Janel Grant Posts Emotional Update as Case Moves to Arbitration

Janel Grant broke her silence on social media this week following news that her lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon will be moved out of federal court and into private arbitration.

Grant filed suit in Connecticut federal court in January 2024, alleging that McMahon sexually trafficked and abused her during her time working for WWE. McMahon has denied the allegations, and the legal fight has dragged on for more than two years. Earlier this week, it was confirmed that the case will now proceed through private arbitration rather than continuing in the public court system, a shift that changes how the proceedings will unfold going forward.

In the wake of that news, Grant posted a candid, emotional message on Instagram addressing both the case and her personal state of mind. She admitted she has been struggling, describing recent times as “a perfect storm of everything and all at once,” while thanking supporters for their patience and continued outreach. She clarified that fans and supporters are welcome to keep sending messages, and that she still communicates the same way she always has. She also referenced finding comfort in Anderson Cooper’s podcast about grief, saying the honest exchanges on that show have helped her feel less alone. Grant closed her message with a note of resilience, saying she has only been outside five times this year but remains committed to “being part of the solution.”

The move to arbitration is a significant procedural shift in a case that has drawn intense scrutiny across the wrestling industry since Grant’s lawsuit first became public. Arbitration proceedings are typically private, meaning much of the case’s future developments may not play out with the same visibility as they have in federal court. That makes Grant’s public statement notable in itself — a rare moment of transparency from someone who has largely stayed out of the spotlight since the suit was filed, even as the legal process around her allegations continues to shift.

For a case that has loomed over WWE and its leadership for years, arbitration doesn’t mean resolution — it simply changes where and how the fight continues. Grant’s message suggests that regardless of the venue, she intends to remain engaged with those following her story. What comes next in the arbitration process, and how much of it becomes public, remains to be seen.