Reported backstage reaction to Stephanie McMahon announcing her leave from WWE
Stephanie McMahon recently announced that she's taking a leave of absence from WWE to focus on her family. She's one of the most influential figures in the company, and her announcement took many fans by surprise.
According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, many people within the company didn't know about the news until she announced it on Twitter. The only people who knew about it were the ones closest to her.
Many within WWE were utterly taken aback by the announcement. The report also mentions that people were reaching out within the company and beyond to find out what led to this decision.
As of tomorrow, I am taking a leave of absence from the majority of my responsibilities at WWE. WWE is a lifelong legacy for me and I look forward to returning to the company that I love after taking this time to focus on my family.
Stephanie McMahon serves as the Chief Brand Officer of WWE, and she's also a TV personality. She's a former RAW Commissioner, General Manager, and WWE Women's Champion. She recently appeared at WrestleMania 38, where she introduced Olympic Gold Medalist and WWE signee Gable Steveson to the crowd.
Many WWE Superstars have reacted to Stephanie McMahon's announcement
McMahon's announcement received comments from the likes of Alexa Bliss, Titus O'Neil, Carmella, Johnny Gargano, Nikki Bella, and Sonya Deville. Check out some of the reactions below:
@StephMcMahon You're the best, Steph! Enjoy the time with your family. ❤️
@StephMcMahon You’re a queen, Steph! We love you! ❤️
🏻@StephMcMahon Thank you, @StephMcMahon!! You deserve it. Enjoy your family! 🙏🏻❤️
We love you @StephMcMahon 🖤 twitter.com/stephmcmahon/s…
The absolute best. Thank you for being someone to look up to and learn from Steph. 🖤 twitter.com/stephmcmahon/s…
Stephanie stated that her leave of absence is effective from tomorrow, and she looks forward to returning. The former women's champion is married to WWE Hall of Famer Triple H. The Game announced his retirement from in-ring competition several months ago and appeared at WrestleMania 38 Night Two to thank the fans and place his wrestling boots in the ring.
Triple H's last televised match was at WWE Super Showdown in 2019, where he was defeated by 'The Viper' Randy Orton. Meanwhile, Stephanie last competed at WrestleMania 34, where she teamed up with her husband to take on Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle in a mixed-gender tag team match.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda for more updates on the situation.