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 & Mar. 12, 2026: Complaint, filed by Ohio Pension Fund: side-by-side comparison of unsealed and redacted versions
- Nov. 20, 2023: Complaint, filed by Dennis Palkon – Designated the operative complaint on Aug. 22, 2024
- Oct. 28, 2024: Vince McMahon Answer to Complaint
- Oct. 28, 2024: D&O Defendants (Khan, Levesque, Barrios & Wilson) Answer to Complaint
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
MLW Media LLC v. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
“MLW-WWE antitrust lawsuit”
Filed: Jan. 1, 2022
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California | 5:22-cv-00179
Key documents
- Jan. 11, 2022: Complaint, filed by MLW
- Mar. 6, 2023: Amended Complaint, filed by MLW
- Apr. 7, 2023: Motion to Dismiss, filed by WWE
- Jun. 15, 2023: Order Denying Motion to Dismiss, filed by Judge Edward J. Davila
Ryan Nemeth v. All Elite Wrestling, et al.
“Ryan Nemeth lawsuit”
Filed: Feb. 21, 2025
Superior Court, California County of Los Angeles | 25STCV05002
Key documents
- Feb. 21, 2025: Complaint, filed by Ryan Nemeth
Related case with U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Foote v. All Elite Wrestling, LLC
“Kevin Kelly & Tate Twins lawsuit”
Filed: Aug. 30, 2024 (originally in Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County)
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida | 3:24-cv-01206
Key documents
In Re: Two Grand Jury Subpoenas Dated September 13, 2023
“Vince McMahon investigation appeal of subpoena”
Filed: Jun. 13, 2024
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit | 24-1588