Morning Daily News Update: September 23, 2026 – Janel Grant Says She Has Forgiven Vince McMahon
By Conor Renshaw on 23 September 2026
Good morning, all!
It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for the Morning Daily News Update!
But first, let’s see what’s new on the blog:
Mike posted a new edition of “Mike Looks Back” with part seven of the retrospective for the WWE European Title
Niz reviewed last night’s episode of WWE NXT
Janel Grant Forgives Vince McMahon
Janel Grant says she has forgiven Vince McMahon despite the allegations at the centre of her lawsuit against McMahon, WWE and John Laurinaitis. Speaking to POST Wrestling, Grant said the situation no longer occupies much space in her mind and that she even feels some empathy for McMahon because the events surrounding the case have affected both of them. Instead, Grant said she is more focused on identifying who sent the anonymous emails that helped the allegations go public and led to the Wall Street Journal reporting. Grant’s lawsuit is currently being handled through private arbitration.
WWE Moves Titus O’Neil’s Profile To Alumni Section
Titus O’Neil’s in-ring career appears to have officially ended after WWE moved his profile from its active roster page to the Alumni section. WWE has not formally announced O’Neil’s retirement, while the 49-year-old has yet to publicly address the change. O’Neil has not wrestled since November 2020, when he lost a United States Championship match against Bobby Lashley on Raw. Despite his lengthy absence from the ring, O’Neil has remained with WWE as a Global Ambassador, focusing on the company’s charitable and community initiatives while occasionally appearing on screen.
Vince Russo announces departure from Juggalo Championship Wrestling
Vince Russo has announced his departure from Juggalo Championship Wrestling after nearly a year with the promotion. Russo, who joined JCW as an investor and creative showrunner for Lunacy in October 2025, admitted he had been unhappy for some time and felt something needed to change. The 65-year-old said he and Violent J mutually agreed to part ways following a phone conversation, adding that he is no longer the same person he was during his earlier years in wrestling. Despite his departure, Russo praised Violent J, the JCW locker room and production crew, and said he was proud that what was originally expected to be a short-term stint lasted an entire year.
AEW Dynamite Lineup Confirmed For September 23, 2026
Check out the lineup for tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite.