Vince McMahon has had a very controversial past. He has been accused of sexual harassment by a female referee, allegedly paid $3 million to hide his affair with a former employee. If that was not enough, ex-worker, Janel Grant, claimed she was repeatedly assaulted between 2020-2021. Owing to the latest lawsuit, he has stepped down from his position at WWE’s parent company, and below are all the details you need!
This isn’t the first time Vince has cut ties with WWE. Back in April 2022, following an investigation that he paid a former employee to hide their affair, McMahon stepped down as CEO and chairman of WWE. However, the investigation was closed in November, and he was unanimously appointed as executive chairman of the board in January 2023.
WWE employee’s allegations against Vince McMahon
Janel Grant made some serious allegations against Vince McMahon in the lawsuit filed in January 2024. She claimed he coerced her into a sexual relationship. The allegations also included trafficking and repeated assault by WWE executive John Laurinaitis and a WWE wrestler.
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In an interview with People, Vince McMahon confirmed that he is resigning as executive chairman of WWE and UFC’s parent company, TKO Group Holdings, effective immediately. He shared, “I stand by my prior statement that Ms. Grant’s lawsuit is replete with lies, obscene made-up instances that never occurred, and is a vindictive distortion of the truth. I intend to vigorously defend myself against these …read more
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