In a joint statement shared on Instagram, the 40-year-old former WWE wrestlers share that they're still processing the shocking accusations against their stepdad and the WWE founder.
- January 31, 2024
AceShowbiz - Nikki Garcia and her twin sister Brie Garcia have spoken out about the sexual assault claims leveled at WWE founder Vince McMahon and the organization's former head of talent relations John Laurinaitis, who is their stepdad. In a joint statement shared on Instagram, the sisters admitted that they're still processing the shocking accusations.
"We are shocked and disheartened with the recent allegations against members of the WWE," the former wrestlers wrote in the Monday, January 29 post. "It has been a lot to process since we found out this past week, just as you all did."
The pair added, "This is something we don't stand for or condone from anyone no matter who they are." Concluding their message, the 40-year-olds noted, "We want all women to feel safe and supported in the workplace and in their everyday lives."
Fans and followers, however, are not happy with the twins not naming the accused in their statement. "Nikki.. Brie… I can't imagine how you're feeling but to call them 'members of the WWE' like it's not your literal stepfather… come on…," one called out.
Someone else wrote, "This is weird af? Ain't your step father implicated?? Why comment on this….. and with this hollow response especially considering you're not even with the company anymore. Unless you have something substantial to say you could've kept this b.s statement."
Another commenter, meanwhile, said, "This post feels purposely misleading to be honest. To say 'members of the WWE' distances yourselves from the fact that one of those 'members' is your stepfather. This feels like a 'cover our asses' post."
Former WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against John and Vince last week. In her lawsuit, Janel accused them of depraved "sexual slavery." She claimed that Vince would also pimp her out to other company executives, including John, during the time she worked at the organization.
She additionally alleged that Vince once defecated on her head during a threesome in 2020. Later in 2021, John and Vince allegedly forced themselves on her and took turns holding her down for each other while sexually assaulting her at WWE offices.
