John Laurinaitis Removed from WWE Trafficking Lawsuit, Will Cooperate Against Vince McMahon
In a major development, John Laurinaitis has officially been dismissed as a defendant in the high-profile sex trafficking lawsuit filed by former WWE staffer Janel Grant. The update comes as Laurinaitis has agreed to a confidential settlement and will now cooperate and provide evidence in the ongoing case against Vince McMahon and WWE.
The Big Reveal:
A court filing submitted on Wednesday confirmed the removal of Laurinaitis from the lawsuit. Alongside this, a joint statement was issued by Grant and Laurinaitis (via her legal team) to POST Wrestling, signaling a major shift in the case.
“John Laurinaitis has agreed to cooperate and provide evidence in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE,” the statement read.
“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.”
What This Means:
Laurinaitis is no longer a co-defendant, but his involvement isn’t over. He’ll now act as a cooperating witness.
His settlement with Grant adds credibility to her claims and increases pressure on Vince McMahon and WWE.
The legal battle continues as WWE and McMahon prepare to challenge the lawsuit’s legitimacy in court.
What’s Next in the Case?
WWE and McMahon have until June 13 to file motions requesting the case be moved from public court to private arbitration.
The crux of their argument lies in a $3 million NDA Grant previously signed — and whether it should hold in court.
Until then, Grant is permitted to request evidence specifically tied to the arbitration clause battle.
🧾 Background: The Allegations
Grant’s amended lawsuit, approved by a judge earlier this month, alleges she was:
Sexually trafficked by Vince McMahon while employed at WWE.
Assaulted by both McMahon and Laurinaitis.
Unprotected by WWE, who allegedly ignored her claims.
Though Laurinaitis has now exited the case legally, his cooperation is a critical turning point in the scandal.
Final Thoughts:
John Laurinaitis’ legal exit doesn’t absolve WWE or Vince McMahon. In fact, it intensifies the case as a former high-ranking executive now becomes a key witness.
What Do You Think?
Do you believe Laurinaitis’ cooperation will change the outcome of the case? Is this the beginning of more fallout for WWE?
Drop your thoughts in the comments below. 👇