a reported secret £2.4m hush pact.It is alleged the agreement regards a settlement between McMahon and an ex-employee who he had a "consensual affair" with.
He has since stepped down as CEO of the wrestling organisation and, while not responding directly to the claims, said in a statement he had pledged "complete cooperation to the investigation"."I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are," he added.But it is by no means the first controversial moment of Vince's career – both in and out of the ring – as Daily Star can reveal.
One of the most infamous moments in wrestling history, the Montreal Screwjob in 1997 was the double-crossing of defending WWF champion Bret Hart by McMahon.A secret change of the screwjob - the match's pre-determined finish - was reportedly devised by McMahon and discussed with Hart's match opponent, Shawn Michaels.
The match referee, under orders from McMahon, ended the match as Michaels held Hart in a hold even thought the latter had not submitted.Michaels was declared the victor and crowned as the new WWF Champion.
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