A former wrestler filed a class-action lawsuit claiming World Wrestling Entertainment has refused to pay royalty fees after the entertainment company bought a rival wrestling company for which he worked.
“Defendant has, in violation of its clear obligation, engaged in a massive and profitable scheme, pattern and/or practice of intentionally underpaying required royalties, expressly designed to enrich defendants at the expense of the plaintiff and the class he brings this claim on behalf of,” according to the lawsuit filed Aug. 9 in the Connecticut U.S. District Court.
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