Stephanie McMahon credited for major name’s RAW return – “She is the reason I came back”

Cathy Kelley discussed Stephanie McMahon‘s impact during an appearance on the “B4TheBell” podcast. The discussion followed McMahon’s departure from her WWE leadership role in January 2023, which occurred after Vince McMahon’s return to the company.

“She really is an advocate of so many women. She is not the advocate, but she is an advocate for so many women and she is so versatile in everything that she has accomplished,” Kelley said. “It’s a little bit of a detriment that we don’t have her there full-time right now, but I love her so much. She is the reason I came back.”

Kelley, who initially worked for WWE from February 2016 to February 2020 before returning in October 2022, revealed that conversations with Stephanie and Triple H influenced her decision to rejoin the company. Stephanie has maintained a presence on WWE programming throughout 2024, including appearances at WrestleMania XL.

Stephanie McMahon attends UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden

Stephanie McMahon and Paul “Triple H” Levesque were present at UFC 309, held at Madison Square Garden. McMahon shared her experience at the bout through social media, marking another public appearance following her corporate departure.

“Thank you @danawhite @ufc for taking such great care of @TripleH and I last night at #UFC309! Congratulations @Jonnybones @charlesdobronxs @ViviAraujoMMA @NoBickal, Mauricio Ruffy and all the fighters who competed last night @TheGarden! It was Incredible!”

Thank you @danawhite @ufc for taking such great care of @TripleH and I last night at #UFC309! Congratulations @Jonnybones @charlesdobronxs @ViviAraujoMMA @NoBickal, Mauricio Ruffy and all the fighters who competed last night @TheGarden! It was Incredible! pic.twitter.com/4I6j4i0em8

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) November 17, 2024