Steve Carrier on March 20, 2025
AEW isn’t taking any chances in its legal fight with Ryan Nemeth. The company has officially filed a motion in federal court in Florida, asking to seal Nemeth’s talent contract to prevent it from being made public.
According to legal documents obtained by WrestleNomics, AEW argues that exposing the terms of its contracts would cause “irreparable harm” to its business, especially if competitors gained access to the details. The company insists that keeping the agreement private is essential for maintaining its competitive edge in the wrestling industry.
This latest move is part of AEW’s broader strategy to shift Nemeth’s lawsuit from California Superior Court to arbitration, effectively removing it from public scrutiny. If the court agrees, Nemeth’s claims—including breach of contract, intentional interference, and his allegations that CM Punk (Phil Brooks) assaulted him—would be handled privately.
Nemeth originally filed his lawsuit in February, accusing Punk of physical threats, Tony Khan of enabling the behavior, and AEW of blackballing him from the wrestling industry. His legal team is expected to fight AEW’s latest move, as sealing the contract could limit transparency in the case.
With AEW pushing to keep everything behind closed doors, this battle is far from over. Will the court side with AEW and force the case into arbitration, or will Nemeth get his day in court?
What do you think about AEW trying to keep Nemeth’s contract private? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
March 20, 2025 2:32 pm
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