WWE Fans React to Vince McMahon's Surprise Retirement Announcement
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At 77, time for me to retire.
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 22, 2022
Thank you, WWE Universe.
Then. Now. Forever. Together. #WWE #thankful
One fan responded: "Thank you for everything Vincent Kennedy McMahon I've been a fan of the WWF/E since I was a child I am now 52 years old and you've created some of the greatest pieces of wrestling and placed it on the map without you there would be no wrestling. I love you Vince rest easy papa."
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Thank you, @VinceMcMahon 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/ij2dUddR3G
— 90s WWE (@90sWWE) July 22, 2022
Another fan wrote: "Definitely a separate the art from the artist situation his impact will be everlasting in all seriousness! The entertainment is giving not only me during the attitude area but to everyone is a giant [feat] for anyone."
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Thank you 4 the decades of dedication to entertainment
Thank you 4 the miles you traveled
Thank you 4 the sacrifices
Thank you 4 the priceless business advice
Thank you 4 the opportunity to be a WWE SUPERSTAR @VinceMcMahon
You’re not perfect..but you’re forever a legend
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 22, 2022
One Twitter user replied: "Really glad I saw the interview on the show Live. He was charismatic and forthright. And extremely knowledgeable. What a titan of business. He has given so many of us amazing moments. Enjoy retirement Mr McMahon. You have most certainly earned it."
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Vince McMahon: I’m retiring
WWE Fans: pic.twitter.com/HXXin5D2Z9
— Sports Entertainment (@OutsiderSports) July 22, 2022
One fan said: "Retire good way of putting more like at 77 and countless allegations of sexual misconduct and hush money I am being forced to step down I'm sorry for everyone I have hurt and to my family for bringing shame to the family."
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Nobody:
Theory getting jumped in the locker room now that Vince McMahon ain’t there to protect him anymore: pic.twitter.com/59dJ4xvxM1
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) July 22, 2022
One fan argued: "Y'all are cracking me up with this ridiculously misguided notion that theory is hated in the locker room and that Vince was the only reason he was getting pushed, lol… Could not be further from the truth."
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After winning a gold medal in 1996, I found my 2nd calling because of @VinceMcMahon … thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. I Love you Vince. P.S. I’m still Vince’s favorite @steveaustinBSR 😁 pic.twitter.com/H8vVF91lwn
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 22, 2022
One fan wrote: "Lol Vince trying to play it off like an actual retirement. We all know why he stepped down, and there's probably more to come out."
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Real change can now happen.
This is so exciting I can’t even put it into words.
Vince McMahon creatively gone from WWE has been something long overdue.
This is monumental. I am so excited to see what’s next
— JDfromNY (@JDfromNY206) July 22, 2022
One fan stated: "Vince is also responsible for some of the greatest things in the history of the company. He made wwe global. Crested wrestlmania. The attitude era. He just became out of touch as he got older but we still should respect everything he has done."
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