The latest on the MLW and WWE lawsuit.
Live Nation Entertainment, which handles booking for major venues, has filed an objection in the MLW vs. WWE lawsuit after MLW requested WWE documentation.
MLW requested the following (via PWInsider):
"All documents relating to: a) The negotiation of exclusivity provisions in contracts and contract amendments with WWE concerning the booking of any Live Nation Venue; b) WWE’s request for exclusivity in the booking of, or attempt to book, any Live Nation Venue for events; and c) Communications with WWE concerning third parties’ or Competitors’ booking of, or attempt to book, any Live Nation Venue for events."
"All documents relating to requests by WWE that you cancel, refuse to book, or refuse to promote non-WWE events, including events of Competitors, held at any Live Nation Venue, including but not limited to documents relating to: a) Threats by WWE that retaliatory actions would be taken if you allowed non-WWE events, including events of Competitors, to be booked or to take place at any Live Nation Venue; and b) Any provision in any agreement with WWE that prohibits, hinders, or limits you from booking or promoting events with Competitors, including but not limited to provisions that prevent you from booking or promoting any Competitor’s events within a certain time period before or after a WWE event held at any Live Nation Venue."
"All documents relating to the Action, including but not limited to communications with third parties relating to any subpoena issued seeking evidence or testimony relevant to the Action"
Live Nation is arguing that MLW's request is "overbroad, and therefore unreasonable and oppressive, as there is no limitation as to time. This request is vague as to the term “exclusivity”. Live Nation Entertainment Inc further objects that this request calls for disclosure of privileged information, including confidential information. MLW's request references activity back to 2001, which implies plaintiff is seeking 22 years of records, which is clearly unduly burdensome."
The court has yet to rule on Live Nation's objections.
On June 15, it was announced WWE's motion to dismiss MLW's lawsuit was denied.
