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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Janel Grant Spokesperson Issues Statement On Brock Lesnar's WWE Return
Brock Lesnar is back on WWE TV. A lawyer for Janel Grant says it's not going to work out like some expect it will. Lesnar made a shocking appearance at WWE SummerSlam on Sunday night, his first appearance on WWE TV in two years. Lesnar's return was something that many speculated would not happen due to being named in Janel Grant's ongoing lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE. Lesnar was referenced, but not explicitly named, in the initial lawsuit. There, Grant claimed McMahon used proposing sexual encounters with her to talk Lesnar into signing a new WWE contract. Grant filed a revised complaint in her federal lawsuit in February 2025. The amendment specifically identified Lesnar as an individual whom she claims McMahon offered her to for sexual encounters in 2021. Despite identifying him in the amended complaint, Grant's own admission cleared Lesnar of doing anything illegal; the alleged sexual encounters never happened, and he isn't a defendant in the lawsuit. According to court documents, Lesnar and Grant did communicate with each other and Lesnar did express interest in the arranged encounter. However, a snowstorm reportedly changed his travel plans and prevented the meet-up from taking place. Janel Grant's team reacts to Brock Lesnar's WWE return Now, a spokesperson issued a new statement (via Fansided DDT's Samantha Schipman) about Brock Lesnar's return to TV. The statement says that Grant's team looks forward to the full set of facts, 'including those about Mr. Lesnar,' coming out in court. 'For far too long, abuse was allowed to thrive under WWE's leadership. Instead of righting this wrong, WWE has done nothing to ensure those responsible are held accountable. This attempt to sweep misconduct under the rug will backfire. We look forward to the full set of facts, including those about Mr. Lesnar, coming out in a court of law where they belong, but, in the meantime, we refer you back to Janel Grant's updated complaint, which outlines, in detail, the abuse she endured by McMahon and others while employed at WWE.' Read more about how WWE kept Brock Lesnar's appearance a surprise here. Related: The post Janel Grant Spokesperson Issues Statement On Brock Lesnar's WWE Return appeared first on Wrestlezone. Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown (08/08/25) preview and streaming details: Full match card, confirmed segments, how to watch, start timings, and more
(Image via WWE) Following the big premium live event of WWE SummerSlam on August 2, 2025, and August 3, 2025, the Stamford-based promotion is back with another edition of WWE SmackDown, which is scheduled to be held on August 8, 2025, with power-packed performances and intense feuds. As per reports, the fallout show of the Blue Brand is set to air live from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The segments of SmackDown will feature top-tier talents, including John Cena , Cody Rhodes , Randy Orton, Tiffany Stratton, Jacob Fatu, and LA Knight, who are being advertised for the show. Let us now take a look at the detailed preview for this week's WWE SmackDown. Full match card: Confirmed match segments WWE Champion Cody Rhodes to address WWE Universe John Cena to appear live John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Tiffany Stratton, Jacob Fatu & LA Knight are listed as featured superstars WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and John Cena to address the WWE Universe In this week of SmackDown, WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes will address the WWE Universe today on the Stamford-based promotion, following his big win at SummerSlam. Meanwhile, John Cena will also appear alongside his arch-rival, The American Nightmare, in the fallout series of SmackDown. Besides, Randy Orton, Tiffany Stratton, Jacob Fatu, and LA Knight are being advertised for the show. John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes | WWE Title Street Fight: SummerSlam 2025 hype package Streaming details: How to watch WWE SmackDown ? (August 8, 2025) WWE SmackDown will go live on Friday, August 1, at 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT on the USA Network in the United States. In Canada, the show will be broadcast live on Saturday at 08 PM ET on Netflix. Fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland can watch SmackDown on Saturday at 01 AM on Netflix. In India, the SmackDown edition of July 18, 2025, will be broadcast live at 05:30 AM IST, Saturday, on Netflix. Also Read : 'I'm happy to have him back': Paul Heyman defends Brock Lesnar's return to WWE Viewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show live at 03 AM AST on Netflix. In Australia, the show will be broadcast live at 10 AM AEST on Netflix. In France, the show will be broadcast live at 02 AM CEST on Netflix. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I'm happy to have him back': Paul Heyman defends Brock Lesnar's return to WWE
