Despite his resignation from TKO Group Holdings amid a major lawsuit, there is a strong belief that Vince McMahon will attempt a return to promoting professional wrestling. According to a new report from Justin Barrasso of Undisputed, McMahon’s recent actions indicate he is not planning to remain on the sidelines.
McMahon recently made a move to purchase a controlling interest in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). While the deal did not happen, BKFC President David Feldman confirmed the meeting and McMahon’s intentions.
“He’s Vince McMahon–if I were him, I’d want creative control, too,” Feldman said. “He was awesome, very complimentary, and he was very serious to do business.”
McMahon’s path to a comeback, while complicated, is becoming clearer. His non-compete clause with TKO has expired, legally freeing him to launch a new venture. He has already formed a new company with a team of former WWE executives.
However, major hurdles remain, most notably the ongoing civil lawsuit filed by former employee Janel Grant, which accuses him of sexual assault and sex trafficking. Eric Bischoff first mentioned that McMahon had a meeting with a BFKC rep.
