Vince McMahon’s lawyer addresses rumours that his well being’s ‘deteriorating quick’
Vince McMahon’s lawyer has addressed rumours about his health branding them “100% false.”
It comes after swirling speculation about the state of the ex- WWE boss’ well-being. The once-indomitable figure in the wrestling world has been notably absent from the public eye with concerns his health is “deteriorating fast.”
The former WWE CEO is currently entangled in a lawsuit that sent shockwaves through the wrestling industry. McMahon was accused of defecating on a woman during a wild threesome sex session and abusing his power to exploit workers.
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The claims were made as part of a lawsuit against the 78-year-old John Laurinaitis – a former wrestler and McMahon’s head of talent relations at WWE – by Janel Grant. Grant claims she was a “victim of physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault and trafficking at WWE,” court documents show.
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Contained within the documents, she details encounters during which McMahon allegedly “caused Ms Grant to sustain physical injuries, including bleeding and pain, from forceful use of sex toys”. McMahon has denied the allegations and vowed to “vigorously defend himself.”
But as the courtroom battle rages on, a cloud of doubt settled over the claims regarding McMahon’s health. Some fans are beginning to question whether his reported ailments are as severe, as his wife Linda – who is part of Donald Trump’s re-election campaign – suggests.
The controversy intensified after Lee Cole, speaking on his Wrestling With The Devil: A Lee Cole 111 Podcast, claimed to have inside information on McMahon’s condition, citing a close source to Linda.
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Cole quoted the source as saying: “Her husband’s health is deteriorating fast,” adding fuel to the fire by stating: “He barely gets out, that’s why you don’t see him out in public.”
But now his lawyers have waded in to clarify the situation.
Jessica Rosenberg, partner, Akin Gump, counsel to Vince McMahon released a statement today.
It said: “Vince’s health is fine. We have no idea where the rumor that he had health issues came from, but it is not true.”
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