WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

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2022-07-28 09:18:19

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

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

It could be different very soon, however.

WWE: A look at the fall of Vince McMahon

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

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

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

WWE: A look at Vince McMahon's downfall

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

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

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

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.