Janel Grant’s Legal Battle Against Vince McMahon & WWE Takes Unexpected Turn

In late 2024, Vince McMahon and his legal team tried to force Janel Grant’s lawsuit into arbitration.

However, the former WWE employee is now pushing back, claiming that she does not remember signing any such arbitration clause. As a result, her team filed a memorandum to oppose the motion from the defense.

In the latest filing, dated April 1, 2026, Grant’s legal team highlighted that her NDA agreement should not prevent her from contesting the case publicly, especially since she signed the documents under duress and coercion.

I have no memories of the arbitration clause. I do not remember discussing it with either Vince or my attorney. I do not recall reviewing it. I do not recall either McDevitt or my attorney making revisions to it.

I was in an extreme state of distress, sleep deprivation, and fear throughout the entirety of the NDA period, including during the drafting of the arbitration provision. I do not recall agreeing to arbitrate.

How Will Arbitration Benefit Vince McMahon?

One of the main goals of Vince McMahon’s legal team is to enforce the contract’s arbitration clause. The lawyers argue that Janel Grant violated the contract when she decided to go public with the details.

They have also cited the Federal Arbitration Act, which states that courts must enforce valid arbitration agreements.

The fight at the moment has shifted from allegations to arbitration, and whether the lawsuit should stay public. If Grant’s lawyers convince the judges, the case will continue openly. However, if the defense wins, Vince McMahon’s team will enforce arbitration, limiting the information that is divulged to the public.

Furthermore, arbitration is faster and cheaper as compared to a full-fledged court case. It will also eliminate the need for a jury; instead, a single arbitrator or a small panel will be responsible for determining the outcome of the lawsuit.