Janel Grant Claims She Doesn’t Recall Agreeing To Arbitration In New Filing Against WWE And Vince McMahon

Janel Grant is pushing back hard against WWE and Vince McMahon’s attempt to move her lawsuit out of court, claiming she doesn’t even remember agreeing to the arbitration clause they’re relying on.

Grant filed a memorandum opposing motions from WWE and McMahon that seek to force arbitration and take the case out of public court. Her legal team argues the non-disclosure agreement she signed should not block her from continuing the lawsuit openly, especially given the circumstances surrounding how the document was finalized.

According to filings dated April 1, Grant claims she has no recollection of reviewing or agreeing to arbitration — a key part of WWE and McMahon’s legal strategy. The filing describes the period surrounding the NDA as one filled with fear, exhaustion, and intense emotional distress. Grant explained in the filing that she does not remember reviewing the arbitration clause or discussing it with attorneys, saying her condition at the time made it difficult to process what was happening.

“I have no memories of the arbitration clause. I do not remember discussing it with either Vince or my attorney. I do not recall reviewing it. I do not recall either McDevitt or my attorney making revisions to it. I was in an extreme state of distress, sleep deprivation, and fear throughout the entirety of the NDA period, including during the drafting of the arbitration provision. I do not recall agreeing to arbitrate.”

Grant’s attorneys are leaning heavily on that claim as they argue the NDA should not be enforced. They say the agreement was signed under duress and warn that forcing arbitration would keep critical details from being examined in open court.

Right now, the fight isn’t just about the allegations themselves — it’s about where the case will play out. If the court sides with Grant, the lawsuit stays public and more filings could become available. If WWE and McMahon win, the case could shift into private arbitration, limiting what the public sees. That decision could shape how much information surfaces as the legal battle continues, with both sides digging in over whether the NDA holds up under scrutiny.

Whether the case stays in public court or moves behind closed doors could end up being one of the biggest turning points in this lawsuit.

Do you think Grant’s claim that she doesn’t remember agreeing to arbitration will affect how the court views the NDA, and should cases like this stay in public court instead of private arbitration? Drop your thoughts below and let us know what you think.

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