SUMMARY
- Dwayne Johnson joined TKO as its newest member on January 23, 2023.
- Amid all the hype after this deal, the WWE universe has missed a major change in Vince McMahon.
WWE made a massive announcement on January 23, as Dwayne Johnson joined the TKO Board as its new member. It is surely a fantastic move by the Triple H-led promotion, as The Brahma Bull’s appointment is guaranteed to benefit the organization going forward.
The Rock’s deal with TKO Group has created absolute madness among the pro wrestling enthusiast’s on social media. But amid all the hype, WWE fans have missed a key detail about the legendary Vince McMahon. The veteran was present during the announcement of Dwayne’s deal, but not many were able to recognize a major change in his look.
Vince got rid of the moustache and dyed his hair. Bro went back ten years. pic.twitter.com/FvesSGYy3j
— Wrestlelamia.com (@wrestlelamia) January 23, 2024
As observed later by many, Mr. McMahon has shaved his moustache, which was an important part of his personality in recent times. It was something fans initially missed, but as soon as they noticed this transformation in Vince’s look, everyone started talking about it on the internet.
The WWE Universe reacts to Vince McMahon’s new look
Since Vincent’s shaved moustache was observed by the WWE universe, they’ve been sharing interesting views about it. Claiming how the 78-year-old looks much better now, someone from the audience wrote, “Some people look better without facial hair. Vince is one of those people.” “That mustache was terrible.,” another pro wrestling enthusiast commented. (Via: X)
Most of the fans were happy to see him; a social media user asked, “I thought they got rid of Vince?” While the comments about Mr. McMahon’s new look can surely vary depending on how you feel, one thing was evident: he looked healthier during his recent appearance. The pro wrestler figure seemed in a way better shape than he was when he was spotted using a cane to walk in Saudi Arabia, back in late October 2023.
What position does Vince McMahon hold in TKO?
After seeing Vince during Dwayne’s appointment as a TKO board member, a lot of people started questioning what his current role is. Ever since WWE and UFC merged under Endeavor Group back in September last year, the 78-year-old hasn’t been seen much active, but he’s still a major name in the organization.
Amid the merger, Vincent has assumed the role of Executive Chairman at TKO Group Holdings. In fact, he is joined by 10 other members in the same position. It must be noted that the deal was carried out at a valuation of $21 billion, out of which the UFC accounted for $12 billion and WWE held $9 billion in the stakes.
Endeavor possesses a 51% stake in the newly formed group, and the remaining 49% stake is under the Stamford-based promotion. Even though Vince no longer has a major impact on the creative ideas in the pro wrestling company, he’s still an influential figure in the overall scheme of things, which is obvious due to the kind of success he has achieved in his career.