During Netflix’s Mr. McMahon, the documentary series looked at claims made against WWE and Vince McMahon before her passing in May 2019. On the Something to Wrestle podcast, JBL weighed in on Massaro’s claims. While he certainly hopes what Massaro alleged did not happen, the WWE Hall of Famer has no reason to doubt the late wrestler.
“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.”
Massaro had alleged that she was sexually assaulted during a WWE tour of a U.S. military base in Kuwait by an individual posing as a doctor. She further claimed that WWE, while apologizing for the incident, discouraged her from reporting it to authorities, fearing it could damage their relationship with the military.
At the time of her allegations, WWE denied any knowledge of the assault or pressuring Massaro to remain silent. However, in February 2024, an attorney representing John Laurinaitis stated that “most upper-level management at some time became aware of the allegations.”
That same month, Vice News reported additional allegations from Massaro, including claims that Vince McMahon “preyed on female WWE wrestlers.” She also alleged that McMahon attempted to derail her career after she rejected his advances.
Massaro, who was with WWE from 2005 to 2008, later transitioned to a career as a radio DJ in New York. McMahon, WWE, and Laurinaitis are currently facing a lawsuit from Janel Grant, who alleges that she was sexually abused and trafficked during her tenure.