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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

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.

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.

WWE SmackDown notes: Steve Cutler & Wesley Blake return, Pat Patterson tributes

December 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The 12/4 episode of SmackDown saw Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake align with King Corbin, Pat Patterson tributes and Big E’s new theme music.

WWE NXT notes: Io Shirai joins Shotzi Blackheart’s WarGames team, Pat Patterson

December 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

NXT’s final show before TakeOver: WarGames saw Io Shirai join Shotzi’s WarGames team and WWE’s tribute to Pat Patterson.

Pat Patterson passes away at the age of 79

December 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE Hall Of Famer and inaugural WWF Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson has passed away.