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Lawsuit claims John Cena’s theme samples song without proper credit or payment

December 4, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Ahead of Cena’s retirement, plaintiff says WWE fraudulently induced musician’s estate into $50,000 settlement in 2017

Settlement reached in Wesley Eisold’s “American Nightmare” lawsuit against Cody Rhodes, WWE, and Fanatics

November 11, 2025 Brandon Thurston

The parties told the court they’ve expect to dismiss the case within 90 days, pending a written agreement.

Janel Grant says doctor linked to McMahon viewed her medical file days after federal search was executed

November 9, 2025 Brandon Thurston

In new filings, Grant alleges Dr. Carlon Colker viewed her medical records shortly after a federal raid involving McMahon. Colker’s side denies wrongdoing and says the case should be over.

Hulk Hogan’s family files petition signaling possible malpractice suit over his death

October 6, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Hulk Hogan’s widow and son have filed a petition as they consider a potential medical malpractice case stemming from a neck surgery that may have contributed to his death.

Opinion | I hate politics. That’s why I’m going to love WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia.

September 12, 2025 Brandon Thurston

There’s nothing political about WWE’s billion-dollar partnership with a political regime.

Janel Grant’s medical records briefly filed publicly by Dr. Carlon Colker’s counsel in defamation suit

August 21, 2025 Brandon Thurston

The filing was sealed the next day in Colker’s lawsuit against Grant’s attorney, a case tied to broader claims involving Vince McMahon.

Judge grants Janel Grant access to Peak Wellness medical records and documents, denies depositions

August 11, 2025 Brandon Thurston

The Connecticut case is part of Grant’s effort to gather evidence that could lead to a lawsuit against the doctor, while she pursues separate claims against Vince McMahon and WWE in federal court.

As Brock Lesnar returns, Janel Grant’s team accuses WWE of trying to “sweep misconduct under the rug”

August 4, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Grant’s lawsuit alleged Lesnar received explicit photos and was arranged to meet her for sex at Vince McMahon’s direction during contract negotiations.

Judge in Janel Grant-Dr. Carlon Colker case orders hearing before deciding whether discovery should begin

July 31, 2025 Brandon Thurston

A Connecticut judge has paused Janel Grant’s efforts to obtain evidence from Dr. Carlon Colker, ruling that a formal hearing will take place before the court decides whether depositions or records must be submitted.

Ring boys push back against WWE and McMahons’ attempt to end abuse case

July 29, 2025 Brandon Thurston

The eight men who say they were abused as boys decades ago while working at events argue that Maryland is the right state for their case, and that WWE and Vince and Linda McMahon had a duty to protect them but did not.

What exactly Hulk Hogan said: His racist words and what followed

July 28, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Many remember the scandal, few recall the details. What exactly Hulk Hogan said: His racist words, the reactions, and his attempts to repair his image in his last 10 years of life.

Kevin Kelly and Tates appeal arbitration ruling in AEW lawsuit

July 11, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Kevin Kelly and the Tate Twins want an appeals court to review an earlier decision that sent their claims to private arbitration.

WWE, Vince McMahon file to prevent Janel Grant from receiving new evidence in lawsuit

June 30, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Vince McMahon and WWE have formally opposed former employee Janel Grant’s request to obtain any new evidence from them before the court considers whether her sex trafficking lawsuit will be sent to private arbitration.

Opinion | From defiance to dignity: CM Punk’s redemptive turn toward nihilism

June 30, 2025 Brandon Thurston

An inspiring moment of self-realization as CM Punk courageously aligns himself with a visionary government that criminalizes gay people and occasionally kills its critics

Janel Grant requests WWE and Vince McMahon’s emails, board documents in lawsuit challenging NDA

June 23, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Former WWE employee Janel Grant submitted requests for evidence on Monday in her sex trafficking lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon.

WWE, Vince & Linda McMahon refile motions asking court to throw out ring boy lawsuit

June 16, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Last Wednesday, the defendants in the ring boy lawsuit asked a federal judge in Maryland to dismiss the case that accuses them of negligence in the child sexual abuse case.

Janel Grant seeking further evidence from Dr. Carlon Colker, including travel logs with Vince McMahon

June 12, 2025 Brandon Thurston

The legal matter between former WWE employee Janel Grant and Dr. Carlon Colker is entering a new phase.

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