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• WWE Executive Gets A New Position In The Company
Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com reports that Chris Legentil, who was previously WWE’s Senior Vice President, Head of Global Communications, has been promoted in the company and now holds the position of Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Head of Global Communications. Legentil, who joined the WWE in April 2021 after working in companies like […] The post WWE Executive Gets ...2024
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• Rumor Roundup: Jerry Lawler, WWE changes, WrestleMania sites, AEW injuries, more!

WWE.com Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrest...2024
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• Promotion of WWE SVP of Global Communications to Executive Rank

🎉 Chris Legentil, the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Communications at WWE, has recently received a promotion. He now holds the position of Executive Vice President, Talent Relations & Head of Communications. Legentil joined WWE in April 2021 on an invitation from management. Before his tenure with WWE began, he held other significant […] The post Promotion of WWE SVP of Glob...2024
• WWE SVP Of Global Communications Promoted To Executive Rank
According to a report from Pwinsider, Chris Legentil, who serves as the SVP & Head of Global Communications at WWE, has recently been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Talent Relations & Head of Communications. Legentil joined WWE in April 2021 at the behest of management. Prior to joining WWE, Legentil was the […] The post WWE SVP Of Global Communications Promote...2024
• WWE Confirms New Head of Talent Relation

One Big Thing WWE has officially confirmed that Chris Legentil is the new Executive Vice President, Talent Relations and Head of Communications, as reported by PWInsider. Key Points Last month, WWE began restructuring their Talent Relations department after the departure of former head Dan Ventrelle. Nick Khan, WWE’s Chief Revenue Officer, sent a memo announcing […] The post WWE Confir...2024
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• WWE Has A New Executive Vice President of Talent Relations
Chris Legentil has been promoted to a new position within WWE, according to Mike Johnson from PWInsider. He will now serve as the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Head of Communications, an advancement from his former role as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Communications. Legentil, who...2024
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• Rumor Roundup: Jerry Lawler, WWE changes, WrestleMania sites, AEW injuries, more!
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• Rumor Roundup: WWE Draft plans, Vince McMahon comeback, McIntyre & Lynch deals, more!

USA Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrestling...2024
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• Jack Perry’s continued absence from AEW TV is curious

AEW’s YouTube Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. August 25, 2023 Following the tragic death of Bray Wyatt, BWE says everything in WWE “is on pause right now.” The account mentions that “Everything is scrapped. All meetings are off until further notice.” Everyone in WW...2024
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• Who didn’t see this coming?

All Elite Wrestling Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. August 11, 2023 Fightful Select heard that Bray Wyatt is finally getting “closer” to being medically cleared. At one point, the illness he’s been dealing with was both career and life-threatening. Unfortunately it...2024
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• John Laurinaitis’ Lawyer Claims He Is A Victim After Vince McMahon Lawsuit
John Laurinaitis was the former Head of Talent Relations of WWE and made headlines after allegedly being involved in Vince McMahon’s hush money settlement scandal. It all came crashing down right after ......2024
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• John Laurinaitis’ Role in Shocking Vince McMahon Trafficking Lawsuit Revealed
John Laurinaitis was the former Head of Talent Relations of WWE and made headlines after he was allegedly involved in Vince McMahon’s hush money settlement scandal. It all came crashing down right ......2024
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• Current All Elite Wrestling Roster | AEW Wrestlers
Below are announced and confirmed signings and people working with the AEW brand moving forward, and any roles we know of them to have. *- Not announced as signing a full-time contract Men's Wrestlers Aaron Solo (of QTV) Action Andretti Adam Cole "The Rated R Superstar" Adam Copeland Adam "Hangman" Page Alex Reynolds (of Dark Order) Andrade El Idolo (of La Faccion Ingobernable) Angelico (of Spani...2023
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• This was a difficult decision

WWE.com Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. March 17, 2023 WrestleVotes told GiveMeSport that Triple H is planning to change BUTCH’s name back to Pete Dunne. The reason it hasn’t happened yet is because the Brawling Brutes were getting over. When the “Pete Dunne” gimmi...2023
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• AEW needs to do this to get their drama in order

