FORMER WWE chairman Vince McMahon has been accused of sex trafficking by a former staffer, according to a bombshell filing.
The ex-WWE employee, identified as Janel Grant, filed a lawsuit in Connecticut federal court accusing McMahon of sexually exploiting her during her time with the company.
Former WWE chairman Vince McMahon has been accused of sex trafficking by a former female stafferGetty
GettyVince McMahon stepped down as CEO and chairman of WWE in June 2022[/caption]
Grant, who used to work at WWE’s headquarters in Connecticut, claims McMahon lured her with promises of career advancements before things took a twisted turn, according to the lawsuit obtained by the Wall Street Journal.
She alleged that the former WWE chairman, 78, directed her to have sex with other executives and stars at the wrestling company, the lawsuit stated.
Grant alleged that on June 23, 2021, McMahon locked her inside his private locker room and forced himself on her over a massage table.
The former staffer also alleged McMahon shared nude photos and explicit videos of her without her consent to other employees at the company.
The lawsuit includes screenshots of Grant’s alleged conversation with McMahon over text messages, including a May 2020 message from the wrestling tycoon that read: “i’m the only one who owns u and controls who I want to f**k U.”
In a July 2020 text, McMahon allegedly texted Grant, saying that others at the company wanted to have sex with her after seeing her nude photos on his phone, according to the suit.
The lawsuit alleges that others at WWE knew about McMahon’s misconduct but worked to bury the wrongdoing.
Grant claims she signed a nondisclosure agreement in 2022, and in exchange, McMahon agreed to pay her $3 million for her to keep quiet, according to the filing.
In the suit, Grant said the former WWE head honcho stopped making payments under the deal after completing the first $1 million payment.
Grant is seeking to void the agreement and unspecified financial damages.
The U.S. Sun has contacted the WWE and McMahon’s attorney for comments on the allegations.
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