Anthony Duane Wilson’s lawsuit against WWE and AEW, alleging “plagiarism, market damages, product damages, personal damages, and financial damages” was dismissed in November 2023 after neither company was served with the suit.
The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could be refiled.
Wilson refiled the case this past January, but due to his incarceration, he requested the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on April 10 to halt the case.
Mahoning Matters is reporting that Wilson, who is currently incarcerated at Trumbull County Jail, was found guilty of fifth-degree harassment for throwing a milk carton full of urine at a corrections officer.
Wilson wrote in his petition,
“To the Honorable Judge of Said Court:
I, Anthony Duane Wilson, by and through self-representation, respectfully ask this court to stay all further proceedings in this case until my release.
Due to my current state of being incarcerated at Trumbull County Jail, located at [deleted], I am unable to properly handle and follow the status of this case in a timely manner at this time.
I ask the court to grant my request to stay the case because I have put forth alot of my time and money to file the lawsuit against World Wrestling Entertainment and All Elite Wrestling, and being that I am of self-representation and cannot do it properly at this time, see it necessary to file this motion.
I seek this stay not for the purpose of delay but that justice may be done.”
Anthony Duane Wilson’s lawsuit against WWE and AEW, which alleged plagiarism, market damages, product damages, personal damages, and financial damages, was dismissed in November 2023. The dismissal came after neither company was served with the suit. However, the lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, leaving open the possibility for it to be refiled.
In January of this year, Wilson refiled the case. However, due to his incarceration, he requested the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio to halt the proceedings on April 10. Wilson is currently incarcerated at Trumbull County Jail and has faced legal troubles of his own.
According to a report by Mahoning Matters, Wilson was found guilty of fifth-degree harassment for throwing a milk carton full of urine at a corrections officer. This incident sheds light on Wilson’s current situation and raises questions about his ability to handle the lawsuit effectively.
In his petition to the court, Wilson expressed his desire for a stay in the case until his release. He cited his inability to properly handle and follow the status of the lawsuit due to his incarceration. As a self-represented individual, he emphasized the time and money he had invested in filing the lawsuit against both WWE and AEW. Wilson stated that he sought the stay not for the purpose of delay but to ensure that justice could be served.
While the details of Wilson’s allegations against WWE and AEW are not provided in this article, it is clear that he believes these companies are responsible for various damages. However, without proper service of the lawsuit and Wilson’s current incarceration, the case faces significant challenges.
It remains to be seen how the court will respond to Wilson’s request for a stay in the proceedings. If granted, it would delay any further action on the lawsuit until his release from Trumbull County Jail. Whether or not Wilson will be able to continue pursuing his claims against WWE and AEW in the future is uncertain.
This case highlights the complexities and obstacles that can arise in legal proceedings, particularly when individuals are representing themselves and facing personal challenges. It also underscores the importance of proper service of legal documents to ensure that all parties involved have the opportunity to respond and defend themselves.
As the situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the court addresses Wilson’s request and whether or not he will ultimately have the opportunity to pursue his claims against WWE and AEW.