In what has become the most explosive story of the year, the lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE by former employee Janel Grant has shaken the wrestling world. Yet, there’s been one eerie aspect of this saga that’s left fans and critics alike scratching their heads: the almost complete silence from WWE’s roster on the matter. Cody Rhodes, fresh off his victory at WWE Bash in Berlin, artfully dodged questions about it, citing that the roster is still “learning about it.” But the truth behind this silence? It’s a lot more complex than a simple lack of knowledge.
Speaking on “Wrestling Observer Radio,” the ever-enlightening Dave Meltzer spilled the tea on why Rhodes and other WWE Superstars have been mum on the lawsuit. “The reason no one’s commented on it is because they’re not allowed to comment on it essentially,” Meltzer explained, with all the subtlety of a steel chair shot. “It’d be career suicide… I mean, they’re not allowed. It’s an ongoing legal issue, and they can’t comment on it.” In other words, it’s not that WWE stars are unaware or uninterested—they’ve been gagged tighter than a figure-four leg lock.
Rhodes, who found himself under the spotlight after the Berlin event, did his best to navigate the minefield of questions, most likely blindsided by the unexpected inquiry. But just because WWE’s finest can’t speak up doesn’t mean they’re not feeling some type of way about it. Meltzer, ever the insider, noted that every single person on the roster has an opinion on the case. And while they can’t say it out loud, it’s clear that behind closed doors, emotions are running high. “Of the ones that I’ve been in contact with, most are completely disgusted,” Meltzer revealed, showing that even in a business built on kayfabe, some things are all too real.
As the scandal unfolds, the silence from WWE’s stars might speak louder than words. Meltzer noted that while some veterans aren’t surprised by the lawsuit’s details, given their long history with McMahon, it doesn’t make the situation any less disturbing. For many, the man who helped make them Superstars is now at the center of a storm that’s threatening to redefine their legacy.
So, while the WWE Universe waits for the next chapter in this ongoing drama, one thing is certain: the silence is deafening, and it’s likely to stay that way until the final bell rings on this legal battle.