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WWE Sends Cease & Desist Letter Over Austin's Merch

Posted: Apr 16th, '15, 13:48
by cero2k
Source: PWInsider

Despite Steve Austin addressing rumors on reported problems with WWE on a recent podcast, WWE sources indicate to PWInsider that there are still ongoing issues between the two sides.

Following WrestleMania 31 Week, WWE's lawyers reportedly sent cease & desist letters to ProWrestlingTees.com regarding merchandise they sell for Austin in his official store on their website. It appears a number of items for Austin have been removed from the PWT website.

A fan on Twitter asked Austin about one of the shirts being unavailable and he replied with the following:

Re: WWE Sends Cease & Desist Letter Over Austin's Merch

Posted: Apr 16th, '15, 14:28
by Big Red Machine
This seems like a really poor move from WWE. It's like they don't understand the damage this does in terms of fan goodwill.

Re: WWE Sends Cease & Desist Letter Over Austin's Merch

Posted: Apr 16th, '15, 15:52
by cero2k
Big Red Machine wrote:This seems like a really poor move from WWE. It's like they don't understand the damage this does in terms of fan goodwill.
not to mention piss off the Texas Rattlesnake himself