John Laurinaitis announced for public appearance
John Laurinaitis has resurfaced on social media ahead of making a public appearance next month.
Returning to X/Twitter with one of his first posts since 2021, Laurinaitis promoted that he will be appearing for the Ohio-based World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling organization in Chillicothe on March 14. He will be signing autographs and participating in photo ops at their fan fest that day and also appearing at their March Mayhem indie show.
What an event https://t.co/qVKJjWL3c2
— John Laurinaitis (@JohnLaurinaitis) February 13, 2026
Laurinaitis, who was fired from WWE in 2022 following allegations of misconduct, was initially named as a defendant in the lawsuit Janel Grant filed against Vince McMahon and WWE in 2024. He was later removed from the ongoing suit as he agreed to cooperate and provide evidence against the other defendants. Laurinaitis claimed that he was not a predator but rather a victim in the case.
The 63-year-old Laurinaitis has largely stayed away from public life amid the situation. An appearance that he was supposed to make for Big Time Collectibles in 2023 was canceled due to negative feedback.
In a Facebook post, World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling thanked fans, media, and “trolls” for bringing attention to their event.
“Thank you to the great fans, media and trolls for supporting our incredible event!,” the organization wrote. “Everyone is talking about March Mayhem!”
Diamond Dallas Page, Jerry Lawler, Mickie James, Stan Hansen, Paul Ellering, Butterbean, and Hornswoggle are among the others set to appear. The event is being held at the Shoemaker Center on the campus of Ohio University Chillicothe.
Laurinaitis, a former wrestler, worked as head of talent relations for WWE and also had an on-screen role as general manager.
Joseph Currier is the lead editor of F4WOnline.com, directing daily news coverage and writing articles on professional wrestling. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, obtaining a journalism degree in 2016. Joseph joined F4W during his time at UMass and has now been writing about the industry for nearly a decade.
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