According to WWE's quarterly stock filings the company faces a lawsuit against former employees who wish to challenge WWE's Independent Contractors contract format.

"On July 24, 2008, we were served with a summons from three of our former talent purporting to be on behalf of themselves and a class of similarly situated persons. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and unjust enrichment arising from our treating them as independent contractors rather than employees, which the plaintiffs allege is an erroneous classification. We have not formally responded to the suit but intend to deny any liability for claims asserted against us and to defend vigorously against the suit."

The main issue is that WWE employees don't get the benefits of proper employees and are not allowed to wrestle elsewhere, despite being "independent."