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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vince McMahon Faces Explosive Trial as Shareholders Claim WWE Merger Was Engineered to Protect His Power

Vince McMahon (Credit: Georgfotoart / Wikimedia Commons)

Vince McMahon is expected to take the stand in a shareholder lawsuit in Delaware that alleges the WWE merger with UFC into TKO Group Holdings was structured to keep him in control despite mounting misconduct allegations, with testimony scheduled to begin in early June 2026.

According to Wrestling INC, the case will be heard on 8 June at the Delaware Court of Chancery, where several top figures from the wrestling and combat sports industry are expected to be involved. It comes after months of legal arguments from shareholders who say they are questioning how the merger was handled and whether it was actually the best deal available for investors.

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