Vince McMahon-Janel Grant lawsuit heading to private arbitration in latest update (Image via: Netflix)Former WWE chairman Vince McMahon is attempting to move the high-profile lawsuit filed against him by former employee Janel Grant out of federal court, and now they are proceeding into a confidential arbitration, according to the recent court filing. The development came after both parties reached a formal agreement to move the matter out of the public court system.As per reports, Grant filed a lawsuit in January 2024, accusing McMahon of sexual assault, sex trafficking, and coercion during her time with WWE. The complaint also allegedly filed a complaint against McMahon that he forced her into a sexual relationship and subjected her to abuse while she was working for the company. However, McMahon has consistently denied the allegations pressed against him.WWE Chairman Vince McMahon attempts to move out of public court and file for confidential arbitration The federal lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant against chairman Vince McMahon and WWE has now moved out of the public court system, and both parties, including Janel Grant, have agreed to file for confidential arbitration. The decision came after the joint motion was filed ahead of a June 16 hearing on competing motions. Earlier, the parties were in active discussions about a potential agreement and were seeking a short adjournment to allow those discussions to progress in confidential arbitration that would moot those motions.The filing suggested, “The parties are in active discussions regarding a potential agreement to arbitrate the dispute in confidential arbitration that would moot those motions. They seek this relief in good faith, to avoid unnecessarily consuming the Court’s and the parties’ resources — and so they can focus on progressing the potential arbitration agreement. The Parties respectfully propose that the Court temporarily adjourn the hearing and allow them to file a Joint Status Report within 21 days.”Following the court filing, it has come to light that the lawsuit against both Vince McMahon and WWE is officially heading to private arbitration and out of the public eye. Reports suggest that the lawsuit will be dismissed shortly, while Grant’s claims and defenses will still be able to be pursued in the arbitration process.The lawsuit cited, “Pursuant to the Court’s July 13, 2026 order, ECF No. 151, Plaintiff Janel Grant, Defendant World Wrestling Entertainment, LLC, and Defendant Vincent K. McMahon (together, the “Parties”) jointly report that the Parties have executed an agreement to arbitrate their dispute. Pursuant to that agreement, within five business days, Plaintiff shall execute and cause to be filed a Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice causing the action to be dismissed in its entirety, as to both remaining defendants, but without prejudice to the Parties’ rights to pursue their claims and defenses in arbitration.”Previously, McMahon and WWE argued that a 2022 non-disclosure agreement (NDA) signed by Grant contains an arbitration clause, meaning the dispute should be resolved through private arbitration rather than in open court.But Janel's legal team argued that the NDA should not block the case from being heard publicly, claiming she was under severe distress when the agreement was finalized. Her attorneys even contended that the NDA was allegedly signed under coercive circumstances and therefore this should not stop her lawsuit from proceeding in federal court. However, both parties have agreed to a decision, and they are moving forward towards private arbitration.It is to be noted that Grant filed the lawsuit in January 2024, alleging that McMahon subjected her to sexual assault, coercion, and sex trafficking during her time with WWE between 2019 and 2022. As the matter still awaits a verdict, McMahon has consistently denied the claims, maintaining that their relationship was consensual.