Amid swirling rumors about his declining health, Vince McMahon has received a stern defense from his attorney, who insists that the wrestling tycoon is in fine health. Speculation around McMahon’s well-being gained traction following statements by Lee Cole, who suggested McMahon’s health was deteriorating rapidly, based on information reportedly shared by Linda McMahon to a mutual acquaintance.
Responding to the rumors, Jessica Rosenberg, Vince McMahon’s lawyer, firmly stated that McMahon is “fine” and dismissed the health concerns as baseless. Despite Rosenberg’s rebuttal, Cole later indicated that he had faced legal warnings for his remarks about McMahon’s health, though he did not disclose the source of these threats. This adds another layer of intrigue to the ongoing disputes surrounding the McMahon family.
Cole’s disclosures come at a sensitive time for McMahon, 79, who recently underwent back surgery in 2023 and had been seen using a cane during his recovery. The comments about his health were notably made by Lee Cole, whose deceased brother, Tom Cole, had previously accused the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) of sexual assault during his tenure there in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The tragic story took another grim turn when Tom Cole died by suicide in 2021.
In a separate but related legal battle, Vince McMahon is also entangled with Janel Grant, whose lawsuit against him is currently on hold. As part of this case, Dr. Carlon Colker, affiliated with Peak Wellness, Inc., submitted a 15-page verified complaint on August 7, seeking crucial documentation from Grant. This step was in reaction to a pre-action discovery petition filed by Grant’s legal team on July 16, targeting Dr. Colker and his clinic, alleging undisclosed treatments performed at McMahon’s behest in 2019.
The legal maneuvers continued with Grant attempting to dismiss Colker’s discovery request, branding it as frivolous. Meanwhile, McMahon stands firm, denying any misconduct in both his professional and personal dealings.
As these legal and personal challenges unfold, the landscape of professional wrestling watches closely. The outcome of these disputes could potentially reshape the professional narratives around one of the sport’s most iconic figures. Whether these health rumours are dispelled or proven, the saga surrounding Vince McMahon undoubtedly casts a long shadow over his legacy and the empire he built in the WWE.