Nikki and Brie Bella have broken their silence and are finally addressing the allegations against their former boss, Vince McMahon.
The WWE founder had his reputation plummet after a former staffer accused him of sex trafficking and defecating on her head during a threesome in a bombshell lawsuit.
The Bella twins, who were WWE icons before their retirement in March 2023, are now speaking up.
Nikki And Brie Bella Are ‘Shocked & Disheartened’ By Vince McMahon Allegations
In a statement shared on Instagram, the twin sisters seemingly showed their support for the alleged victims. “We are shocked and disheartened with the recent allegations against members of the WWE,” they began.
The message continued, “It has been a lot to process since we found out this past week just as you all did. This is something we don’t stand for or condone from anyone, no matter who they are.”
Nikki and Brie declared themselves as supporters of women, telling the world that “we want all women to feel safe and supported in the workplace and in their everyday lives.”
Last week, The Blast broke the news that McMahon was sued by the former staff identified as Janel Grant, who sought to void a non-disclosure agreement she had signed in a $3 million settlement in 2022.
In the lawsuit, Grant alleged that McMahon forcefully penetrated her with sex gadgets he named after his wrestlers, causing her to bleed and sustain bruises. She recalled a 2021 incident where McMahon and another WWE official confined her in a room at the wrestling company’s Stamford, Connecticut headquarters, where they took turns sexually assaulting her.
Grant shared several instances of sexual abuse she allegedly suffered at the hands of McMahon and had text message screenshots to back her claim. The document claimed McMahon once shared a photo of Grant in a text message from 2020 with other people, writing:
“She may scream and try to say NO!! Although it would [Be] difficult to say anything with a c— down her throat.”
Grant further claimed that McMahon, WWE, and former head of talent relations John Laurinaitis violated the Trafficking Victims Prevention Act while subjecting her to intentional infliction of emotional distress and civil battery. The allegations were related to years of sexual and emotional abuse Grant claimed she experienced while working for WWE.
Grant’s lawyer also released a statement about the lawsuit, “Today’s complaint seeks to hold accountable two WWE executives who sexually assaulted and trafficked Plaintiff Janel Grant, as well as the organization that facilitated or turned a blind eye to the abuse and then swept it under the rug.”
He continued, “She is an incredibly private and courageous person who has suffered deeply at the hands of Mr. McMahon and Mr. [John] Laurinaitis. Ms. Grant hopes that her lawsuit will prevent other women from being victimized. The organization is well aware of Mr. McMahon’s history of depraved behavior, and it’s time that they take responsibility for the misconduct of its leadership.”
