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Shareholders ask for extension to request documents as depositions of Nick Khan, Ari Emanuel, and Mark Shapiro await
wrestlenomics.comHere’s the latest reporting I can see on the WWE/Endeavor (TKO) merger lawsuit/trial (filed by WWE shareholders) as of May 2026:
- May 2026 (Delaware Chancery Court): The lawsuit had a recent court appearance where attorneys argued about whether important “Signal” messages tied to the WWE-UFC merger were lost or destroyed during discovery, according to coverage that cites Bloomberg News.[3]
- May 2026 (case background / focus): The underlying dispute is over claims by shareholders that the 2023 WWE/Endeavor transaction involved conduct and conflicts related to Vince McMahon, and that certain discovery issues could affect how those claims are proven.[3]
- Dec 19, 2025 (discovery ruling): A Delaware judge ordered WWE (and related directors/officers named in the case) to turn over records tied to DOJ and SEC investigations as part of the ongoing merger litigation.[2]
- Nov 25, 2025 (delay/production disputes): Plaintiffs argued the merger case is being delayed and cited problems like document production gaps and backloading deposition schedules.[1]
If you tell me whether you mean the “trial date/status” specifically or the most recent court rulings/discovery items, I can narrow this to the most relevant updates.