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In a recent court filing, Vince McMahon, the former executive chairman of WWE, has denied allegations of sex trafficking and sexual harassment made by Janel Grant. McMahon claims that Grant willingly engaged in a three-year sexual relationship with him and that she fabricated many of the claims in her lawsuit. The filing alleges that Grant frequently visited McMahon’s penthouse late at night and returned to her own apartment, where she lived with her fiancé, after their encounters. McMahon also claims that Grant attempted to extort $3 million from him to keep their relationship a secret. Grant’s attorney has denied these claims, stating that Grant was coerced into writing love letters to McMahon and that he continues to psychologically torture her.

Gunther, former Intercontinental Champion, has announced his participation in the upcoming King of the Ring tournament. The decision has sparked renewed interest in the event, which has struggled to maintain its significance in recent years. Gunther’s involvement is expected to elevate the tournament and lead to memorable matches. Despite his loss of the Intercontinental Championship, Gunther remains a formidable force in WWE, and his pursuit of the King of the Ring crown is seen as a fitting next step in his career.

Seth Rollins, the former World Heavyweight Champion, is currently out of action due to injuries sustained at WrestleMania 40. Upon his return, there are several potential opponents who could provide exciting feuds for Rollins, including Logan Paul, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest, and Drew McIntyre.

The Rock’s return to WWE earlier this year proved to be a major success, but rumors swirled of backstage discontent over his extended screen time and special treatment. However, longtime WWE producer Shane Helms has refuted these claims, stating that The Rock’s status as a megastar justifies his privileged position. Helms emphasized that industry veterans like Dave Chappelle also receive special treatment due to their star power. Despite some wrestlers allegedly feeling displaced by The Rock, Helms believes they should focus on maximizing their own opportunities rather than begrudging The Rock’s success.

UFC legend Ken Shamrock made a daring move when he joined WWE in the late 1990s. Despite his success in MMA, he embraced the entertainment aspect of pro wrestling, notably engaging in a heated rivalry with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson over the Intercontinental Championship. During one memorable Raw episode in March 1998, Shamrock took an iconic chair shot to the face from The Rock, a moment that has been replayed countless times. Years later, Shamrock revealed that the brutal spot was entirely his idea. He had grown wary of chair shots to the head and insisted that The Rock hit him directly in the face. Shamrock believed this method was safer, as it would prevent a concussion and allow him to sell the impact more effectively. Despite The Rock’s initial reluctance, he delivered a powerful blow, and Shamrock was satisfied with the outcome, describing it as ‘a lot better than I thought!’

WWE and UFC have announced a groundbreaking collaboration that will send both wrestling and MMA fans into a frenzy. NXT Battleground will take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 9th, marking the first-ever WWE show at the state-of-the-art facility.

Finn Balor has re-signed with WWE on a multi-year deal, according to Fightful Select. The contract, which is believed to be for a significant amount of money, will keep Balor with WWE for the foreseeable future. Balor’s contract was set to expire in the coming months, and there had been speculation that he could leave WWE for another promotion, such as AEW. However, Balor has now committed his future to WWE, and it is expected that he will be a key part of the company’s plans going forward.

A fiery exchange between Sheamus and Drew McIntyre threatened to overshadow Sheamus’ match with Shinsuke Nakamura. Sheamus mocked McIntyre for his weight gain and recent loss, while McIntyre retorted by calling him a ‘Ginger Pillsbury Doughboy.’ Despite the insults, the pair seemingly resolved their differences before Sheamus’ victory over Nakamura. However, it remains uncertain whether their tension will escalate into a full-fledged feud.

Becky Lynch has captured the vacant WWE Women’s World Championship in a Battle Royal on Monday Night Raw. Lynch’s victory comes after Rhea Ripley, the previous champion, was forced to vacate the title due to a shoulder injury. In the main event, Lynch defeated Liv Morgan to become a seven-time world champion. Despite rumors of taking time off after WrestleMania, Lynch returned to the ring and outlasted 13 other superstars to claim the championship.

Becky Lynch emerged victorious in an intense Battle Royal on Monday Night Raw, claiming the WWE Women’s World Championship. The match saw a series of eliminations, including Nia Jax powerbombing Lynch through a table. Ultimately, Lynch and Liv Morgan teamed up to eliminate Jax, leaving Morgan and Lynch as the final two. Lynch triumphed after executing the ManHandle Slam on the apron.