Last year, MLW filed an anti-trust lawsuit against WWE, claiming WWE monopolized the industry. MLW accused WWE of interfering in their television and streaming deals.
Last July, one of WWE’s attorneys retired from the profession and stated that the lawsuit would stretch into 2025. However, WWE and MLW have agreed to a settlement after multiple amendments and motions in the past few months.
On Monday, Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics obtained a court document regarding the WWE vs. MLW lawsuit. Attorneys of both sides filed a joint notice of settlement with the court today. WWE and MLW expect to file the final settlement documents and appropriate dismissal papers within a month.
“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.”