Ex-WWE employee shares shocking new details in sex abuse lawsuit against Vince McMahon
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“Janel Grant, who worked at WWE from June 2019 through early 2022, alleged in an affidavit that Vince McMahon created a job 'made from scratch' especially for her in order to gain control over her.”
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“Grant alleges that McMahon subjected her to repeated sexual abuse beginning before she even started working at WWE, escalating throughout her employment.”
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“Grant claims the encounters became increasingly violent over time, causing physical injuries and emotional distress — prompting her to attempt suicide at one point.”
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“Grant alleged that in June 2021, she was raped on a table by McMahon and another WWE executive, John Laurinaitis, during work hours.”
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“Grant stated in the affidavit that the force during the June 2021 incident caused stitches to pop on her dress, and she subsequently blacked out.”
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“Grant described that throughout her alleged relationship with McMahon, he subjected her to physically violent sexual interactions with himself and others, causing physical and mental trauma.”
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“Grant alleged that in July 2021, McMahon 'mercilessly' beat her to 'prepare' her for a sexual encounter with Brock Lesnar.”
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“Grant claimed that McMahon 'continued to advertise' her as part of a 'deal to convince' Lesnar to sign a new contract with WWE.”
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“Grant alleged that WWE President Nick Khan and former COO Brad Blum were made aware of McMahon’s sexual conduct with her and chose to enable it rather than intervene.”
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“Grant claimed the company’s response was not to protect her, but to transfer her out of the legal department and place her under Laurinaitis’s supervision in Talent Relations.”
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“Grant alleged that former general counsel Brian Nurse was terminated after raising concerns about McMahon’s conduct.”
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“McMahon resigned as CEO of WWE in 2022 and stepped down from his role at TKO in January 2024, after Grant filed her suit.”
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“TKO Group previously told the Associated Press that McMahon does not control TKO nor does he oversee the day-to-day operations of WWE.”
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