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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Halloween Havoc thoughts, WWF ’90s investigation

October 27, 2021 John Pollock
AEW Dynamite returns to its regular slot, big feature on early ’90s investigation into WWF, Jimmy Rave, Dark Side marathon, Halloween Havoc thoughts, PFL preview, WWE-NFTs & more.

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