Report: New statement from those close to Vince McMahon regarding shareholder suit
A latest statement from someone close to Vince McMahon has emerged regarding the WWE shareholder lawsuit.
The WWE shareholder lawsuit trial was reportedly set to begin on Monday, June 8, 2026, but was removed from the Delaware Court of Chancery calendar over the weekend. Court Administrator Tamara Burton later confirmed that the trial had been canceled and both parties had reached an agreement in principle regarding the WWE shareholder lawsuit. Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics also reported something similar on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Now, a source close to Vince McMahon recently reached out to Fightful Select, and other outlets shared the following statements regarding the lawsuit.
“This exact kind of litigation follows every single transaction involving a public company. But here’s the key: Endeavor’s bid was by far the highest. It was signed off on by three separate independent banks – JP Morgan, Raine and Moelis. That’s why WWE’s Board of Directors gave their unanimous approval. The deal created the premier combat sports company. And the shareholders made an absolute fortune,” Fightful Select wrote while sharing the source’s statement.
We would again like to emphasize that the above statement is from a source close to Vince McMahon and not McMahon himself.
Burton also informed Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics about the parties reaching an agreement to cancel the trial.
More details on the WWE shareholder suit
The lawsuit, filed in 2023, claims that Vince McMahon predetermined the deal with Endeavor to ensure his position at the company despite the sexual misconduct allegations against him, instead of seeking to maximize shareholder value.
McMahon, Nick Khan, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Mark Shapiro, Ari Emanuel, and several others had been scheduled to testify at the trial. McMahon and Khan were already sanctioned by the judge for destroying evidence. Attorneys acting on behalf of WWE shareholders in the merger lawsuit asserted that, according to their expert reports, they were entitled to nearly $1 billion.
Shounak Chakrabarti is an experienced sports journalist with a lifelong passion for athletics and storytelling. He holds a Master’s Degree in International Journalism from the University of Leeds and joined F4WOnline in 2025.
Shounak takes particular interest in soccer, closely following top clubs like Real Madrid and Arsenal. Beyond sports, he enjoys fiction writing, photography, gaming, and cinema.