As first reported by PWInsider, WWE issued the following internal memo to its employees following the latest article by The Wall Street Journal regarding the investigation into sexual misconduct claims made against Vince McMahon:
The Wall Street Journal has published a second story with expanded details on its initial WWE report last month. We want to reiterate that we and our Board of Directors take these allegations seriously.
We’ve been cooperating fully with the investigation led by our Board of Directors and will continue to do so until its conclusion. Please note that upon its conclusion, WWE leadership will make itself available to answer any questions you may have.
Thank you.
On early Friday morning, The Wall Street Journal published a follow-up article regarding the WWE Board of Directors investigating Vince McMahon over claims of sexual misconduct and hush monies being paid. The report detailed that over the past 16 years, Mr. McMahon has paid over $12 million in hush money to four women.