TRIGGER WARNING
Ashley Massaro passed away in 2019, and an affidavit in which she alleged WWE covered up that she was sexually assaulted while on a military base in 2007 was later released.
Speaking on Something to Wrestle, JBL was talking about WWE Tribute to the Troops, and he was asked whether he heard about Massaro's allegations at the time.
“They’re horrific allegations, and I hope they weren’t true. I have no idea if they were true or not. I don’t doubt Ashley at all, by the way. I had no idea. I didn’t hear [about it] on the tour, but that’s not something that you would probably hear about, unless somebody had witnessed it or something. So I don’t know. I wish I could give you a better answer, but I didn’t hear any of it. I hope that it’s not true, but I don’t doubt Ashley. I don’t doubt anything that was said. I have no idea what happened," JBL said.
JBL reiterated that he didn’t hear about it, and he did not know what happened
In February 2024, Tim Marchman of VICE News uncovered a previously unpublished statement that was originally set to be part of Massaro's affidavit. The statement included more allegations against McMahon.
The full NCIS report on Massaro's allegations was previously made public. More information is available here.
Victim Resources:
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Hours: Available 24 hours
1-800-656-4673
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