Judge Denies Janel Grant’s Request for Status Conference in Lawsuit Against Vince McMahon and WWE

In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between Janel Grant and Vince McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis, United States District Judge Sarah F. Russell has denied Grant’s motion for a status conference.

This ruling, issued on January 16, 2025, clears the path for Grant’s legal team to file her amended complaint by the end of the month, January 31, 2025. The judge’s decision lifted the prior stay on the lawsuit and allowed Grant to present any arguments she wishes as part of her amended complaint.

Additionally, the judge rejected WWE and McMahon’s attempt to move the case to arbitration, a motion they had filed earlier. The court’s decision on the arbitration issue remains pending, with the possibility of reconsideration if Grant fails to file her amended complaint by the new deadline.

This ruling is a critical step in determining the next phase of Grant’s lawsuit, as McMahon and WWE had previously argued that the SEC charges against McMahon were irrelevant to the civil case, and that the case should proceed according to the existing schedule without delays.

Now that the status conference has been denied, all eyes are on whether Grant’s legal team will meet the January 31 deadline and how the case will unfold in the months to come.