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Matt Adams

WWE owner Vince McMahon announces his retirement amid a sex scandal investigation

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Chairman Vince McMahon appears in the ring in 2009 during the WWE Monday Night Raw show in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Vince McMahon, chief executive officer and chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment announced his retirement on Friday at the age of 77. In a tweet posted in the late afternoon McMahon stated that "At 77, time for me to retire." He then thanked the WWE universe.

The announcement comes a month after McMahon stepped down from his duties amid allegations that the CEO paid up to $12 million in hush money to former employees.

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