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The Independent UK
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Gustaf Kilander and Johanna Chisholm

Vince McMahon steps back as WWE CEO amid investigation into alleged hush money payment

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Vince McMahon is stepping back from his role as chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) amid an investigation into the allegation that he paid $3m to a departing employee with whom he allegedly had an affair.

The company said on Friday that Mr McMahon is leaving the role while the company board investigates the supposed misconduct.

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