TKO Responds to Disturbing Allegations Against Vince McMahon and WWE – Following the recent lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE, accusing them of sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and sex trafficking, TKO, the media conglomerate representing WWE and UFC, issued a press release to Variety in response to the shocking allegations.
TKO clarified in its statement that Mr. McMahon does not control TKO and is not directly involved in the day-to-day operations of WWE. Despite the allegations predating the current TKO executive team’s tenure, the conglomerate expressed a strong commitment to taking the accusations made by Ms. Grant seriously. TKO assured the public that they are addressing the matter internally.
TKO’s Statement
Mr. McMahon does not control TKO nor does he oversee the day-to-day operations of WWE. While this matter predates our TKO executive team’s tenure at the company, we take Ms. Grant’s horrific allegations very seriously and are addressing this matter internally.
McMahon’s Current Role
It’s highlighted that Vince McMahon currently holds the position of Executive Chairman at TKO, underlining the distinction between his role at TKO and the accusations leveled against him and WWE in the lawsuit.
TKO Responds to Disturbing Allegations Against Vince McMahon and WWE