Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE Agree To June Arbitration Hearing In Ongoing Lawsuit

The legal battle between Janel Grant, Vince McMahon, and WWE just took another major step forward.

In a new court filing, all parties have agreed to move toward a June 2026 arbitration hearing, signaling that the case is advancing following the judge’s recent procedural ruling. While an exact hearing date has not yet been set, the sides have jointly proposed a structured briefing schedule leading up to oral arguments.

According to the filing, the parties submitted a Joint Notice outlining key upcoming deadlines tied to WWE and McMahon’s motions to compel arbitration. The document states:

“PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the undersigned parties have conferred regarding the directives outlined in the Court’s Order dated February 6, 2026 (ECF No. 130), and respectfully submit this Joint Notice:”

“• April 1, 2026 – Deadline for: (i) Plaintiff’s opposition to the motions to compel arbitration, and (ii) any renewal of Plaintiff’s motion for leave to take discovery relating to the motions to compel arbitration.”

“• May 13, 2026 – Deadline for: (i) Defendants’ optional replies in support of their motion to compel arbitration, and (i) Defendants’ oppositions to any renewed motion for leave to take discovery relating to the motions to compel arbitration.”

The filing also confirms that both sides are proposing oral arguments in June 2026, with certain blackout dates already identified.

“The parties agree to and respectfully propose a date in June 2026 for oral argument on Defendants’ Motions to Compel Arbitration, with the exception of the following dates: June 9-10 and June 22-26.”

This development follows Judge Sarah F. Russell’s recent decision denying Grant’s early discovery request without prejudice, meaning she can renew it while responding to the arbitration motion. Now, the timeline is officially set for both sides to argue whether the lawsuit will proceed in public court or shift into private arbitration under the terms of Grant’s previously signed NDA.

The lawsuit, originally filed in January 2024, alleges serious misconduct by McMahon and claims WWE enabled the alleged abuse. McMahon has denied the allegations. With a June arbitration hearing now on the calendar, the next several months will determine whether this case remains in open court or moves behind closed doors.

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