Vince McMahon secretly emailed the WWE board after his exit and the tone surprised everyone
The end of McMahon’s grip on WWE
Vince McMahon’s departure from WWE closed one of the most influential chapters in modern sports entertainment. After decades of control, the man who transformed a regional wrestling promotion into a global media brand was no longer part of the company’s leadership structure.
According to ITR Wrestling, McMahon’s final stretch with WWE was marked by internal strain, shifting ownership, and mounting legal scrutiny. Those pressures ultimately culminated in his exit from both the company and its board of directors.
McMahon had previously sold WWE to Endeavor Group, ending his family’s long-standing ownership and reshaping the company’s corporate future.
From boardroom to removal
Although McMahon initially retained a seat on WWE’s board following the sale, that arrangement proved temporary.
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In January 2024, he was removed from the board after a lawsuit filed by Janel Grant intensified scrutiny surrounding his conduct and role within the organization. The development prompted a swift and decisive response from WWE leadership.
According to reporting by ITR Wrestling, McMahon sent a final written message to board members shortly after his official departure from the company.
The email that closed the chapter
ITR Wrestling published the message in full, revealing a notably reflective tone from McMahon during his final communication.
In the email, McMahon acknowledged that he was no longer employed by WWE, while joking about sending the message from his corporate account shortly after his exit. He described the situation as difficult and expressed respect for the board’s decision-making process, stating that he supported efforts to protect shareholder value.
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McMahon also thanked board members for their role in building WWE into what he described as a promotional juggernaut and cultural icon, emphasizing that he had always been direct with leadership during his tenure.
A message focused on legacy and leadership
The email went beyond personal reflection. McMahon encouraged the board to fully support WWE’s new leadership team and urged them to move forward without dwelling on past conflicts.
According to ITR Wrestling, the language of the message suggested an attempt to bring closure to a turbulent period while reinforcing continuity at the top of the company.
The communication ended simply with McMahon signing his name, marking his final formal interaction with WWE leadership.
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Signs of continued influence after departure
Despite his removal from the board, McMahon’s connection to WWE did not appear to end immediately.
Later text messages cited by ITR Wrestling indicated that McMahon still offered some level of creative input during the WrestleMania 39 period, even after an earlier retirement announcement. The extent of that involvement remains unclear, but it underscored how gradual and complicated his separation from WWE ultimately became.
Sources: ITR Wrestling
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