Vince McMahon Steps Down as Head of W.W.E. During Misconduct Investigation

Vince McMahon, a longtime executive for World Wrestling Entertainment who led professional wrestling from a sideshow curiosity into a mainstream phenomenon, has stepped down as chairman and chief executive while the company’s board investigates allegations of misconduct against him, the company said on Friday.

Stephanie McMahon, his daughter, will take over as interim chief executive and chairwoman, the company said in a statement. Mr….