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WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

2022-07-28 09:18:19 Updated on 2022-07-28 09:23:09

The company, now known as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), is worth billions of dollars.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

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It could be different very soon, however.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon — Credit: Credit: USA Today/IMAGN

Vince McMahon recently made the decision to leave the WWE. He is embroiled in a massive misconduct scandal, accused by several women.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon — Credit: Credit: USA Today/IMAGN

Officially, he announced his retirement, but the timing of his departure leaves something else up in the air.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon — Credit: Credit: USA Today/IMAGN

Back in June, he distanced himself from the company by dropping several hats.

WWE: A look at Vince McMahon's downfall

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McMahon, over the years, reportedly paid more than $12 million to buy the silence of women... about infidelity, but also about serious misconduct.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

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Four women who have been linked to the WWE over the years reportedly signed agreements with McMahon to keep quiet about the alleged actions, among other things.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

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The scandal isn't the first to rock the WWE since McMahon bought the company from his father in 1982.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon — Credit: Credit: USA Today/IMAGN

In the 1990s, a huge lawsuit involving the WWE unfolded, with the backdrop that one of the company's doctors was making it easy for stars to use steroids.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

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While McMahon did pretty well at the time, the wrestling industry was splattered unilaterally.

WWE: Looking back at the fall of Vince McMahon

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Now that Vince McMahon has left, his daughter Stephanie is taking control of everything.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

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The most cynical will wonder, moreover, if the father really left, they who are very close...

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon — Credit: Credit: USA Today/IMAGN

Stephanie McMahon will be supported by her husband, former wrestler Paul Levesque, known as Hunter Hearst Hemlsey (HHH).

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

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She could still count on valuable advice from her mother, Linda McMahon, who has held many roles in the company over the years.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

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His brother Shane could also be involved, but he's often only visiting WWE.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon — Credit: Credit: USA Today/IMAGN

Rare indeed that Shane McMahon remains attached to the company for several months, as he runs businesses around the world.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon — Credit: Credit: USA Today/IMAGN

Regardless, the elder McMahon has quite a contract to fulfill in the coming weeks: answering the many suspicions that have been cast upon him.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

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So far, four plaintiffs have come forward. Will there be more?

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon — Credit: Credit: USA Today/IMAGN

And last question: is the billionaire really sensitive to what the women who point to him as a predator have been through?

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