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Vince McMahon and WWE respond to ring boy lawsuit with motions to dismiss

April 8, 2025 Brandon Thurston

WWE and Vince McMahon responded separately to the ring boy lawsuit in new filings.

Linda McMahon responds to WWE ring boy lawsuit with motion to dismiss

April 7, 2025 Brandon Thurston

In a motion filed Monday, Linda McMahon’s attorneys argued the ring boy lawsuit should be dismissed because she has no significant connection to Maryland.

Janel Grant’s attorneys ask court to start discovery in lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon & John Laurinaitis

March 28, 2025 Brandon Thurston

In the latest development in the lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant, her legal team has asked the court to allow the case to move forward into discovery

Endeavor goes private, TKO remains public and unchanged

March 24, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Endeavor announced on Monday it completed its transition into becoming a private company, finalizing its acquisition by private equity firm Silver Lake.

AEW and Tony Khan petition to move Ryan Nemeth’s lawsuit to private arbitration

March 14, 2025 Brandon Thurston

AEW and Tony Khan, filed a petition on Friday in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, seeking to compel Ryan Nemeth into arbitration.

Omari Palmer (Odyssey Jones) files defamation lawsuit against former partner over WWE firing

March 14, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Omari Palmer filed a defamation lawsuit against his former partner Meileth Nunez, alleging she made false statements that led to his termination from WWE.

Ryan Nemeth sues AEW, Tony Khan, CM Punk, claiming he’s been “blackballed”

February 24, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Ryan Nemeth has filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California against AEW, its CEO Tony Khan, and former AEW wrestler CM Punk.

Linda McMahon faces Senate confirmation hearing with Stephanie, Shane McMahon, and Paul Levesque in attendance

February 13, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Linda McMahon appeared on Thursday morning before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) for her confirmation to serve as Secretary

New details on Vince McMahon’s alleged efforts to conceal NDA payments revealed by appeals court

February 11, 2025 Brandon Thurston

A new court ruling provides further insight into the ongoing legal issues surrounding former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, including previously undisclosed details about the grand jury investigation in which he is the subject.

Janel Grant expands lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE with new details

February 1, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Janel Grant filed an amended complaint late Friday, adding new details to her allegations against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE.

Judge gives Janel Grant until January 31 to argue for amending WWE lawsuit

January 16, 2025 Brandon Thurston

The judge in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis ruled on Thursday that Grant has until January 31 to present her argument to the court on why she should be allowed to amend her complaint.

Ex-partner of Omari Palmer (Odyssey Jones) alleges physical abuse, per police report

January 15, 2025 Brandon Thurston

The former partner of Omari Palmer, also known as former WWE wrestler Odyssey Jones, has alleged he engaged in physical abuse against her.

Omari Palmer (Odyssey Jones) granted order of protection against ex-partner for alleged harassment

January 13, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Court records indicate former WWE wrestler Odyssey Jones, real name Omari Palmer, was granted an order of protection against his former partner in September 2024, shortly after reports emerged of his release from WWE.

Vince McMahon fined $400,000 by SEC, ordered to reimburse WWE for additional $1.3 million

January 10, 2025 Brandon Thurston

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced today that Vince McMahon has agreed to settle charges related to undisclosed agreements he executed on behalf of WWE when he was the company’s CEO and Chairman.

Janel Grant set to amend lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis

January 2, 2025 Brandon Thurston

Janel Grant’s attorney indicated in new court filings that Grant plans to modify her lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis.

Opinion: What Lee Fitting’s hiring says about the new WWE and Nick Khan

December 30, 2024 Brandon Thurston

When ESPN fired Lee Fitting in August 2023, it was a surprise. Fitting, a Senior Vice President with 25 years at the network, was reportedly let go after numerous allegations of misconduct.

AEW accused of NDA violation and mishandling settlement by Jaime Hawn, former partner of BJ Whitmer

December 18, 2024 Brandon Thurston

Jaime Hawn, ex-partner of wrestler BJ Whitmer, has gone public with allegations of mistreatment by AEW’s legal team.

Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE to resume as criminal investigation continues, Grant’s representatives say

December 11, 2024 Brandon Thurston

According to representatives for Janel Grant, the stay on her federal lawsuit has expired, which will allow her civil case to move forward after a six-month pause.

Judge pauses WWE ring boy lawsuit pending Maryland Supreme Court decision

December 4, 2024 Brandon Thurston

In a significant development for the WWE ring boy lawsuit, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday to stay the case until the Maryland Supreme Court makes a decision on the constitutionality of the state’s 2023 Child Victims Act.

WWE seeks to have ring boy lawsuit put on hold until the Maryland Supreme Court rules on new law protecting child victims

December 3, 2024 Brandon Thurston

WWE and TKO seek to delay the sexual abuse lawsuit filed against them, Vince & Linda McMahon.