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NEW YORK - MAY 21:  Chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment, Vince McMahon, attends the World Wrestling Entertainment "Denver Debacle" press conference at the Hard Rock Cafe, Times Square on May 21, 2009 in New York City.  (Photo by George Napolitano/Getty Images)
REAR-ENDER

Vince McMahon in Scary Car Crash That Wrecked His Bentley

The WWE co-founder was unhurt but ticketed for reckless driving after the crash.

Leigh Kimmins

Donald Trump, Ted Nugent, Diddy, Vince McMahon, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein photo illustration
ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

DIRTY DOZEN: 12 Friends of Trump Accused of Sex Crimes

Trump’s tangled ties to a cast of alleged sexual predators—spanning financiers, fixers, musical stars, and politicians—risk detonating anew as his supporters demand answers he can’t or won’t give.

Tom Latchem

Linda McMahon, U.S. President Trump’s nominee to be secretary of Education, testifies before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Tierney Cross
CONSOLATION PRIZE

Why Trump Thought McMahon Would Make a Perfect DoE Chief

The World Wrestling Entertainment co-founder originally wanted to head the Commerce Department.

Janna Brancolini

Vince McMahon
SOME TIMING!

Trump Pal Vince McMahon’s Sexual Misconduct Probe Is Dropped

The investigation into the former WWE main man, 79, has now ended before he was ever charged.

Josh Fiallo

WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon speaks at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
PAY UP

Vince McMahon to Pay $1.7M Over Hush Money Settlements

In January 2024, McMahon stepped down as executive chairman of WWE’s parent company.

Grace Harrington

President Donald Trump talks to reporters about the resignation of Linda McMahon, administrator of the Small Business Administration, as she sits beside him at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
EDUCATION NATION

Trump Picks WWE Head for Department He Wants to Kill

Linda McMahon also served as the administrator of the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first term in office.

Brett Bachman

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Vince McMahon in a wrestling ring.
RING BOYS

Vince McMahon Deliberately Ignored Child Sex Abuse: Lawsuit

A new lawsuit from five John Does alleges the WWE and its founders were aware of serial child sexual abuse by a ringside announcer—and did not protect the kids.

Claire Lampen

WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon speaks at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NO HOLDS BARRED

Vince McMahon Lashes Out at ‘Deceptive’ Netflix Doc

“A lot has been left out entirely in an effort to leave viewers intentionally confused,” McMahon claimed, in a statement posted to his X account.

Sean Craig

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MEGALOMANIA

Vince McMahon’s Most Disturbing Secrets Revealed

The WWE scion is accused of rape, harassment, and (somehow) worse in the revelatory new Netflix docuseries “Mr. McMahon.”

Nick Schager

A photo of Vince McMahon.
HITTING BACK

WWE Boss’ Accuser Texted Him Wanting ‘Rough Sex’: Court Docs

Janel Grant claimed in her initial lawsuit that the pro wrestling mogul defecated on her head during a threesome.

Justin Rohrlich

Dwayne ''The Rock'' Johnson looks on during his match against John Cena during WrestleMania XXVIII in 2012
WRESTLEMANIA

Fans Are Divided Over The Rock’s Epic Return to WWE

In a twist, Cody Rhodes invited Johnson into the ring, shaking his hand before leaving him face-to-face with his “cousin.”

Edith Olmsted

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