Kemo
10-18-2016, 12:04 AM
Earlier today, WWE filed various motions in the consolidated lawsuits that deal with both claims related to WWE’s treatment of brain injuries as well as the alleged illegality of the company’s contracts. One of the exhibits was something that WWE sent the plaintiffs back in August, which is proof that a whopping 19 of the over 50 wrestlers pursuing the lawsuit signed away their right to sue. Previously, when Rene Dupree tried suing over WWE Network royalties. a similar conflict came up, Those who WWE claims signed away their right to sue are:
Jazz (Carlene Moore-Begnaud), stemming from her signing a contract on January 18, 2007 that entitled her to a $13,000 advance on royalties.
Rodney Mack (Rodney Begnaud), Jazz’s husband, who signed an identical contract on the same date.
Henry Godwin (Mark Canterbury), who signed on June 15th of this year “from any and all personal injury claims, now known or later discovered, arising out of or related to [his] past affiliation with, or performances rendered to, WWE.”
Adam Bomb/Bryan Clark (Bryan Emmett Clark, Jr.), who signed a contract that, effective January 9, 1996, released WWE (then Titan Sports) from any future claims, after he was cut by the promotion.
Mohammad Hassan (Marc Copani), who signed a similar contract to Clark effective September 20, 2005 when he was released.
Blake Beverly (Mike Enos), in what appears to be a similar situation to Clark and Copani when he signed a contract as part of his release effective September 9, 1993.
Demolition Ax (Bill Eadie), who, “with the knowledge, advice, and consent of his legal counsel,” signed a settlement agreement on May 25, 2001. Eadie had been engaged in a lawsuit against WWE (then WWFE) for almost a decade over, among other things, the rights to the Demolition gimmick.
Mantaur (Michael Halac) released what was then Titan Sports from future claims as part of signing a contract that released WWE/Titan from future claims when he was let go on July 24, 1997.
Boris Zhukov (then James Harrell) signed away future claims in a similar situation on February 28, 1991.
Kamala (James Harris) did the same on September 9, 1993.
Marty Jannetty signed contracts dated both February 9, 1993 and September 15, 1995, that taken together, released WWE (then Titan Sports) from future claims.
Mark Jindrak appears to be in similar straits to most of the above wrestlers, with his release of WWE effective July 12, 2005.
Black Bart (Rick Jones) released WWE from their claims in a contract dated January 11, 1991.
Road Warrior Animal (Joseph Laurinaitis) released WWE from future claims via a contract dated June 6, 2006 related to him being cut.
Shane Douglas (Troy Martin) was in a similar situation effective December 19, 1995.
Ahmed Johnson (Anthony Norris) also has a release of WWE tied to his March 6, 1998 termination.
Jimmy Snuka (James W. Snuka-Reiher) released Titan/WWE on November 15, 1991.
The Warlord (Terry Szopinski) released Titan/WWE on May 18, 1992 after he was cut, and signed another contract (possibly a legend/nostalgia deal) on January 8th of this year that did so as well.
The Berzerker (John Nord) released WWE from claims in another possible nostalgia contract dated January 15th of this year.
This development is unlikely to sit well with Judge Vanessa Bryant, who is presiding over the combined cases. She’s had less and less patience with the plaintiffs and their lawyers as of late.
Jazz (Carlene Moore-Begnaud), stemming from her signing a contract on January 18, 2007 that entitled her to a $13,000 advance on royalties.
Rodney Mack (Rodney Begnaud), Jazz’s husband, who signed an identical contract on the same date.
Henry Godwin (Mark Canterbury), who signed on June 15th of this year “from any and all personal injury claims, now known or later discovered, arising out of or related to [his] past affiliation with, or performances rendered to, WWE.”
Adam Bomb/Bryan Clark (Bryan Emmett Clark, Jr.), who signed a contract that, effective January 9, 1996, released WWE (then Titan Sports) from any future claims, after he was cut by the promotion.
Mohammad Hassan (Marc Copani), who signed a similar contract to Clark effective September 20, 2005 when he was released.
Blake Beverly (Mike Enos), in what appears to be a similar situation to Clark and Copani when he signed a contract as part of his release effective September 9, 1993.
Demolition Ax (Bill Eadie), who, “with the knowledge, advice, and consent of his legal counsel,” signed a settlement agreement on May 25, 2001. Eadie had been engaged in a lawsuit against WWE (then WWFE) for almost a decade over, among other things, the rights to the Demolition gimmick.
Mantaur (Michael Halac) released what was then Titan Sports from future claims as part of signing a contract that released WWE/Titan from future claims when he was let go on July 24, 1997.
Boris Zhukov (then James Harrell) signed away future claims in a similar situation on February 28, 1991.
Kamala (James Harris) did the same on September 9, 1993.
Marty Jannetty signed contracts dated both February 9, 1993 and September 15, 1995, that taken together, released WWE (then Titan Sports) from future claims.
Mark Jindrak appears to be in similar straits to most of the above wrestlers, with his release of WWE effective July 12, 2005.
Black Bart (Rick Jones) released WWE from their claims in a contract dated January 11, 1991.
Road Warrior Animal (Joseph Laurinaitis) released WWE from future claims via a contract dated June 6, 2006 related to him being cut.
Shane Douglas (Troy Martin) was in a similar situation effective December 19, 1995.
Ahmed Johnson (Anthony Norris) also has a release of WWE tied to his March 6, 1998 termination.
Jimmy Snuka (James W. Snuka-Reiher) released Titan/WWE on November 15, 1991.
The Warlord (Terry Szopinski) released Titan/WWE on May 18, 1992 after he was cut, and signed another contract (possibly a legend/nostalgia deal) on January 8th of this year that did so as well.
The Berzerker (John Nord) released WWE from claims in another possible nostalgia contract dated January 15th of this year.
This development is unlikely to sit well with Judge Vanessa Bryant, who is presiding over the combined cases. She’s had less and less patience with the plaintiffs and their lawyers as of late.