Tony Khan on Twitter Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. February 13, 2023 For what it’s worth, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that “Paul Heyman is a key part of all creative when it comes to Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey.” The Ronda stuff was ne...2023
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• Tony Khan hasn’t learned a thing from all this CM Punk backstage drama in AEW

AEW on YouTube Dynamite airs tonight (Aug. 16) with a live show from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the eighth episode of Dynamite during the nine week build towards All In, which takes place on August 27. Tonight’s episode is dubbed Fight for the Fallen, with proceeds going to the Maui Food Bank. Tony Khan hasn’t learned a thing from all this CM Punk backstage drama AE...2023
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• EC3 Responds To Report Of Frustrations Within NWA Over Billy Corgan’s Leadership
NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion speaks regarding reports of frustrations in NWA. Nick Hausman of Haus of Wrestling reports that talent within NWA have expressed frustration with Billy Corgan’s current leadership. The report comes following Hausman's previous report that Billy Corgan's idea to do a cocaine spot at NWA Samhain negatively impacted NWA's reported TV deal with CW Network. According ...2023
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• Here’s the other side of CM Punk/Jungle Boy rumor you knew was coming

AEW’s YouTube Our latest Rumor Roundup includes a Fightful Select report of an incident backstage at AEW Collision, one of feels like a barrage of stories to come out in the days since CM Punk mocked Hangman Page in an untelevised promo last Saturday night. The account given to Fightful paints Punk as the leader of the Collision locker room, and seemingly the final word on whatever happens...2023
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• Rumor Roundup: Jerry Lawler, WWE changes, WrestleMania sites, AEW injuries, more!
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• Scathing report on The Rock’s unprofessionalism draws a denial from WWE

Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a new movie coming to Amazon this November called Red One. The Christmas-themed action comedy was originally supposed to be released during the 2023 holiday season. The stated reason for the delay was last year’s writer and actor strikes. But an expose on Johnson published today (April 30) in The Wrap says the new release d...2024
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• Inside the Latest 2024 WWE Draft Updates and Surprises

The WWE Draft is underway, and details on how wrestlers learned about the draft processes have emerged. As of Wednesday, according to Fightful, wrestlers had not received information on the draft mechanics, their potential new brand, or other specifics except for upcoming bookings listed in their talent relations app. WWE did not clarify whether there […] The post Inside the Latest 2024 WWE ...2024
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• Steve Maclin Explains Decision To Re-Sign With TNA Wrestling, Enjoying Creative Freedom
Steve Maclin details his re-signing with TNA Wrestling. At TNA Rebellion, Steve Maclin came out with a new contract in hand, saying his demands had been met, he just wanted an opponent for the night. His call to action was answered by a returning Mike Santana. It was never confirmed on the show that Maclin had re-signed, but appearing on In The Weeds with Jeremy Lambert, Joeal Pearl, and Sean Ro...2024
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• WWE releases reportedly complete, were more ‘respectful’ than past cuts

WWE.com Last night (April 19), we learned that WWE had released five wrestlers from their contracts: • Jinder Mahal• Xia Li• Xyon Quinn• Veer Mahaan• Sanga According to PWInsider’s sources that’s the extent of the list for this unexpected round of cuts, as the site’s Mike Johnson reports that no other names are expected to be released “at this time.” Per Johnson, talent at WWE say the comp...2024
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• Rumor Roundup: WWE Draft plans, Vince McMahon comeback, McIntyre & Lynch deals, more!
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• WWE Star’s Contract Expiring In ‘5-6 Weeks’

The latest on Drew McIntyre’s WWE contract status following a recent shake up in WWE’s talent relations department. Drew’s contract with WWE is set to expire in the coming weeks, […]...2024
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• Report – Natalya’s WWE Contract Expires Soon, Why EVP Of Talent Dan Ventrelle Was Fired
Dan Ventrelle, the former EVP of Talent Relations for WWE was released from the company after a 1.5-year stint. Fightful Select is reporting that Drew McIntyre, Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, Finn Balor, and others all have their contracts expiring soon. Natalya’s current deal also expires in a few months, and negotiations haven’t started yet. Numerous […] The post Report – Natalya’s...2024
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• Jack Perry’s continued absence from AEW TV is curious
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• Scathing report on The Rock’s unprofessionalism draws a denial from WWE
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• QT Marshall is back with AEW

