Vince McMahon is currently facing a sexual trafficking lawsuit, but the possibility of former WWE COO Brad Blum joining McMahon in a new business venture has also come into focus. On January 25, Janel Grant, a former WWE staff member, filed a lawsuit against WWE, John Laurinaitis, and Vince McMahon, alleging incidents of sexual assault, emotional abuse, and sex trafficking dating back to March 2019. The lawsuit presents serious allegations against these individuals, raising concerns about workplace safety and integrity within WWE.
Meanwhile, Chief Operating Officer Brad Blum resigned from WWE last week, officially completing his tenure on Friday, May 3 as reported by PWInsider. Blum was Vince McMahon’s Chief of Staff during McMahon’s leadership and first joined WWE in 2006, later taking on more responsibilities in 2020. Blum left WWE after McMahon’s initial “retirement” following the Wall Street Journal reports that eventually led to the Janel Grant lawsuit. However, when McMahon returned to sell the company to Endeavor, Blum quickly rejoined WWE.
Blum’s close association with Vince McMahon has sparked speculation that his resignation might be related to McMahon’s plans for a new business venture. While there’s been ongoing chatter about McMahon’s future outside WWE, no concrete evidence has emerged to confirm these rumors.
