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World Wrestling Entertainment is a global entertainment brand that focuses mainly on professional wrestling. The company also produces music, films and television programming.

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23 Sep, 2014

Lead plaintiff filing ends

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Eligibility to file as lead plaintiffs in WWE class action lawsuit ends. The suit filed against the company over security violations  stems from promises made to shareholders before the company’s television renewal deal with NBC Universal. Attorney Robbins Arroyo comments.

Statements made downplayed the fact that advertisers pay less to reach WWE viewers than traditional sports or other shows on the USA Network and the negative impact on the television license negotiations resulting from the Company’s launch of its WWE Network.

27 Aug, 2014

Class-action lawsuit filed

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Levi & Korsinsky law firm launches class-action lawsuit on WWE over securities fraud stemming from the company’s latest NBC Universal television deal. The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period defendants violated securities laws by failing to disclose the Company’s true ability to command a premium fee in upcoming negotiations to renew its television license agreement.