ROH’s talent meeting in late 2019 led to several improvements in the company, according to a new report. As has been reported, the company held the meeting toward the end of that year where the company took input from the talent. Fightful Select reports that the meeting led to changes across the board from changes in production and aesthetics to even catering. This meeting was said to have made progress in increasting the roster’s morale.
The site also reports that they’ve been told the meeting came after, among other things, the negative publicity around Joey Mercury’s departure from the company. Mercury said after he left that the company and General Manager Greg Gilleland were responsible for an unsafe working environment and mistreatment of talent.
– As previously reported, former ROH wrestler Kelly Klein has filed a lawsuit against Ring of Honor and parent company Sinclair Broadcasting on alleged claims of discrimination, harassment, among other tings. Since the story broke, Klein’s lawyer, Stephen P. New, later issued a statement to Wrestlezone.com, noting that the lawsuit also claims that Klein is misclassified as an independent contractor, which has been a major talking point and point of contention as of late regarding the wrestling industry.
New commented: “The one thing the [wrestling news sites] are all missing is the misclassification allegations in the lawsuit as well. We are asking the court to strike down the independent contractor agreement in its entirety. This could be revolutionary for the entire industry if the federal judge rules in our favor. I’m excited to see how this will go.”
Kelly Klein Files Lawsuit Against ROH & Sinclair );
Former ROH star Kelly Klein filed a lawsuit against Ring of Honor and its parent company Sinclair Broadcasting.
She alleges discrimination and harassment among other things. Heel By Nature reports that Klein filed the lawsuit on Wednesday. );
She was released from ROH back in late 2019 alleging breach of contract after she publicized emails between herself and ROH General Manager Greg Gilleland. Klein claimed that the company didn’t have a concussion protocol.
Below are some of the notes. The complaint outlines the following: );
Discrimination and Harassment, and Unsafe Work Environment
Former ROH star Kelly Klein has filed a lawsuit against the promotion and parent company Sinclair Broadcasting, alleging discrimination and harassment among other things. Heel By Nature reports that Klein filed the lawsuit against the companies on Wednesday. Klein was released from ROH back in late 2019 alleging breach of contract after she publicized emails between herself and ROH General Manager Greg Gilleland, and claimed that the company didn’t have a concussion protocol.
The 28-page lawsuit alleges that ROH breached their implied contract with Klein, owes unpaid royalties, violated state and federal Equal Pay acts, and discriminated against her, harrassed her, and operated an unsafe work environment. Named in the lawsuit are Gilleland, ROH creative director Hunter “Delirious” Johnston, ROH COO Joe Koff, and Jay Lethal.
Kelly Klein files a lawsuit against ROH and parent company Sinclair Broadcast Group
February 26, 2021
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
Former Women of Honor Champion Kelly Klein filed an Employment Discrimination lawsuit against Ring of Honor and parent company Sinclair Broadcast Group. Klein’s complaints include breach of implied contract, unpaid royalties, violation of State and Federal Equal Pay Acts, discrimination and harassment, and an unsafe work environment.
Klein listed ROH COO Joe Koff, ROH GM Greg Gilliland, booker Hunter Johnston, and wrestler Jay Lethal (Jamar Shipman) in the lawsuit, which can be read at HeelByNature.com.
Powell’s POV: Klein provided details regarding a concussion she suffered in an ROH ring and the way it was handled by company management. She also took issue with female wrestlers being paid less than male wrestlers. Klein stated in the lawsuit that she was made to feel uncomfortable by Lethal in 2017 while they