All Elite Wrestling About two-and-a-half months ago, QT Marshall left AEW. He thanked the company and its owner Tony Khan in a public statement about his departure, but said he saw AEW “heading in a different direction” than it was when he signed on its 2019 launch. Marshall (whose real name is Michael Cuellari) was both a talent and an executive for AEW. As time when by, wrestling opport...2024
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• ALBA: Controversy and Scandal “Dark Cloud” Over 2024 Royal Rumble
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The pomp and circumstance of Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble echoed what we’ve grown accustomed to for pro wrestling’s unofficial calendar kickoff. The gargantuan neon green WrestleMania XL sign debuted, towering over the announced 48,044 fans at Tropicana Field. “Kingdom” bounced off the walls of the 33-year-old dome, as Cody Rhodes entered a treasured place in WWE lore by w...2024
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• Vince McMahon accused of sex trafficking and more in shocking new lawsuit

WWE.com Former WWE employee Janel Grant has filed a lawsuit accusing Vince McMahon of sexually abusing her and trafficking her to other men in the company. She signed a nondisclosure agreement in 2022 where McMahon agreed to pay her $3 million to keep quiet about everything that happened. However, McMahon allegedly violated the terms of that agreement. The goal of the lawsuit is to void th...2024
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• Report outlines WWE creative process, which ‘for the moment’ doesn’t involve Vince

Yes, Vince, Zack Ryder is going to beat the world heavyweight champion to earn a United States title shot. It’s how we do things now. Earlier this week, reports hit that Vince McMahon isn’t currently involved with WWE’s creative process. After his return from a brief scandal-triggered retirement and with the sale of the company earlier this year, WWE’s long-time owner had resumed offering...2023
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• Jim Trotter’s discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, explained

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Trotter claims he was blackballed by the NFL for daring to question the shield. Jim Trotter is one of the most knowledgeable and well-respected football writers in the country. When he was stunningly let go by the NFL in March it raised eyebrows about the nature of his severance. Now Trotter is filing a suit against the league, alleging discrimination by the NFL...2023
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• Hangman reportedly isn’t the only one who’s been sent home from Collision

All Elite Wrestling After CM Punk reacted to Hangman Page supporters in the crowd at the Aug. 12 taping of AEW Collision in Greensboro, North Carolina by taking a shot at Page in an in-ring promo after the show went off the air, there was much discussion of whether Punk was just having fun “working the marks”, setting the stage for a pro wrestling program with Hangman & his friends in The ...2023
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• Jim Ross Comments On How He Would've Handled A 'Brawl Out' Situation As Head Of WWE Talent Relations
Jim Ross discusses how he would handle a situation similar to the backstage altercation between CM Punk and The Elite at AEW All Out 2022. Jim Ross was previously the head of WWE's Talent Relations in the late 1990s and early 2000s. As a result, Jim has seen his fair share of talent altercations stemming from the highly competitive environment the professional wrestling industry produces. In 2022,...2023
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• Jim Ross: Shelton Benjamin Would Help Any Locker Room, He’s A Credit To The Business
Jim Ross opens up about how he would personally book Shelton Benjamin in All Elite Wrestling. Jim Ross was the head of talent relations for WWE when Shelton Benjamin got his start with the promotion. Off the back of his first run in WWE, Shelton would go on to have global success for two decades. Fightful Select recently reported that Shelton Benjamin has had contact with AEW and on the most rec...2024
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• Fuego Del Sol Says He's Been In Touch With William Regal, Tommy Dreamer Is Keeping Him In Mind
Fuego Del Sol has been talking to various promotions. Fuego Del Sol has been back on the independent scene since his departure from AEW in the summer of 2023. He has become a regular at GCW and challenged Blake Christian for the GCW World Title at GCW Touch The Sky on February 23. Fuego has television experience through his time in AEW and has worked alongside top talent such as Cody Rhodes, Sam...2024
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• Another Former High WWE Executive Accused Of Sexual Misconduct

