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# WWE Issues Statement On Vince McMahon Retirement

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The biggest wrestling news of the year, and perhaps of all time, broke earlier today, when [Vince McMahon officially announced his retirement from WWE at the age of 77.](https://wrestletalk.com/news/breaking-vince-mcmahon-announces-retirement/)

McMahon has retired from all roles in the company, including that of creative.

[WWE has now issued an official statement](https://corporate.wwe.com/investors/news/press-releases/2022/07-22-2022-210511643) confirming McMahon’s retirement, and announcing [Stephanie McMahon as the new chairwoman, and her and Nick Khan as the co-CEOs of the company.](https://wrestletalk.com/news/breaking-new-co-ceos-of-wwe-revealed/)

Per WWE:

> STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Vince McMahon today released the following statement:
>
> “As I approach 77 years old, I feel it’s time for me to retire as Chairman and CEO of WWE. Throughout the years, it’s been a privilege to help WWE bring you joy, inspire you, thrill you, surprise you, and always entertain you. I would like to thank my family for mightily contributing to our success, and I would also like to thank all of our past and present Superstars and employees for their dedication and passion for our brand. Most importantly, I would like to thank our fans for allowing us into your homes every week and being your choice of entertainment. I hold the deepest appreciation and admiration for our generations of fans all over the world who have liked, currently like, and sometimes even love our form of Sports Entertainment.
>
> “Our global audience can take comfort in knowing WWE will continue to entertain you with the same fervor, dedication, and passion as always. I am extremely confident in the continued success of WWE, and I leave our company in the capable hands of an extraordinary group of Superstars, employees, and executives – in particular, both Chairwoman and Co-CEO Stephanie McMahon and Co-CEO Nick Khan. As the majority shareholder, I will continue to support WWE in any way I can. My personal thanks to our community and business partners, shareholders, and Board of Directors for their guidance and support through the years. Then. Now. Forever. Together.”

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