Family Feud or Wrestling Rumor? The Truth Behind Vince McMahon’s Silence with Stephanie and Triple H

There have been reports and rumors suggesting that Vince McMahon is not on speaking terms with his daughter, Stephanie McMahon, and her husband, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, primarily stemming from professional disagreements within WWE.

Vince McMahon initially departed the Stamford-based organization in 2022 amid a misconduct investigation conducted by the WWE board of directors. Following his exit, Triple H assumed creative responsibilities while his wife, Stephanie McMahon, succeeded her father as Chairwoman and co-CEO. However, The Billion Dollar Princess resigned in January 2023 upon her father’s return as Executive Chairman. Reports subsequently indicated that Stephanie and Triple H, who were then board members, voted against his reinstatement.

According to a report from Jonathan Coachman on “Behind the Turnbuckle,” Vince McMahon has not spoken to Stephanie or Triple H since they voted against his return to WWE in 2023, following his initial retirement in 2022 amid misconduct allegations.

Coachman claimed that Vince was unhappy with the direction of WWE under Triple H’s creative leadership and that the board vote, where both Stephanie and Triple H opposed his reinstatement, led to a significant rift. Additionally, former WWE head writer Vince Russo has speculated that the relationship between Vince McMahon and Triple H is “non-existent,” further fueling these claims.

So I also got some other information concerning Vince, and he’s not happy with what’s going on in WWE right now, as you can imagine. Reportedly—remember at WrestleMania when Triple H and Stephanie brought everyone out front to show who’s running things? Well, apparently Vince hasn’t spoken to either of them since the board vote—when they had to decide whether to keep him or send him out—and he won’t speak to them. They both voted no.

However, these reports are based on secondhand accounts and have not been directly confirmed by Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, or Triple H.

JBL, a former WWE star, expressed hope that these rumors are untrue, noting Vince’s deep care for his daughter and son-in-law. Triple H himself has described his relationship with Vince as “complicated” during his 2025 WWE Hall of Fame speech, acknowledging Vince’s significant influence on his career while hinting at personal and professional complexities, though he did not explicitly confirm a complete lack of communication.

On the other hand, the absence of direct statements from the McMahon family leaves room for skepticism. The wrestling industry is known for its rumor mill, and personal dynamics can be exaggerated or misconstrued. Without firsthand confirmation, it’s possible the situation is less severe than reported or has been resolved privately.

It feels to me like Shane, who’s sided with Vince on several occasions, might be the only one he’s still close with. And we all know Vince’s history with Triple H—he despises him. Vince was once quoted saying there’s one too many McMahons in the kitchen, referring to Triple H.”

WWE under Triple H has received widespread acclaim, usually from hipsters who just simply hate McMahon but Jonathan Coachman’s report suggests ongoing personal and professional issues may be present behind the scenes, which raises questions about the veracity of his claims and Vince McMahon’s involvement.

Vince Russo, former WWE head writer, recently offered his insights on the relationship between Vince McMahon and The Game, predicting that it is nonexistent despite the Chief Content Officer’s expression of gratitude towards his father-in-law during his Hall of Fame speech.

In summary, while there are credible reports suggesting a strained relationship and lack of communication between Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, and Triple H, primarily due to WWE board decisions in 2023, the information remains unconfirmed by the parties involved. The situation appears complex, but the full extent of their personal interactions is unclear.