Vince McMahon is under investigation after news circulated over allegations that he paid $3 million to a former employee with whom he had previously had an affair. However, WWE fans have been speculating about the future of WWE and the McMahon family.
The chairperson announced that he is stepping down from his position in the company. Furthermore, his daughter Stephanie McMahon will be the interim chairperson of WWE in the meantime.
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
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Also, WWE announced Vince McMahon was scheduled for this week’s episode of SmackDown. They posted it on their Twitter saying, “Mr. McMahon will appear on SmackDown tonight at 8 PM ET live on FOX.”
Mr. McMahon will appear on SmackDown tonight at 8 PM ET live on FOX. pic.twitter.com/6XEEDwR0Hy
— WWE (@WWE) June 17, 2022
The boss of WWE appeared on the blue brand before the Friday Night show kicked off with its matches. WWE tweeted about the appearance of Mr. McMahon, saying, “Mr. McMahon addresses the WWE Universe on #SmackDown.”
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The WWE universe, who were eagerly tuned to SmackDown, hoped Mr. McMahon will address the arena and talk about the recent allegations against him. However, it turned out to be the complete opposite of what everyone expected.
Mr. McMahon addresses the WWE Universe on #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/P1AgclKU7s
— WWE (@WWE) June 18, 2022
Vince McMahon came out and said the tagline of WWE, “Then, Now and Forever”, appeared when the show started. He added one more word ‘Together’ to it and welcomed the Minnesota crowd to SmackDown.
WWE Universe reacts to Vince McMahon addressing fans on SmackDown
The crowd chanted Vince McMahon’s name on the show before he entered the ring. By the reaction in the arena, it seemed the WWE Universe was eager to listen to Mr. McMahon. However, it disappointed the fans when Mr. McMahon spoke nothing about his stepping down as the chairperson. Also, everyone was confused about the appearance of Vince McMahon on SmackDown.
Probably genuinely one of the strangest segments in wwe history.. what was the purpose in that??
— haha titan up.. (@DuckzSzn) June 18, 2022
Y'all really just had him say the most basic shit and leave 😭😭😭😭😭😭
— The Super Cena Fan! 🇱🇧🇨🇦 (@TheSuperCenaFan) June 18, 2022
I don’t know whether to be confused or to think this man’s the GOAT, someone help me lol
— Michael Burkett (@mike_burkett_) June 18, 2022
And I’d say the last time we ever seen Vince. Not only bc of the allegations but I’d say if they are proven true it will be what kills him. It’s bittersweet. I don’t want the man to pass but at same time it won’t be good to let him back on tv if he really did this.
— KenDoll88 (@bharmon0504) June 18, 2022
I’m not even sure it could be called an “address”. Someone in PR told him he had to say something and so he just repeated the company slogan. On brand for him to completely miss the point … and then authorize another frickin Roman Reigns/Brock Lesnar match
— Here’s what we know…. (@hereswhatwekn0w) June 18, 2022
Omfg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I mean if we goin that far let’s bring him in as the raw gm?🥺
— 𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓶𝓲𝓼 𝓑𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓮𝓼-𝓦𝓲𝓷𝓭𝓼𝓸𝓻 (@ScaledBalance) June 18, 2022
Let's hope it's the last time we ever see him on WWE tv
— Sean O (@stholeary2) June 18, 2022
Got better ratings just saying "Welcome To Smackdown" then AEW has EVER had 😂
— 📺🕹️MintyRetroGames🕹️📺 (@MintyRetroGames) June 18, 2022
BRO CAME OUT AND SAID NOTHING LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO HE’S FINISHED
— The Tree 🌴 (@robbyplaha) June 18, 2022
Mr. McMahon and Linda McMahon are not together
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After the allegations floating around about Vince McMahon, there are more rumors about him. The rumors regarding Mr. McMahon and Linda McMahon are that they are no longer staying together. Dave Meltzer on his Wrestling Observer Radio shared his thoughts on this matter.
Meltzer, while commenting on Vince and Linda McMahon’s relationship, which is for over 50 years, said they are still married but are no longer together. He said, “Technically they’re married. I mean, they haven’t been together in a long, long time though.” (H/T Inside the Ropes Wrestling).
Another speculation Meltzer made was that if Stephanie McMahon knew about this settlement. He thinks there might be a possibility for this investigation and Stephanie McMahon taking a leave of absence having connections.
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