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AEW accused of NDA violation and mishandling settlement by Jaime Hawn, former partner of BJ Whitmer

December 18, 2024 Brandon Thurston

Jaime Hawn, ex-partner of wrestler BJ Whitmer, has gone public with allegations of mistreatment by AEW’s legal team.

Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE to resume as criminal investigation continues, Grant’s representatives say

December 11, 2024 Brandon Thurston

According to representatives for Janel Grant, the stay on her federal lawsuit has expired, which will allow her civil case to move forward after a six-month pause.

Judge pauses WWE ring boy lawsuit pending Maryland Supreme Court decision

December 4, 2024 Brandon Thurston

In a significant development for the WWE ring boy lawsuit, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday to stay the case until the Maryland Supreme Court makes a decision on the constitutionality of the state’s 2023 Child Victims Act.

WWE seeks to have ring boy lawsuit put on hold until the Maryland Supreme Court rules on new law protecting child victims

December 3, 2024 Brandon Thurston

WWE and TKO seek to delay the sexual abuse lawsuit filed against them, Vince & Linda McMahon.

WWE, Fanatics attorneys argue Cody Rhodes’ neck tattoo is part of his likeness, in motion to dismiss Wesley Eisold’s “American Nightmare” trademark lawsuit

November 23, 2024 Brandon Thurston

Attorneys for WWE and Fanatics responded in new court filings on Friday to musician Wesley Eisold’s lawsuit against them and Cody Rhodes.

Exclusives

Judge rules AEW lawsuit brought by Kevin Kelly and the Tates will move to Florida federal court

November 21, 2024 Brandon Thurston

A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that Kevin Kelly and the Tate twins’ lawsuit against AEW, Tony Khan, and Ian Riccaboni will be moved to federal court in Florida.

Dr. Carlon Colker seeks dismissal of Janel Grant’s petition, says records have been provided to her; Grant’s attorney responds

November 8, 2024 Brandon Thurston

In a new filing submitted Thursday, Dr. Carlon Colker and his clinic Peak Wellness asked the Connecticut Superior Court to dismiss former WWE employee Janel Grant’s effort to obtain evidence from him.

NEWS

Some independent wrestlers already under contracts as WWE ID program is introduced

October 30, 2024 Brandon Thurston

Several independent wrestlers are already under contracts with WWE related to the WWE ID program, multiple sources confirmed to POST Wrestling.

Former WWF ring boys allege horrific abuse by ring announcer Mel Philips in new lawsuit against WWE, Vince & Linda McMahon

October 23, 2024 Brandon Thurston

Brandon Thurston covers the horrifying details outlined the 82-page filing from five anonymous former ring boys at WWE.

Articles by Brandon Thurston

AEW accused of NDA violation and mishandling settlement by Jaime Hawn, former partner of BJ Whitmer

Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE to resume as criminal investigation continues, Grant’s representatives say

Judge pauses WWE ring boy lawsuit pending Maryland Supreme Court decision

WWE seeks to have ring boy lawsuit put on hold until the Maryland Supreme Court rules on new law protecting child victims

WWE, Fanatics attorneys argue Cody Rhodes’ neck tattoo is part of his likeness, in motion to dismiss Wesley Eisold’s “American Nightmare” trademark lawsuit

Judge rules AEW lawsuit brought by Kevin Kelly and the Tates will move to Florida federal court

Dr. Carlon Colker seeks dismissal of Janel Grant’s petition, says records have been provided to her; Grant’s attorney responds

Some independent wrestlers already under contracts as WWE ID program is introduced

Former WWF ring boys allege horrific abuse by ring announcer Mel Philips in new lawsuit against WWE, Vince & Linda McMahon

Janel Grant representatives speak with media after new filing in case against doctor associated with Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon no longer working with Sitrick And Company PR firm ahead of Netflix docuseries release

Janel Grant’s representatives provide comments on lawsuit ahead of Vince McMahon Netflix docuseries

An early look at what’s in the “Mr. McMahon” Netflix docuseries

Musician Wesley Eisold sues Cody Rhodes, WWE, and Fanatics over “American Nightmare” trademark

Dr. Carlon Colker withdraws petition against Janel Grant, her petition against him remains active

“Mr. McMahon” filmmakers reached out to Janel Grant for documentary interview but no interview materialized

UFC files lawsuit against bar that allegedly broadcast pay-per-view without a commercial license

Rich Swann entering rehab after second disorderly intoxication arrest since 2022