Many thought the day would never come, but Vince McMahon has retired from WWE. Also, who will now run the giant promotion?
Vince McMahon Announces Retirement From WWE
The WWE is known for many things and one of them is Vince McMahon. After a lifetime in the business, Vince is stepping away.
McMahon tweeted that he is retiring from WWE. He thanked the WWE fans in a short tweet.
At 77, time for me to retire.
Thank you, WWE Universe.
Then. Now. Forever. Together. #WWE #thankful— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 22, 2022
Vince transformed the wrestling business after purchasing it from his father. He either bankrupted other territories or purchased them.
Then, McMahon invested all his money into the first WrestleMania and that event kept him afloat all this years.
He tried other adventures like bodybuilding and the XFL, but found little success. Plus, he even defeated the United States government over claims he purchased steroids for wrestlers.
Lately, the last scandal seemed to have caused too much pressure. Vince was named in several hush money scandals where women accused him of sexual harassment.
It saw Vince step-down as CEO and Stephanie McMahon was made interim. Also, Triple H just became the Vice President of Talent Relations.
Therefore, many changes are to come because people thought Vince would never retire.
The stress with the current investigation might have been too much for the 77 year old former CEO. Truly, it was time to retire.
Without Vince McMahon, we will see what else happens. The next few days will likely see more major shakeups at the top of WWE.
Already, Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan will serve as co-CEOs of WWE following Vince’s retirement.
What a wild ride for Vince McMahon. Love him or hate him, he changed the wrestling business forever.
Reactions To Vince McMahon’s Retirement From WWE
Yeah I’m gonna sit out the Vince McMahon career celebration stuff.
— AVB (@avbiswas1) July 22, 2022
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!! AEW might actually have some decent competition now
— PicassoLFC (@LfcPicasso) July 22, 2022
Vince Mcmahon is not just the greatest promoter of all time, but arguably the greatest businessman of all time. I will be forever grateful for him for creating my passion for pro wrestling.
— Hasan Mulla (@Hasanalimulla) July 22, 2022
Vince McMahon. The Walt Disney of pro wrestling.
Many wrestling fans never thought they’d see the day that he would retire. Not ideal to go out – amid such scandal. But no denying the lifetime of memories and content McMahon helped give WWF/WWE fans. A sad day for the business. https://t.co/CuGthjTmxi
— Jesse Inman (@jesseinmanTV) July 22, 2022
Explain to me how Vince McMahon retiring matters when he’s still primary shareholder and controls the votes on the board.
— Adi Joseph (@AdiJoseph) July 22, 2022
How much y’all want to bet Vince McMahon has something big coming out about all these allegations and is trying to run before it gets nasty???
— Jmg (@lacabrajmg) July 22, 2022
YOURE… RETIRED!!! pic.twitter.com/SPRHbt5qoO
— SINISTA Ⓜ️ (@Wayne_James1) July 22, 2022
Thank You Vince gonna miss you pic.twitter.com/G8i1JJscKJ
— Jen Garcia ♉️ (@jeng38863) July 22, 2022
Thank You Mr McMahon for all you have done for the world of professional wrestling and Sports Entertainment! The good, the bad, the ugly. Thank you for all the memories. I just wish I could thank you in person! Enjoy your retirement sir! @VinceMcMahon @WWE
— WrestlingFan506 (@WrestlingFan506) July 22, 2022