A former WWE executive faces allegations of sexual misconduct. During his Eugene Behind The Scenes podcast, former WWE talent Nick Dinsmore claimed that former Senior Director of Talent Relations Mark Carrano allegedly trapped Dinsmore’s future wife in a LongHorn Steakhouse bathroom and made advances towards her. “There was a specific WWE talent that was wrestlingContinue reading "Anot...2024
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• QT Marshall is back with AEW
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• Vince McMahon accused of sex trafficking and more in shocking new lawsuit
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• CM Punk and Triple H need each other

@TripleH Triple H and CM Punk’s reunion is more than a prosperous opportunity. It’s a chance to showcase and enhance their personal and professional growth. “And I turned to Hunter, and I said, ‘All due respect, I do not need to wrestle you; you need to wrestle me. I do not want to wrestle you. I seriously resent you for not putting me over three years ago when you should have. That would...2023
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• EC3 Responds To Report Of Frustrations Within NWA Over Billy Corgan’s Leadership
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• Report outlines WWE creative process, which ‘for the moment’ doesn’t involve Vince
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• Jim Ross Comments On His AEW Contract, Says He Doesn't Have A Lot Of Time Left On It
Jim Ross is taking things one day at a time. Ross has been with AEW since 2019, and he has been a featured member of the broadcast team throughout his time with the company. In recent months, he has mostly been shifted to AEW Rampage and some pay-per-view matches. Ross called the action for the main event of the premiere of AEW Collision, but he suffered ahead of the show, and he has been sideline...2023
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• Tony Schiavone Names Athena And Harley Cameron As AEW Stars Who Could Impress People
Tony Schiavone praises Athena and Harley Cameron. Schiavone, a veteran broadcaster whose career in wrestling dates back to his days in Jim Crockett Promotions, has been with AEW since 2019. He has become a key member of the AEW team, as he also works as AEW's Senior Producer, Special Advisor, and Talent Relations. Speaking on his What Happened When podcast, Schiavone answered various questions fro...2023
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• Ricky Steamboat On CM Punk: ‘He’s Got The ’It’ Thing’

WWE Hall of Famer Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat is one of the most experienced wrestlers of all time. He recently had heaps of praise for CM Punk. The veteran also revealed that former president of WWE Talent Relations, John Lauranitis did not see the potential that the Second City Saint had. While Punk and Steamboat […] The post Ricky Steamboat On CM Punk: ‘He’s Got The ’It’ Thin...2023
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• John Laurinaitis Accused Of Getting ‘Enjoyment’ From Firing AEW Star
John Laurinaitis was the former Head of Talent Relations of WWE and made headlines for all the wrong reasons after he was allegedly involved in Vince McMahon’s hush money settlement ......2023
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• Vince reportedly has a ‘supervisory role’ at WrestleMania, is ‘very much involved now’
WWE.com We knew Vince McMahon would be at WrestleMania 39 this weekend in Southern California, but there wasn’t much confirmation about what the WWE Chairman would be doing. He was spotted at the Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday night (Mar. 31), and his new look was the talk of wrestle web the following day. But what was McMahon doing when the big show kicked off at SoFi Stadium on Saturda...2023
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• Report: WWE Makes Behind-The-Scenes Changes In Talent Relations

A new report indicates that a series of changes have recently been made in WWE's talent relations department....2024
• Matt Riddle Advertised To Face Jacob Fatu At MLW Kings Of Colosseum
A potential spoiler gets out. Fans who attended Battleground Championship Wrestling over the weekend at the 2300 Arena were given fliers advertising MLW Kings Of Colosseum on January 6 at the arena. Matt Riddle was advertised on the poster with a match listed against Jacob Fatu. Matt Riddle advertised for #MLWKings in a first time ever match with Jacob Fatu! Live from the @2300Arena on January...2023
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• Jim Ross Calls This WWE Hall Of Famer One Of His Best Hires

