Vince McMahon will be featured in a new six-part docuseries on Netflix, set to premiere on September 25th. The series will “chronicle the rise and fall of the WWE’s controversial founder,” including interviews with McMahon, his family, and others.
Previously, it was reported that Janel Grant was not interviewed for the docuseries. However, a spokesperson for Grant has confirmed that Netflix did reach out to her representatives for an interview, but it did not materialize.
A spokesperson for Janel Grant issued the following statement to Post Wrestling:
“Netflix’s documentary group made initial outreach to Janel’s representation for an interview for this project. Despite this, no such interview came to fruition.”
A source familiar with the production also stated that Grant was approached multiple times to participate, but she ultimately chose not to. Here’s what Brandon Thurston reported:
“However, a source with knowledge of the production confirmed that Grant was approached to participate in the series. She was asked to participate in the series multiple times, according to the source, and ultimately decided not to.”
It sounds like Janel not being featured in McMahon’s docuseries was because of her own decision.
In an update, Alfred Konuwa of Forbes is reporting that Janel’s attorney will hold a virtual press conference tomorrow:
“Attorneys for Janel Grant will be holding a virtual press conference tomorrow in New York ahead of the premiere of Netflix’s ‘Mr. McMahon’ Documentary. The timing feels like when Trump held a press conference with Bill Clinton’s accusers right before a 2016 debate with Hillary.”
This means tomorrow will definitely be a big day to get more updates about this whole situation.
UPDATE: Janel Grant’s team issued the following press release today:
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.”
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