The McMahon family may be WWE royalty, but they have been increasingly distanced from the company for the last several years. Now, however, rumors are swirling that former CEO and WWF Women’s Champion Stephanie McMahon may be returning to the fold in some capacity.
According to a report by PWInsider, McMahon has recently been spotted at WWE headquarters in Stamford, CT, fuelling rumors that the once-and-perhaps future Billion Dollar Princess may be assuming a new role at the former family business.
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Like her father Vince, mother Linda, brother Shane, and husband Paul “Triple H” Levesque, McMahon has held numerous roles at WWE over the years. She began her career behind the scenes, initially working in marketing and sales.
Over time, she transitioned to an on-screen role, becoming one of WWE’s most prominent female characters. She portrayed a range of compelling personas, including a spoiled heiress and a ruthless authority figure, often at the center of dramatic feuds with top superstars.
In addition to her in-ring presence, Stephanie took on several high-level executive roles within WWE. As Chief Brand Officer (CBO), she was responsible for overseeing the company’s marketing, branding, and creative initiatives, helping to shape WWE’s global image and strategic direction.
Most recently, Stephanie McMahon resigned as WWE’s CEO in 2023, following the return of her father, Vince, as Executive Chairman. Vince had stepped down in 2022 amid allegations of sexual assault and a WWE Board of Directors investigation into hush money payments related to alleged affairs with employees. When Vince retired, Stephanie was appointed co-CEO alongside Nick Khan.
However, her resignation came after Vince’s reinstatement in the company’s leadership. Subsequently, in January, Vince McMahon resigned from WWE, the company he founded nearly six decades ago, following the public revelation of sexual assault allegations in a lawsuit filed the day before.
“Vince McMahon has tendered his resignation from his positions as TKO Executive Chairman and on the TKO Board of Directors,” Nick Khan, WWE President and a board member of TKO said via statement. “He will no longer have a role with TKO Group Holdings or WWE.”
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More recently in family news, Stephanie’s mother Linda McMahon, nominated by President-elect Donald J. Trump for the position of Education Secretary, is facing allegations in a recent lawsuit. The suit claims she failed to prevent a WWE ringside announcer from grooming and sexually abusing children during the 1980s and 1990s.
Somewhat understandably, the various McMahons have largely stayed away from WWE business in the last year and Stephanie currently holds no official role. However, with her spouse being the Chief Content Officer of the company and her father completely exiled, maybe it’s time for her to return.
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