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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.

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.

Judge pauses WWE ring boy lawsuit pending Maryland Supreme Court decision

December 4, 2024 Brandon Thurston

In a significant development for the WWE ring boy lawsuit, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday to stay the case until the Maryland Supreme Court makes a decision on the constitutionality of the state’s 2023 Child Victims Act.

Tom Cole’s family reflects on his life & struggles | POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE

October 28, 2024 John Pollock

Tom Cole’s family speaks about his life and struggles, Dawn Marie to appear at WWE event, Sebastian Kidder’s passing, and more on Chris Bey.

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.

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.