“We don’t talk to him,” TKO COO Mark Shapiro sets the record straight about Vince McMahon’s return to the company after selling 5 million+ shares

TKO COO, Mark Shapiro stated that Vince McMahon will not return to WWE.

“We don’t talk to him,” TKO COO Mark Shapiro sets the record straight about Vince McMahon’s return to the company after selling 5 million+ shares

Mark Shapiro and Vince McMahon (via Wrestling Inc.)

Former WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon recently resigned from his position following accusations of s*xual harassment and trafficking. A former WWE employee, Janel Grant, filed a lawsuit against McMahon. Fans wondered if his return to the company was possible after selling the shares worth $5+ million. Now, TKO COO, Mark Shapiro has shed some light on it. 

Shapiro made it crystal clear during the Morgan Stanley press conference that they have no communication with the 78-year-old. He further added that Vince does not work for the company, and they might never see him in the company again. Recently, a TKO spokesperson also stated that McMahon doesn’t control the company now and would look into the matter personally. 

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According to the SEC filing on Monday, McMahon sold the exact amount of 5.35 million shares of TKO. These shares hold an estimated value of around $412 million in the market. Last November, Vince also sold 8.4 million shares of the company worth $670.3 million. It was reported that the 78-year-old held 20.35 million shares of the TKO group and still owns around 15 million shares. 

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We don't talk to him, we don't know his motives, plans, or timelines. He doesn't work for the company or come into the offices. He's not coming back.
Mark Shapiro on Vince McMahon via Morgan Stanley Conference

Along with the former chairman, superstars like Brock Lesnar were allegedly also involved in it, as per the accusations. Vince reacted to the allegations made against him by denying them all and saying he would vigorously defend himself. The 78-year-old is slowly finding himself getting deep into the controversies; only time will tell what will be the next chapter in this story. 

The latest game of WWE 2K24 has blurred out some footage of Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon might be facing horrible accusations right now, but one can’t deny the fact that he was involved in some of WWE‘s most iconic moments. One of the ways to relieve these iconic moments is by playing the WWE 2K24 game. However, the players have noticed that the 78-year-old has been blurred out in the game.

Vince McMahon and Charlotte Flair
Vince McMahon and Charlotte Flair (via u/eurogamer, Reddit)

The 2K publisher confirmed that Vince and Lesnar would only be available in the game, but not as playable characters. It was expected amidst the allegations against both of them made earlier this year. The beast was even quietly replaced on the special cover of the showcase mode called 40 Years of WrestleMania. 

However, some players even noticed that some of McMahon’s appearances had been blurred out. The 78-year-old could still be seen in the real-life footage and in-game footage of the match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock at WrestleMania 17. 

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