Bloomberg Law reports that the total settlement in the WWE shareholder settlement was $147.5M. In a letter to the court dated August 6, 2026, the Plaintiffs advised the court of the total and a request that Defendants execute the agreed-upon settlement papers “by a date certain.” The shareholder lawsuit filed in 2023 alleged that McMahon […]
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Another heel turn, John Laurinaitis agrees to turn on Vince McMahon
John Laurinaitis has been dismissed from the Janel Grant lawsuit in exchange for a settlement and providing evidence against Vince McMahon. This is the second time that Laurinaitis has flipped on McMahon although this one will stick since he’s been dismissed with prejudice (i.e., permanently) from the lawsuit. Laurinaitis was implicated in the Grant lawsuit […]
McMahon settles with SEC
ESPN reports that the Securities and Exchange Commission has settled with former WWE CEO Vince McMahon over his failure to disclose two sexual misconduct settlement agreements worth $10.5 million. The settlement agreements were brokered by McMahon in order to have the issues remain outside the purview of the public so as not to reveal potential […]
McMahon attempted to purchase Netflix documentary
Vince McMahon is unhappy with his portrayal in the upcoming Netflix documentary series, “Mr. McMahon.” According to a report from Puck, the former WWE head attempted to purchase the series to avoid it from being seen by the public. pic.twitter.com/feI8wah51u — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) September 23, 2024 The Puck report states that the ousted Chairman […]
McMahon attorneys file opposition to Grant’s Motion to Strike
Attorneys for Vince McMahon filed an Opposition to Janel Grant’ Motion to Strike portions of his Preliminary Statement which was part of his Motion to Compel Arbitration. The legal crux of the argument is that Rule 12(f) which allows for a court to utilize its “inherent authority” to strike portions of a pleading. McMahon had […]