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Judge rules to continue “John Doe” anonymity for ring boys in WWE lawsuit, deciding against McMahons

May 15, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Men who allege they were sexually abused as children while working WWE events in the 1980s and early 1990s will continue under “John Doe” pseudonyms

Vince and Linda McMahon file oppositions to ring boy plaintiffs’ request to maintain anonymity in lawsuit

January 27, 2026 Brandon Thurston

McMahons say “John Doe” anonymity will unfairly hinder their ability to find witnesses to clear them. WWE takes no position on pseudonyms.

Plaintiffs in ring boy lawsuit ask court to maintain “John Doe” pseudonyms, say Vince and Linda McMahon oppose, WWE takes no position

January 19, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Dispute over anonymity opens next phase of the case. Defendants already know their identities. McMahons and WWE deny negligence related to abuse allegations against former ring announcer Mel Phillips.

Ring boy lawsuit allowed to continue for most of the plaintiffs’ claims. WWE, Vince and Linda McMahon remain defendants.

December 11, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Seven of the eight plaintiffs remain as the case moves toward discovery.

Paul Levesque to appear at White House for executive order signing

July 31, 2025 John Pollock

Paul Levesque is set to appear at the White House on Thursday on behalf of President Donald Trump’s physical fitness initiative.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Linda McMahon confirmed for U.S. secretary of education

March 3, 2025 Jack Wannan

Linda McMahon was confirmed with a 51-45 vote to confirm her role as U.S. secretary of education on Monday evening.

Linda McMahon to face U.S. senators amid Secretary of Education nomination

February 10, 2025 Jack Wannan

Linda McMahon, co-founder of WWE, will meet U.S. senators this week amid her nomination for Secretary of Education.

Conor McGregor to appeal decision, Linda McMahon under scrutiny | POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE

November 22, 2024 John Pollock

Conor McGregor issues statement after Friday’s verdict, Linda McMahon under scrutiny, Int’l subscribers losing WWE Network & Tony Khan speaks.

Linda McMahon’s attorney calls WWF ring boys lawsuit ‘baseless,’ adds that Linda & Vince are separated

November 19, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Linda McMahon’s name is circulating in headlines because of her new position within President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet.

Ring boy lawsuit forces industry to confront its past | POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE

October 25, 2024 John Pollock

John Pollock recaps a significant week in wrestling’s history with the launch of the ring boy lawsuit against Vince & Linda McMahon and WWE.

Former WWF ring boys allege horrific abuse by ring announcer Mel Philips in new lawsuit against WWE, Vince & Linda McMahon

October 23, 2024 Brandon Thurston

Brandon Thurston covers the horrifying details outlined the 82-page filing from five anonymous former ring boys at WWE.

Vince McMahon, WWE sued for negligence in 90s ‘Ring Boy Scandal’

October 23, 2024 Jack Wannan

A new lawsuit alleges that Vince and Linda McMahon “did nothing” to prevent a former WWE/F staffer from sexually exploiting underage staff.

Vince McMahon’s attorney says his health is fine, denying he’s in decline

August 15, 2024 John Pollock

Lee Cole said in a YouTube video on Monday that Linda McMahon has told people that her husband Vince McMahon’s health is in decline. Vince McMahon’s attorney, though, denied to POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics that the former WWE CEO is having any health problems.

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