Earlier this week, Stephanie McMahon announced her resignation as co-CEO and Chairwoman of WWE. Shortly after, she began utilizing her newfound free time to address a health issue.
Stephanie revealed on social media that she underwent ankle surgery, posting, “Busy week! Thank you Dr. Waldrop, @AndrewsSportMed, and the Orthopaedic Center Staff for fixing my ankle! And to Kevin Wilk @ChampionSportsM for already getting me started on rehab! (And of course to my amazing caregiver @TripleH) #RoadtoRecovery.”
She included a photo of herself waving from a hospital bed and another showing her right leg in a cast. The specifics of her ankle injury were not detailed. Numerous well-wishes followed, with current “NXT” Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston seriously empathizing, “He fixed my ankle, too! You are in great hands! Godspeed on your recovery!”
Stephanie’s resignation came shortly after her father, Vince McMahon, rejoined WWE’s Board, along with former executives George Barrios and Michelle Wilson. Stephanie had initially taken a leave of absence from the company in May 2022.
However, her break was cut short when she was named interim Chairwoman and CEO despite her father’s sexual misconduct allegations, which led to his temporary departure and retirement. Within two months, she officially became Chairwoman and co-CEO, sharing the latter role with Nick Khan.