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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.

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.