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NEWS

WWE merger shareholder lawsuit goes to trial next week. Here’s what you need to know.

June 4, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Answers to questions about the case as it heads to trial in the Delaware Court of Chancery

NEWS

Shareholder plaintiffs in WWE merger lawsuit seeking $466 million – $957 million in damages, based on their expert report

June 2, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Attorneys representing a class of WWE shareholders argue based on their expert report that they are owed hundreds of millions of dollars — close to $1 billion by one formulation of their estimate.

NEWS

Vince McMahon and Nick Khan sanctioned by judge in WWE merger lawsuit, heightening their burden to prevail at trial

May 27, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster found that Vince McMahon and WWE President Nick Khan destroyed evidence.

NEWS

Vince McMahon, Ari Emanuel, Nick Khan, Paul Levesque among witnesses set to testify in WWE merger trial

May 26, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Testimony also from Mark Shapiro, Stephanie McMahon and others to be heard at trial that begins June 8 in the Delaware Court of Chancery in case alleging TKO merger process was predetermined to protect Vince McMahon

NEWS

Judge rules to continue “John Doe” anonymity for ring boys in WWE lawsuit, deciding against McMahons

May 15, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Men who allege they were sexually abused as children while working WWE events in the 1980s and early 1990s will continue under “John Doe” pseudonyms

Exclusives

Behind the scenes dysfunction from TrillerTV’s parent company during financial crisis led to collapse of AEW relationship, lawsuit alleges

May 13, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Refusal to communicate allegedly prevented TrillerTV from paying AEW and engaging in sale talks

Exclusives

London Mayor’s office says “no specific 2028 WrestleMania discussions”

May 12, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Nashville still appears to be a candidate for WrestleMania 44

NEWS

AEW suing TrillerTV for nearly $5 million in overdue payments

May 11, 2026 Brandon Thurston

AEW suit reveals 75/25 split for domestic and 65/35 split for international PPV with TrillerTV, 60/40 split for AEW Plus

Exclusives

Nick Khan testified that DOJ investigated sex trafficking, undermining Vince McMahon’s “minor accounting errors” statement

May 7, 2026 Brandon Thurston

In deposition, WWE President described search warrants containing sex trafficking language sent by McMahon’s lawyers to WWE’s lawyers

Exclusives

TKO Town Hall: Nick Khan on Saudi Arabia safety, executive comments on WWE’s use of AI, back-to-back WrestleMania in Las Vegas, Ali Act

April 28, 2026 Brandon Thurston

WWE President Nick Khan told staff in a TKO town hall this week that WWE was “monitoring” the situation in the Middle East, with Night of Champions scheduled for June 27 in Riyadh.

NEWS

Nick Khan says Paul Levesque signed to new deal with WWE, defends product against online criticism in message to all staff

April 27, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Nick Khan told staff on Monday in a town hall that WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque will continue in his role as head of creative.

NEWS

Mark Shapiro’s testimony contradicts WWE’s SEC account on how Vince McMahon got lifetime role in TKO

April 23, 2026 Brandon Thurston

“Especially with the baggage,” keeping McMahon “wasn’t a goal of ours,” the TKO President said under oath.

NEWS

WWE talent were paid about 15% of company revenue in 2022, court filings reveal

April 16, 2026 Brandon Thurston

The average main roster wrestler made about $1.5 million that year

Exclusives

WWE qualified for up to $4.3 million in tax credits from Nevada for WrestleMania 42 production

April 9, 2026 Brandon Thurston

WWE received approval for as much as $4,314,821 in tax credits for WrestleMania 42 and related events around Las Vegas, according to records made public.

Exclusives

Paul Levesque-Nick Khan texts show friction between Vince McMahon and Levesque over WWE creative in 2023

April 7, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Khan deleted many messages, which plaintiffs in shareholder lawsuit say is destruction of evidence.

Exclusives

Producer David Sahadi charged with stalking, issues statement denying allegations

March 26, 2026 Brandon Thurston

The arrest in Chattanooga follow claims that Sahadi bothered complainant and customers at bar & restaurant.

Exclusives

Tony Khan bid for WWE in 2023 sale process ultimately won by Endeavor to create TKO

March 19, 2026 Brandon Thurston

The AEW owner’s Base 10 company was among 4 bidders in the sale along with Endeavor, Liberty Media, and KKR.

Exclusives

Night of Champions has been on WWE’s internal schedule for Saudi Arabia for early this summer; war in the region raises questions

March 17, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Riyadh, host city of most WWE events in the country, has faced counterattacks from Iran in recent weeks

Janel Grant Case

Dr. Carlon Colker’s defamation suit against attorney for Janel Grant allowed to continue

March 13, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Judge Sarah F. Russell ruled on Friday that Dr. Carlon Colker’s defamation case against Janel Grant’s attorney Ann Callis will continue.

NEWS

Dr. Carlon Colker loses appeal of order to produce documents showing Vince McMahon paid Janel Grant’s medical bills

March 5, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Ruling moves Grant closer to obtaining documents she says could confirm McMahon personally covered her treatment at Peak Wellness.

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