The Rock Agrees to Buy $6.89 Billion WWE From Vince McMahon?

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WWE founder Vince McMahon recently made his return to the WWE as the Executive Chairman of the Board and made several changes behind the scenes.

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The Rock Agrees to Buy $6.89 Billion WWE From Vince McMahon?

WWE founder Vince McMahon recently made his return to the WWE as the Executive Chairman of the Board and made several changes behind the scenes.

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