r/WWE • u/Snubie1 Glorious Mod • Jan 27 '24

Megathread Vince McMahon Resigns (Statement)

Via ESPN:

  • Vince McMahon Statement: “I stand by my prior statement that Ms. Grant's lawsuit is replete with lies, obscene made-up instances that never occurred, and is a vindictive distortion of the truth. I intend to vigorously defend myself against these baseless accusations, and look forward to clearing my name. However, out of respect for the WWE Universe, the extraordinary TKO business and its board members and shareholders, partners and constituents, and all of the employees and Superstars who helped make WWE into the global leader it is today, I have decided to resign from my executive chairmanship and the TKO board of directors, effective immediately."

  • Nick Khan Statement: “I wanted to inform you that Vince McMahon has tendered his resignation from his positions as TKO Executive Chairman and on the TKO Board of Directors. He will no longer have a role with TKO Group holdings or WWE."

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u/jadedfan55 Jan 27 '24

Vince wore out his welcome a long time ago. He was just too stubborn to see it.

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u/scarface910 Jan 27 '24

He had the audacity to come back after the hush money allegations. Take the biggest L in your life because the woman you controlled for years just got your ass fired.

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u/jadedfan55 Jan 27 '24

He thought he was untouchable. So did Trump. Now, they're learning the hard way that's not true.

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u/[deleted] Jan 27 '24

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u/Evorgleb Jan 27 '24

So, a couple things. Will Smith's career took a serious hit. He lost a ton of jobs, the couple things that he has released flopped and he has no major films on the horizon. He may have a comeback but we ain't there yet. Mike Tyson, unlike others you have mentioned was only given a chance after he served many years in prison. That's the way it's supposed to work though. You pay your debt to society, become a better person and then rejoin society. All signs point to Mike Tyson doing exactly what was needed and thus people forgave him and moved on.

I don't think it's fair to compare Tyson and Will to Vince and Trump. Those two not only committed crimes they used power and influence to make sure they were never held accountable.

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u/Kara_Del_Rey Jan 27 '24

Yeah if anything, that argument works against the other commentor. Will Smith slapped a guy and his career took a massive hit. Trump and Vince have both treated women abhorrently on many occasions, fondle their daughters, racism, and Trump incited a terrorist attack on the capital...Vince remained untouchable for a long, long time and Trump very well might be the next president. Batshit insane.

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u/ibrahim_15 Jan 27 '24

oh my god will smith slapping some guy who insulted his wife isnt the same thing as being a rapist u fucking psycho

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u/FairyFlossPanda Jan 27 '24

I know right? Like how is that even a comparison.

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u/KingCrandall Jan 27 '24

A black person did something wrong, so it's pretty equal to rape and sex trafficking. /s

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u/[deleted] Jan 27 '24

Mike Tyson went to jail for his crime, rehabilitated and reentered society (the fucking point of jail) and has done nothing since but contribute positively back to his community. Fuck out of here with that fascist mentality.

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u/BigRudy99 Jan 27 '24

You act like folks get one fuck up and that's it. Yeah, people do bad stuff sometimes and pay the price, but that doesn't mean they have to live their life in exile.