In re World Wrestling Entertainment Inc Merger Litigation
“WWE merger shareholder lawsuit”
Filed: Nov. 17, 2023
Delaware State, Court of Chancery | 2023-1166
Key filings
- Nov. 17, 2023: Complaint, filed by Ohio Pension Fund (public version filed Nov. 23, 2023)
- Nov. 20, 2023: Complaint, filed by Dennis Palkon (public version filed Nov. 27, 2023) – Designated the operative complaint on Aug. 22, 2024
- Nov. 5, 2024: Answer to Complaint, filed by Vince McMahon (public version filed on Nov. 6, 2024)
Wrestlenomics coverage of this case
Plaintiffs in merger lawsuit say WWE defendants are delaying. Records from Vince McMahon’s seized mobile device enter discovery.
Shareholders ask for extension to request documents as depositions of Nick Khan, Ari Emanuel, and Mark Shapiro await
Shareholder plaintiffs ask for order forcing WWE and TKO to produce documents from federal investigations into Vince McMahon
Plaintiffs want materials Nick Khan and Paul Levesque, among others, may have provided to the DOJ and SEC
Disappearing Signal messages and possible ‘Stunner’ group chat spark new dispute in WWE merger lawsuit
Shareholders say key executives used Signal’s auto-delete features during the merger process. Defendants argue the concerns are overstated.
Update on WWE shareholder lawsuit: Paul Levesque deposed, phone activity for number associated with Mark Shapiro subpoenaed
Depositions don’t automatically become public but may be used in future exhibits.
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Grant v. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc
“Janel Grant lawsuit”
Filed: Jan. 25, 2024
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut | 3:24-cv-00090
Key filings
- Jan. 25, 2024: Complaint, filed by Janel Grant
- Jan. 31, 2025: Amended Complaint, filed by Janel Grant
- May 28, 2025: Stipulation dismissing John Laurinaitis as defendant, filed by Janel Grant
- Jun. 13, 2025: Motion to compel arbitration, filed by Vince McMahon
- Jun. 13, 2025: Motion to compel arbitration, filed by WWE
Doe 1 v. World Wrestling Entertainment, LLC
“WWE ring boy lawsuit”
Filed: Oct. 23, 2024 (originally in Circuit Court for Baltimore County Maryland)
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland | 1:24-cv-03487
Key filings
- Oct. 23, 2024: Complaint, filed by John Doe 1 – 5
- Apr. 28, 2025: Amended complaint, filed by John Doe 1 – 8