WWE Files Motion To Dismiss Gilbert Lawuit, MSG Network Producing WrestleMania Documentary

- The MSG Network is currently producing a special that will cover the first WrestleMania. The target release for the special is late 2015, and the channel has contacted several performers from the show to participate.

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- WWE filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit Doug Gilbert and the estate of Eddie Gilbert filed, according to PWInsider. The motion adds that WWE "invested heavily" in obtaining, producing and distributing the footage, "without which the works alleged in Plaintiffs' Complaint would not exist. Gilbert was alleging that WWE and ESPN were using his likeness without his permission.

WWE also pointed to cases from Doug Somers and Steve Ray as previous lawsuits that didn't work out in court. ESPN has filed a similar motion.

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