John Laurinaitis Explains Why He’s Returning to Wrestling After Trafficking Lawsuit

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John Laurinaitis announced he will make his first public appearance since being named in the Janel Grant lawsuit at Big Time Wrestling's March Mayhem event on March 14, which will feature a tribute match for The Road Warriors and his brother Road Warrior Animal's induction into the Ohio Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. Laurinaitis was officially dismissed from the lawsuit in May 2025 after reaching a confidential settlement and agreeing to provide evidence against Vince McMahon and WWE. He expressed interest in helping Big Time Wrestling grow by bringing in international talent and contributing to talent development, drawing on his 20 years of experience running WWE's developmental system.