STAMFORD, Connecticut — Vince McMahon, the 78-year-old iconic figure in professional wrestling, is currently under federal investigation following disturbing allegations of sex trafficking and sexual misconduct raised by multiple women, including a former WWE employee.
The investigation, spearheaded by the US Attorney’s office in New York, was prompted by a lawsuit filed by Janel Grant, a former WWE employee, who accuses McMahon of subjecting her to “psychological torture, physical violence, and depraved sexual demands” to maintain her employment. Grant’s lawsuit further alleges McMahon “trafficked” her to other WWE employees, providing explicit details of alleged encounters and sharing graphic text messages.
Denying all allegations vehemently, McMahon called them “lies, obscene made-up instances, and a vindictive distortion of the truth.” He pledges to “vigorously defend” himself against the accusations.
However, under escalating pressure and looming legal consequences, McMahon recently stepped down from his executive roles at WWE and the TKO board last week, citing respect for the company and its stakeholders.
The exact nature of the federal investigation remains unclear. As the investigation unfolds, it is evident that the allegations have cast a dark shadow over McMahon’s reputation, significantly shaking the wrestling world.