John Laurinaitis will provide evidence for Janel Grant in her lawsuit targeting Vince McMahon and WWE, following a private settlement that has led to Laurinaitis’s dismissal from the case with prejudice. Court documents indicate this significant shift in the ongoing legal matter.
A statement provided to POST Wrestling detailed the development: “John Laurinaitis has agreed to cooperate and provide evidence in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE. His agreement to a confidential settlement is a pivotal next step toward holding McMahon and WWE accountable and bringing justice to Ms. Grant after years of sexual abuse and trafficking. Mr. Laurinaitis looks forward to moving on with his life. We cannot provide any additional details at this time.”
This marks Laurinaitis’s second notable change in stance since Grant initiated the lawsuit in January 2024, which also named WWE. Initially, Laurinaitis’s attorney asserted he was a victim and denied Grant’s allegations against him. Subsequently, Laurinaitis aligned with McMahon and WWE in an attempt to have the lawsuit dismissed or moved to arbitration.
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The court accepted Grant’s amended lawsuit earlier this month, as confirmed by Judge Sarah F. Russell, who also approved a motion from the defendants to stay the discovery process. WWE and McMahon are anticipated to submit a filing by June 13 to move the case to arbitration. Grant may request discovery related to the arbitration clause in a $3 million nondisclosure agreement.
Laurinaitis’s attorney has affirmed his client’s support for Grant’s statement and the recent motion. As of this report, neither Vince McMahon nor WWE have issued a response to requests for comment on this new arrangement. The claims against Laurinaitis cannot be refiled due to the “with prejudice” nature of his dismissal from the lawsuit.
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