Former WWE boss Vince McMahon made a rare public appearance at Madison Square Garden on Monday, watching the New York Knicks defeat the Miami Heat 116-95.
The 79-year-old was spotted courtside during the St Patrick's Day NBA clash, sporting a new look with his previously noted moustache now gone.
McMahon, who was dressed in a green suit jacket and shirt, also displayed grey streaks at the front of his hair, prompting one fan to nickname him "Vincent Kruella McMahon".
During the broadcast, McMahon was simply referred to as a "former wrestling promoter", a description that caught the attention of WWE fans on social media.
Vince McMahon made a rare public appearance on Monday to an NBA match
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"That 'Former wrestling promotor' is so strange to see as well", wrote one fan who also noted McMahon looked "broken".
Another posted: "Vince McMahon spotted at the Knicks game and mentioned as 'Former Wrestling Promoter' Wow."
"Former wrestling promoter! Damn!" added a third with a laughing emoji.
One fan objected to the classification, saying: "Put some respect on that man. If it wasn't for him wrestling would still be back road tikki torches type of event."
This marks McMahon's second notable public outing in recent months, following his appearance at Super Bowl LIX last month.
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Fans expressed concern about his appearance at the Super Bowl, commenting on how "thin" he looked.
The NBA game also prompted reactions about his physical appearance, with one fan writing on social media: "He looks so old and broken."
Another remarked: "Milk aged better than this."
Many fans did celebrate his freshly shaven face, with one noting: "At least the mustache is gone."
Vince McMahon was accused of sexual assault last year
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McMahon has been somewhat of a recluse since being accused of sexual assault and trafficking by former WWE employee Janel Grant in January last year.
He initially retired in 2022, but returned to oversee the merger of WWE and UFC into TKO Group Holdings.
McMahon then resigned from WWE's parent company in January 2024 after Grant filed a federal lawsuit accusing him of serious sexual misconduct.
Despite his resignation, McMahon retains a 9.88% ownership stake in TKO Group Holdings, though he has no voting rights.
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Vince McMahon is renowned as WWE's co-founder
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McMahon has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to the allegations.
His lawyer, Robert W. Allen, recently stated that federal prosecutors in Manhattan have dropped a criminal probe into whether McMahon attempted to cover up multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
The lawsuit filed by Janel Grant remains ongoing, with Judge Sarah F. Russell now tasked with deciding whether Grant's amended lawsuit can proceed.
In mid-February, McMahon's legal team filed an opposition to Grant's amended lawsuit, arguing the request was untimely and made in bad faith.