As the former WWE Head of Talent Relations , AEW announcer Jim Ross scouted some of the biggest names in the history of the business, including Trish Stratus....2024
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• Scathing report on The Rock’s unprofessionalism draws a denial from WWE
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• Rumor Roundup: WWE Draft plans, Vince McMahon comeback, McIntyre & Lynch deals, more!
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• Jack Perry’s continued absence from AEW TV is curious
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• John Cena: I Compare Myself To A Fine Vintage Classic Car
John Cena compares himself to a fine vintage classic car. The 16 time world champion has been one of the top stars of all time in the sport of professional wrestling for almost two decades, but is at a point in his career where he is admittedly slowing down. The leader of the Cenation has spoken at length about wanting to be finished in the ring by 50. While appearing on The Late Show with Stephen...2024
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• Laurinaitis says he’s a victim, not a predator, in McMahon sex trafficking lawsuit

WWE.com Former WWE Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis is a co-defendant in the Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuit that was filed last week by former WWE employee Janel Grant. The lawsuit alleges that McMahon and Laurinaitis engaged in sexual assault and trafficking of Grant. It claims there was “the expectation, from both McMahon and Laurinaitis, that she engage with Laurinaitis ...2024
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• ALBA: Controversy and Scandal “Dark Cloud” Over 2024 Royal Rumble
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• Vince McMahon accused of sex trafficking and more in shocking new lawsuit
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• EC3 Responds To Report Of Frustrations Within NWA Over Billy Corgan’s Leadership
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• Warrior Award winner gone as WWE Talent Relations shake-up continues

WWE.com Long-time WWE employee Sue Aitchison is no longer with the company. That per PWInsider’s Mike Johnson, who called the move “truly shocking”. Multiple sources told Insider that Aitchison was “let go” yesterday (April 12). Aitchison has been with WWE for more than 38 years, most prominently as their Director of Community Relations. She’s credited with building the company’s relations...2024
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• Teddy Long says John Laurinaitis is ‘one of the worst pieces of sh*t on this planet’

WWE.com Former WWE Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis is a co-defendant in the Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuit that was filed in January by former WWE employee Janel Grant. Since that explosive lawsuit was filed, a lot of wrestlers have been asked to give their thoughts on the horrific allegations made about McMahon and Laurinaitis. Ronda Rousey made the news last week by tras...2024
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• WWE President Nick Khan and WWE COO Brad Blum Revealed To Be Key Figures In Janel Grant’s Lawsuit Against Vince McMahon
A major update on the Janel Grant lawsuit against former WWE chairman Vince McMahon. Grant alleged that McMahon and former talent-relations executive John Laurinaitis were responsible for sexual assault, abuse, and trafficking during her time in WWE as a staffer. The lawsuit has already forced McMahon out of TKO, with federal authorities now conducting an […] The post WWE President Nick Khan...2024
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• Another Former High WWE Executive Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
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• Report details federal investigation into Vince McMahon sexual abuse allegations

WWE.com Last summer, WWE disclosed that Vince McMahon was the subject of ongoing government investigations. A search warrant was executed on and a federal grand jury subpoenas served to McMahon in July 2023, and the company received ”voluntary and compulsory legal demands for documents” from various agencies. Based on WWE’s framing of the allegations against McMahon at that time as an issu...2024
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• Report: Vince McMahon Under Federal Investigation Over Sexual Assault And Sex Trafficking Allegations
Vince McMahon is now under federal investigation. According to the Wall Street Journal, Vince McMahon is under federal investigation for sexual assault and sex trafficking. On January 25, a lawsuit was filed by Janel Grant against Vince McMahon, WWE and former executive John Laurinaitis. The lawsuit accuses McMahon of sex trafficking, emotional abuse, and sexual assault. The lawsuit includes dis...2024
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• Laurinaitis says he’s a victim, not a predator, in McMahon sex trafficking lawsuit
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