WWE have won a motion for a change of venue in Billy Jack Haynes’ lawsuit against the company with a judge in Portland hearing on the lawsuit ruling that the case should be moved to the US District Court in Connecticut.

Haynes is suing the WWE for alleged mistreatment for wrestlers and the company’s disregard of wrestler safety and in addition, Haynes is asking the court to grant class-action status for about 500 workers who suffered injuries while performing in the WWE.