Pro Wrestling World Reacts To Vince McMahon’s Retirement

Vince McMahon had been ruling WWE with an iron grip since 1982. McMahon and his wife Linda bought the company from his father, Vincent J. McMahon, and turned it into the sports and entertainment juggernaut it is today.

The 77-year-old announced on Friday he was stepping away from the business. Vince also relinquished his title as the head of WWE Creative, but didn’t name a successor to the position.

Vince, however, did name Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan as co-CEO’s in a document he sent to all company employees. WWE also held an emergency meeting to discuss the post-Vince scenario.

The iconic promoter sent out an internal memo to all WWE employees wherein he talked about his retirement decision. Vince asked all WWE performers to carry on with the same dedication.

Fans and wrestlers took to Twitter and shared their two cents on what is arguably the biggest news to come out of the pro wrestling world in modern times. Check out some of the reactions below.

Thank you Vince for everything 🙏🏻💙 https://t.co/5NpLxReEam

— Mandy (@WWE_MandyRose) July 22, 2022

Today is a sad day in the sports entertainment and wrestling industry. @VinceMcMahon retired from @WWE at 77 years. Sir, thank you for believing in me and granting me the opportunity to change my life. Without you there wouldn’t be an Albert Del Río. Enjoy life! You deserve it. pic.twitter.com/Xg9UutYWN0

— Alberto El Patron (@PrideOfMexico) July 22, 2022

Thank you for everything Vince! You’ve been nothing but nice to me and I appreciate everything you’ve done for wrestling! #ThankYouVince 🖤 https://t.co/9UvW7LULnZ

— SARAYA (@RealPaigeWWE) July 22, 2022

What a run. https://t.co/bBJvwHmDbA

— Gerald BRISCO 🤼‍♂️ (@Fgbrisco) July 22, 2022

Loved competing against you, and will always respect the business you built. pic.twitter.com/V7k6oeNr4p

— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) July 22, 2022

Thank you very much Boss. 21 years of a great job traveling the world and without your help I wouldn’t of lived to see a second of it.x

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) July 22, 2022

.@VinceMcMahon, You’ve Made My Life Better Every Day Since I’ve Been In The Wrestling Business. You’re The Only Promoter In My Career That Treated Me Like A Man, Respected Who I Was, And Made Me A Better Person. God Bless You For All You’ve Done. FYI- No One Can Follow Your Act. pic.twitter.com/EGR1Wmkhzr

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) July 22, 2022

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