>>11538138Vince started those rumors. That's how he was able to get back in: by promoting the idea of a sale and positioning himself as the only one capable of getting the best deal for shareholders. WWE's board then had no choice but to bring him back, or they would be doing a disservice to their shareholders.
Once back, Vince decided to go ahead and pursue a sale to screw over his daughter and son-in-law for trying to oust him in the first place. If Vince can't be in charge, then they can't either.