In late January, the majority of the WWE Universe was looking forward to the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event. But their excitement was reduced after former WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit accusing Vince McMahon of sexual assault.
The lawsuit had some gruesome details mentioned. Brock Lesnar was also referenced in the allegations and thus he was removed from the Rumble and is most likely done with the Stamford-based promotion. Recently, Randy Orton shared his thoughts about the allegations.
While speaking to the New York Post, the Legend Killer mentioned that he is feeling conflicted about the situation. Randy Orton also shared that the only reason why he was given multiple chances to succeed despite his mistakes in WWE was Vince McMahon.
“I’ve seen the horrible things online that I don’t want to believe because this man has done so many things for me,” Orton said in a phone interview with The Post. “If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have been given second and third chances [in WWE]. I wouldn’t be in the position that I’m in now if it wasn’t for that man.
“So part of me wants to not believe it and then the other part of me understands that he could have done all these wonderful things for me and the business and created this amazing thing that will go on and on well after he’s gone, but on the other hand he’s human and he made some f–king terrible mistakes.”
Randy Orton needs to hear everybody’s story before he can share his opinion
“There’s three sides to every story,” Orton said. “Their side, the other side and then the truth. I think a lot more has to come out before I can really speak on any of this.”
Orton also mentioned that he owes McMahon for everything he had done for him.
“I think that would be the case for any talent that you ask, but I do know about Vince McMahon the man that I’ve known for the past 24 years personally and I owe him for everything he’s done for me.
“I say that with conviction because I won’t be in this position without a lot of help from him. But if these allegations are true, then it’s some horrible s–t right there. I’m torn. It’s hard.”
What is your opinion on the sexual assault allegations made against Vince McMahon?
