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Vince McMahon Hit With $42.5 Million Payment in Massive WWE Merger Settlement

Vince McMahon faces a $42.5 million payment in the wake of a massive WWE merger settlement.

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Source diversity sample: PWTorch · F4W/WON · fightful.com · Wrestling Inc. · POST Wrestling · Bloomberg Law News · Ringside News.

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The brief

Vince McMahon is to pay $42.5 million as part of a $147.5 million settlement in a lawsuit related to the WWE-UFC merger. Bloomberg Law News and Ringside News were first to report the amount McMahon must pay. The settlement resolves a dispute between McMahon and his co-defendants.

The total settlement amount was reported by Fightful.com, Wrestling Inc. and POST Wrestling. The settlement is the result of a lawsuit brought by shareholders. The settlement is not yet finalized.

POST Wrestling coverage notes a “narrow disagreement” between the WWE and McMahon sides that is delaying the settlement.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 3h ago.

Quick answers

What is the total settlement amount?

$147.5 million.

Who is paying the $42.5 million?

Vince McMahon.

What is the nature of the lawsuit?

A shareholder lawsuit related to the WWE-UFC merger.

Who reported it (7)

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WWE Vince McMahon UFC merger settlement lawsuits

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