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Stephanie McMahon Announces Leave of Absence From WWE

WWE executive Stephanie McMahon is taking a leave of absence from the company, she announced Thursday via Twitter.

McMahon said in the shocking announcement that she’s temporarily stepping away from “the majority of [her] responsibilities” with WWE, and that she’s taking this time away to focus on her family.

“WWE is a lifelong legacy for me and I look forward to returning to the company that I love after taking this time to focus on my family,” she said.

The 45-year-old McMahon is WWE’s chief brand officer. In the role, she is responsible for ensuring WWE’s global brand strength and growth.