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Anthony Noto

WWE CEO Paid More Than $12M In Hush Money To Former Female Employees: WSJ

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:WWE) CEO Vince McMahon agreed to pay more than $12 million to four women in an effort to keep allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity a secret.

That's according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing unnamed sources and documents. The report is a follow-up to the WSJ's June 15 article in which it was revealed that WWE was conducting an internal corporate investigation regarding a $3-million payment to one former female employee with whom McMahon, 76, allegedly had an affair.

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