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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.

Exclusives

AEW prevails in moving Kevin Kelly, Tate Twins legal dispute to arbitration

June 11, 2025 Brandon Thurston

A federal judge in Florida has ordered former AEW commentator Kevin Kelly (real name Kevin Foote), and former AEW wrestlers Brandon Tate and Brent Tate to resolve their claims against All Elite Wrestling through arbitration

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.