Vince McMahon steps down as WWE CEO following hush money allegations
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WWE boss Vince McMahon has agreed to step back from his responsibilities as chairman and CEO while the wrestling company's board investigates him for alleged misconduct.
In the meantime, his daughter Stephanie McMahon, will serve as interim CEO and interim chairwoman, WWE (WWE) said in a statement Friday.
McMahon won't completely disappear from the company. He will retain his role related to WWE's creative content while the investigation is ongoing, and may appear as a character during wrestling matches.
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