Wed Nov 20 07:14:11 UTC 2024: ## Trump Taps Former WWE Executive Linda McMahon as Education Secretary

**Washington, D.C.** – President-elect Donald Trump has nominated 76-year-old Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the Department of Education. The appointment highlights Trump’s long-standing relationship with McMahon and her husband, Vince McMahon.

The two families’ connection extends back to the late 1980s, when Trump hosted WrestleMania IV and V at his Trump Plaza in Atlantic City. However, their most public interaction occurred at WrestleMania 23 in 2007, a “Battle of the Billionaires” spectacle that captivated millions.

The event culminated in a highly publicized feud between Trump and Vince McMahon, beginning with Trump’s theatrical display of showering the audience with cash during a Raw episode. The rivalry culminated in a staged wrestling match where the losing billionaire would have their head shaved. Trump, represented by wrestler Bobby Lashley, defeated McMahon, represented by Umaga, leading to Vince McMahon’s on-air head shaving by Trump.

This dramatic showdown, which drew a record-breaking crowd of 80,103 fans, wasn’t just a wrestling event; it cemented Trump’s larger-than-life entertainment persona and ultimately led to his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. The nomination of Linda McMahon to such a significant government position now brings this entertainment-infused history back into the spotlight.

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