WWE Vince McMahon Reportedly Agreed To Pay $12M In Hush Money To 4 Women

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The payments reportedly included a $7.5 million agreement with a former wrestler.

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McMahon is also alleged to have paid $1 million in exchange for the silence of a former manager who claimed the WWE boss initiated a sexual relationship with her.

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The latest allegations detailed by the Wall Street Journal followed a June report revealing that McMahon allegedly made a $3 million hush money payment to a former paralegal after an alleged affair.

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Vince McMahon recently “voluntarily stepped back” from leading the company.

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A spokesman told the Wall Street Journal that the company was cooperating with the board’s investigation and noted that McMahon’s affair with the paralegal was consensual.

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WWE’s board is reportedly investigating that incident as well as the $7.5 million payment to the ex-wrestler.

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Shortly after the initial report surfaced last month, WWE said McMahon had “voluntarily stepped back” from his role as CEO while the board investigates his alleged misconduct.

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His daughter, Stephanie McMahon was appointed interim CEO and chair of the board during his absence.

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WWE executive John Laurinaitis is also under investigation for purported misconduct.

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Later the same day, McMahon made an appearance live on WWE “SmackDown” broadcast and delivered brief remark before leaving the ring.

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