Los Angeles, CA — Professional wrestler Ryan Nemeth has taken legal action against All Elite Wrestling (AEW), its CEO Tony Khan, and former AEW wrestler CM Punk (Phil Brooks), alleging assault, breach of contract among other offenses. The lawsuit, which was filed on February 14, 2024, in the Los Angeles Superior Court, also demands a jury trial, echoing a series of complaints that have trailed the wrestling organization in recent times.
Nemeth has accused Brooks, a key figure in AEW’s management team and one of its most popular performers, of assault and ongoing harassment that includes verbal threats. The lawsuit specifies an incident dating back to June 21, 2023, when Brooks allegedly assaulted Nemeth in the male talent locker room. Despite these accusations, the official court documents have not yet assigned a case number or listed the specific lawsuit details publicly.
In September 2023, Nemeth had raised these issues formally with AEW executives, alleging that his complaints were ignored and subsequently led to what he describes as a “silent firing” from the organization. His suit claims AEW and Khan showed overt favoritism towards Brooks, which influenced their handling of the complaints and perpetuated an unsafe working environment.
The complaint outlines a series of events where Khan’s personal admiration for Brooks allegedly interfered with fair management decisions. This included opting to suspend rather than fire Brooks after he was previously accused of assaulting two other wrestlers. Khan’s decisions, as per the lawsuit, were heavily influenced by AEW’s business relationships, including the alleged requirement from TBS network that Brooks remain a central figure in the show “AEW Collision.”
The lawsuit also details a specific incident where Nemeth, after a brief booking for a match following months of not being scheduled to wrestle, was humiliatingly ejected from an arena on Brooks’ demand, an event that Nemeth claims severely damaged his professional reputation.
Nemeth’s career in wrestling took a hit from these events, which culminated in his departure from AEW in November 2024, shortly after which Brooks himself left the organization. Nemeth now claims that Khan has continued to obstruct his wrestling career out of blame for Brooks’ departure.
Ryan Nemeth, who is now signed with TNA Wrestling, is a seasoned actor, comedian, and stuntman with a notable wrestling lineage as the younger brother of professional wrestler Nic Nemeth.
In light of these allegations, the ripple effects could be significant, not only for the individuals involved but for the professional wrestling industry at large, particularly concerning management ethics and the handling of star athletes amidst allegations of misconduct.
The ongoing legal battle remains under watch as further developments could prompt industry-wide discussions on wrestler safety, contractual protocols, and conflict resolution in a sport as physically and emotionally demanding as professional wrestling.
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