Folks, this is huge. With Netflix’s Mr. McMahon docuseries set to drop like a bombshell on September 25, the legal team for Janel Grant—yes, the one who’s accused Vince McMahon of more than just bad wrestling bookings—has officially brought in the big guns. That’s right, they’ve hired PR guru Kendra Barkoff Lamy from SKDK, a firm known for taking on heavyweight cases like this. If you’re wondering, “Who’s Kendra?” Well, let me tell you, she’s no amateur. She’s taken on Harvey Weinstein’s victims and even helped NFL employees tackle an entire football franchise with a problematic name. That’s right, folks—she’s got a Hall of Fame-worthy resume.
The PR blitz is kicking into high gear ahead of the docuseries release, and it looks like Janel Grant’s camp is ready to go all-in. In a statement, her attorney Ann Callis practically rolled out the red carpet for SKDK, saying they have a “proven track record of uplifting survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking.” Strong words, folks. They mean business.
Kendra Barkoff Lamy herself took to the wild west of social media (formerly known as Twitter, but now confusingly called X) to say she’s “honored to be helping Janel Grant as she courageously seeks the justice she so deserves against Vince McMahon and WWE.” Courageous? You bet! This isn’t your average PR gig—this is like handling the Super Bowl of scandals.
And let’s not forget the virtual press conference this Thursday. Oh, it’s going to be a doozy, folks. We’re talking behind-the-scenes dirt, details about Janel’s alleged abuse, and some revelations about former WWE talent relations chief John Laurinaitis, who’s also caught up in this tangled web. You might want to pop the popcorn for this one.
As the federal government takes a hard look at Grant’s allegations of abuse and trafficking, she’s also filed to retrieve medical records—because, folks, when you’re battling a billionaire, every detail counts. Stay tuned. The PR machine is revving up, and this story is far from over.