Mickie James Congratulates Stephanie McMahon On Becoming WWE CEO & Chairman

Following today’s big news that Vince McMahon is stepping down as CEO and Chairman of WWE and that Stephanie McMahon will take over as interim CEO and Chairman, former WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James took to Twitter to congratulate Stephanie.

“I believe you have trained for this role your whole life. Unfortunate of how you had to take over but there is no doubt in my mind you’re going to do an incredible job. I know how much you love this company and this business. Change is in the air. Congratulations Stephanie.”

James was released by WWE in April of 2021 and controversially received some of her belongings in a trash bag. James noted that Stephanie, along with Vince McMahon and others, called her and apologized for the situation.

I believe you have trained for this role your whole life. Unfortunate of how you had to take over but there is no doubt in my mind you’re going to do an incredible job. I know how much you love this company and this business. Change is in the air. Congratulations Stephanie.

— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) June 17, 2022

Stephanie took to Twitter earlier today to say that she is “honored to assume the role of interim Chairwoman & CEO” and that she loves WWE.

“Until the conclusion of the investigation into recent allegations, I am honored to assume the role of interim Chairwoman & CEO. I love @WWE and all it continues to do to entertain billions around the world.”

Until the conclusion of the investigation into recent allegations, I am honored to assume the role of interim Chairwoman & CEO. I love @WWE and all it continues to do to entertain billions around the world. https://t.co/E2MushpoSG

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) June 17, 2022

Vince McMahon said the following about the news in a WWE press release today.

“I have pledged my complete cooperation to the investigation by the Special Committee, and I will do everything possible to support the investigation. I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are,” said Mr. McMahon.

“I love this company and am committed to working with the Independent Directors to strengthen our culture and our Company; it is extremely important to me that we have a safe and collaborative workplace. I have committed to doing everything in my power to help the Special Committee complete its work, including marshaling the cooperation of the entire company to assist in the completion of the investigation and to implement its findings,” said Ms. McMahon.

This news follows the bombshell Wall Street Journal story which alleges that Vince McMahon paid $3 million to a woman as part of a settlement for an affair he had with her while she worked at WWE. WWE has said that the relationship was consensual and that Vince used his own money to pay the settlement. The story also featured allegations against Head Of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis.