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The pro wrestling world was turned upside down when Janel Grant's lawsuit revealed heinous allegations against Vince McMahon. Now, someone who also had an intense battle with Vince and WWE is speaking out.

Martha Hart addressed the allegations against Vince McMahon, expressing her lack of surprise over Janel Grant's lawsuit. She highlighted the gravity of the allegations and criticized the actions as incomprehensible.

Martha Hart Speaks on Vince McMahon Allegations

While speaking to News Nation, Martha Hart was asked about the allegations against Vince McMahon. She was quite candid as she said that the content of Janel Grant's lawsuit did not surprise her. 

"No, I was not surprised when I heard there was yet another lawsuit. Over the years, the WWE, they’ve had many lawsuits and they’ve had a lot of bad press. And I tell you, I read all of the 67 pages in that complaint - and it is absolutely horrific. And I have to say that the level of wickedness that’s described is beyond the pale in that complaint, and anyone with a shred of humanity would find the indignant acts just incomprehensible, frankly."

"So it wasn’t a shock that there was another lawsuit, but the level of, I guess, depravity there certainly was. I’m a doctor in mental health and I’m also the founder and director of the Owen Hart Foundation, so no matter what hat I’m wearing, I always work with at-risk people. And I can tell you that - anyone that takes advantage of a vulnerable person is the most despicable type of person because these are people that need to be supported and protected, not exploited. And by Janel Grant’s own admission, she was a vulnerable person. She was unemployed, her parents had passed away, she was suffering with grief, and she was also just on the cusp of financial collapse. So these are all the makings of a very vulnerable person."

Hart was also asked if she has any advice for Janel Grant. She suggested that Grant keep pressing this case, and not to back down.

I would say to just stay the course. And her claim is very credible, and I would be steadfast in my convictions, and don’t back down.

Martha Hart's Legal Battle With WWE

Following Owen Hart's tragic death in 1999, Martha Hart went to war with McMahon and WWE in court. A wrongful death lawsuit against WWE resulted in an alleged settlement of $18 million. Additionally, Hart pursued another lawsuit against WWE for unauthorized use of Owen Hart's name and likeness, which was also resolved through a settlement.

Martha Hart recounted that her legal battles with WWE resembled a "David and Goliath" scenario. She explained the challenges she faced while confronting Vince McMahon and his company, describing it as a relentless struggle where they spared no effort to defend themselves. 

WWE used their vast resources and ability to hire top lawyers for the fight against Hart. Martha also had a lot of frustration due to the tactics used to delay proceedings and divert attention from the core issues. 

Owen Hart's widow went on to note how wealth led to a sense of impunity for WWE, allowing individuals to believe they could act without constraints. Now, Vince McMahon is unable to escape this lawsuit against him that led to his resignation. 

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so many more, so keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines.

This article first appeared on SE Scoops and was syndicated with permission.

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