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The professional wrestlers get into nicely scripted feuds in the glitter and shiny lights, earning the company billions in revenue. However, allegedly, a lot went under the radar, things that are not so good-looking for the company. WWE’s former chairman and CEO Vince McMahon was accused of s*x trafficking by a former employee.
WWE superstar Brock Lesnar and former wrestler John Laurinaitis’ names were also in the mix, as Janel Grant, who worked at the company as a staffer, alleged McMahon of tr*fficking her among some wrestlers.
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What’s The Story Behind The Allegations on Vince McMahon?
Janel Grant, who worked in WWE’s headquarters, filed a lawsuit and alleged that she was abused and s*xually exploited byVince McMahon.The Wall Street Journalfirst broke the news as the outlet has been following the alleged scandal involving the former WWE CEO in his tenure. As per the outlet, Grant says that McMahon employed her with promises to elevate her career. She signed a non-disclosure agreement in 2022, in which she says McMahon agreed to pay $3 million. However, Grant’s job description was under wraps when she signed the agreement.
The lawsuit further revealed that following the payment of $1 million, the former WWE boss stopped paying Grant. The lawsuit demanded an unspecified compensation while McMahon’s spokesperson came to rescue him, accusing Grant’s lawsuit as baseless.
“This lawsuit is replete with lies, obscene made-up instances that never occurred, and a vindictive distortion of the truth. He will vigorously defend himself,”a spokesman for McMahon said.
Now, as the news came to light, McMahon’s name wasn’t the only one involved in the allegation.Brock Lesnarand former wrestler John Laurinaitis also appeared indirectly.
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Brock Lesnar and John Laurinaitis Are Also Involved In the Lawsuit
The lawsuit further named former WWE head of talent relations Laurinaitis. The former Boss placed Grant in a sxual situation, degrading her moral and ethical standpoints following the promises of a job offer at WWE as administrator coordinator in WWE’s legal department. The lawsuit states that in June 2021, McMahon and another executive took turns sxually assaulting her behind a locked her in her office. Also, Grant accused McMahon of locking her in his private locker room while forcing himself on her.
To provide context to the allegations, Grant presented a screenshot of her conversation with the former boss. It reads,“i’m the only one who owns U and controls who I want to fck U,”(viaBleacherreport). Further, it said he sent photos of her to other WWE employees, seeing if they had any sxual interest in her. An alleged text reads,“She may scream and try to say NO!!although it would B difficult to say anything with a c— down her throat.”
The lawsuit further claimed that McMahon asked her to go to Laurinaitis’ hotel rooms multiple times to have sx with him. When Lesnar signed a new contract with the company, McMahon allegedly texted Grant, saying that“part of the deal was fcking U.”Also, the allegations claimed that McMahon gave Lesnar Grant’s phone number, and Lesner allegedly asked her to send a video of herself urinating. Also, there was a playdate in motion in December 2021 but called off due to a snowstorm. Lesnar is currently married to former WWE star Sable.
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Lachit Roy is a seasoned writer specializing in science and entertainment news. Armed with a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Tezpur University, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to his craft.Lachit is particularly passionate about crafting engaging content on entertainment news and trends. A dedicated movie enthusiast, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the cinematic world and takes joy in disseminating the latest updates to the global fandom. When not immersed in writing, Lachit can be found indulging in his love for movies and series, occasionally tending to his garden, but predominantly expanding his expertise in the realms of his interests.
