May 04, 2026
Streaming video service subscribers accusing World Wrestling Entertainment LLC of luring them into switching providers have asked a Connecticut federal judge to reject attempts by ESPN LLC and its subsidiary BAMTech LLC to enter the fight, arguing the court should respect their choice of who not to sue.
April 14, 2026
World Wrestling Entertainment and ESPN have urged a Connecticut federal court to make subscribers of the sports network arbitrate their allegations that WWE baited them into thinking they'd access ESPN's streaming service for free ahead of a premium livestreamed wrestling event, saying a subscriber agreement subjects the dispute to arbitration.
March 30, 2026
ESPN moved to intervene in a proposed class action accusing World Wrestling Entertainment of a "bait and switch" streaming scheme, telling a Connecticut federal court the case cannot proceed because subscribers agreed to arbitrate their claims and waived any right to sue as a class.
January 09, 2026
World Wrestling Entertainment fans filed a proposed class action Thursday in Connecticut federal court alleging it executed a "bait and switch" scheme by misleadingly touting they can watch premium live events on ESPN's new streaming service for free if they're existing subscribers, but then charging $30 a month for it.