Overview

• Brock Lesnar made a surprise return to WWE at SummerSlam on August 3, marking his first appearance in two years.
• Janel Grant’s lawyers issued a statement condemning WWE’s decision to bring Lesnar back as an attempt to sweep serious abuse allegations under the rug.
• WWE’s legal department reportedly cleared Lesnar for return four weeks before SummerSlam, according to wrestling reporter Dave Meltzer.
• The court is awaiting a judge’s decision on McMahon’s motion to prevent Grant’s team from accessing new evidence, which will decide whether the case shifts to private arbitration or proceeds to a public trial.
• Vince McMahon has denied Grant’s allegations, dismissing them as a “publicity stunt,” while Lesnar has not publicly commented on the lawsuit.