Vince McMahon

A former employee of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has filed a lawsuit accusing Vince McMahon of abuse, sexual assault, and trafficking!

A person who used to work for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the company, its founder Vince McMahon, and a former WWE executive. They accused these men of being involved in sex trafficking and abuse.


The former employee, Janel Grant, claimed in the lawsuit that she suffered physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault, and trafficking while working at WWE. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.


Janel Grant's lawyer, Ann Callis, stated that the lawsuit aimed to hold two WWE executives accountable for sexually assaulting and trafficking Janel Grant. Callis emphasized that Grant hopes the lawsuit will prevent similar victimization of other women.


A spokesperson for McMahon dismissed the lawsuit as filled with lies and distortions, vowing to vigorously defend against it. The parent company of WWE, TKO Group Holdings, acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and stated that they were addressing the matter internally, even though McMahon does not directly oversee WWE's operations.


The other former executive named in the lawsuit, John Laurinaitis, did not immediately respond to the allegations.


The lawsuit includes accusations of sex trafficking, civil battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence.


According to the lawsuit, Grant met McMahon in March 2019 while he was the CEO of WWE. McMahon allegedly made promises regarding her career in exchange for a physical relationship. Grant felt pressured to comply due to fear of losing her job.


The lawsuit details how McMahon allegedly shared explicit photos and videos of Grant with others and coerced her into engaging in sexual activities with other individuals, including Laurinaitis, sometimes during work hours.


Grant claims she lost her job after McMahon pressured her to sign a nondisclosure agreement to conceal their relationship. She alleges that McMahon stopped making payments outlined in the agreement and attempted to traffic her to another WWE star even after she left the company.

The lawsuit also accuses WWE of trying to cover up the matter following reports of McMahon's involvement in hush money payments to silence claims of sexual misconduct.


The lawsuit aims to cancel the agreement that prevents disclosure of information and to receive both compensatory and punitive damages for the harm inflicted on Grant.

WWE previously announced McMahon's reinstatement to the company's board despite revelations of past misconduct and his majority ownership, allowing him to maintain significant control over WWE's affairs.




This report has been revised and updated with additional information gathered from various sources.