Ever since Vince McMahon hung up his WWE chairman’s boots in January amid swirling rumors and a lawsuit faster than a tag-team swap, the wrestling world has been on the edge of their seats. Not for a Sunday smackdown, but for the legal drama involving McMahon and accusations from Janel Grant of sex trafficking and abuse.
Breaking his silence—or rather, having his silence broken by folks near him—NBC News dropped the latest scoop. Vince is apparently as cool as a cucumber over the whole ordeal. He’s been chumming it up with the feds and is betting his wrestling empire he won’t face charges.
On the flip side, McMahon’s as dismissive of Grant’s lawsuit as a referee missing a tag in a heated match. Word around the ring ropes is that he’s convinced it’ll all settle down without a courtroom brawl. Grant’s corner, however, throws a flag on that play, insisting no peace talks or settlement chitchats have occurred.
Now, where’s Vince’s mind really at amidst this legal smackdown? Reports are mixed, like a bizarre wrestling move gone halfway. Some say he’s glued to his phone, strategizing with his legal team like they’re plotting the next Royal Rumble. Apparently, Vince has turned more “guarded” than the security at a pay-per-view event since his troubles jumped into the spotlight.
Yet, others spot him living the high life, cruising from Connecticut to NYC with his private driver—probably faster than one of his wrestlers running from a smackdown. He’s been seen dining with pals, getting his hair snipped every fortnight, and even pumping iron with a personal trainer, because why not stay buff in your twilight years?
And Vince hasn’t completely left the wrestling world behind, either. He’s been chitchatting with stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena—dropping names harder than a body slam. But when it comes to family ties or WWE top brass like son-in-law Triple H and daughter Stephanie McMahon, Vince is as silent as a crowd after a shocking knockout.
So, what’s the next move for McMahon? Stay tuned, because this match is far from over, and it’s shaping up to be more thrilling than a WrestleMania finale.