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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.

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.

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.

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.