GREW UP in WWE, fans were stunned when Stephanie McMahon suddenly left the billion-dollar wrestling company.
In September 2024, the former wrestler featured in a Netflix documentary about her controversial father, Vince McMahon.
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Born on September 24, 1976, Stephanie McMahon Levesque has been involved in wrestling her entire life.
The businesswoman and former wrestler is the daughter of Vince and Linda McMahon.
As a member of the McMahon family, she is a fourth generation wrestling promoter.
She began working for WWE at the age of 13, modeling merchandise for various catalogs.
After that, Stephanie appeared regularly on-air for WWE (then known as WWF as the World Wrestling Federation), and in 1999 she was part of a storyline with The Undertaker.
She then pursued her own wrestling career, before retiring in 2018.
Become a boss
Stephanie’s business career began as an account executive for WWE’s New York offices, before becoming the company’s editor and creative writing director.
In 2006, she was promoted to senior vice president of creative writing, before being promoted to executive vice president of creative.
Her biggest job for WWE was when she was named president and co-CEO.
However, Stephanie shocked fans when she announced on January 10, 2023: she was leaving her position as interim CEO and president of WWE.
She had succeeded her father Vince when he abruptly retired in July 2022 amid multiple scandals.
Triple H Romance
Stéphanie is married to former professional wrestler Triple H, aka Paul Levesque.
The happy couple got married in Sleepy Hollow, New York on October 25, 2003.
Triple H turned professional in 1992 and became a 14-time world champion.
After retiring from wrestling, he continued his work in WWE outside of the ring, including building the developmental brand NXT.
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Since 2023, Triple H has served as Chief Content Officer and Chief Creative Officer for WWE, a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings.
The star appears in the Netflix documentary Mr. McMahon, which is about his father-in-law – it will be released on September 25, 2024.
Meet the kids
The couple has three daughters named Aurora, born in 2006, Murphy, born in 2008, and Vaughn, born in 2010.
The family enjoys a life of luxury and lives in a multi-million dollar mansion in the small town of Weston, Connecticut.
The massive home – worth around $30 million – has six bedrooms, an outdoor pool, a private gated entrance and a home gym with sauna.
Stephanie leaves WWE – full statement
Stephenie stepped down as interim CEO and president of WWE in January 2023.
Here is his statement in full: “About 8 months ago I took a leave of absence and within a few weeks I unexpectedly got the opportunity of a lifetime.
“I had the privilege of returning as co-CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of WWE.
“I cannot express in words how proud I am to have led what I consider to be the greatest company in the world, working alongside a remarkable management team and one of the most successful leaders in the world. strongest that I have known in the person of my co-CEO, Nick Khan.
“Our founder, Vince McMahon, has returned as Executive Chairman and is leading an exciting process regarding strategic alternatives.
“And with the leadership of Nick and Paul “Triple H” Levesque as Chief Content Officer, I am confident that WWE is the right place to continue to deliver unprecedented creative content and generate maximum shareholder value. .
“WWE is in such a strong position that I have decided to take back my leave and move forward with my official resignation.
“I look forward to cheering for WWE on the other side of the business, where I started as a kid, as a die-hard fan.
“I will always remain dedicated to WWE. I truly love our company, our employees, our Superstars and our fans. And I am grateful to all of our partners.”
