Stephanie McMahon Resigns As Co-CEO Of WWE Days After Vince’s Return

Stephanie McMahon is resigning from her position as Co-CEO of the WWE … simply days after her father, Vince, made his return to the corporate’s board of administrators.

The 46-year-old made the surprising announcement simply minutes in the past … releasing a prolonged assertion on her determination to stroll away.

“About 8 months in the past, I took a go away of absence and inside a couple of weeks, unexpectedly had the chance of a lifetime,” McMahon mentioned. “I had the privilege to return because the Co-CEO and Chairwoman of the Board of WWE.”

Steph took over for her dad in July 2022 … after he resigned amid an investigation into alleged misconduct. Vince was accused of utilizing WWE funds to pay feminine workers  “hush cash” after having sexual relationships with them.

“I can not put into phrases how proud I’m to have led what I take into account to be the best firm on this planet, working alongside a exceptional management workforce and one of many strongest executives I’ve identified in my Co-CEO, Nick Khan,” McMahon added.

As we beforehand reported, Vince appointed himself again on the board on Friday with the intention to assist negotiate WWE’s impending TV deal … and discover a possible sale of the corporate.

Stephanie says her dad is taking the lead throughout an “thrilling” time for the corporate because it explores strategic alternate options … and with Khan and Triple H on board, she believes WWE is in an excellent spot to maintain pumping out nice content material and improve worth for shareholders.

“WWE is in such a powerful place, that I’ve determined to return to my go away and take it one step additional with my official resignation,” McMahon mentioned … including she’s going to proceed to assist the corporate — simply as she did when she was just a little woman — and can “stay devoted to WWE.”

“I actually love our firm, our workers, our Superstars, and our followers,” she added. “And I’m grateful to all of our companions. Thanks for all the things. Then. Now. Ceaselessly. Collectively.”