More news on Joey Mercury's release, UFC parent files lawsuit
Submitted by Brian Cantor on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 10:45 PM EST







• UFC parent-company Zuffa reportedly filed a lawsuit against Showtime and Pro Elite, who aired the Elite Xtreme Combat MMA show in February.
  
  Zuffa contended copyright infringement on the 2/10 event, arguing that the Elite XC show used footage from UFC Japan, UFC 16, UFC 17, UFC Brazil, UFC 22, and UFC 45 in violation of the company's property.
  
  The lawsuit also argues that use of the footage "created a likelihood of confusion among the public as to the original source of [the footage] and contributed to the dilution of the distinctive quality of Zuffa's and the UFC's work in the marketplace."
  
  (Source: WrestlingObserver.com)
  
  
• The PWTorch.com Newsletter reports that Joey Mercury's release was apparently related to WWE's Wellness Policy.
  
  While specifics on any recent violation, assuming the story is true, are not known, Mercury was pulled from the road last year for a prior violation of the policy.
  
  Having been brought under mainstream media scrutiny by the Sports Illustrated steroid investigation, WWE will, at least temporarily, be more strict when it comes to addressing Wellness offenses.
  
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