Brock Lesnar was reportedly slated for a possible return to WWE at Royal Rumble on Saturday night – but the organization could be forced to scrap those plans following the bombshell lawsuit against Vince McMahon.
In a recent lawsuit, WWE CEO McMahon has been accused of engaging in sex trafficking by a former employee. The employee, Janel Grant, alleges that McMahon subjected her to disturbing acts, including defecating on her head during a threesome.
Grant also claims that she experienced physical harm, such as bruising and bleeding, when McMahon forcefully used sex toys on her, which he had named after his wrestlers.
Although the lawsuit does not directly name Lesnar, it states that in July 2021, McMahon instructed Grant to create personalized sexual content for a WWE superstar whom he was trying to re-sign.
The Wall Street Journal has identified this superstar as Lesnar, who is known for his career in both UFC and WWE.
Lesnar, now 46 years old, has become one of the biggest names in the world of wrestling. He initially joined WWE (then known as WWF) in 2000 and made his debut two years later. After a brief stint with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, Lesnar competed in the UFC from 2008 to 2016 and impressively won the heavyweight title in just his third fight. In 2012, he made a triumphant return to WWE, but due to his lucrative contract, he only appears a few times a year.
In a recent lawsuit, it is alleged that McMahon, the head of WWE, shared explicit photos with the fighter, believed to be Lesnar according to the Wall Street Journal. McMahon reportedly told Grant, the plaintiff, that he liked what he saw. After Lesnar agreed to his new WWE contract, McMahon allegedly sent Grant a message in August 2021, stating that part of the deal was not favorable to her.
Months later, McMahon reportedly shared Grant’s phone number with a WWE star, believed to be Lesnar, as per the Wall Street Journal. Allegedly, Lesnar requested Grant to send a video of herself urinating, and after she complied, he insulted her.
However, recent developments suggest that Lesnar’s anticipated comeback to WWE this weekend might not happen.
According to Fightful, there were talks about Lesnar being considered as a potential participant in the annual pay-per-view event, where 30 wrestlers compete to be the last one standing.
The event typically showcases unexpected participants, and Lesnar was rumored to be part of it. However, due to the recent lawsuit, those plans are now in jeopardy.
Previously, Grant had agreed to a $3 million settlement in 2022, in exchange for signing a nondisclosure agreement.
However, she has now filed a new lawsuit against McMahon, the WWE, and a former executive. She claims that McMahon stopped making payments after the initial $1 million installment, and she is now seeking to invalidate that agreement.
Among her allegations is that McMahon and another WWE executive confined her in a room at the WWE’s headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut in June 2021, and sexually assaulted her during the workday.
Grant is seeking unspecified damages as she accuses the married McMahon of trafficking her to other men and sharing her nude photographs.
WWE executive and retired wrestler John Laurinaitis is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
Neither McMahon’s lawyer nor WWE spokespeople responded to DailyMail.com’s request for comment on Thursday. In a 2022 statement, the organization previously described McMahon’s sexual relationship with Grant as ‘consensual’.
Attorney Ann Callis, who is representing Grant, stated that the complaint aims to hold accountable the two WWE executives who sexually assaulted and trafficked her, as well as the organization that facilitated or turned a blind eye to the abuse and then swept it under the rug.
Ms. Grant, a remarkably discreet and brave individual, has endured immense suffering at the hands of both Mr. McMahon and Mr. (John) Laurinaitis. Through her lawsuit, she aspires to safeguard other women from falling victim to similar circumstances. The organization is fully cognizant of Mr. McMahon’s history of morally corrupt conduct, and it is high time they assume accountability for the transgressions committed by their leadership.
In 2022, Laurinaitis was terminated from the company.
In 2022, the WWE board received an anonymous tip regarding McMahon’s involvement with Grant, prompting an internal investigation. This inquiry subsequently revealed alleged payments totaling $14.6 million made by the executive to various women.
Grant’s legal filing asserts that McMahon lured her into a sexual relationship by promising career advancement, only to exploit and traffic her to other executives within the company.
In a purported text message dated 2020, McMahon is accused of sharing a picture of Grant with others and stating: ‘Even if she tries to scream NO!! it would be challenging to utter anything with a c*** down her throat.’
Another message supposedly sent by McMahon to Grant a month prior said: ‘I’m the sole owner of you and have control over who I choose to engage in sexual activities with you.’
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