– Fightful Select has an behind-the-scenes update detailing WWE’s talent in response to Vince McMahon, who appeared on SmackDown last night after he announced his resignation as CEO and chairman of the company while being investigated by the board. . As noted, McMahon appeared in the opening segment of the show, saying very few notes and talking about the WWE slogan “Then, now, forever, together.”
According to the Fightful report, the McMahon segment was not included in the internal scripts for last night’s SmackDown at 5:30 p.m. EST before the FOX Network aired. It was also not included in the summary of the show, which Fightful watched at 19:50 EST, which was 10 minutes before the show aired.
A WWE source suggests that last night’s WWE SmackDown segment with Vince McMahon did not happen as originally planned. It is also said that McMahon was in a good mood behind the scenes yesterday. He reportedly did not show any external reaction to the scandal investigation.
It is also reported that the term “business as usual” was constantly repeated behind the scenes during last night’s television recording. Only a few people knew what McMahon was planning to say at the beginning of the show. Behind-the-scenes reactions to the segment ranged from confused, frustrated, and also “angry.”
One of WWE’s best talents reportedly told Fightful that McMahon’s appearance on SmackDown was “deaf and embarrassing.” The talent is said to have seen McMahon’s involvement in the show last night as a “force move” and an attempt to reduce the impact of the ongoing investigation.
In addition, a former WWE talent who left the company told Fightful in the segment: “I’m glad it didn’t last long, so I didn’t have to hold back any nonsense.” But this shows that he is not responsible, especially when something is directly his fault. “
Another person who worked with Vince McMahon said they were “outraged” by his appearance on the SmackDown screen. This man hoped that McMahon would take the situation much more seriously. According to the report, the man in question was behind the scenes of last night’s show and became skeptical watching the McMahon segment, which is unfolding on television.
As previously reported, Vince McMahon is currently being investigated by WWE’s board of directors for an alleged $ 3 million payment made to a former employee with whom he had sexual intercourse. The payment was reportedly made in January 2022 to prevent the employee from talking about her relationship with McMahon.
The investigation also reportedly revealed older non-disclosure agreements, including allegations of misconduct against McMahon and WWE Talent Director John Laurinitis, made by former employees.
Vince McMahon’s daughter, Stephanie McMahon, is currently WWE’s interim chief executive until the investigation is completed.
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