WWE announces who is set to replace Triple H as EVP of Talent Relations
It has been announced that former NFL executive Dan Ventrelle will take over from Triple H as WWE's new Executive Vice President of Talent Relations.
Following Vince McMahon's retirement, Triple H took over the company as the Head of Creative and EVP of Talent Relations. However, Triple H is due to leave that role as he was recently appointed as WWE's Chief Content Officer. Hence, the company has chosen to make an external hire to fill the vacant role.
A report made by WWE corporate earlier announced that the new EVP of their Talent Relations will be former Las Vegas Raiders President Dan Ventrelle.
"STAMFORD, Conn. – September 8, 2022 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Dan Ventrelle will join the company as EVP, Talent, and Maurice F. Edelson will join as EVP, Chief Legal Officer." H/T WWE corporate
Excited to welcome Dan to the @WWE team and to support our world-class athletes across #WWERaw and #Smackdown! twitter.com/adamschefter/s…
Since Vince McMahon retired, many key roles in the company are under new management. Most notably, the role of CEO and chairperson is currently being co-managed by his daughter, Stephanie McMahon, alongside former entertainment agency manager Nick Khan.
Triple H reacts to Dan Ventrelle joining WWE
Amidst the company's latest series of corporate shifts, the former NFL executive brings a wealth of business knowledge to WWE.
In a report made by WWE corporate, The Game commented on how bringing in a businessman of Ventrelle's stature will further aid the company.
"Working with Dan during SummerSlam at Allegiant Stadium last year, we were impressed by his expertise across a number of business and personnel areas,” said Levesque. “We’re excited to welcome him to the company." H/T WWE corporate
Like Dan Ventrelle, WWE has also announced that Maurice F. Edelson will join as EVP, Chief Legal Officer, where he will report directly to Stephanie McMahon.
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