Six Former WWE Writers Accuse Vince McMahon of Hostile, Sexist Work Environment
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'That Place Was F*cked Up': Former WWE Writers Say Vince McMahon Created Hostile, Sexist Environment
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Former WWE writers speak out about the hostile, sexist environment they experienced while working for Vince McMahon. In January 2024, Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE, alleging that she was the victim of sexual assault and trafficking. McMahon resigned from WWE, but he remains under federal investigation. He was recently highlighted in the Netflix docuseries, “Mr. McM…


Ex-WWE Writers Reveal 'Fear Culture' Under Vince McMahon
The backstage environment of the WWE under the regime of Vince McMahon has come under fresh scrutiny after former writers spoke of its toxic work environment in a recent interview for Rolling Stone. Among six writers who spoke to Rolling Stone-including Michael Leonardi and five who requested anonymity accounts, emerged of a workplace driven by fear and verbal abuse. “WWE is a kingdom ruled by fear. It is the motivating factor everywhere: fear,…
Former WWE writers speak out about toxic and sexist work culture under Vince McMahon
A group of former WWE writers has come forward with allegations about a toxic work environment during their time with the company while Vince McMahon was in charge. The former employees spoke to Kristie Lee Yandoli for an article published on Saturday by Rolling Stone. Five of the six writers spoke on condition of anonymity, fearing “retribution from the WWE, their former colleagues, and rabid wrestling fans.” Michael Leonardi went on the record…
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