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Vince McMahon 'Steps Back' As CEO Of Fairfield County-Based WWE Amid Misconduct Probe Vince McMahon 'Steps Back' As CEO Of Fairfield County-Based WWE Amid Misconduct Probe
Vince McMahon 'Steps Back' As CEO Of Fairfield County-Based WWE Amid Misconduct Probe Vince McMahon has “voluntarily stepped back” from his duties as CEO and chairman of Connecticut-based World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., while the company's board of directors investigates claims of misconduct against him, the company announced Friday morning, June 17. The WWE, whose headquarters in Fairfield County is located in Stamford, said that a Special Committee of the Board is conducting the probe and that McMahon's move is effective immediately and will remain in place until the conclusion of the investigation.  "McMahon will retain his role and responsibilities related to W…