WWE Superstars React To Donald Trump’s Selection Of Linda McMahon As Small Business Administrator

Linda McMahon WWE — A week after Linda McMahon spoke to reporters at Trump Tower on Nov. 30, 2016 in New York City, the former WWE CEO was named as Donald Trump’s Small Business Administrator. Getty Images

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has a long history with WWE, and now he’s bringing one of the biggest names in professional wrestling to the White House. Trump has appointed former WWE CEO Linda McMahon to lead his Small Business Administration.

“Linda has a tremendous background and is widely recognized as one of the country’s top female executives advising businesses around the globe,” Trump said in a statement. “She helped grow WWE from a modest 13-person operation to a publicly traded global enterprise with more than 800 employees in offices worldwide.”

Shortly after Trump won the election, there were rumors that McMahon might get a position in his Cabinet. When the news became official Wednesday, top WWE officials took to social media to comment on Trump’s selection.

Chairman of the Board and CEO of WWE, Vince McMahon, congratulated his wife on Twitter. Linda’s children, Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon, who appear regularly on WWE TV as on-screen characters, did the same.

Congrats @Linda_McMahon on your nomination. I’m very proud and know you’ll do an excellent job. #SBA
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) December 7, 2016

So proud of my Mom @Linda_McMahon for her appointment to lead the SBA. #GoMom
— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) December 7, 2016

Congratulations Mom, I am so proud of you! President-Elect @realDonaldTrump made an excellent choice for the head of @SBAgov! https://t.co/2wUPw3ctWl
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) December 7, 2016

McMahon has also received support from a few current and former wrestlers. Dustin Rhodes, also known as Goldust, joined WWE more than two decades ago, as did 14-time world champion Triple H. Kevin Nash reached out to Linda, having first become WWE’s top champion in 1994.

Congrats to @Linda_McMahon on being chosen to lead the #SBA! I know she'll provide the same insight and dedication that helped build @WWE.
— Triple H (@TripleH) December 7, 2016

@Linda_McMahon congratulations on your nomination. Small business just got a huge shot in the arm as did our country
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) December 7, 2016

Congrats @Linda_McMahon on your nomination!!! You'll do great! #SBA
— Dustin Rhodes (@Goldust) December 7, 2016

Linda McMahon, 68, is not only a member of WWE corporate, but she used to appear as an on-screen character on “Monday Night Raw.” While she hasn’t been on WWE TV in some time, Linda was a major part of WWE’s Attitude Era when the company had its best ratings ever in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Linda ran for the U.S. Senate in 2010 and 2012. She failed to win a seat, spending close to $100 million on her campaigns.

Trump is a WWE Hall of Famer, most notably taking part in WrestleMania 23.

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