Former WWE executive John Laurinaitis’ lawyer confirmed that most WWE management, including Laurinaitis, were aware of Ashley Massaro’s allegations of being raped during a WWE tour in 2006.
Massaro had claimed that top executives, including Vince McMahon, instructed her not to discuss the incident.
The Naval Criminal Investigation Service opened an inquiry into Massaro’s claims after her death, and the investigation concluded in January 2020.
The lawyer denied any cover-up, stating that proper WWE protocols were followed.
“Any allegations that Mr. Laurinaitus helped to cover up an alleged rape allegation is an outright lie,” Edward Brennan wrote.
Both McMahon and Laurinaitis are implicated in a lawsuit by Janel Grant, who alleges sexual assault and sex trafficking, with a spokesperson for McMahon dismissing the suit as filled with lies.
“Johnny, like most upper level management at sometime became aware of the allegations and ensured all proper WWE protocols were followed, including privacy for the alleged victim. We object to the use of the term cover up as no such plan or plot ever took place to hide or assist in the alleged rape,” Brennan wrote.
McMahon has resigned from WWE and TKO and is under federal investigation regarding the allegations.
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