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A very strange lawsuit was filed in The United States District Court, Southern District of New York on 2/20 by a Luis Danny Soto against including Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., International Management Group (IMG), TKO Group Holdings, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Seven Bucks Productions, and numerous individuals including Dwayne Johnson and Dana White, alleging harassment, corruption, conspiracy, and even unauthorized medical experimentation.
In the 12-page lawsuit filing, Soto alleges WWE has a long history of corrupting officials in Connecticut, New York, Florida, and Georgia, allegedly paying off judges, prosecutors, and lawmakers to avoid legal consequences, but does not cite specific instances. The lawsuit also alleges that WWE's sale to Endeavor and merger into TKO alongside UFC was orchestrated to "circumvent liability laws in the Atlantic States."
Soto also alleges, "Without consent or knowledge, equipment was installed in my home that is used to treat mental disorders common among drug abusers. This equipment was used on me without my consent. They allowed the equipment to be used by other companies, celebrities, athletes, politicians including Donald Trump and his family, and law enforcement. Endeavor, IMG, TKO, WWE, UFC and Seven Bucks Productions allowed the equipment to be used by its executives, managers, colleagues, employees and their families, friends, favorite universities, politicians, law enforcement officials et al. Collusion between these parties and others has occurred to defraud me of my rights and these parties have conspired to accomplish something forbidden by law causing moral injury to my being. The equipment used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and sleep disorders associated with drug use was used repeatedly and knowingly without my consent."
Soto's lawsuit also alleges that for the last several years (2021-2024), he endured harassment, threats, stalking, and discrimination from personnel and executives, listing a number of past and present WWE and UFC execs and performers. Soto alleges that a "clandestine black market exists" within these companies for illicit activities, including drug distribution, political campaign fundraising, and exploitation. The lawsuit describes alleged non-consensual use of virtual medical patient simulators and other anthropomorphic test devices to inflict physical and mental distress upon him. Soto alleges that he experienced seizures, convulsions, and pain as a result of the misuse of these systems by WWE and UFC athletes, who allegedly subjected him to simulated blows and attacks.
The lawsuit alleges, "These company executives and their celebrity employees bribed politicians, judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with money, company stocks, gifts, and services in a quid pro quo in return for forgiveness to this crime. Firms here contributed to a money account to bribe witnesses and others involved.Plaintiff was prejudiced based on personal attributes and political affiliation by these companies. There (sic) executives and employees caused me pain and suffering based on who had reserved time after them and their political party. My civil rights were violated based on my perceived race, religion, political association, political stance, gender and sexual orientation. Plaintiff was told repeatedly that this happened because Plaintiff was not part of a protected group, i.e., black or Muslim or gay."
The filing also alleges women working for the companies used "gas chromatography-mass spectrometry technology" to release putrid odors, allegedly causing Soto stress and embarrassment.
It alleges, "Plaintiff was threatened with being framed using DNA and a "rape kit" and threatened with being infected with a sexually transmitted infection. Plaintiff was threatened by multiple wwe talent and the McMahon family of being infected with a virus" and that "Defendants used law enforcement to further violate Plaintiff's rights. The violation of these rights was purposefully done by Defendants to prevent criminal proceedings and civil action against Defendants and companies of Defendants and favored politicians."
He also accuses unnamed company employees of allegedly hacking into his personal life, displaying disturbing AI videos showing him engaging in illegal acts in an attempt to intimidate and manipulate him.
The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, alleging mental pain, emotional distress, and physical suffering. Additionally, Soto is demanding reimbursement for lost wages, legal fees, and other financial losses incurred due to the alleged actions of the Defendants. Soto has requested a jury trial.
As of this writing, none of the defendants have been served with the lawsuit.
It remains to be seen whether the lawsuit will hold up to any scrutiny. It currently does not feature any documentation to support its allegations.
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