(Image via X) As Brock Lesnar is back on WWE after a long hiatus, and was seen on WWE SummerSlam, Paul Heyman, aka The Wiseman of WWE, has defended Brock Lesnar's return to WWE. The Beast Incarnate made a shocking return on the SummerSlam Premium Live Event, on the final day of the event, after two years. Lesnar had been away from the company for two years, following his name being linked to the Janel Grant-Vince McMahon lawsuit. His controversial return has raised several eyebrows; however, reports suggest that the WWE icon has received clearance from the company. His comeback received massive backlash, including from Janel Grant's representatives. Owing to this, Paul Heyman has recently defended Lesnar's return and addressed the criticisms. Paul Heyman defends Brock Lesnar's return to WWE Brock Lesnar's comeback has stirred controversy, and Paul Heyman has come up in support of Lesnar and defended his return to WWE during a recent interview with Ariel Helwani on August 7, 2025. During the interview on The Ariel Helwani Show , The Wiseman spoke about the decision to bring back The Beast Incarnate to WWE and how a deal was involved in it. Paul Heyman said, 'Okay. I mean, at least to my knowledge, I got tagged into it after the deal was done… What do you mean by deals? Well, he wasn't coming back on speculation. He is Brock Lesnar. Oh, I'm sure there's a new deal involved.' Speaking on criticism related to the comeback, he stated, 'No, I don't. I don't pay attention to it. He's here. That's a reality of the fact that he's here. And if you were in Metife Stadium on Sunday, to see Brock Lesnar come out and to see him F5 John Cena. Exclusive: Paul Heyman Defends Brock Lesnar's WWE Return, Seth Rollins Swerve, WWE-ESPN Deal He further spoke about the response WWE received from the audience; people were just going nuts. Um, that's our paying audience. They're happy to see him. I'm happy to be part of a team that presents him. Uh, everyone has criticism in life.' Defending Lesnar, he further said, 'Whatever that decision is based on, I respect it. If there are critics of it, get over it. He's here and he's going to be here. And you ain't going to be able to cancel him. And I'm happy to have him back because the audience is happy to have him back.' Brock Lesnar got a clearance from WWE four weeks before WWE SummerSlam Reports suggest that Brock Lesnar got a clearance from WWE four weeks before SummerSlam happened. Meanwhile, from the interview, it is also clear that WWE heavyweight wrestler has signed a new deal with the company for his comeback on the Premium Live Event. Earlier, Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Radio Observer took to X/Twitter and posted an update on his return. Also Read : Why is Brock Lesnar's WWE return stirring controversy? Janel Grant's rep reacts to the Beast's glorified comeback In the post he wrote, 'The latest on Brock Lesnar's WWE return: Four weeks ago, WWE Legal cleared him. I do know, everyone figured this out, but I can tell you also, factually, that the reason they didn't do the press conferences was because of this angle." Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What was behind the decision for Brock Lesnar's return at SummerSlam?
riel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by recapping a busy weekend in combat, including the UFC's event headlined by Tatsuro Taira, Thad Jean's big win in the PFL championship, WWE SummerSlam — topped by Brock Lesnar's shocking return — and more.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
John Cena Breaks Silence On Brock Lesnar's Shock Return At WWE SummerSlam
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar John Cena broke his silence on Brock Lesnar's shocking return. Brock made his return at WWE SummerSlam following Cena's match against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Cena dropped his title to Cody in a hard-fought clash and was attacked by Brock just after his match. Interviewed by 'Adam's Apple' immediately after the event, Cena opened up about the surprising return and his feelings towards a long-time rival. 'I've been saying the same thing for 25 years: They deal 'em, I play 'em.' 'I'm just really excited. We've got like 12 of these things left. I think SummerSlam was an indication from the audience where everybody kind of knows we're closing our book. And just because I close my book in December, that doesn't mean the WWE closes its books. They've got to continue their programming going forward. So, they're just trying to make the most exciting shows for the fans and for the dozen of them I got left – they deal 'em, I play 'em,' Cena replied. Earlier, CM Punk revealed that he is glad he found another opportunity to work with Cena before the latter exits the WWE arena. In an interview with ENews, Punk described his camaraderie with John Cena as a "marriage that unfolded on screen that we both needed at the time." "He was the goody two-shoes, Boy Scout, good guy that a lot of places booed out of the building," Punk said. "Then I was this despicable... bad guy, and people seemed to love it." "There's a part of me in my head that regrets stepping out because of what more we could have done," Punk asserted. "But it makes it so much sweeter that I'm back now, and I was able to come in here and work with him one last time," CM Punk added.
