She translated French documents and trained as a paralegal in the probate department and studied intellectual property rights. that are not as well known",[114] as The main goals of the S.B.A. Your Vote! [70] Since 2006, thousands of posters featuring WWE superstars have been distributed to libraries and reading facilities.[71].

I have to say that there are very strong women in this company as well. It has previously been bought for a multiple re-use license which is still valid. I played baseball, basketball—I think that background made Vince and I very compatible. During this time, the company grew from a small regional business in the northeast to a large multinational corporation. outlines 2001 campaign; receives proclamation from Minnesota legislator Youth Vote Coalition Gets WWE Grant To Coordinate Field Efforts", " "Smackdown Your Vote Registers More than 20,000 Voters; Debuts Public Service Announcements", "Linda McMahon urges Girl Scouts to stay involved", "Chat with U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon | News from southeastern Connecticut", "Student Commons - Sacred Heart University Connecticut", "Connecticut Senate Resolution S.J. They have six grandchildren. As of 2010, she served on the board of the Close Up Foundation, a nonprofit which offers youth field trips to Washington, D.C.[69], McMahon launched the company's Get R.E.A.L.

Linda M. Edwards, at the age of 13, met Vincent K. McMahon, then age 16.

[66], McMahon often referred to the creative side of WWE as Vince's specialty, stating that she was primarily in the management team, although she appeared in several storylines. He later expanded his market by airing WWF shows on national television. [67] McMahon debuted on WWF TV during the Corporate Ministry storyline, on the May 3, 1999, episode of Raw. Please refer to the. Sports Business Section, p. 161. McMahon also said the agency plans on doing some restructuring. [82], On April 13, 2012 Sacred Heart University officially dedicated and opened the Linda E. McMahon Commons Building on its main campus in Fairfield, Connecticut. ", "@npquarterly | The Cohen Report | Linda McMahon's Nonprofit Non-Credentials", "WWE Corporate – American Library Association Poster a Bestseller", "Smackdown Your Vote!

Fox News Network; retrieved February 7, 2010. "[35] McMahon became president in 1993 and CEO of the company in 1997. "[86][87], On April 1, 2010, McMahon resigned from the State Board of Education, because state law does not allow board members to solicit campaign contributions.[88]. [60] By 2000, fewer than half of the 50 states had athletic regulations on the wrestling industry. [14], She met Lowell Weicker, whose son is developmentally-disabled, through the Special Olympics. Please contact our customer service team. The classification allowed the company to avoid paying Social Security, Medicare and unemployment insurance for wrestlers.

In 2009, McMahon left WWE to run as a Republican for a seat in the United States Senate from Connecticut, but lost to Democratic Party nominee Richard Blumenthal in the general election of 2010. [12], On April 15, 2019, McMahon was officially named Chairwoman of America First Action, a pro-Trump Super PAC.[13]. [100] On May 18, 2012, McMahon earned the endorsement of the state Republican Party at the Connecticut State Republican Convention by a delegate vote of 658 to 351 over the next-highest candidate, former congressman Chris Shays. Note: Murphy also appeared on the line of the Connecticut Working Families Party and received 37,553 votes on it. Their son Shane was born in 1970, followed by daughter Stephanie in 1976. [107] In 2016, McMahon donated $6 million to Rebuilding America Now, a Super PAC with the purpose of electing Donald Trump as US president, and in 2015 and 2016 combined, $1.2 million to Future 45, a Super PAC which funded anti-Bernie Sanders advertisements. The company offered seminars to help wrestlers select health insurance plans. I really have a very good understanding of the male psyche—I'm very comfortable in a guy environment. "[37], One of her major interests in WWF and WWE was product merchandising. At the party convention, McMahon received the most support, but Simmons received enough votes to qualify for the ballot for the August 10 primary, although he was not actively campaigning. On September 16, 2009, McMahon announced her candidacy for U.S. Get in touch for commercial uses . [4] The Senate confirmation hearing began on January 24, 2017. Linda McMahon serves as the 25th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). [39], During an interview with The Detroit News, when asked what it was like being CEO in a "testosterone-charged industry," McMahon replied, "It's lots of fun. [72] The campaign targeted the 18-to-30 voter demographic, making use of online marketing, public service announcements,[73] and youth voting partnerships. Due to that, Linda and her family went to the White House so that Linda could be sworn in.

are capital, counseling, contracts and disaster relief. McMahon initiated WWE's non-partisan voter registration campaign, "SmackDown!

Nonprofit Quarterly noted the majority of the McMahons' donations were towards capital expenditures. National Post (Canada). [77] During the 2008 presidential election, Smackdown your Vote! [114], On March 29, 2019, three sources close to McMahon told Politico that she would depart from the SBA to Chair America First Action, a pro-Trump Super PAC. Copyright complaints  ~   [95], Immediately after her loss to Blumenthal, McMahon hinted she would run again for Senate in 2012. McMahon stated the WWE wrestlers had lucrative contracts, merchandising deals, royalty payments, and appearance fees. Truly having fun with my grandchildren! You cannot download or purchase for any new licenses. This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage. [33], The McMahons founded Titan Sports, Inc. in 1980. They married on August 26, 1966, when she was 17. ", "WWE News and Pro Wrestling Coverage Since 1987", "Injury-Prone Wrestlers Deserve Protection – Letter", "Now It Can Be Told – Those Pro Wrestlers Are Just Having Fun", "Too much candor causes society to decay", "Budget? McMahon and Simmons engaged in a frequently bitter contest. Select from the license options below to get a price. [13], McMahon was born Linda Marie Edwards[14] in New Bern, North Carolina, the daughter of Evelyn and Henry Edwards. She gave occasional on-screen performances, most notably in a feud with her husband that culminated at WrestleMania X-Seven.

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The McMahons both testified. Vince agreed, and would like for you to call Zahorian and to tell him not to come to any more of our events and to also clue him in on any action that the Justice Department is thinking of taking. [27][28], Financially, the couple fared poorly for several years, and in 1976, while pregnant with Stephanie, McMahon and her husband filed for bankruptcy. McMahon defeated Shays by a three-to-one margin, spending $15.7 million of her money on the campaign. In 2000, the American Library Association reported the WWF's Know Your Role poster was its highest-selling poster for two straight months. program to deliver positive messages about education to young adults. Your Vote," in August 2000. In 1995, as Connecticut Governor, Weicker appointed Linda McMahon to the Governor's Council for the World Special Olympics. [106], After Donald Trump made an appearance at WrestleMania 23 in 2007, the McMahons donated $5 million to the Donald J. Trump Foundation in addition to the payment for the appearance. [40][1][2] However, she still remains a minority owner of WWE.