Although former WWE employee Janel Grant is not featured in the new Netflix documentary Mr. McMahon, her trial detailing the allegations against Vince McMahon is explored.
In 2020, Chris Smith and Bill Simmons announced Mr. McMahon as a multi-part documentary about the WWE co-founder and his story in building the wrestling empire. At the time, there was little reason to believe he would be able to dig deeper beyond McMahon’s onstage persona.
However, everything changed in 2022, when the first wave of sexual misconduct allegations surfaced, forcing McMahon to retire. Although he returned to lead the WWE and UFC merger at TKO, he officially resigned after Janel Grant filed a lawsuit accusing McMahon of sexual assault and trafficking.
Although these are explored in the new Netflix documentary, the majority of major WWE figures have not returned for a second interview, meaning this part of the story is being told by the journalists who broke the news. new. But what about Grant? Warning: some may find this content distressing.
Where is Janel Grant now?
Janel Grant is a Resident of Connecticut and currently keeping a low profile because his case is ongoing. Her legal team held press conference before Mr McMahon’s releasereiterating that they hope Grant gets her chance in court and that she deserves to tell her own story.
The news came after Grant hired PR firm SKDK to represent her, with the firm having previously worked with Harvey Weinstein survivors Marilyn Manson and Jeffrey Epstein.
In a press release common by SKDK earlier this month, he said: “Janel Grant is a survivor of incomprehensible abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking at the hands of Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis and WWE.
“She courageously came forward to seek justice for herself and other survivors, and we are honored to support her in sharing her story.” »
Grant’s attorney, Ann Callis, added: “SKDK has a proven track record of helping survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking. We look forward to our partnership in seeking justice on behalf of our client Janel Grant.
During the call, Callis describe the “extreme cruelty” and “daily violence” Grant was allegedly subjected to while working for WWE, which she claims led Grant to develop PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
Grant worked at WWE between June 2019 and March 2022, after first meeting McMahon in March 2019. She filed a lawsuit in January 2024, alleging that “McMahon pressured Ms. Grant into a physical relationship in exchange for a long-promised job with WWE.”
Although her legal team said they had “hoped” the Netflix docuseries would do her story justice, since arriving on the streaming service, Callis said it was only “scratching the surface.”
In a statement common Along with Wrestlenomics reporter Brandon Thurston, Grant’s attorney said, “Mr. McMahon’s docuseries makes it clear that there is no difference between Vince McMahon’s on-air persona and his real self, they are one and the same person.
“His ‘character’ – known for his violent outbursts, sexual deviance and manipulation – is the real Vince McMahon and exactly what Janel Grant experienced behind closed doors in WWE for years.
“While the docuseries highlights McMahon’s obsession with power and control, it only scratches the surface of his criminal behavior and does not tell the full story of his abuse, sexual assault and Ms. Grant’s human trafficking.”
In May, it was revealed that Grant had agreed to stay his trial at the request of the U.S. Department of Justice. This does not mean that his case is abandoned; he’s just on hiatus as the ongoing federal investigation into the allegations against McMahon unfolds.
Why Grant wasn’t in Mr. McMahon
Many viewers wondered why Grant didn’t appear on Mr. McMahon, but Callis explained on his behalf that “Janel deserves the opportunity to tell her whole story, not to be part of someone’s story.” other”.
There could also be a question of legal action. With an active lawsuit in place, it is possible that Grant avoided the documentary to prevent any claims or statements from interfering or complicating the legal process.
Chris Vannini of The Athletic asked during the press call if the creators had reached out to Grant about being a part of their series, and while Callis didn’t answer yes or no, she reiterated that Grant should be able to tell his story on his own terms.
This was reinforced at the end of the attorney’s final statement, which said: “She deserves the opportunity to tell her story, in her own time and in her own way.” We look forward to his day in court and to seeing McMahon finally held accountable for his actions.
McMahon Allegations Explained
Grant’s lawsuit, first obtained by The Wall Street Journal, claims that McMahon pressured her into a sexual relationship and “recruited individuals to have sexual relations with Ms. Grant and/or both of them.”
The former WWE boss is also accused of “sharing sexually explicit photographs and videos” of Grant with other men inside and outside the company.
McMahon allegedly requested custom sexual content from Grant for an unnamed wrestler he was trying to re-sign. Sources close to the matter said According to the Wall Street Journal, the wrestler was Brock Lesnar.
“McMahon also subjected Ms. Grant to acts of extreme cruelty and degradation that caused Ms. Grant to dissociate and/or become desensitized to reality in order to survive these horrific encounters,” the complaint adds.
“To illustrate McMahon’s extreme depravity, on May 9, 2020, he defecated on Ms. Grant during a threesome, then ordered her to continue pleasuring her ‘friend’ with feces in her hair and in the back.”
In another incident in 2021, McMahon and Laurinaitis are accused of sexually assaulting Grant at WWE headquarters during work hours, “each taking turns holding her down for the other”.
All the while, McMahon reportedly ordered Grant to keep their relationship a secret unless told otherwise. “He exercised complete ownership and control over his personal and professional life.”
After McMahon’s wife, Linda, allegedly found out about Grant, he is accused of telling her that she would no longer be unemployed while urging her to sign an NDA, claiming that otherwise she would “suffer ruin in her life.” reputation” and “would face McMahon’s legal resources.”
The lawsuit says Grant was left “physically and mentally” paralyzed, including “debilitating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation.”
Although he denied the allegations, McMahon resigned from his position at TKO. While the federal investigation is ongoing, this case continues.
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