Judge James K. Bredar has granted WWE's motion to stay the "ring boy" lawsuit pending the Maryland Supreme Court's decision on the Child Victims Act.
A ruling is expected before August 31, 2025.
WWE filed a motion on Monday asking for the case to be stayed until a ruling is made by the Maryland Supreme Court on the Child Victims Act.
“If the [Child Victims Act] is found to be unconstitutional, the claims here cannot go forward. Given that circumstance, it is appropriate and even necessary to stay this matter until the Supreme Court of Maryland decides that fundamental and potentially case determinative issue.”
On October 23, a lawsuit was filed against WWE, Vince McMahon, Linda McMahon, and TKO on behalf of "Ring Boys" who survived sexual abuse. Five survivors, named as John Does, claim they were groomed and sexually abused by WWE ring crew boss and ring announcer Mel Phillips. The lawsuit cites multiple examples of former WWE personnel and talent, indicating that it was common knowledge that Phillips was sexually abusing ring boys.
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