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The WWE might lose a few of their big-time sponsors because of the disturbing allegations in opposition to Vince McMahon.
On Thursday, a former WWE worker filed a federal lawsuit accusing McMahon of sexual misconduct and intercourse trafficking.
The 67-page lawsuit options a number of disturbing allegations, together with rape and the accuser claiming she was compelled by McMahon to have intercourse with wrestlers and WWE executives.
After the lawsuit went public, there have been rumors that Slim Jim, a serious sponsor of the WWE, was eager about pulling out of this weekend’s Royal Rumble.
Listening to rumblings that Slim Jim has notified WWE they’re pulling their sponsorships from tomorrow’s Royal Rumble occasion. It’s but to be decided if they may stay companions sooner or later.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) January 26, 2024
Slim Jim later launched a press release to Fightful confirming they have been pausing their relationship with the WWE because of the allegations in opposition to McMahon.
“Slim Jim values integrity and respect in all of our partnerships. Given the current disturbing allegations in opposition to Vince McMahon, presently we’ve determined to pause our promotional actions with WWE. This choice displays our dedication to our model values and accountability to our neighborhood.
“We’ll proceed to watch the state of affairs and base our future engagements on our values and what’s finest for our model.”
Slim Jim received again to us with the identical remark that was given to POST Wrestling about their partnership with WWE being paused (reported by @WrestleVotes) because of the allegations in opposition to Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis and others.
“Slim Jim values integrity and respect in all of…
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) January 26, 2024
A spokesman for the TKO Group, the place McMahon was named government chairman after WWE’s sale to Endeavor, launched a press release relating to the allegations.
“Mr. McMahon doesn’t management TKO nor does he oversee the day-to-day operations of WWE. Whereas this matter predates our TKO government staff’s tenure on the firm, we take Ms. Grant’s horrific allegations very critically and are addressing this matter internally.”
