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Vince McMahon and others are sanctioned for destroying evidence in WWE shareholder lawsuit

A Delaware judge sanctioned Vince McMahon and WWE leaders for spoliation of evidence in the merger-related shareholder suit.
Judge J. Travis Laster found WWE executives used auto-delete settings on Signal to erase potentially relevant messages.
The ruling impacts the merger deal that formed TKO Group Holdings, valued at about $21.4 billion.
The court acknowledged five statements as true based on the spoliation finding, unless rebutted by the defendants.
McMahon’s efforts to steer the sale reportedly favored Endeavor’s involvement and shielded him from investigations.
The 2023 merger combined WWE with UFC owner Endeavor to form TKO Group Holdings.
The shareholder lawsuit claims the deal undervalued WWE and favored insiders over other bidders.
The case follows past SEC settlements related to undisclosed payments and investigations.
Trial in the shareholder suit is slated to begin on June 8, with several executives expected to testify.
The case adds to a long history of scrutiny over McMahon’s leadership and corporate governance at WWE.

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