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Vince McMahon's Shocking Resignation Sparks Controversy in Wrestling World

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Breaking news: WWE founder Vince McMahon resigns amid sexual assault allegations. Find out the shocking details here!

Vince McMahon, the iconic founder of WWE, has sent shockwaves through the wrestling world by resigning from his position as the executive chairman of the board of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. This unexpected move comes in the midst of serious sexual assault allegations brought against McMahon by a former employee. The wrestling mogul is facing accusations of physical and emotional abuse, as well as sexual assault and trafficking, leading to his resignation from both TKO Group and WWE's parent company.

In a statement, McMahon cited respect for the WWE Universe as the reason behind his resignation, leaving fans and industry insiders stunned by the sudden turn of events. The lawsuit filed against McMahon for sexual trafficking has brought a new wave of scrutiny to his long-standing career in professional wrestling and entertainment. Cody Rhodes, the Royal Rumble winner, expressed his views on the controversy, while Paul "Triple H" Levesque remained evasive when questioned about the situation.

Despite the allegations and resignation, Vince McMahon's legacy in the wrestling world remains undeniable. Over the years, he has faced multiple lawsuits related to sexual misconduct, ultimately leading to significant settlements with accusers. McMahon's decision to step down from his roles at TKO Group and WWE reflects a tumultuous time for the industry, raising questions about the future of the iconic brand he helped build.

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Vince McMahon Resigns From TKO Group Board of Directors (Variety)

Vince McMahon has resigned from his position as the executive chairman of the board of TKO Group Holdings, Inc.

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Vince McMahon Resigns From WWE Parent Company Amid Sexual ... (TIME)

Vince McMahon resigned from WWE's parent company the day after a former employee filed a federal lawsuit accusing him of sexual misconduct.

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WWE founder Vince McMahon resigns from TKO Group after being ... (CNBC)

The announcement came in the wake of allegations made public Thursday, of sexual assault and sex trafficking against McMahon.

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WWE founder Vince McMahon resigns from post amid sexual ... (The Guardian)

Wrestling mogul is accused of physical and emotional abuse and sexual assault and trafficking by former employee.

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WWE Founder Vince McMahon Resigns After Sex Trafficking ... (Forbes)

A new lawsuit claims McMahon sexually trafficked a former employee, but it's not the first time he's been accused of sexual misconduct.

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WWE boss Vince McMahon quits after sex-trafficking lawsuit (BBC News)

He said in a statement that he had made the decision to resign "out of respect for the WWE Universe".

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Vince McMahon Faces New Wave of Sexual Assault Allegations ... (Vanity Fair)

Over two decades, the founder of the professional wrestling turned entertainment brand has reportedly paid millions out to women who accused him of sexual ...

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Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes agrees that Vince McMahon ... (USA TODAY)

Cody Rhodes shared his thoughts on the lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, while Paul "Triple H" Levesque mostly deflected questions about it.

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