MLW’s antitrust lawsuit against WWE appears to have been settled.
According to documents obtained by Brandon Thurston, lawyers for MLW and WWE submitted a “Notice of Settlement” to the courts on Monday. The final settlement documents are expected to be filed within the next 30 days.
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
MLW first filed its antitrust suit against WWE in January 2022. It alleged WWE put pressure on third parties, such as streaming service Tubi TV, to abandon relationships with MLW. The lawsuit also alleged WWE put pressure on Vice TV to stop working with MLW as well.
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