Tony Khan, Pat McAfee, more react to Vince McMahon’s retirement from WWE
The wrestling world is reacting today to the news of Vince McMahon’s retirement as the Chairman and CEO of WWE.
McMahon announced his retirement on Friday in the wake of a misconduct scandal first reported by the Wall Street Journal last month. WWE has confirmed that McMahon is stepping away from all of his roles including as head of creative. He continues to be the company’s majority shareholder, however.
Mick Foley, Pat McAfee, AEW’s Tony Khan, Renee Paquette, and more have reacted to the news:
Thanks to you wrestling fans and your great support of @AEW, I’m grateful to now be the longest-tenured CEO in pro wrestling.
Thank you very much to every single person who watches @AEWonTV!
See you for Friday Night #AEWRampage on @TNTdrama
@ 10pm ET/9pm CT/10pm PT
*TONIGHT*!— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) July 22, 2022
WOW!
Helluva day!
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 22, 2022
Thank you 4 the decades of dedication to entertainment
Thank you 4 the miles you traveled
Thank you 4 the sacrifices
Thank you 4 the priceless business advice
Thank you 4 the opportunity to be a WWE SUPERSTAR @VinceMcMahon
You’re not perfect..but you’re forever a legend
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 22, 2022
https://twitter.com/BlueMeanieBWO/status/1550583349030359040
Thank you Vince https://t.co/iws11fXkaf
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) July 22, 2022
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/1550582029053558785
Think he’ll do my podcast?
— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) July 22, 2022
After winning a gold medal in 1996, I found my 2nd calling because of @VinceMcMahon … thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. I Love you Vince. P.S. I’m still Vince’s favorite @steveaustinBSR 😁 pic.twitter.com/H8vVF91lwn
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 22, 2022
McMahon’s retirement comes as he was under investigation by the WWE Board of Directors regarding settlement payments made to multiple women he allegedly had affairs with. According to reports from the Wall Street Journal, McMahon agreed to pay more than $12 million to four women over the past 16 years.
In a statement released on Friday, Stephanie McMahon was referred to as the Chairwoman and Co-CEO of the company. Nick Khan was also listed as a Co-CEO.