Wrestling World Reacts To Stephanie McMahon WWE Departure

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The wrestling world has reacted to the WWE departure of former Chairwoman and co-CEO Stephanie McMahon, following her shocking announcement.

On January 10, Stephanie McMahon shared a statement, announcing her resignation from WWE.

The statement read:

Dear WWE Universe,

About 8 months ago, I took a leave of absence and within a few weeks, unexpectedly had the opportunity of a lifetime. I had the privilege to return as the Co-CEO and Chairwoman of the Board of WWE.

I cannot put into words how proud I am to have led what I consider to be the greatest company in the world, working alongside a remarkable leadership team and one of the strongest executives I have known in my Co-CEO, Nick Khan.

Our Founder, Vince McMahon, has returned as Executive Chair and is leading an exciting process regarding strategic alternatives.

And with Nick’s leadership and Paul “Triple H” Levesque as Chief Content Officer, I am confident WWE is in the perfect place to continue to provide unparalleled creative content and drive maximum value for shareholders.

WWE is in such a strong position, that I have decided to return to my leave and take it one step further with my official resignation.

I look forward to cheering on WWE from the other side of the business, where I started when I was a little kid, as a pure fan.

I will always remain dedicated to WWE. I truly love our company, our employees, our Superstars, and our fans. And I am grateful to all of our partners.

Thank you for everything. Then. Now. Forever. Together.

-Steph 

McMahon had been serving as WWE’s Chairwoman and co-CEO since Vince McMahon’s retirement announcement in 2022.

A number of stars from WWE and elsewhere have taken to social media to react to McMahon’s announcement:

Thank you @StephMcMahon 🙏🏻

— Mella Is Money 🤑 (@CarmellaWWE) January 11, 2023

THANK YOU AND LOVE YOU!!❤️ https://t.co/NywZSZV5VP

— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) January 11, 2023

There aren’t many people who I admire or want to model myself after more. Thank you Stephanie. https://t.co/m8CFrcbfJW

— Jessika Carr (@WWELadyRefJess) January 11, 2023

Thank you, Steph. For everything. 🙏

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) January 11, 2023

Thank you 🙏🏼

— CJ Perry (@TheCJPerry) January 11, 2023

Steph was always great to work with.

— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) January 11, 2023

Following Stephanie McMahon’s departure, reports indicated that WWE has agreed in principle to sell to the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. You can read more about the current situation right here.

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