Dutch Mantell Calls Out ‘Snake’ in WWE Divorce Drama | WWE News – Times of India

Dutch Mantel, a retired professional wrestler, booker, and wrestling manager, recently made headlines regarding his comments on an ex-WWE employee’s divorce by referring to him as a “Snake.” The ongoing situation regarding the divorce of Kathy Colace with John Laurinaitis was talked about in Mantel’s podcast show, Storytime with Dutch Mantell.

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Mantel described his relationship with Laurinaitis during their wrestling years. Mantel stated in the podcast, “I knew about him before I even got there [in 2013]. His reputation preceded him, and I knew how he was before because I’d heard stories about him. With time, he was just a snake, basically. Don’t tell him nothing you don’t want anybody to know because he’ll tell everybody, plus add on to it a little bit, and to the negative.”
Mantel also stated this while talking about his perspective on Laurinaitis. “He would [talk negatively about other people], I guess, but not to me because I didn’t talk to him that much. I never trusted him. I could look at him and say, ‘Hey, here’s a guy who wanted to be a wrestler. Now he’s wearing a suit and tie running around.’ And he took the quickest route possible to get to the boss because I think he was coming up with some finishes in Japan, and he was supposed to be a great finish guy. I never saw it, but that’s what he was supposed to be.”
Janel Grant filed a detailed lawsuit against Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis, among others, for participating in the culture of abuse within WWE. Janel’s allegations referred to sexual misconduct at the workplace.
Laurinaitis, or “Johnny Ace,” is a known name in the world of wrestling, but despite this, his professional success has been overshadowed by the recent allegations of misconduct. Kathy announced her divorce from Laurinaitis in October 2024. Mantel reflected on the fact that these natures of controversies can highly affect the reputation of an organization as massive as WWE. He stated so because the lawsuit has gained massive media attention since it involved many high-profile names.
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As the legal battles unfold, these individuals continue to be central points in discussions about accountability. Mantel’s critical stance reflects light upon the issues regarding integrity and morality within the wrestling community.