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sports-and-entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"Stephanie McMahon's Surprise Appearance Kicks Off WWE WrestleMania 40 Night Two"

Stephanie McMahon made a surprise appearance to open the second night of WrestleMania 40, expressing pride in it being the first WrestleMania of the "Paul Levesque era." This marks her first official appearance on WWE programming since her resignation as co-CEO in January 2023. Her appearance comes amidst legal issues involving her father, Vince McMahon, who recently resigned from his position at TKO Group Holdings, Inc. Stephanie McMahon has a long history with WWE, having worked her way up from modeling merchandise as a teenager to assuming various executive roles within the company.

via Variety|

#paul-levesque #sports-and-entertainment #stephanie-mcmahon

sports-and-entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"Stephanie McMahon Welcomes WWE Fans to the 'Paul Levesque Era' at WrestleMania 40"

Stephanie McMahon surprised WWE fans at WrestleMania 40, welcoming them to the "Paul Levesque era" and asking, "Are you ready?!" This marked her first appearance since stepping down as co-CEO in January 2023, following her father Vince McMahon's return to the company amidst sexual abuse allegations. McMahon also made a nod to her husband's wrestling persona and wore an ECW cap during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, showcasing her continued involvement in the pro wrestling business.

via Fox News|

#paul-levesque #sports-and-entertainment #stephanie-mcmahon

business-entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"WWE's Vince McMahon Controversy: Royal Rumble Fallout and Levesque's Response"

Shares in TKO Group Holdings fell as investors weigh potential downside from the lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon and former WWE talent chief John Laurinaitis by former employee Janel Grant, who accused them of sex trafficking, battery, and rape. WWE's Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque, known as "Triple H," touted the company's recent successes and chose to focus on the positives when asked about the controversy. Analysts are cautious about TKO's stock due to the legal risks and Vince McMahon's significant ownership stake in the company.

via Deadline|

#business-entertainment #lawsuit #paul-levesque

sports-entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"WWE's Paul Levesque Addresses Allegations Against Vince McMahon Amid Resignation and Royal Rumble Shake-Up"

Dave Meltzer criticizes WWE's Paul "Triple H" Levesque for his response to the sex trafficking allegations against Vince McMahon, expressing disappointment in Levesque's handling of the situation. Many within WWE were surprised by the fallout and the quick resignation of McMahon, with speculation that Endeavor may remove others in the boardroom who were close to McMahon. McMahon's profile has been removed from WWE.com in light of the allegations, a rare move for the company.

via Wrestling Inc.|

#allegations #dave-meltzer #paul-levesque

sports-and-entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"WWE's Triple H Addresses Controversy Surrounding Vince McMahon and Royal Rumble 2024 Match Replacement"

Paul "Triple H" Levesque, the chief content officer at WWE, made his first public comments after Vince McMahon resigned from the board of WWE’s parent company amid a former employee’s lawsuit accusing McMahon of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and physical abuse. Levesque stated he had not read the lawsuit and had no prior knowledge of it, emphasizing that he is focused on ensuring employees' safety at work. The lawsuit, brought forward by a former WWE employee, includes allegations against McMahon and another former wrestler, John Laurinaitis. McMahon has denied the allegations and retired from his role in July 2022 amid a WWE investigation into his alleged misconduct.

via CNN|

#lawsuit #paul-levesque #sex-trafficking

sports-and-entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Triple H Addresses McMahon Sex Trafficking Accusations Amid WWE Controversy"

Paul "Triple H" Levesque, the chief content officer at WWE, made his first public comments after Vince McMahon resigned from the board of WWE’s parent company amid a former employee’s lawsuit accusing McMahon of sex trafficking and abuse. Levesque stated he had no prior knowledge of the lawsuit and emphasized efforts to ensure employee safety, but did not provide details. The lawsuit alleges McMahon promised job benefits in exchange for sex and trafficked the employee to other men, including a former wrestler named in the lawsuit. McMahon has denied the allegations and returned as chair of TKO, WWE's parent company. The allegations have cast a shadow over WWE, despite recent business successes such as a major deal with Netflix and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joining the board of directors at TKO.

via Yahoo Finance|

#lawsuit #paul-levesque #sex-trafficking

sportsentertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Triple H Takes Control: WWE's Creative Direction Shifts Away from Vince McMahon

Speculation is growing about Vince McMahon's future in WWE following recent SEC filings, leading to rumors about who is running the creative branch. Some sources suggest that Paul "Triple H" Levesque is driving 99% of WWE's creative direction and has been "knighted" by TKO to lead the promotion. McMahon, currently Executive Chairman of TKO, remains active in WWE and may occasionally clash with Levesque. The exact power structure and McMahon's level of involvement are unclear, but Levesque is believed to be running the day-to-day creative while McMahon oversees and has final say over certain elements.

via Wrestling Inc.|

#creative-direction #paul-levesque #sportsentertainment

sportsentertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Key Updates from WWE SummerSlam Press Conference: No Match Cuts, Dakota Kai Update, Lesnar-Rhodes Clash"

At the WWE SummerSlam press conference, Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque addressed various topics, including Brock Lesnar's unplanned moment with Cody Rhodes, the absence of any matches being cut from the SummerSlam card, Vince McMahon's involvement in creative and his back surgery, and the presence of newly crowned WWE Women's Champion IYO SKY and her group Damage CTRL, which includes Dakota Kai who is still recovering from a torn ACL.

via POST Wrestling|

#brock-lesnar #dakota-kai #paul-levesque

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Triple H Announces WWE Draft Return and Major Changes for Post-WrestleMania 39 Season.

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque was reportedly in charge of creative operations on this week's "WWE SmackDown" as Vince McMahon was not present at the tapings. There were minor changes made to the script, but nothing major, which represents a drastic shift from the backstage environment during Monday's post-WrestleMania 39 "WWE Raw" in Los Angeles. The main event plan for WrestleMania 39 was "always locked in" for Roman Reigns to defeat Cody Rhodes, and there were "no last-minute changes due to Vince McMahon" or anyone else. Triple H seemed to firmly suggest that he was back calling the shots as it pertains to WWE creative operations.

via Wrestling Inc.|

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