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Vince McMahon Doctor Refusing to Provide Discovery Items, According to Grant Motion

Attorneys for Janel Grant filed a motion to order compliance on Friday in her bill of discovery suit against Dr. Carlon Colker and Peak Wellness, arguing the defendants in the case are stalling and the court should compel Colker to testify in court about the delay. Grant alleged Colker provided only two items as part […]

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Vince McMahon Doctor Withdraws Opposition Motion in Janel Grant Lawsuit

Attorneys for Dr. Carlon Colker and Peak Wellness withdrew a motion asking to re-open or clarify a "judgement without trial" in Janel Grant's lawsuit in Connecticut Superior Court. Colker was the physician for Vince McMahon. Colker and Peak Wellness are accused of withholding discovery in Grant's lawsuit against Vince McMahon in federal court. An employee […]

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Mark Shapiro, TKO and the Profits of Rage

Mark Shapiro, president and COO of TKO Group Holdings, treated his employees, shareholders and fans of his company\'s two sports leagues – World Wrestling Entertainment and Ultimate Fighting Championship – to rare candor and a refreshing lack of euphemism during a teleconference with Goldman Sachs on Wednesday. CEOs, executives, hedge fund pirates and private equity […]

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More Vince McMahon Crash Details, Reputation as a Dangerous Driver

Former World Wrestling Entertainment owner Vince McMahon\'s reputation as a driver was horrible among employees, according to stories over the years from former WWE employees. McMahon, 79, was in a crash with two other vehicles on July 24, according to an incident report from Connecticut State Police. McMahon was said to be driving 80-to-85 mph […]

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Hulk Hogan: Before Trump, The Hulkster was Wrestling\'s Ultimate Politician

Dwayne \"The Rock\" Johnson, prior to his part in the unharmonious end of the DC film franchise, was asked about the difficulties of navigating Hollywood while keeping his A-list star status. Johnson said navigating Hollywood was easy after his years in the highly-political backstage of World Wrestling Entertainment. Thus preparing him for his entrance into […]

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Janel Grant asks Vince McMahon, WWE for docs Relating to Linda McMahon in Federal Motion

Janel Grant, a former World Wrestling Entertainment employee suing Vince McMahon and the company for sex trafficking and sex assault in federal district court, is asking for documents and communications regarding Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Dr. Carlon Colker of Peak Wellness in a motion filed on Monday. The request was part of a […]

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Buyer Eyeing Warner Bros. New Streaming Spin-off (Exclusive)

Less than a week after Warner Bros. Discovery announced it was splitting into two separate companies, Sony is considering a purchase of WBD\'s streaming and other assets. Sources have told SEScoops that Sony is considering a purchase of the newly announced WBD Streaming and Studios company, which is expected to complete its separation from WBD […]

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Linda McMahon, Vince McMahon, TKO file to have Ring Boy Suit Dismissed

Linda McMahon, Vince McMahon and TKO – the parent company of World Wrestling Entertainment – filed on Tuesday to have the amended complaint in the Ring Boy lawsuit dismissed due to a lack of jurisdiction. All three defendants made separate filings. The defendants had filed similar motions earlier in the case, challenging Maryland as improper […]

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Warner Bros. Discovery Split Won\'t Affect AEW Streaming, TV Deals (Exclusive)

All-Elite Wrestling\'s television and streaming deals are likely to be unaffected by the upcoming split of Warner Bros. Discovery and its streaming and television properties, sources told SEScoops.com on Monday. Variety and several other publications reported WBD would be splitting its HBO MAX streaming from its television properties by mid-2026. WBD Streaming and Studios would […]

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John Laurinaitis Flip in Janel Grant Suit Could Have Fallout Across Several Cases

John Laurinaitis\'s agreement to cooperate with Janel Grant in her federal civil suit against Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment could have rippling effects across several lawsuits. Laurinaitis agreed on Wednesday to a confidential settlement with Grant, according to a joint statement. Grant also filled a stipulation of dismissal in Connecticut federal court dropping Laurinaitis […]

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John Laurinaitis Agrees to \'Cooperate\' Against Vince McMahon, WWE in Janel Grant Lawsuit

John Laurinaitis, the former World Wrestling Entertainment Head of Talent Relations, agreed to cooperate with attorneys for Janel Grant in her federal civil suit against Vince McMahon and WWE, according to a statement from attorneys on Wednesday. In a filing on Wednesday morning, attorneys for Grant filed a stipulation of dismissal against Laurinaitis in the […]

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Heatwave \'98: Watching Sabu, Hayabusa Live Was a Transcendent Experience (Editorial)

Extreme Championship Wrestling\'s Heatwave \'98 pay-per-view was exceptional in many ways. Pro wrestling was in the middle of its late 1990s boom and ECW was at its peak. Heatwave \'98 was the company\'s most successful PPV and the second-largest crowd. Sabu was the wrestler that innovated ECW into the minds of American pro wrestling fans. […]

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Janel Grant files to keep Vince McMahon, WWE, John Laurinaitis from pausing discovery

Representatives for Janel Grant filed a motion in federal district court in Connecticut on Friday in opposition to pausing discovery in her civil case against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis and World Wrestling Entertainment. Grant is suing McMahon and the other defendants for sex harassment, sex trafficking and other allegations. Discovery is the gathering of evidence […]

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