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The WWE is currently facing significant scrutiny following the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant against the organization, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis.
The lawsuit alleges sexual assault, exploitation, and trafficking during Grant’s time as an employee, with McMahon and Laurinaitis at the center of the allegations. Beyond the specific actions of McMahon and Laurinaitis, the WWE as a whole has come under fire for creating an environment in which such allegations can occur.
Dave Meltzer reported in the latest installment of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that some reactions from individuals within WWE in response to the lawsuit. One WWE star reportedly found reading the lawsuit to be emotionally distressing and expressed sadness that everyone within the company had been striving for Vince McMahon’s approval, only to seemingly discover that their efforts were not reciprocated.
There is also reported trauma among the women on the WWE roster, with a fear that more individuals may come forward with similar allegations following Grant’s lawsuit.
According to one main roster star, WWE management has not addressed the situation extensively, apart from stating that McMahon will not be returning. Instead, the focus has been on celebrating the success of the Royal Rumble event and the significance of the Netflix broadcasting deal.
Furthermore, it is mentioned that some talent within WWE questioned WWE CCO Paul Levesque’s claim that he had not read the lawsuit, particularly following the Royal Rumble event. Levesque, who is Vince McMahon’s son-in-law, is the last remaining McMahon family member actively involved in WWE. Stephanie McMahon had left WWE in January 2023, while Shane McMahon has not been seen since his return at WrestleMania 39, where he suffered an injury.
The lawsuit has raised important concerns within WWE and the wrestling community as a whole, prompting discussions about the organization’s internal culture and the need for changes to prevent such allegations from happening in the future.
What are your thoughts on the WWE lawsuit filed by Janel Grant and the impact it has had on the wrestling community, as well as WWE’s internal culture? Do you believe this will lead to significant changes within the organization, and how might it affect the future of WWE as a wrestling promotion and entertainment company? Let us know in the comments below.
