Though she won’t be appearing in the upcoming Netflix docuseries about Vince McMahon, Janel Grant has hired a PR firm ahead of the series’ release.
On January 25th, former WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE that contained horrifying allegations of grooming, abuse, and sex trafficking. The suit is seeking to void a previous NDA and seeks financial damages of an unspecified amount. This is the latest in allegations about McMahon that began back in 2022 when it was reported that the WWE Chairman paid $12 million in hush money to four women.
On January 26th, McMahon resigned from all duties with TKO and WWE while continuing to deny the allegations against him. The lawsuit against McMahon is currently on pause at the request of the US Department of Justice.
In August, it was announced that a long-awaited Netflix docuseries chronicling McMahon would finally be released on September 25th. Grant was approached for the series, but declined to appear.
Janel Grant’s PR Firm Issues Press Release Ahead Of Vince McMahon Docuseries
Now, Grant has taken the step to hire PR Firm SKDK in anticipation of the Netflix release. A press release announcing the move reads as follows:
Janel Grant, Former WWE Employee and Sexual Assault Survivor, Brings on PR Firm SKDK Ahead of Vince McMahon Netflix Docuseries Premiere
SKDK has previously worked with the survivors of Harvey Weinstein, Marilyn Manson, Jeffrey Epstein and the former employees of the Washington Commanders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorneys for Janel Grant, the former WWE employee and sexual assault survivor who has filed a lawsuit against former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and the WWE organization, has retained the services of SKDK’s Kendra Barkoff Lamy ahead of the Sept. 25th premiere of Netflix’s “Mr. McMahon” docuseries.
Barkoff Lamy and SKDK have previously represented the survivors of Harvey Weinstein, Marilyn Manson, Jeffrey Epstein and more. They also supported the former employees of the Washington Commanders in their lawsuit against then-owner Dan Snyder, which led to the sale of the team. Grant continues to retain the services of The Agency Group. Below is a statement from Barkoff Lamy:
*Janel Grant is a survivor of incomprehensible abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking at the hands of Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE. She has courageously come forward to seek justice for herself and other survivors, and we are honored to support her in sharing her story. It takes immense strength to speak out against Goliaths and we encourage all survivors of sexual harassment, assault and human trafficking to seek the support they need.”
Ann Callis, attorney for Janel Grant, also issued the following statement:
“SKDK has a proven track record of uplifting survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking. We look forward to our partnership in seeking justice on behalf of our client Janel Grant.”
In a recent interview, WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam explained why he declined to be interviewed for the Netflix docuseries about McMahon. Longtime WWE veteran and current AEW broadcaster Jim Ross, however, was not contacted for the project.