Major Update On Brock Lesnar's WWE Future Amid Serious Vince McMahon Allegation
Brock Lesnar has been marred by controversy recently following a bombshell report, and his time in WWE has been impacted.
Former executive chairman of TKO Group Holdings, Vince McMahon, has found himself out of WWE following a lawsuit filed by former company employee Janel Grant. McMahon and former WWE head of talent relations John Laurinaitis are accused of sexually abusing Grant.
The lawsuit also alleges that McMahon shared explicit photos of Grant and a video of her urinating to an unnamed wrestler who requested it. The Wall Street Journal reported that the talent in question was Brock Lesnar.
As a result of the report and allegations, Brock Lesnar was reportedly removed from the Royal Rumble event this past weekend. Now, Fightful Select is reporting that it may quite some time before wrestling fans see Brock Lesnar back in the ring again.
If that report holds true, which is very likely, given the circumstances, don't expect him to make his return to the UFC. Both UFC and WWE are now under the same umbrella, TKO Group Holdings. While UFC CEO Dana White has a strong relationship with TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, Ari is doing all he can to wipe away the negativity that McMahon has left behind, and that goes for TKO as a whole.
PWInsider reported that Emanuel might clean house when it comes to those who worked closely with Vince McMahon. That could mean doom for any remaining backstage WWE worker who was labeled a "Vince Guy," and it may even be the end of Brock Lesnar under the bright lights.
We'll keep you posted on the Brock Lesnar situation as it develops.
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