Vince McMahon hosts 77th birthday party after WWE retirement, Cena-Lesnar attend; See pics

Former WWE CEO and chairman Vince McMahon celebrated his 77th birthday on August 24 and made his first public appearance after retiring from promotion. As reported by TMZ, McMahon hosted a birthday bash at Waverly Inn restaurant in New York. A video of McMahon leaving venue was shared on social media by TMZ, where McMahon can be seen entering his sprinter van with an unidentified woman. 

As per report, McMahon was joined by one of his closest friends, 16-time WWE World Champion John Cena and his wife Shay Shariatzadeh at birthday bash. Meanwhile, ar picture of six-time World Champion Brock Lesnar and Pat McAfee standing outside same venue in New York is also making rounds on social media. It is understood that Lesnar and McAfee were also present at ir former boss’ 77th birthday party.

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John Cena and Brock Lesnar's friendship with Vince McMahon

entire WWE Universe is acquainted with McMahon’s close relationship with Cena and Lesnar. Both wrestlers have openly referred to McMahon as a farly figure. Starting off with WWE in early 2000s, Cena went on to become a global WWE superstar, before making a career switch to acting. On or hand, Lesnar also started working with WWE in early 2000s and is one of most feared fighters in pro-wrestling, as well as, MMA community.

While Cena is busy with his Hollywood commitments, Lesnar made his last TV appearance during Last Man Standing match against Roman Reigns at SummerSlam 2022, earlier in month. Although Lesnar’s plans about returning to WWE TV is still unkwn, he is being linked with rumors claiming that he will wrestle at WWE Crown Jewel 2022 in vember. At same time, he is also being advertised for WWE Day 1 PPV, scheduled to be held on January 1, 2023.

It is pertinent to mention that McMahon anunced his retirement from WWE in July 22, 2022, months after a report claimed he had made transactions worth millions in hush money settlement towards former female employees of WWE. Following his retirement, Triple H took over role of WWE’s executive vice president for Talent Relations and head of creative for WWE. Nick Khan is serving as Co-CEO of WWE, alongside Stephaine McMahon, who was appointed as Chairwoman and CEO.