TNA vs WWE Update - Hearing Monday

WWE filed a motion with the court yesterday in Nashville asking for a conference to be held on 6/4 in regard to a number of matters regarding the lawsuit TNA brought against them last week. The court agreed and there will be a conference this Monday at 1:30 PM in Nashville.

WWE noted in their filing that while the court has allowed a Temporary Restraining Order and expedited discovery in the case, they and TNA have been unable, as of yet, to agree to the order, locations and dates for the depositions.

WWE also noted that John Laurinaitis, who is among those scheduled to be deposed, is scheduled for "previously advertised and committed television appearances" in the United States and Spain next week as well as the date of the hearing for the temporary injunction order meeting on 6/11.

WWE noted that due to the deadlines set by the court, they are concerned "they will be unable to adequately prepare" for the 6/11 hearing and will not be able to comply with the expedited Discovery Order "without considerable inconvenience and expense".

Jerry McDevitt has filed paperwork to represent WWE.

As of yesterday, Brian Wittenstein, the former WWE and TNA office worker also being sued, had yet to respond to the court or have a legal representative file paperwork that they will be representing him in his defense.

source: pwinsider.com