In the Courtroom Arena, It’s Getting Messy
Former WWE employee Janel Grant is ready to climb back into the legal ring, reportedly gearing up to modify her lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE. Originally filed last January, the lawsuit alleges serious claims including sex trafficking and graphic sexual assault. Now, according to Post Wrestling’s Brandon Thurston, new court filings indicate an amended version is on the way. Will it be a steel chair or a sleeper hold? Only time will tell.
Stay Expired, Drama Renewed
The civil suit had been chilling on the sidelines since June due to a federal investigation into McMahon, but the six-month timeout expired on December 12. The investigation? Still in full swing. With the stay lifted, both the lawsuit and the investigation are now tag-teaming forward.
Legal Dodging and NDA Shenanigans
In classic wrestling-heel fashion, McMahon and WWE rushed to file motions to move the lawsuit to arbitration before Santa could even deliver coal. Laurinaitis followed soon after, all claiming that Grant had broken a non-disclosure agreement by, you know, telling people things. Not to be outdone, McMahon tossed a tease of a defamation suit into his motion—because what’s a legal feud without a little foreshadowing?
Amendments Incoming
Grant has until January 15 to drop her revamped legal bombshell, thanks to federal rules allowing one free edit. It’s like the legal system’s version of a Money in the Bank contract, and Grant appears ready to cash in.
But Wait, There’s More!
Meanwhile, Grant’s other legal battle against Dr. Carlon Colker and Peak Wellness continues to simmer in Connecticut. She’s seeking her medical records from the clinic, claiming McMahon sent her there without disclosing the full playbook of treatments and medications.
Stay tuned, folks, because this drama’s got more layers than a TLC match—and it’s only just getting started.