) January 6, 2023
I pray he stays away from creative and talent.
— Regular Goated Ws (@GoatedWsHG) January 6, 2023
Ughhhhh dude should stay away.
— city boy justin (@TheJustinWebb) January 6, 2023
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Fuck no. pic.twitter.com/5iwNzfDocc
— Kaitlyn Winters (@KAITLYN_LIGHTS) January 6, 2023
However, Vince McMahon has only returned to the Board, and is neither the CEO nor in the creative. However, fans can often still expect appearances from him.
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Still, nothing is confirmed, and fans need to wait and see what unfolds next. WWE Fans will have to wait to see if Triple H’s role as the creative head is at stake or not.
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