Feb 28 2025 28 mins 37
In this episode of Body Slam Briefs, host Jeff Lippman dives into the latest legal battles within the wrestling world, including updates on the ongoing case involving the T twins and Kevin Apollo, as well as Ryan Nemeth's controversial lawsuit against AEW and CM Punk. Lippman discusses the complexities of these cases, the implications for all parties involved, and offers insights into the broader landscape of wrestling litigation. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the intersection of law and wrestling!
Chapters:
(00:00) Body Slam Briefs is a weekly podcast about law and wrestling
(02:13) Ryan Nemeth files suit against WWE, other unnamed defendants over alleged workplace discrimination
(08:05) $20 million was not full settlement for MLW
(10:10) MLW was arguing that it was monopolistic and they still existed
(16:52) Ryan Nemeth suit, most think it's doomed to failure
(19:01) CM Punk is suing WWE, alleging he was defamed
(21:25) Federal investigations almost never announced that they're closed unless there's public interest
(23:22) Jerry McDivitt was representing Vince McMahon and also represented WWE
(25:09) The discovery dispute between Janelle Grant and the wellness clinic in Connecticut still unresolved
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
Chapters:
(00:00) Body Slam Briefs is a weekly podcast about law and wrestling
(02:13) Ryan Nemeth files suit against WWE, other unnamed defendants over alleged workplace discrimination
(08:05) $20 million was not full settlement for MLW
(10:10) MLW was arguing that it was monopolistic and they still existed
(16:52) Ryan Nemeth suit, most think it's doomed to failure
(19:01) CM Punk is suing WWE, alleging he was defamed
(21:25) Federal investigations almost never announced that they're closed unless there's public interest
(23:22) Jerry McDivitt was representing Vince McMahon and also represented WWE
(25:09) The discovery dispute between Janelle Grant and the wellness clinic in Connecticut still unresolved
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
