A settlement has been reached.
Lawyers for WWE and MLW reached a settlement in their antitrust case on December 11. Appropriate dismissal papers are expected to be filed within 30 days.
Court document:
In accordance with the Court’s Standing Order for Civil Cases, Section IV.F.1, Plaintiff MLW Media LLC and Defendant World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (together, the “Parties”), hereby submit this Notice of Settlement to notify the Court that the Parties have settled this action. The Parties are in the process of completing the final settlement documents and expect to file the appropriate dismissal papers within the next thirty (30) days.
On January 11, 2022, MLW filed an anti-trust lawsuit against WWE, accusing them of interfering in television and streaming deals and poaching talent.
The lawsuit went through multiple amendments and motions. It was dismissed in February 2023, but MLW filed an amendment. A judge denied WWE's motion to dismiss MLW's amended lawsuit in June. MLW argued WWE was engaging in unfair practices, including blocking ROH and AEW events. MLW also stated that WWE's Stephanie McMahon interfered with a MLW deal with FOX-owned streaming service Tubi.
Fightful will update fans on any fallout from the lawsuit as more is known.
