In a stunning twist that could rival any wrestling storyline, John Laurinaitis, the once pivotal WWE Head of Talent Relations, has climbed back into the ring, this time in the legal arena. He’s tagging in with Vince McMahon, aiming for a tag-team victory in private arbitration against former assistant Janel Grant’s explosive lawsuit.
It’s like the Royal Rumble of legal maneuvers! Laurinaitis, originally singing a different tune, claimed he was a victim just like Grant. But hold the phone—now he’s flipping the script, fully backing McMahon’s push to move this slobberknocker out of the public eye and into the confines of arbitration. “My client refutes Ms. Grant’s allegations as completely unfounded,” states Edward Brennan, Laurinaitis’s lawyer, echoing McMahon’s denial of the scandalous accusations.
The duo’s strategy? Keep it private, keep it quiet. Their lawyers argue that Grant, equipped with a law degree and a broken heart, aimed to pin McMahon to the mat with “outrageous and false” claims to topple his towering career. With Laurinaitis now in his corner, McMahon is looking to counter these allegations and body slam them into oblivion.
But wait, there’s more outside-the-ring action! McMahon, who had to tap out of his WWE and TKO Group Holdings duties earlier this year, has been selling his stock faster than a hot WrestleMania ticket—nearly $300 million worth. Now holding less than a 5% stake in TKO, it seems McMahon is preparing for whatever comes next, be it a victory celebration or a retreat from the spotlight.
As this legal battle unfolds, keep your eyes peeled. Will McMahon and Laurinaitis emerge as the tag champs of arbitration, or will Grant’s corner manage to secure a submission? Stay tuned as we bring you round-by-round coverage of this high-stakes legal showdown!