Controversial Ex-WWE Executive Appearing At Wrestling Event
A former top boss in WWE is set to make their wrestling return despite being disgraced.
Former WWE employee Janel Grant launched a lawsuit in early 2024 against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis and WWE. In it, Grant detailed alleged sexual abuse suffered at the hands of McMahon. She also accused McMahon of setting up a sexual affair between her and then Head of Talent Relations, Lauriniaitis, in addition to claims that McMahon tried to use her as a pawn in contract negotiations with Brock Lesnar.
However, in the spring of 2025, a massive development in the lawsuit took place as John Laurinaitis switched sides and agreed to cooperate with Grant, turning on McMahon in the process and offering up evidence against his former boss. Laurinaitis reached a secret settlement with Grant to be dismissed from the lawsuit.
The lawsuit remains unresolved, and while Brock Lesnar has made his return to WWE, nobody expected Laurinaitis to be involved with wrestling again. But the wrestling business seemingly always finds ways to sink to new lows.
Ex-WWE Executive Heading To Indie Show
Big Time Wrestling has made the decision that John Laurinaitis is a risk worth taking, as they announced the former WWE executive for an upcoming event:
WCPBTW is excited to announce the 5th Headliner for World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling’s March Mayhem in Chillicothe, Ohio at the OUC Shoemaker Center on Saturday March 14th, Former Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Former General Manager of Raw & SmackDown, Mr. John Laurinaitis!🚨
If you’re not at March Mayhem, we will have to wish you the best in your future endeavors! Buy your tickets now at wcpbtwtix.com!
♠️Mr. John Laurinaitis will be appearing for Autographs & Photo Ops during the Fan Fest from 12-5pm! He will be appearing during the Super Show! Bring all of your action figures, posters, encyclopedias, magazines, art and more to get signed!♠️
Mr. Laurinaitis’ Career Stats:
Right hand man of Mr. McMahon for the past 25 years
Former Executive Vice President of Talent Relations in WWE
Former General Manager of both Raw & SmackDown
One of the most important people in the history of the business of the WWE