Ring Boy Lawsuit Plaintiffs Ask Court to Protect Anonymity

A new legal development has emerged in the ongoing Ring Boy lawsuit, which accuses WWE, TKO Group Holdings, Vince McMahon, and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon of negligence in connection to alleged sexual abuse of minors.

According to Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics and POST Wrestling, the plaintiffs have filed a motion to continue using “John Doe” pseudonyms in court proceedings. Although the defendants have already been made aware of the plaintiffs’ real identities, their names remain undisclosed to the public.

The plaintiffs argue that maintaining their anonymity is critical due to the sensitive nature of the case and the long-term trauma associated with their experiences. In their filing, they requested that U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar not only uphold their right to use pseudonyms in public court documents but also maintain a protective order restricting how their personal information may be handled throughout the legal process.

However, the motion indicates a divide among the defendants. Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon are said to explicitly oppose the plaintiffs’ request for anonymity. Meanwhile, WWE and TKO have reportedly taken no position on the matter.

It was also noted that none of the defendants provided comments when asked to confirm the plaintiffs’ descriptions of their stances or to explain the rationale behind their positions.

This motion is a significant procedural moment in a case already under scrutiny, not only because of the serious nature of the allegations but also due to the high-profile individuals involved. If the court denies the motion, the identities of the plaintiffs could be made public in future filings—something their legal team clearly hopes to avoid.