WrestleVotes recently reported that Slim Jim was contemplating pulling or at the least pausing their business relationship with WWE, starting with tonight’s Royal Rumble Event, due to the latest allegations made against Vince McMahon.
Slim Jim issued a press release, announcing that they have effective immediately paused their promotional activities with WWE given the recent disturbing allegations against Vince McMahon and that the decision reflects their commitment to their brand values and responsibility to the community.
You can check out the full press release below:
“Slim Jim values integrity and respect in all of our partnerships. Given the recent disturbing allegations against Vince McMahon, at this time we’ve decided to pause our promotional activities with WWE. This decision reflects our commitment to our brand values and responsibility to our community. We will continue to monitor the situation and base our future engagements on our values and what’s best for our brand.”
A lawsuit was filed against McMahon, claiming that he is responsible for sexual abuse, mental abuse and sex trafficking. McMahon has since tendered his resignation from TKO as the company’s Executive Chairman and WWE has pulled several of McMahon’s merchandise from their online shop and Royal Rumble superstore.
Hearing rumblings that Slim Jim has notified WWE they are pulling their sponsorships from tomorrow’s Royal Rumble event. It is yet to be determined if they will remain partners in the future.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) January 26, 2024
