Rob Van Dam weighs in on Vince McMahon allegations.
On January 25, a lawsuit was filed by Janel Grant against Vince McMahon, WWE and former executive John Laurinaitis. The lawsuit accuses McMahon of sex trafficking, emotional abuse, and sexual assault. McMahon has denied the allegations.
The lawsuit includes graphic details on how McMahon allegedly used Ms. Grant sexually and emotionally and alleged text messages sent by McMahon.
On his latest 1 Of A Kind podcast, which was recorded shortly after the lawsuit came to light, Rob Van Dam was asked for his thoughts on the allegations.
"I still probably haven't seen all the pieces. From what I saw, it was pretty shocking. I can't imagine the Vince McMahon that I know speaking like the person that texted those messages. It seemed like it was coming from a depraved 17-year-old or something. My first thought was, 'Come on, Vince really said all that?' I know the belief is that they can prove it and that it's legitimate and credible sources. It just leaves me a little bewildered. I can't imagine that. It makes me wonder, billionaires that are world leaders, what do they do for fun? You see these movies where they let people out in the woods and hunt them down and shoot them, like a rich people's game. If any of this stuff is based on some truth, I make the comparison there, someone that has such a hunger for power that they need to control someone. That's about Vince. I can't say anyone else mentioned would surprise me quite as much," he said.
RVD worked for McMahon from 2001 to 2007 and then again from 2013-2014. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2023.
Readers can find comments from Janel Grant's lawyer on the allegations and lawsuit by clicking here.
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