Ryan Nemeth, former talent at AEW (All Elite Wrestling) and current TNA (Total Nonstop Action) wrestler, recently disclosed that he was faced with a lawsuit by Tony Khan, CEO of AEW. Nemeth recounts the episode of being served the legal paperwork on the concluding night of an off-broadway stage performance that he was part of.
Previously, Nemeth had pursued a legal case in February, holding AEW, Tony Khan, and ex-AEW superstar, CM Punk accountable for assault, contract violation, and other allegations. AEW has been reportedly striving to transfer this case to an arbitration setting.
Details about the incident were shared by Nemeth on his social media platforms. He also published an intricate article on his Substack blog, describing how he was served with the lawsuit minutes prior to his first off-Broadway show.
Here are some of the key aspects of the incident as shared by Nemeth:
On the origin of the legal tussle: Nemeth details how he was subjected to significant abuse by his former employer. Noting that he had exhausted all attempts at a peaceful resolution with the company, he was compelled to resort to legal self-defense, a decision he conveyed professionally to the concerned legal team.
On receiving the legal notice during his off-Broadway performance: Unfolding the incident, Nemeth narrates how he was served the papers in the theater lobby minutes before the performance was to commence. The individual serving Nemeth revealed his lawsuit from his ex-employer and apologized for the unyielding timing of receiving this notice.
On Nemeth’s reaction to the lawsuit: From the moment of wrapping up his performance, Nemeth found himself replaying the episode in his mind. Calling out his former employer’s choice of serving the notice in such an unpleasant way, he pointedly mentions that his legal representative’s information is already with the CEO’s team. Nemeth believes that these are bullying strategies intended to deter him from speaking up about his unpleasant experiences. He urges for humane and professional approaches, while expressing gratitude for the people around him.
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