Nick Khan, CEO of WWE, has spoken about the company's response to the recent s*xual assault allegations against Vince McMahon. Khan praised the resilience of the company's employees and shareholders in an appearance on the Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast.
He also said McMahon hadn't been involved much in the creative department because Triple H has run chiefly things his way. However, talent has reported more rewrites than usual on TV tapings, raising concerns that McMahon may be more involved in creative than is disclosed.
During the most recent allegations against Vince McMahon, Khan emphasized the significance of maintaining the calm of shareholders and employees. He attributed the company's resilience to its capacity to maintain a laser-like focus on the business.
In light of the allegations, WWE's stock has increased, and ratings have remained strong. Khan also said that McMahon hasn't been very involved in the creative side of things, letting Triple H run things since he was named Head of Creative in August.
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Mixed Reports on Vince McMahon's Involvement in WWE Creative
Nick khan insists that McMahon has esteemed Triple H's appointment and dynamic within the company, despite statements that McMahon is more engaged in imagination than revealed.
On the day of TV tapings, some skills reported more rewrites than usual, with some sleights adjusted to McMahon's previous selections. However, McMahon may have been slightly involved, as evidenced by the absence of regular rematches and pushing talent he did not like.
Although WWE representatives have denied that McMahon was involved in making, he has listened to several TV tapings. WWE CEO Nick Khan has provided insight into the company's handling of Vince McMahon's involvement in the creative department and the recent s*xual assault allegations against him.
Khan maintains that McMahon has respected Triple H's position and dynamic within the company, despite concerns that McMahon may be more involved in creative than disclosed. Questions have also been raised about McMahon's attendance at TV tapings, but WWE representatives deny that he is involved in creative.
h/t WrestleZone
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