WWE Founder Vince McMahon Accused Of Sexual Abuse & Trafficking By Former Employee

When Vince McMahon was the CEO of the wrestling entertainment business, a former employee of WWE sued him, claiming he had sexually harassed and mistreated her. She also claimed McMahon had trafficked her to other men “as a pawn to secure talent deals” with potential wrestlers the firm was hiring.

WWE Founder Vince McMahon Accused Of Sexual Abuse & Trafficking By Former Employee

Janel Grant, a former employee of WWE, filed a complaint on Thursday in U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, naming McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis, the former head of talent relations, as defendants.

The case alleges intentional infliction of mental distress and civil violence against McMahon, Laurinaitis, and WWE, along with violations of the Trafficking Victims Prevention Act.

Grant alleges that while working for WWE, she was subjected to years of emotional and sexual assault. The action asks for an indeterminate amount of money in damages as well as a declaration that a nondisclosure agreement Grant signed while working for WWE is “void and unenforceable.”

Additionally, the complaint claims that McMahon engaged in Grant’s trafficking to other individuals in order to obtain talent deals with potential wrestlers that the business was hiring.

The civil suit claims that McMahon and Laurinaitis used WWE funds to sexually abuse and traffic Grant while on WWE premises. According to the lawsuit, McMahon utilized sex toys that had the names of other WWE employees, wrestlers, and performers to sexually groom Grant for trafficking to those same individuals.

It is claimed that McMahon had sex activities with other WWE staff members and distributed pornography of Grant to “thousands” of people.

In a statement, a representative for TKO Group Holdings—the business that owns both WWE and the UFC—said, “Mr. McMahon does not control TKO nor do he oversee the day-to-day operations of WWE.” While this matter predates our TKO executive team’s tenure at the company, we take Ms. Grant’s horrific allegations very seriously and are addressing this matter internally.”

The complaint requests a declaration that a nondisclosure agreement Grant signed while working for WWE is “void and unenforceable, and does not bar any of Plaintiff’s claims against Defendants McMahon and WWE,” in addition to unspecified monetary penalties.

In June 2022, McMahon announced his resignation as CEO of WWE, following a board probe into claims he had paid women hush money to cover up his alleged sexual misconduct.

The firm revealed that McMahon, in his capacity as CEO of WWE, paid out a total of $19.6 million for suspected misbehavior beginning in 2007. WWE paid McMahon $17.4 million in March 2023 to cover the costs of looking into claims of wrongdoing against him.

What titles has Vince McMahon won?

He is WWE, Inc.’s principal owner and chairman of the board. McMahon has held the titles of WWE Champion and ECW World Champion. United States, Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Who is the richest person in WWE?

With a net worth of $2.3 billion, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO and chairman Vincent McMahon is not only the company’s leader but also the richest wrestler in the world, according to Forbes.

 

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