Vince McMahon resigned from his position as TKO Executive Chairman on January 26, one day after former employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against McMahon, WWE and former executive John Laurinaitis.
The lawsuit accuses McMahon of sex trafficking, emotional abuse, and sexual assault.
According to a profile piece and report by NBC News, McMahon hasn’t had any contact with WWE or TKO leaders and figureheads since he resigned.
However, the report notes that he has been in touch with John Cena and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, the latter of whom is a member of the TKO Board.
A spokesperson for Janel Grant issued the following comment regarding McMahon still having contact with the stars.
"It’s shameful that Mr. Johnson and Mr. Cena would associate themselves with an individual with decades of allegations just like Janel's. Behind-the-scenes support is louder than any public statement ever could be."
New comment from a spokesperson for Janel Grant responding to NBC's reporting that Dwayne Johnson and John Cena are still in touch with Vince McMahon after his resignation:
— Brandon Thurston (@BrandonThurston) April 17, 2024
"It’s shameful that Mr. Johnson and Mr. Cena would associate themselves with an individual with decades of…
Fans can read John Cena's comments about McMahon and the allegations by clicking here.
McMahon is currently under federal investigation but has not been charged. He has reportedly been cooperative with authorities.
