Triple H To Assume All WWE Creative Responsibilities, Nick Khan And Stephanie McMahon Named Co-CEOs

Changes are made official.

WWE announced that Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan have officially been named the Co-CEOS of WWE. Vince McMahon retired from his position as WWE CEO on July 22.

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It was also announced that Triple H will assume "all responsibilities related to WWE’s creative." Triple H was named EVP, Talent Relations on July 22.

From WWE:

Company Reports Preliminary Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WWE (NYSE: WWE) and its Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan as co-Chief Executive Officers. Ms. McMahon has also been appointed Chairwoman of the Board, and Mr. Khan will continue to serve as a member of the Board. These appointments follow Vince McMahon’s retirement announcement on Friday, July 22.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to lead WWE together with our unmatched management team,” said Ms. McMahon and Mr. Khan. “We recognize this is a tremendous opportunity and responsibility, and we look forward to serving the WWE Universe.”

Additionally, WWE executive Paul Levesque will assume all responsibilities related to WWE’s creative, in addition to his regular duties.

Below are preliminary financial results for the second quarter 2022. Further details regarding these matters can be found in the Form 8-K filed today by the Company with the SEC.

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