Janel Grant Unveils New Allegations Against Vince McMahon and WWE

A 40-page declaration filed Wednesday expands the legal battle surrounding Janel Grant and WWE. The filing lays out detailed allegations against Vince McMahon and multiple company figures.

Timeline and document details

Grant says her relationship with McMahon began in March 2019. Her last reported communications with him came in March 2022. That was two months after she signed a nondisclosure agreement.

The declaration arrives about two years after the original lawsuit was filed. The court must still decide whether the case will go to a public trial or to arbitration.

Allegations involving executives and talent

The filing names several WWE executives and talent-related figures. Grant alleges former EVP of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis participated in abusive conduct.

• She contends Brad Blum and current WWE President Nick Khan knew of the relationship.
• Grant alleges Blum and Khan monitored the situation but never asked if it was consensual.
• Grant claims then-General Counsel Brian Nurse was fired after expressing disapproval.

Claims about offers to other talents

Grant alleges McMahon arranged sexual encounters between her and visiting talents. She says those meetings sometimes took place at WWE Headquarters.

Grant describes a July 2021 incident where Blum escorted her to McMahon’s office. She says McMahon attempted to offer her to a visiting talent that day.

Specific allegations of violence and coercion

Grant provides graphic descriptions of multiple encounters. She alleges McMahon violently beat her to prepare her for an encounter with Brock Lesnar.

She also accuses Laurinaitis of involvement in assaults that sometimes caused her to blackout. Grant says she was sexually assaulted in February 2022, after signing an NDA, despite repeatedly saying no.

Additional orchestrated encounters

Beyond Lesnar, Grant asserts she was sexually engaged with another male talent. She says McMahon orchestrated and monitored that encounter months earlier.

Grant also alleges McMahon later sent flowers. She claims he scripted a Valentine’s Day segment on Raw featuring a wrestler he encouraged her to visit.

Health impacts and attempts to leave

Grant reports severe physical and mental health consequences. She says she attempted to quit multiple times but was blocked from leaving.

She states she attempted suicide in March 2021. That occurred during a transfer from legal to talent relations.

Grant says she experienced further suicidal thoughts when she felt coerced into signing the NDA. She also says McMahon dismissed or ignored her complaints.

Current status and public appearances

Grant has appeared publicly to discuss the suit. Her declaration adds fresh allegations to previously filed claims.

The court has not yet set whether the matter will proceed in open court or through arbitration.

Resources

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, help is available. Contact the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network at 1-800-656-4673 or visit their website.

Filmogaz.com will monitor developments as the case moves forward. The new allegations from Janel Grant continue to draw scrutiny toward Vince McMahon and WWE.