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“Vince then informed me that he had spoken privately with Nick Khan and Brad Blum during which he formally disclosed the sexual nature of his relationship with me,” Janel Grant stated in her lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon and WWE. This shocking revelation comes as part of a 139-page document submitted to the U.S. District Court of Connecticut on April 2, 2026, where Grant accuses McMahon and WWE of sexual assault, trafficking, harassment, and physical abuse.
Grant’s allegations paint a disturbing picture of her time with WWE, claiming that McMahon failed to pay the full amount agreed upon in a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). She is now seeking to void this NDA, arguing that it is unenforceable due to the circumstances surrounding its creation. The lawsuit also implicates other high-ranking WWE officials, suggesting a culture of silence and complicity.
In her filing, Grant alleges that Nick Khan was aware of McMahon’s relationship with her but chose to remain silent. Additionally, she claims that Brian Nurse, a WWE employee who raised concerns about McMahon’s behavior, was subsequently terminated. Grant’s experiences reportedly led to severe health issues, including panic attacks and sleep deprivation, which she attributes to the alleged abuse.
“As a result of the physical and psychological trauma, I also experienced panic attacks, sleep deprivation, dizziness, exhaustion, rashes, hair loss, severe weight loss, and migraines,” Grant detailed, highlighting the toll that the alleged misconduct took on her well-being.
Grant’s lawsuit also includes harrowing accounts of McMahon’s alleged instructions, including a disturbing directive to serve herself to John Laurinaitis, another WWE executive, as “breakfast.” She claims that McMahon encouraged her to engage sexually with WWE talent, including Brock Lesnar, further illustrating the alleged exploitation within the organization.
In a significant development, Grant has reportedly settled with Laurinaitis but continues to pursue her case against McMahon and WWE. The lawsuit follows a troubling history, as Grant attempted suicide during her time with the company, a fact that underscores the severity of her allegations.
McMahon’s resignation from TKO/WWE came shortly after the lawsuit was filed, raising questions about the future of the organization and its leadership. As the case unfolds, the implications for WWE’s corporate culture and accountability practices are under scrutiny.
Details remain unconfirmed as the legal proceedings continue, but Grant’s allegations have already sparked widespread discussion about the treatment of women in professional wrestling and the responsibilities of those in power.
