Former WWE employee Janel Grant has amended her federal lawsuit against WWE and former CEO Vince McMahon, alleging sexual abuse and trafficking, with Brock Lesnar identified by name as someone McMahon shared explicit content with, although Lesnar is not a defendant in the case.
Brock Lesnar, the former UFC heavyweight champ, has been named in a federal lawsuit. This suit involves WWE and ex-CEO Vince McMahon.
Originally filed in 2024, the lawsuit saw an amendment in January. Janel Grant, a former WWE employee, claims she was sexually abused and trafficked by McMahon and John Lauranaitis.
Lesnar isn’t a defendant, but Grant’s update identifies him by name. Previously, he was just called a WWE superstar.
Grant alleges that since March 2020, McMahon shared explicit photos of her with others, including Lesnar. The company was reportedly trying to re-sign him at the time.
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Grant also claims McMahon tried to set up a sexual encounter with Lesnar. By July 2021, McMahon allegedly told her Lesnar would be their next “playmate.”
Explicit fantasies involving Lesnar were allegedly described by McMahon. He supposedly talked about Lesnar “ripping” her open.
In July 2021, McMahon allegedly flew Lesnar to Connecticut for a “business dinner.” Grant says it was meant to include a sexual encounter too.
When Lesnar didn’t show up due to intoxication, McMahon allegedly attempted to role-play as him. Grant claims this encounter turned physically rough.
McMahon reportedly slapped and shoved her during this incident. He allegedly said, “I’m really f*cking up with you right and left tonight, huh?”
Around that time, Grant says McMahon directed her to create sexual content for Lesnar. She claims he later told her “he likes what he sees.”
Following this, Grant alleges Lesnar revealed a fetish and requested a video of her urinating. He wanted to “set a play date” for another encounter.
She avoided meeting him due to a snowstorm changing his travel plans. COVID-19 served as an excuse too.
A day after the lawsuit was filed in January 2024, McMahon resigned from TKO Group Holdings. The company now controls WWE and UFC.
Since then, McMahon sold much of his stock as TKO distanced itself from him. He’s denied all allegations against him.
Lesnar hasn’t commented on the lawsuit publicly. His last WWE appearance was in 2023.
Grant seeks unspecified monetary damages through this lawsuit.