Ex-WWE board member suspects Nick Khan leaked Janel Grant story
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Amal Alhasan reports that a deposition linked to the recently settled WWE shareholder lawsuit reveals an ex-WWE board member suspects Nick Khan leaked the Wall Street Journal story regarding hush money payments related to Janel Grant. Michelle McKenna, a former board member, expressed her belief in an Instagram post, noting that the leaker was likely someone from management familiar with board matters. She clarified that she had no evidence to support this claim but insisted on her conviction. The allegations come amid ongoing scrutiny of Khan and Vince McMahon due to Grant's lawsuit against McMahon, which includes accusations of sex trafficking and abuse.
- •McKenna believes Khan leaked the Wall Street Journal story.
- •She served on WWE's Board from September 2022 to October 2023.
- •The lawsuit includes allegations against McMahon regarding hush money payments.
- •Khan has remained largely silent on these scandals and the lawsuit.
- 5:14 PMWrestling Inc — Ex-WWE Board Member Thinks Nick Khan Tipped Off Wall Street Journal About Janel Grant
"Depositions from the settled WWE Shareholder lawsuit reveal that an ex-WWE board member believes Nick Khan tipped off the Wall Street Journal about Janel Grant
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