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John Laurinaitis dropped as defendant in Janel Grant lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon

May 28, 2025 Brandon Thurston

A new filing submitted on Wednesday shows that former WWE executive John Laurinaitis has been removed as a defendant in the lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant.

Judge denies motion to dismiss in Janel Grant’s petition to obtain evidence from doctor

May 12, 2025 Brandon Thurston

A Connecticut state court judge denied Dr. Carlon Colker’s motion to dismiss a petition filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant.

Judge allows Janel Grant’s updated lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE, makes decisions on discovery

May 7, 2025 Brandon Thurston

A federal judge in Connecticut has accepted former WWE employee Janel Grant’s updated version of her lawsuit,

Dr. Carlon Colker files defamation suit against Janel Grant’s attorney

May 5, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Dr. Carlon Colker and his medical practice, Peak Wellness, have filed a federal lawsuit against Janel Grant’s attorney, Ann Callis.

Three more ring boys join lawsuit against WWE & McMahons, new allegations against Mel Phillips and Pat Patterson

April 28, 2025 Brandon Thurston

An amended lawsuit filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland expanded on claims of negligence against WWE, Vince McMahon, and Linda McMahon.

Ryan Nemeth-AEW lawsuit moving to private arbitration

April 14, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Ryan Nemeth’s lawsuit against AEW will continue in private arbitration, according to his attorney.

Vince McMahon and WWE respond to ring boy lawsuit with motions to dismiss

April 8, 2025 Brandon Thurston

WWE and Vince McMahon responded separately to the ring boy lawsuit in new filings.

Linda McMahon responds to WWE ring boy lawsuit with motion to dismiss

April 7, 2025 Brandon Thurston

In a motion filed Monday, Linda McMahon’s attorneys argued the ring boy lawsuit should be dismissed because she has no significant connection to Maryland.

Janel Grant’s attorneys ask court to start discovery in lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon & John Laurinaitis

March 28, 2025 Brandon Thurston

In the latest development in the lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant, her legal team has asked the court to allow the case to move forward into discovery

Endeavor goes private, TKO remains public and unchanged

March 24, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Endeavor announced on Monday it completed its transition into becoming a private company, finalizing its acquisition by private equity firm Silver Lake.

AEW and Tony Khan petition to move Ryan Nemeth’s lawsuit to private arbitration

March 14, 2025 Brandon Thurston

AEW and Tony Khan, filed a petition on Friday in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, seeking to compel Ryan Nemeth into arbitration.

Omari Palmer (Odyssey Jones) files defamation lawsuit against former partner over WWE firing

March 14, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Omari Palmer filed a defamation lawsuit against his former partner Meileth Nunez, alleging she made false statements that led to his termination from WWE.

Ryan Nemeth sues AEW, Tony Khan, CM Punk, claiming he’s been “blackballed”

February 24, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Ryan Nemeth has filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California against AEW, its CEO Tony Khan, and former AEW wrestler CM Punk.

Linda McMahon faces Senate confirmation hearing with Stephanie, Shane McMahon, and Paul Levesque in attendance

February 13, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Linda McMahon appeared on Thursday morning before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) for her confirmation to serve as Secretary

New details on Vince McMahon’s alleged efforts to conceal NDA payments revealed by appeals court

February 11, 2025 Brandon Thurston

A new court ruling provides further insight into the ongoing legal issues surrounding former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, including previously undisclosed details about the grand jury investigation in which he is the subject.

Janel Grant expands lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE with new details

February 1, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Janel Grant filed an amended complaint late Friday, adding new details to her allegations against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE.

Judge gives Janel Grant until January 31 to argue for amending WWE lawsuit

January 16, 2025 Brandon Thurston

The judge in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis ruled on Thursday that Grant has until January 31 to present her argument to the court on why she should be allowed to amend her complaint.

Ex-partner of Omari Palmer (Odyssey Jones) alleges physical abuse, per police report

January 15, 2025 Brandon Thurston

The former partner of Omari Palmer, also known as former WWE wrestler Odyssey Jones, has alleged he engaged in physical abuse against her.

Omari Palmer (Odyssey Jones) granted order of protection against ex-partner for alleged harassment

January 13, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Court records indicate former WWE wrestler Odyssey Jones, real name Omari Palmer, was granted an order of protection against his former partner in September 2024, shortly after reports emerged of his release from WWE.

Vince McMahon fined $400,000 by SEC, ordered to reimburse WWE for additional $1.3 million

January 10, 2025 Brandon Thurston

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced today that Vince McMahon has agreed to settle charges related to undisclosed agreements he executed on behalf of WWE when he was the company’s CEO and Chairman.