WWE’s Claims against THQ Dismissed

Tuesday, September 02, 2008
By: Ryan Ball

Video-game maker THQ Inc. today announced that the Connecticut Superior Court has dismissed most of the claims filed against it and THQ/JAKKS Pacific LLC. by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). WWE claimed that its video game license with THQ/JAKKS Pacific was void because JAKKS Pacific Inc. allegedly bribed WWE licensing agent Stanley Shenker and employee James Bell.

The remaining claims, which were not the subject of the motions brought before the court, pertain to previously disclosed allegations relating to certain agreements with Yuke’s Co. Ltd., a developer and distributor in Japan.

“The Connecticut Superior Court’s decision marks a significant milestone in resolving the WWE litigation,” says James M. Kennedy, exec VP of business and legal affairs for THQ. “We believe the remaining claims are without merit and we intend to defend ourselves vigorously.”

THQ has released a number of hit WWE games including WWE: Legends of WrestleMania, WWE Day of Reckoning, WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain and the WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw series, which continues with an upcoming 2009 edition. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information can be found at www.thq.com.

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